The King of Directors 2000

Chapter 582 Lu Yang’s "Embroidered Spring Knife"

The Chinese New Year is coming soon, and the weather in Yanjing is still very cold, and there are far fewer pedestrians and tourists on the streets than in the past.

The main reason is that the migrant workers have caught the train home, and the vast majority of the migrants from the north have gone home.

Even college students who always like to have fun went home.

Under such circumstances, Yanjing was much quieter than usual.

But there are still people who are busy and running for their dreams.

At [-]:[-] in the morning that day, a man and a woman came to Liangmahe Building.

The boy has an average build. He is wearing a light blue suit, black jeans, and height-increasing shoes. He looks quite artistic.

When I got closer and took a closer look, I found that this person had a long face, small eyes, a small nose, and a small mouth. Except for his normal hair, everything else was below average and his appearance was not very good.

His name is Lu Yang, he is 33 years old and a director.

The girl also has an average figure and looks. She has straight bangs, wears a long khaki thick skirt, and snow boots. She also looks artistic. Her name is Chen Shu.

At this time, Lu Yang shrank his body and faced a gust of cold wind. He turned around quickly and used his back to resist the cold wind.

Chen Shu curled her lips. Although she was also cold, she did not turn around, but strode forward.

"Be proud of me today, dad, and don't be arrogant. We are here to cooperate, not to beg."

Chen Shu opened her mouth to call herself daddy.

When Lu Yang heard this, he chuckled and was not angry. He and Chen Shu were good friends and they had already had two close cooperations.

"Did you hear me? Don't be arrogant. I, Chen Shu, have put down my words here. I would rather starve to death. I would rather withdraw from the industry. I don't want to give those people a smile. I want to survive by relying on my talents. I You have to stand and make money.”

Lu Yang is a young director and Chen Shu is a young screenwriter. Both of them are talented.

But this world doesn’t mean you can get ahead just by being talented, especially in the entertainment industry, opportunities are really important.

Lu Yang has already produced two films, both of which are literary films, namely "Cinema for the Blind" and "RV". Both of them participated in the Peninsula Busan Film Festival, and "Cinema for the Blind" also won a minor award.

Both movies have good reviews, but in terms of box office, they are almost nothing. They are the kind of movies that are not impressed by the audience after they are released.

Under such circumstances, Lu Yang brought the script and planning book of his third movie "Xiu Chun Knife" and visited film and television companies in the mainland with Chen Shu, but no one was optimistic about them.

Most of the time, the two of them didn't even meet the big boss, and were rejected by the manager in charge of the film and television company.

Lu Yang is a top student who graduated from the Directing Department of Yanjing Film Academy. His father's name is Lu Haibo, who is the director of the Film and Television Department of Yanjing Academy of Drama. He is a film and television theorist and has published many film and television related articles.

Under such a background, Lu Yang was once very arrogant and crazy, with a temperament of "I am not from Penghao".

He once looked down upon catering to big bosses and flattering investors.

However, the "Xiu Chun Knife" he was optimistic about was rejected one after another, and many of the edges and corners in his body were gradually worn away.

After hearing Chen Shu's words, Lu Yang turned around and walked side by side with Chen Shu, "Okay, I know."

Hearing this, Chen Shu nodded with satisfaction.

She is 31 years old and entered the industry earlier than Lu Yang, but she has no famous works.

But after all, she is a cultural person and a creative person, and she still has money in her coffers, so she doesn't need to worry about rent. Relatively speaking, she is much tougher than Lu Yang.

After a while, the two people passed the security inquiry and entered the elevator.

After the white-collar workers left, Lu Yang tidied his clothes and whispered, "I'll see Director Li later, so be polite."

"Aren't you going to make money standing up?"

Chen Shu turned around and glared.

"Sister, there is nothing wrong with making money while standing, but we should be polite. That's Lee Sheng Yew."

Chen Shu rolled her eyes, but did not refute.

The two wrote the script of "Xiu Chun Knife" together, and then visited various places to find investment, but unexpectedly they encountered obstacles everywhere.

Just when the two of them were planning to stop temporarily and go home to celebrate the New Year, and then push forward the matter after the New Year, they received a call from Lee Sheng Yao's assistant, saying that Lee Sheng Yao was willing to meet them.

The two people sent an email to Fenghua Film and Television Department before, and soon received a rejection letter.

Later, they personally brought the script to the manager of Fenghua Film and Television Department, but they still rejected it.

They never expected that Li Shengyao would see them this time. After receiving the call, the two of them were excited, expectant, and a little worried at the same time.

"I heard that Director Li likes to change the script. When he meets us, he should be optimistic about the story. If he says that the script is not good enough and needs to be modified, don't be angry."

"will not."

Lu Yang then said: "Director Li may not like me and won't let me direct. Don't be angry when the time comes. If this story can be filmed, it will be considered a success."

Hearing this, Chen Shu felt her heart pounding and nodded in annoyance.

After a while, the two people arrived at Fenghua Film and Television Company. Then, under the guidance of the front desk, they came to the conference room and met Li Shengyao.

Director Li is very young, one year younger than Lu Yang, taller and more handsome. He looks like a young man in his twenties, seven or eight years younger than Lu Yang.

When Lu Yang saw Li Shengyao, he couldn't help but compare secretly.

Oh my God.

It's not fair.

Not only are they talented, but they also have good looks.

This is so good for Li Shengyao that all the windows are opened.

When Chen Shu saw Li Shengyao, she stared at him blankly for a while, feeling surprised that Director Li looked so outstanding.

It turns out that there is no angle on TV, he is just so handsome.

Li Shengyao didn't know what Lu Yang and Chen Shu were thinking, so he smiled and said hello.

Lu Yang and Chen Shu came to their senses and responded immediately. They exchanged a few words and then got down to business.

Lu Yang handed Li Shengyao the script and planning book of "Xiu Chun Dao" and said, "Director Li, take a look."

Lu Yang had been to Fenghua Film and Television Company before and showed the script to the person in charge of Fenghua, but he did not like it. He guessed that Li Shengyao had not read the script, so he submitted the script again.

Li Shengyao took the script and started flipping through it.

He had read "Xiu Chun Knife" in his previous life, and now he read the script very quickly. It could be said that he read the script at a glance and ten lines at a time.

When Lu Yang saw this, he wiped his forehead in disappointment.

In his opinion, because Li Shengyao read through it so quickly, he must be not interested in the story and was just perfunctory.

Chen Shu's mentality is similar to Lu Yang's. She said before that she wanted to make money standing up, and she meant it.

She really wanted to stand up and ask Li Shengyao loudly what he meant, but she didn't have the courage at this time.

Director Li owns Fenghua Cinemas, Fenghua Film and Television Company, Fenghua Video, and has won two Palme d'Or awards. His status and power are at the top of China Entertainment.

If you offend Director Li, you might really want to withdraw from the circle.

She is still cowardly.

In about half an hour, Li Shengyao finished reading the script of "Xiu Chun Dao". It was similar to the plot of the movie he had seen in his previous life, and [-]% of the content was exactly the same.

This script does not need to be changed, it can be filmed as soon as it is released.

It can be seen that Lu Yang and Chen Shu are good at writing scripts.

He put down the script of "Xiuchundao" and then said: "Show me the planning book."

When Lu Yang heard this, he subconsciously handed over the planning document. He was a little surprised.

Li Shengyao read so quickly just now. Did he really understand the story?You finished reading the script so quickly, so you probably didn’t understand it, right?
I don’t understand, why do I need to read the plan?
Li Shengyao flipped through the planning document, but he read it more slowly.

Lu Yang has already produced two movies. Judging from this planning document, he already has enough experience in preparing movies.

"Tell me, why should I invest in "Xiu Chun Dao"?"

Li Shengyao had already made a decision in his mind, regardless of whether he said it directly.

Things that are too easy to obtain are often easily ignored by others. Lu Yang and Chen Shu need to be deeply impressed so that they can cherish this opportunity more.

When Lu Yang heard this, he looked over in surprise.

Is there a show?
He hurriedly stated the reasons he had prepared long ago.

“Director Li, this movie has relatively few themes, although many people think that today’s audiences don’t like to watch costume action movies.

However, we feel that this market is still there, but there have been no outstanding movies in recent years, so the box office of related movies has been low.

If you can make an excellent costume action movie, I believe it will easily stand out.

In addition, the movie scene is not big and does not require special effects. We will not hire big-name actors, so the investment is not high and the cost can be easily recovered.

There are also artists that we can use Fenghua. "

After he finished speaking, Lu Yang stood there and looked at Li Shengyao nervously.

Chen Shu also clasped her hands tightly together. Although her face was expressionless, her heart was beating fast.

Upon hearing this, Li Shengyao immediately asked, "Do you want the copyright, or a share of the box office?"

Lu Yang and Chen Shu looked at each other and said, "We... we don't need to share, just give us the corresponding remuneration."

Domestic film copyrights generally belong to investment companies, and directors rarely have copyrights.

Although Lu Yang and Chen Shu were reluctant to give up, they still planned to give up the copyright and box office share and get paid honestly after thinking about the many obstacles they had encountered before.

When you become famous later, you can consider sharing.

Li Shengyao smiled and said, "So you want to be the director of this movie?"

Lu Yang nodded awkwardly, "Director Li, it's best to be a director. If you like other directors, we can understand."

Chen Shu also lowered her head after hearing this.

Li Shengyao nodded on the table, "The story of this movie is not bad. Fenghua can invest in it, and you can also be the director."

Lu Yang was overjoyed when he heard this and nodded repeatedly.

"But you have to sign a contract with Fenghua and make at least five movies for Fenghua."

Lu Yang is a talent, and "Xiu Chun Dao 2" is also very good. Although the reputation of the later "Assassination Novelist" was average, Lee Sheng Yao liked it very much. This movie is full of imagination.

He feels that Lu Yang has not fully evolved yet, and when Lu Yang truly matures, he will be even better.

In terms of box office success of commercial films, Lu Yang is not as good as directors like Chen Sicheng and Xu Zheng.

But when it comes to film creativity and directorial talent, Lu Yang is far superior.

Lee Sing-yew likes this kind of director.

Lu Yang didn't expect Li Shengyao's condition to be this. Of course he wouldn't refuse. As the saying goes, it's easy to enjoy the shade against a big tree, but Fenghua is a super big tree with super thick legs.

"Director Li, I agree."

Chen Shu was by the side and wanted to remind Lu Yang not to agree so hastily, but she didn't expect that Lu Yang had already spoken, so she had no choice but to give up.

"Director Li, do you think the script needs to be modified?"

"That stunning prostitute, change her a little bit into an ordinary woman with a more lively personality. She's here, she's not needed elsewhere."

"Then do you read the plan?"

Li Shengyao smiled, "Your plan is well written, very mature and complete, but it is too calculated. Making commercial films is different from making literary films. Commercial films need more space. How can I say that the investment in "Xiu Chun Knife" is not the same." It requires 5000 million, and your estimated investment is too small.”

Lu Yang's previous two films were both literary and artistic films, and he thought that filming "Xiu Chun Knife" would save money just like making art films.

When Lu Yang heard 5000 million, his breathing became rapid. He really didn't expect that he could direct a movie of this magnitude.

“Yes, Director Li, you are right, it’s my lack of experience.

As for actors, do you have any favorite actors? "

"As for actors... leave the role of the stunning prostitute to Liu Shishi, and forget about the rest."

There are many talented artists, but most of them are TV drama actors, and very few can act in movies.

All the characters in "Xiu Chun Dao" are quite charming.

Not only Brother Jiaqian, but also the villain is very stylish.

To put it bluntly, Hu Ge, Wang Kai, and Yuan Hong are no match for Zhou Yiwei and Zhang Zhen.

Lee Sheng-yew also wanted to cast someone, just like in "Dalian by the Sea", he used a charming ex-wife as the hero's ex-wife.

But if there is no suitable role, then there is no need.

In his previous life, Master Liu played the prostitute and was criticized, saying she was the only flaw in the movie.

Now that Lee Sheng-yew is here, he has changed the prostitute into an ordinary woman, with a more lively character, and designed a small plot to make the character more vivid.

Liu Shishi's acting skills are indeed terrible, but she can play some specific roles very well.

Just like Feng Siniang in "Iljimae" and Ruoxi in "Bu Bu Jing Xin", these two characters are relatively lively at the beginning.

It wouldn't work well for her to play some tender and bitter characters.

Li Shengyao changed the script this time entirely for Liu Shishi.

There are so many talented artists, and Sun Li is already the king in the TV drama circle, but in terms of movies, there has never been any big development.

Liu Shishi is a new top star. At this time, there is a movie with good reputation, and she can go to the next level.

Lu Yang got Li Shengyao's explanation and then went to sign the contract.

It was almost eleven o'clock when Lu Yang and Chen Shu left Fenghua Film and Television Company.

After walking out of Liangmahe Building, a cold wind hit. This time Lu Yang did not turn around. He walked towards him and opened his hands. He was very proud that the big stone hanging in his heart finally fell.

He has found a backer for himself to make movies for Fenghua, so he doesn't need to worry about funding for future movies.

Chen Shu curled her lips when she saw this, "Just now I said I wanted to make money standing up. Look at you. In front of Li Shengyao, you look like a little follower."

When Lu Yang heard this, he immediately looked around and saw that no one was paying attention. Then he glared at Chen Shu, "Director Li is my boss now, and I am just a follower to him. Isn't that normal?"

He paused and said, "Compared to other film and television companies, Director Li's attitude is really good. When you talk about him, please be respectful."

Chen Shu nodded with a sullen face, "I know, I'm not talking about Director Li, I'm talking about you. You don't have the arrogance you had before."

"Hey, you're already in your thirties, how can you still be arrogant?"

When Chen Shu heard Lu Yang's words, she felt a little sad. She thought about it and changed the topic, "Director Li read it so fast. Did he really finish reading the script?"

"After watching it, he already knows the setting of the prostitute, that means he is finished watching it.

I didn't believe there were people in the world who could see ten things at a time, but now I do. I can see so quickly. "

Chen Shu nodded, then winked at Lu Yang, with an expression you know well, "Director Li did not praise Hu Ge, Wang Kai and the others this time, but left a role for Master Liu. Isn't it too obvious?"

Lu Yang rolled his eyes, "I'm a serious person, so don't make blind guesses."

(End of this chapter)