I'm not just a director

Chapter 279 The boss who draws cakes
After returning to the capital, Jiang Peian immediately started to arrange the corresponding work.

These screenwriters invited from Qiong Province are precious resources, and these people must make full use of them.

So as soon as he returned to the capital, he started writing the character biographies and plot outline of "Star You".

"Star You" has a total of 21 episodes, which is not too long at this point in time, and it is the content that a normal drama series should have.

Different from the movie, Jiang Pei'an wrote a very detailed plot outline in order to prevent the plot from going astray.

At the same time, I am constantly making various adaptations in my mind. After all, "My Star" is a Korean drama, and its background is filled with a lot of Korean culture.

Therefore, Jiang Peian devoted a lot of energy to localizing the story and making the background Chinese.

“During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, the Wanli Annals recorded the arrival of UFOs in the capital.

A mysterious man lived from the Wanli period to today more than 400 years later..."

It took Jiang Pei'an three days to localize the plot of "Star You", and then sealed the outline, waiting for Zhou Yi's group of screenwriters to come over to start it.

Before that, he also had to consider the director's casting.

There is no doubt that Guan Hu and Ninghao are definitely not suitable to be TV drama directors. Their styles are too obvious.

Believe it or not, this kind of lingering love TV series was turned into a suspenseful murder film with black humor in minutes.

Moreover, these two are now the directors of Jiang Pei'an's two series of films, "Ghost" and "Chainsaw", which are the flagship films abroad.

However, the "Ghost" series is basically finished after the fourth installment, and there is not much point in filming further.

On the contrary, "Chainsaw" can be filmed until the fifth part.

No matter what, there is definitely no room for it now.

"The remaining directors... Wuershan is good, with a good aesthetic, and good plot control skills. He can be trained."

The decision is yours, Director Wu!
After Jiang Peian made the decision, he immediately summoned Wuershan.

"Director Jiang, are you looking for me?"

Wuershan knocked on the door and walked into Jiang Peian's office.

"Director Wu, sit down."

Hearing Jiang Peian calling him Wu Dao, Wuershan smiled bitterly and said:
"Director Jiang, I don't dare call myself a director in front of you."

Hearing this, Jiang Pei'an smiled slightly and said:
"You are a serious professional director, and after you started working, you became a famous advertising director. Why don't you dare to call yourself a director?"

Wuershan said seriously:

"When I was an advertising director, I couldn't get investment, so I became a film director out of desperation. In fact, I wanted to make movies.

I learned a lot of useful experiences and techniques from you on the set of "Inception".

The reason why I dare not call myself a director in front of you is because I have seen you ordering the work of the crew in an orderly manner.

If only because of the work of directing the crew, there are many such people in China, but they can make "Inception" rise to such a height.

To achieve such a high box office is something that many domestic directors can only dream of. "

See, this is the art of language.

Jiang Pei'an has three directors under his command. Guan Hu and Ning Hao are both dull characters who can't be beaten with a stick.

Only Wuershan looks honest, but the red glasses on his nose have betrayed his heart.

At the same time, this is also a very capable director.

There were not many movies made in Urshan in later generations, but basically every one was a hit.

He envied Jiang Pei'an's movies with a box office of over [-] million, but in fact after his debut as a film director, except for his debut, all of his movies had a box office of over [-] million.

Even though there are reasons of the times and the market, even 20 years later, many film directors will still be unable to achieve the achievement of over [-] million yuan.

With a box office of over [-] million, it is a topic in any era.

It's just that in later generations, everyone was numbed by the box office of more than 20 to [-] billion.

I thought that making a movie was just a matter of sitting in the director’s chair and shouting, but there are so many ways and opinions here...

After thinking for a while, Jiang Peian said slowly:

"I heard it. Director Wu, you have itchy hands and want to make a movie."

If it was just flattery, Wuershan could have said it more beautifully, but the key point was that people still wanted something.

Wuershan did not refuse, but admitted generously:

"I have been in the company for so long, and I have to contribute to the company. Director Jiang, I really want to make progress."

"Hahaha, Director Wu, I have a job for you right now. I wonder if you are willing to take it."

Jiang Pei'an said with a smile.

"What type of movie is it? It doesn't matter how much I invest, as long as the script is good, I'm confident that I can make it well."

Hearing Wuershan's words, Jiang Peian shook his head.

There is also a chain of contempt among directors. Those who make movies look down on those who make TV series. When there are web dramas in later generations, there will be another one who makes TV dramas and look down on those who make web dramas.

Naturally, those who make online dramas dislike MV and advertising directors.

Wuershan has been arranging advertisements for so many years, so naturally it wants to take a step forward and make a movie.

"Director Wu, it's not a movie, it's a TV series."

"TV drama?"

Wuershan was stunned on the spot, then he smiled and said;
"Haha, TV dramas are also fine. I just want to shoot something to practice my skills. TV dramas are also good."

It's pretty good, but Wuershan's smile is a bit bitter.

It’s not his fault, the other two of the company’s three directors have already gone abroad and gained international fame.

He is the only one left. He is neither high nor low. There is no harm without comparison.

"Don't think too much, Director Wu."

Jiang Peian stood up, poured him a glass of water, and said with a smile:
“I also said at the conference that this year we will focus on the development of the TV series department, and more of the company’s resources will be tilted towards TV series.

I can guarantee you that as long as this TV series is well filmed, you can directly participate in the company's film projects.

In the future, new directors from Starfire will have to undergo TV drama training before they are qualified to make movies.

It can be said that the company pays to send people to practice your skills. If you still want to make movies, you might as well use TV series to get your skills first. "

TV series and movies are definitely different, but the same thing is that the experience accumulated on the set can be brought to the movie crew.

Hearing Jiang Pei'an's words, Wuershan felt hot in his heart.

Although Jiang Pei'an's words were somewhat suspicious of painting, the cake was too big and too real, so Wuershan couldn't help but refuse to agree.

"Director Jiang, can I read the script first?"

Wuershan was not fooled into losing his mind by Jiang Peian's words.

Jiang Peian also said just now that only by successfully filming this TV series can we have a chance to make a movie.

The quality of a TV series is [-]% related to the script.

For example, in the TV series "Journey to the West", although the action on the screen is dazzling, the repeated scenes seem to be watching ghosts and animals.

But I can’t stand the fact that the script is of high quality, the characters are rich, and the plot is exciting.

Such a TV series will still score high marks in future generations.

"The script is here, but now there are only episode outlines and character biographies. The specific screenwriter will be in place in two days. You can take a look first." Only the episode outline?

Wuershan seemed to have had a bucket of cold water poured on his head. He took it out without preparing anything?
And according to Jiang Pei'an, he is not the screenwriter of this drama.

Then this thing is a bit mysterious.

After all, Jiang Peian's screenwriting ability is almost on par with his directing ability.

Since his debut, Jiang Pei'an has always been the screenwriter for the movies he has made. The director can be changed, but his name will definitely be listed in the screenwriter column.

Nowadays, the screenwriter of the company's first TV series is not him, Jiang Peian, which makes Wuershan feel very unsure.

"Then let me take a look."

Wuershan took the script and character biographies from Jiang Peian.

"Well, a male protagonist who has lived for 400 years? If this is made into a movie, there should be a lot of big scenes to be shot..."

Wuershan was stunned when he saw the first sentence about the protagonist in the biography, and unconsciously put himself into the role of a film director.

But he soon got out of this state, and he told himself in his heart:
This is a TV show, this is a TV show!
Although it is an episode outline, the content is still very detailed.

The male protagonist is an alien who has been popular on earth for 400 years, and the female protagonist is a modern popular star...

This setting is a bit interesting.

Every director has something he or she is good at. For example, Guoshi is particularly good at using images, Xiaogangpao is particularly good at humor, and Director Chen...

As long as you are not a screenwriter, your storytelling ability is absolutely outstanding.

From the perspective of later generations, Wuershan is particularly suitable for filming classical fairy tales or fantasy movies.

Whether it's "Painted Skin 2" or "Ghost Blowing the Lamp: The Secret of the Dragon" or the "Fengshen" series that became popular later.

However, he is a very malleable director, which can be seen from his advertising works or early works.

Therefore, Jiang Pei'an was very relieved to leave "Star You" to him to shoot.

In the room, Wuershan devoted himself wholeheartedly to the script, and the sound of turning pages could be heard in the room from time to time.

Wuershan has a habit when reading scripts. When he sees the exciting parts, he will lift his glasses from time to time, and his pupils will suddenly dilate.

It seemed that the next move was to slap his thigh and scream, but he restrained himself, raised his palm gently, and let out a sigh.

"It's really well written."

After a long time, Wuershan put down the script, looked at Jiang Peian and said seriously:

"If I guess correctly, this script outline should be written by you, Director Jiang, right?"

Jiang Pei'an smiled slightly and said:
"Correct answer, but no prize."

Wuershan said excitedly:

"I knew that it would be difficult to find another person besides you, Director Jiang, for this kind of unconstrained setting and delicate emotions.

I have also watched your previous drama "Love After Life". The emotions of the plot are very delicate. Although this TV series is not as heavy as "After Life".

But both the characters and the emotional bond between the protagonists are very rich. This, this requires good actors to perform! "

Jiang Pei'an smiled and said:
"Director Wu, you have already entered the role of director, you don't have to worry about casting.

In two days I will let out the news that Starfire's first TV series will definitely be a lively one.

The actors will go through auditions first, but for a few of the main roles, I probably already have ideas in mind. "

The subtext of Jiang Pei'an's words is, don't think about the main actor. I have already appointed the person in advance.

As for supporting roles, you can choose a few from the audition.

Of course Wuershan also heard the implication of Jiang Pei'an, but he didn't care or he understood the reason.

Jiang Pei'an is both a manager and a producer, so isn't it normal to add a few leading actors to the crew?

"Okay, if the screenwriter is in place, please let Director Jiang inform me in advance. I already have a lot of ideas just by reading the plot outline. We need to work on it in advance on the screenwriter's side."

Without the final say on the starring role, he would start with the plot.

Jiang Pei'an nodded and said:
"No problem. Finally, I will have a meeting with you and the screenwriters to discuss the plot."

"clear."

After Wuershan left, Jiang Peian also began to prepare for his next movie.

Although this year's work is focused on TV series, one movie a year has become a tacit agreement between Jiang Peian and movie fans or the outside world.

With the previous films dealing with slightly serious topics, Jiang Pei'an felt that he could also make some less obscure films.

comedy?

Action movie?
Romance?
These are some of the most popular themes in the current film market.

Jiang Peian sat in a chair and meditated for a long time. At a certain moment, he suddenly opened his eyes and immediately wrote a few words on the manuscript paper.

"This movie can be considered a gift from me to everyone in 2003..."

……

In April 2003, a big event happened in the entertainment industry.

A well-known actor in Hong Kong jumped from a hotel and ended his young life.

Many people in the entertainment industry rushed to Hong Kong Province to remember him.

Fans were also grieved and spontaneously held a moment of silence for him.

For Jiang Pei'an, he has never had the opportunity to deal with him, and he just silently lamented that the entertainment industry has lost another actor who can act seriously.

In addition to the incident on April 4, a major event also happened within Spark Entertainment.

Ten screenwriters who came all the way from Qiong Province finally joined the job, and Jiang Xuerou personally led the team to escort these people.

"Director Jiang, these are all my baby bumps, I hope you will treat them kindly.

To be honest, if it weren't for Director Jiang's keen eye and awareness of the importance of screenwriters, I definitely wouldn't have handed them over. "

Jiang Xuerou held Jiang Pei'an's hand with a very solemn expression, giving the impression that Mr. Jiang, who traveled thousands of miles to send employees, was a good boss who valued love and justice.

The ten screenwriters behind him also have the feeling that they would die for their confidants.

Jiang Pei'an was also happy to help Jiang Xuerou perform this scene. He held her hand tightly and said:
"Don't worry, Mr. Jiang, from now on I will treat them equally, even better than I treat other Xinghuo employees."

"Mr. Jiang, these ten screenwriters are just seconded to you, Xinghuo. I will personally take them back when Zhou Yi's situation improves."

Jiang Xuerou said seriously.

The ten screenwriters were so excited that their eyes were red.

This is a really good boss!
Go back?Once you come to my territory, don't think about going back.

At the moment, he no longer wanted to cooperate with Jiang Xuerou in acting, and said:
"Mr. Su, take Mr. Jiang to my office first."

"Mr. Jiang, please come this way."

Jiang Xuerou blinked and naturally understood what it meant to go to Jiang Peian's office.

This is a "capitation fee"!

……

(End of this chapter)