I'm not just a director

Chapter 93 Go Back to the Country and Raise Pigs
With the global popularity of "Ghost Story", Jiang Pei'an has also accumulated a large number of fans.

All of these fans are fans of horror and suspense films.

They also set up a "Ghost Story" online discussion group for this purpose.

Similar to Post Bars of Later Generations, in the discussion group, they picked up the plots set in the movie to the bottom.

They even share the supernatural events they encountered in real life...

To be honest, "Ghost Story" is rough in production.

But the victory lies in the authenticity and subtle creativity that make people feel like they are there.

Many people who have seen this movie were seriously intimidated.

It's not the sudden horror of traditional "ghost movies".

It is a kind of silence, which makes the audience suddenly evoke the fear in the plot of the movie when they come into contact with certain things in life.

The most unbearable thing for audiences who have watched the movie is when night falls and the whole person lies on the bed and sleeps with their eyes closed.

They always feel that there is someone standing at the head of the bed, staring at them blankly...

Hindsight is the deadliest.

There are also many people discussing this movie on the Internet.

Some claim to have been duped by the film's early marketing.

So "Ghost Story" has a great reputation, as for word of mouth... There are mixed reviews.

Jiang Pei'an was very open about this, he could have thought of this consequence when Lionsgate was marketing it.

But to make money, don’t think too much!
After all, movies are a commodity.

When a movie is released, no matter how grand the publicity in the early stage is and how high the investment is.

Only when the audience is willing to pay for a ticket to enter the cinema, the deal will be considered done!

"Jiang, young lad, on behalf of Lionsgate, I welcome you."

As soon as Jiang Pei'an walked into Lions Gate, President Charles led the middle and high-level leaders of the headquarters to welcome him.

As of this year, Lionsgate Films has only been established for two years with full efforts.

Compared with those old Hollywood studios that are hundreds of years old at every turn, they belong to the grandchildren's generation.

In 1997, the North American mining industry collapsed, and Canadian coal boss Frank Gusta decided to turn around.

He took out $1600 million to start Lionsgate Entertainment.

It is said that the then President of the United States, Clinton, also helped to repay the election a few years ago.

$1600 million seems like a lot, but for the film industry, it is a drizzle, and it is not enough to burn a Hollywood blockbuster for a month.

For this reason, Gusta also borrowed a lot of money from the bank.

It is said that there is at least [-] million U.S. dollars, and the shadow of Clinton is indispensable to get this money.

In addition to building the initial team, Gusta took out a lot of dollars to acquire the studio, thus forming the skeleton of Lionsgate.

Lionsgate has cast and acquired quite a few films in the past two years, but most of them are made at low cost.

Jiang Pei'an's "Ghost Story" hit the box office with a box office of 1.5 million US dollars, which really gave Lionsgate a shot in the arm.

Therefore, it is not surprising that the president led the middle and senior management to greet Jiang Pei'an in person.

If Frank, the boss, hadn't been unable to come here in the United States, he would definitely have made the same decision.

Jiang Pei'an smiled and shook hands with him, saying:
"Mr. President, we should have met for the first time, but you left a deep impression on me. Thank you for your interview."

Charles sported a mustache and looked very shrewd.

He laughed and said meaningfully:

"It is my honor that you are Lionsgate's most valuable guest and our best partner.

Let all the unhappiness that happened before let it pass, okay? "

past?

Thinking of Hu Jing's uneasiness when she was frightened before, Jiang Pei'an felt uncomfortable for a while.

But he still had a smile on his face and said:
"Take me to say hello to your family, especially your nephew Max, why didn't you see him today?
Since the last farewell, I have missed him very much. "

Charles' expression changed. He knew about Jiang Pei'an's beating of Max on the street that night.

The scene of Max holding his thigh and crying in the hospital at that time is still vivid.

But there is no way, who made Jiang Pei'an the most promising director at Lionsgate right now.

It is no exaggeration to say that the box office of Jiang Pei'an's "Ghost Story" beats all the movies released by Lionsgate today.

Even the big boss Frank named the talents he wants to keep, what can he say as a president?
Charles' expression was cloudy, and finally he smiled and said:
"He's just a kid and he's not fit for an occasion like this."

Jiang Pei'an nodded and said:
"Max is a talent. I think working at Lionsgate has delayed his career. What do you think, Mr. President?"

This is to kick Max out of Lionsgate!
"Oh, Jiang, you're right, I wanted him to go back to the countryside to feed the pigs a long time ago.

His grandfather, my father, was too old to look after the farm by himself.

It just so happened that he could go back to accompany his grandfather and inherit the farm. "

Hearing this, the corners of Jiang Pei'an's mouth twitched unnaturally.

Damn, there is a farm at home.

"This is the best arrangement."

Jiang Pei'an nodded expressionlessly.

Led by Charles, a group of senior executives from Lionsgate accompanied them to a reception banquet.

It's just that there was no white wine on the table, and no one persuaded him to drink, so Jiang Pei'an had nowhere to display his "talent".

Looking at the senior executives of Lions Gate talking and laughing happily, Jiang Pei'an secretly said in his heart:
It is imperative for China's wine culture to spread overseas!
After dinner, it was time to go to work. Accompanied by Old Brown, Jiang Pei'an held a meeting with the post-production team.

After Jiang Pei'an returned to Beijing, the entire post-production team was not idle, and roughly cut the film according to the script.

The script written by Jiang Pei'an is very solid, and he strictly followed the script when filming.

Therefore, the rough cutting work in the later period was very fast, and basically a prototype was formed.

In addition to paying close attention to the details of the movie, Jiang Pei'an's next job is to be in charge of BGM and sound effects.

For a movie, especially a suspense thriller movie, the importance of sound effects and BGM is self-evident.

For this part, Jiang Pei'an decided to move the original music of "Chain Saw".

In particular, "Hello Zepp" has almost become the must-have music for many horror video mixes, and it is very classic.

"No matter how much you hate the development of the plot, when the music plays, you will still be excited like a dog!"

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Jiang Pei'an stayed in Canada for a whole month.

This month, apart from eating and sleeping, he stayed with the post-production team of "Saw" almost [-]/[-].

Finally at the end of the month all post-work was done.

As a low-cost movie, the "Chain Saw" series has almost no post-production special effects.

The flesh and blood scenes that the audience sees on the screen are all done through live-action shooting and special effects makeup.

It is also relatively easy to edit later, as to why it took so long.

The reason is that Jiang Pei'an's control over movies is too strict.

In fact, if the shooting is too casual in the early stage, there is very little room for maneuvering in the later stage.

There is a saying in the film and television industry:
"What can be completed in the early stage will never be postponed to the later stage."

Adhering to this concept, Jiang Pei'an made complete preparations during the early filming.

Even so, he still took a few more shots that made him look satisfied.

The result of keeping improving is that in the internal viewing meeting organized by Lionsgate.

"Chain Saw" once made many people scream out loud in fright, and some female employees were scared and cried...

After the viewing session ended, everyone did not stand up immediately.

Instead, he turned his attention to Jiang Pei'an, who was sitting on the left side of the seating area, watching a movie with no expression on his face.

There was fear and inexplicable emotion in their eyes.

Even Charles, who had a grudge against Jiang Pei'an for driving away his nephew, couldn't help but tense his muscles and swallowed hard.

Could it be that this young man escaped to make a movie abroad because he committed a crime in Huaxia?
The effect is amazing!

Jiang Pei'an, who had been sitting on the left side observing the reaction of the audience, thought to himself.

"Wow hoo hoo!"

The lights in the projection hall were turned on, and everyone stood up and gave Jiang Pei'an a warm applause.

Charles flushed with excitement, and he said excitedly:
"Jiang, if "Ghost Story" showed your talent.

Then after watching "Chain Saw", I realized that "Ghost Shadow" is just the tip of the iceberg of all your talents.

I have a hunch that this "Chain Saw" will be a big hit at the box office!
It will be a great gift from you to all thriller and suspense movie lovers all over the world! "

Hearing this, Jiang Pei'an looked at him and joked:

"Then, can I play the role of the producer of the next "Chain Saw"?"

"Oh, Jiang, as we agreed in the contract before, if the box office satisfies us all.

Why can't you be the producer of the next film? "

Charles said with a smile.

old fox.

Jiang Pei'an cursed secretly.

Charles said a bunch of things that seemed to say everything, but nothing of substance.

It really is a capitalist!

Old Brown covered his heart with one hand, leaned on a walking stick with the other and said:
"What surprised me the most was when the game's mastermind got up from the ground at the last moment.

Although I have read the script early on, the written description will never be as shocking as seeing it with my own eyes.

I see many shadows of horror movies in your works, the works of the famous Italian horror film master Dario Argento.

For example, that weird puppet doll, BILLY, was directed by Argento in "Blood Red in the Night".

There is also a mysterious killer who never shows his face in a black cloak and trench coat, which is a typical 'Argento tag'. "

Jiang Pei'an nodded and said modestly:
"Yes, paying tribute to the pioneers, and at the same time, this is also a kind of inheritance."

"I can't wait to see the audience screaming at you.

You know, that's the crowning anthem for a director. "

Old Brown opened his hands and said.

"Jiang, when do you plan to make this movie available to the audience?"

Charles asked with a smile.

Through the two films "Ghost Story" and "Saw", Jiang Pei'an has conquered the senior management of Lionsgate.

Otherwise, the company can arrange this kind of matter directly, and will never ask his opinion.

Of course, it is also possible that it is just a polite inquiry.

Jiang Pei'an said without thinking:
"How about it coming out on April [-]st?"

Charles thought for a while, and it was about the same time as he thought, he nodded and said:

"Is it April Fool's Day? It's a very good time, I like it very much."

"Jiang, will you stay in Vancouver for the next few days? Maybe we can discuss the sequel to "Saw."

Old Brown cordially invited.

Jiang Pei'an shook his head and said:
"I don't think so..."

Seeing Old Brown's anxious expression, he said slowly:
"New Year's Eve is coming in a few days..."

　Report the results to the brothers.

　　Well, it's very average. If you book both, it will be almost 500 today and tomorrow.

　　To be honest, I am a little disappointed, but I can accept it. In short, it is much better than the previous one.

　　Next, I plan to update it, but it should start next week.

　　This weekend I will help my girlfriend's school to write a stage play script and a promotional film.

　　What does marriage bring to a man...

　　Some brothers said that they want to join the group, um, I'm considering it, let's wait for the grades to get better.

　　This update is 3000 words, there will be another update later

　　
　
(End of this chapter)