I'm not just a director

It was already around ten o'clock in the evening when we arrived at Hengdian.

The entire "Painted Skin" set was brightly lit, and all the staff were filming meticulously and seriously.

Jiang Peian stood outside the set and took a look. Chang Xiaoyang was sitting next to the monitor and watching intently.

The executive director and assistant director next to him were both members of the team he had led before. They were two men in their late twenties or late twenties.

There is also an assistant director who looks younger and should also be from Chang Xiaoyang.

In the film and television industry, in your early twenties, you have just graduated from a new college, and you are still a novice.

But when I reach my thirties, after I have become proficient on the set, my experience and skills have basically matured, and I have the possibility of making independent films.

Film is an industrial process, and it is not much different from those screwing screws in a factory. Some people even call themselves "film and television migrant workers."

Take the analogy of specializing in building a house, including preliminary design, wall smashing, plumbing, bricklayers, carpenters, painters, etc.

In film and television, they are like screenwriters, directors, cameramen, lighting, costumers, post-production, etc. As for producers, they are not just the owners and landlords who decorate the house.

Therefore, after following this set of processes, as long as you are involved in the entire process and shoot a few more movies, you will be able to fully understand the technology and coordination of various departments.

What’s difficult is the film’s script and the director’s on-site scheduling and control capabilities.

What Spark Entertainment lacks at this stage is its own production team, such as excellent screenwriters, directors, or camera, lighting and other positions.

Only by allowing the staff around him to grow up and get started as quickly as possible can Xinghuo go further and further.

Of course, these are only technical considerations and are prerequisites for an excellent movie to be produced.

As for capital withdrawal, business cooperation, theater chain preparation, resource exchange, etc., they all rely on Jiang Peian, the leader of the already sparkling business team.

Film and television production has never been completed once a movie or TV series is shot. The cost of post-production operations and marketing sometimes even exceeds the human and financial resources consumed in the early stage of filming and production.

And this is a means of constant updating as the times change.

Pre-production is very important, and post-production marketing operations are even more essential...

"Director Jiang, you are back, why don't you go back to the hotel to rest first?"

During the intermission, Chang Xiaoyang asked in surprise when he saw Jiang Peian carrying his luggage on the set.

"It's not far away. I just happened to come over to see how your progress is."

Jiang Pei'an asked with a smile.

"Haha, it's pretty good. The main reason is that the leading actors and teachers are working very hard, and their acting skills are also good. Otherwise, I might not be able to hug him alone at the scene."

Chang Xiaoyang said with a smile.

Jiang Peian nodded, pointed at a man who was communicating with Zhou Xun on the set, and asked:

"This young assistant director is pretty good. What's his name?"

Hearing Jiang Peian's words, Chang Xiaoyang quickly shouted to the studio:

"Xiao Hu, come here, Director Jiang is looking for you."

"okay."

Xiao Hu looked back and replied with a smile.

Chang Xiaoyang quickly introduced:

"Director Jiang, this is an assistant director I worked with when I was an executive director, named Xiao Hu, whose real name is Guo Hu.

He is an assistant director with great potential and motivation. Didn't you go out to shoot this time?

It happened that I needed a helper here, so I called him over to cover a few days of work. Haha, it was all help among friends. "

Hearing this, Jiang Peian nodded.

The man named Xiao Hu ran over:

"Director Jiang, look for me."

Jiang Pei'an smiled and said:

"I just heard from Director Chang that you are here to put out the fire. Haha, thank you very much. You have worked hard these days."

Xiao Hu waved her hands shyly and said:

"Haha, it's okay. Brother Chang and I have known each other for a long time. It's only right that we come over to help."

Jiang Pei'an shook his head and said:

"There is nothing that should or should not be done. Director Chang, please take note and ask the producer to calculate how many days Xiao Hu has been on the crew.

As for the fee, we will treat her as our assistant director and give Xiao Hu a big red envelope.

Don't refuse in a hurry, you deserve all this. Since Director Chang has found you for help, it means that you meet his requirements in all aspects. I believe in Director Chang's vision. "

Both Chang Xiaoyang and Xiao Hu felt very comfortable hearing Jiang Peian's words.

With such an understanding boss, Xiao Hu looked at Chang Xiaoyang with unspeakable envy.

"Xiao Hu, have you signed a contract with the company now?"

Jiang Peian looked at the playback on the monitor and suddenly asked.

Xiao Hu was still a little confused after hearing Jiang Peian's words. Chang Xiaoyang kicked him without leaving any trace. Xiao Hu quickly reacted and said:

"No, not yet. In our business, we mainly rely on recommendations from old friends and works. If any crew needs an assistant director, they will be notified in advance, and then we will run over."

Speaking of which, in the early days of the assistant director's profession, they were just as busy as actors.

Of course, in the early years, film studios or film and television production centers would have a film and television team with functional jobs ranging from directors to editors.

However, as the market gradually liberalized, film studios were unable to make ends meet, and most people in the film and television team chose to run orders.

Large "film and television factories" like Hengdian will also have actors' unions or directors' guilds.

However, the formalization process of mainland film and television has been relatively slow. It was not until July last year that the Actors Guild was established in Hengdian, providing excellent services.

The Hengdian Film and Television City Actors Guild has developed for more than 12 years and has nearly 8000 registered members, of which more than are resident in Hengdian...

Hearing Xiao Hu's words, Jiang Peian nodded and said:

"Then would you like to work at Xinghuo? The income may not be more than what you make when running orders.

But Spark is still developing, at least now it is more stable. In the later stage, if it is really good, it can lead its own movies like Director Chang. "

"Me? I, I'm considering... Oops!"

Before Xiao Hu finished speaking, he suddenly called out. Jiang Peian didn't look back, and was still staring at the picture on the monitor.

Chang Xiaoyang glared at Xiao Hu, then put his feet back, stood behind Jiang Pei'an, and said:

"Why are you so surprised all the time? Director Jiang said that you should join Starfire. If you perform well in the future, you will be able to make movies. You have to think clearly."

"I do, I'm willing to join Starfire."

Xiao Hu said quickly.

Jiang Peian smiled slightly, pretending he was unaware of Chang Xiaoyang's little moves, and said calmly: "Xinghuo is a regular company and we will not force others' wishes."

"There was no force, it was just that the surprise came too suddenly and I didn't react just now, haha."

Jiang Pei'an nodded and said:

"Okay, then you will work in "Painted Skin" first and get familiar with the team and the work rhythm. Tomorrow I will ask someone from the company to come over and sign a contract with you. The position is assistant director."

"Okay, okay, thank you, Director Jiang."

Guo Hu nodded excitedly.

Jiang Peian nodded and said nothing, but he felt happy that he had gained another capable general.

In 2015, there was a very famous TV series called "A Thousand Bones of Flowers" starring Zhao Baozi and Huo Jianhua.

Guo Hu is the executive director of this hit drama.

Guo Hu has been an assistant director since 09, working on film and television dramas such as "General Han Xin", "Save a Life", and "Praying Mantis".

Later, he became an executive director, focusing on fantasy TV series, such as "Xuanyuan Sword: Traces of the Sky", "Ancient Sword Tales", "Pocahontas", etc.

At the same time, he also co-directed the Republic of China fantasy drama "Wuxin Master" with Lin Yufen and Gao Linbao.

Later, works like Shuangzi's "A Little Smile Is Allure" and "Three Lives Three Worlds Ten Miles of Peach Blossom" were all his works when he was the executive director. He also co-directed the martial arts costume drama "The New Six-Fingered Piano Demon" with Fatty Wang.

This is a talent with deep research on fantasy TV series. Of course, these are his later works.

In the process of growing up, an assistant director or executive director cannot do without opportunities, environment and other important factors. Today, he is just a newcomer who has just entered the film and television industry.

As for how far he can develop, now that Jiang Peian has given him the platform and opportunity, whether he can achieve greater achievements than in the original time and space is another matter.

However, Jiang Peian is willing to give him resources to grow, and it may not be impossible if he achieves higher achievements than later generations.

Assistant directors and executive directors are also an indispensable part of Spark's development.

To a certain extent, an excellent assistant director and executive director are more indispensable than a director for film and television dramas, especially TV dramas...

"Hey, Director Jiang Da started recruiting talents as soon as he came back. Do you still need talents in this field? I can recommend them to you."

Zhou Xun put his hands behind his back, walked over with a smile and said.

Zhou Xun noticed Jiang Peian when he first entered the set, but she was filming at the time and she didn't have time to say hello.

Later, she saw Jiang Peian and Chang Xiaoyang working together to "take down" Guo Hu, which made her feel very interesting.

"Haha, if you have talents in this field, recommend them as much as possible. We at Spark welcome people with lofty ideals to join us."

Jiang Pei'an said with a smile.

"Wow, that's great. How about I come over too?"

Zhou Xun said with a smile.

Jiang Peian waved his hand and said:

"No, I'm afraid that Director Shao Hong will come to fight me."

Zhou Xun joined Capital Rongxinda in 00 on the recommendation of his ex-boyfriend Jia.

It was founded by Li Xiaowan and Li Shaohong in 1995. Li Xiaowan is externally responsible for brokerage and business.

Internally, Li Shaohong is responsible for related filming of film and television dramas. This arrangement has not changed for decades.

The first drama "Thunderstorm" after the establishment of Rong Xinda received a good response, and it coincided with Li Shaohong's peak period.

Dramas such as "Ci of the Ming Dynasty", "Oranges Are Red", "April in the World", etc. have all received high praise, making Rongxinda a first-tier film and television company.

It has always been a very powerful presence in the brokerage business, and its strength is comparable to that of Huayi Brothers and CTI.

Chen Kun signed with Rong Xinda before he graduated. Zhou Xun had no formal training, so Li Shaohong gave him step-by-step guidance.

Later people such as Yang Mi, Jiang Mengshi, Yang Yang, Tang Yifei and others were discovered through the "Red Mansion Draft".

However, Rong Xinda gradually declined, and there was even a saying:

"If you leave Rong Xinda, you will become popular."

In the subsequent development of Rong Xinda, probably around the time Chen Kun left around 2010, the business model gradually changed, and there were fewer and fewer self-made works.

Gradually, it transformed from a "production + brokerage" model into a pure brokerage company.

The company's film and television productions are gradually decreasing. For contracted artists, the phenomenon of "more monks and less rice" has also led to "jealousy" infighting among artists.

At the same time, some artists were forced to develop outward, which also led to frequent personnel turnover in Rong Xinda. Whether it was artists or big-name managers leaving, it had an impact on other artists.

Another more important reason is that for a long time, Rong Xinda's relationship with artists has been "family-style", "binding" them with family affection.

But in fact, a scientific and standardized brokerage model is far more effective than family-style management.

When a management model becomes increasingly unsuitable, it will cause the existing operating model to be unable to adapt to changes in the outside world, and there will also be asymmetry in marketing methods.

The entertainment industry continued to develop, and later, it became more like the era of partners, and the employment system was no longer suitable for this industry.

Cooperation models are becoming more and more diverse, and full-fledged artists will naturally propose a "studio model" or a holding model.

Brokerage companies must also adapt to the development of the times and change the original stylized training model.

Sort out the existing company model and introduce a more standardized brokerage management method instead of paternalistic management and self-proclaimed benefactor.

For artists, only by drinking water and remembering the source, not being self-aggrandizing because of popularity, and not being eager to make moves because of silence, can we deal with team and personal development issues in a benign manner...

The decline of Zhouyi and Rong Xinda are basically inseparable from these reasons, and this is also an issue that Jiang Pei'an must pay attention to.

Of course, Rong Xinda is still relatively strong at this stage. Like Zhou Yi, he can only make friends without fighting...

Of course, if an actor insists on joining Starfire after the contract is terminated, then the actor's personal wishes must be respected, right?

Hearing Jiang Peian mention Rong Xinda, Zhou Xun was silent for a while. In fact, her suggestion just now was not a temporary idea.

In the original time and space, after ending his cooperation with Rong Xinda, Zhou Xun went directly to Huayi Brothers.

The contract termination will be in July next year, and the five-year cooperation between Zhou Xun and Rong Xinda will end.

During this time, Zhou Xun was also considering new partners, such as Huayi, Zhouyi, and Tangren, but she never thought about Jiang Peian's Xinghuo.

First of all, although Spark looks very powerful now, it is not as mature as these old brokerage companies.

Secondly, in Zhou Xun's eyes, Xinghuo is more like a film and television production company, and he doesn't pay much attention to the actor management aspect.

Since its establishment, there have been only a few actors.

But when she saw Jiang Pei'an recruiting Guo Hu today, she suddenly felt moved.

It seems like joining Spark would be a good idea? (End of chapter)