China Entertainment: The happiness of being a director is as simple as that

Chapter 141
Lu Pingan knew who it was at a glance. This was American Ning Hao, the king of horror, Wen Ziren!
At this time, Wen Ziren had been lingering at the gate of the summit for a long time, just waiting for the company to go to work and then went in to recommend himself. As a result, when he saw Lu Pingan who had just come to the company, his two small eyes suddenly lit up.

"Hi Lu."

He went straight up to say hello, his tone seemed a little excited and a little nervous.

Lu Pingan stopped, pretending to be curious.

After all, the other party is also of the yellow race. As a race, the natural reaction is still to be done.

"Hello, you are?"

Lu Pingan deliberately used Chinese.

Wen Ziren looked a little embarrassed, because he could not speak Chinese, only a few simple words.

But he didn't hesitate for long, and replied directly in English:
"Hi Lu, I'm James Wen, I'm from Malaysia, I like Ni's movies very much."

"Oh hello, I thought you were Chinese."

Lu Ping'an's attitude was gentle, without showing the slightest dislike, which also encouraged Wen Ziren. He took a breath and expressed his purpose.

"Lu, I'm your fan. I like your movies very much. I've watched your "Chain Saw" no less than 10 times."

"Thank you, so you need an autograph?"

"Oh yeah, no, and no, I mean, not quite."

Wen Ziren was nervous and incoherent, said, and took out a box, "I am also a director, I have a very good movie idea I want to show you, this is a short film I made for the movie, you must watch it after watching it." would be interested."

There was anticipation in his eyes, and his knuckles were actually white, which was nervous.

As a newcomer who has not stepped into his career and is chasing his dream, this kind of reaction is perfectly normal.

He was afraid that Lu Pingan would refuse.

He also thought about what to do if he was rejected.

But after all, he was a newcomer, so he felt that he might not be able to bear this kind of blow, at least it would take a long time to recover.

But fortunately, Lu Pingan did not refuse, but took it directly: "Yes, I happen to be free, come with me."

How could it be possible to let go of what was delivered to your door.

If he doesn't accept it now, maybe he went to the Lion's Gate in the original time and space, wouldn't that create an opponent for Fengfeng out of thin air?

So this Bole, Lu Ping'an is sure!

Wen Ziren was overjoyed when he heard the words, and immediately followed Lu Pingan into the door.

When we arrived at the small screening hall, Lu Pingan asked him how he found it during the preparation.

Wen Ziren also talked about his own affairs.

Today was his first day in Laomei, but it wasn't the first time he recommended himself.

As early as last year, he knew Lu Pingan, the talented Chinese director he knew after watching the American version of "The Tuner".

At the beginning of this year, the news that Lu Pingan won the Oscar short film spread to Australia, followed by the news that Lu Pingan's new horror film was a hit.

Compared with other movies, James Wan is naturally more interested in horror movies.

So after watching "Chain Saw", he regarded Lu Pingan as an idol!

He felt that Lu Pingan, who was younger than him, deserved to be a talented director in China.

Those who can be called geniuses out of more than a billion people are indeed not ordinary people!
From then on, he thought about making a horror movie himself, and seeing if he could communicate with Lu Pingan in the future.

Of course, apart from "chasing stars", the desire for profit and fame is the main reason.

Later, he spent all his savings to shoot a short film with his friends, and then wrote many emails to Zenith and BJ Film Academy, but nothing came to fruition.

In desperation, he even felt that he had gone to China to find Lu Pingan himself.

At this time, Ping An Lu's second Hollywood movie was about to be released. He felt that Ping An Lu would definitely come to Hollywood, so he thought of coming to America to try his luck.

People arrived last night, and reached the summit early this morning.

As a result, luck was overwhelming, and I met Lu Ping'an as soon as I arrived!

"I didn't expect to meet you as soon as I came here."

Wen Ziren's tone was still a little excited.

Lu Pingan just smiled, his attitude didn't change much, and then he said: "If your short film is not good, don't blame me for not giving it a chance."

"You will be satisfied."

Wen Ziren is very confident.

Lu Ping'an was also very curious about what Wen Ziren would film without "Chain Saw".

Could it be "Latent", if it were, it would be fun.

But after he knew the name of the short film, the corners of Lu Ping'an's mouth twitched slightly.

It turned out to be "Dead Silence". If I remember correctly, this film is the only money-losing film in Wen Ziren's works.

Lu Pingan felt that he had to read it before talking.

As a result, after listening to his introduction after playing it, it really is the story of "Dead Silence".

Tongue digging, puppet making, stepmother behind the scenes.
Leaving aside the quality of the film and the future revenue, Lu Ping'an turned his attention to film technology.

Lu Pingan can only say that some people's talents cannot be concealed.

Shooting techniques and atmosphere creation techniques.

As expected of a future master, he has not made his debut yet, but his level is already very good.

"It's a great short film, the technique is very good, and the idea is also very good. How much did this short film cost?"

Wen Ziren smiled happily when Lu Pingan gave an evaluation, and his heart was relieved.

He replied: "$8000, which is all the savings of me and my friends."

"It's really good that such a small amount of money can produce such an effect."

Lu Pingan continued to like it, and then asked, "Are you planning to make a big movie?"

Wen Ziren nodded and said, "Yes."

"How much are you going to spend to make it?"

"I think 150 million is about the same."

After hearing this, Lu Pingan nodded calmly.

Based on his current experience, "Dead Silence" actually doesn't need to cost 2000 million US dollars at all, and 200 million may not even be needed.

He couldn't help complaining about how the original "Dead Silence" cost so much.

Subtracting Wen Ziren's director's fee and the salaries of the big-name actors involved, the remaining water is estimated to be at least half of it.

Having said that, "Dead Silence" is actually a very good movie, and it's terrifying.

However, when it was released at that time, the bad reviews and unwelcome 'C' evaluations of the film were generally received in Europe and the United States, which directly fixed the film at the point where grandma didn't love her uncle!

In the end, the cost of the film was 2000 million, and the box office was only a little over 2000 million. The box office was a loss, but the disc could make some money, so that the film could pay back.

But if the cost is only 150 million, or even 500 million, the situation will be completely different.

So to sum it up, if the cost of this film can be controlled well, it can be cast.

Lu Pingan then asked, "Is $150 million sure enough?"

"I don't know the price in Hollywood, maybe it will exceed."

Wen Ziren answered honestly.

Lu Pingan said with a smile: "Then let a professional do the math. If the cost is not too much, I think the company's investment problem is not big."

"Ah thank you!"

Wen Ziren was overjoyed.

The matter was finalized verbally, and then Lu Pingan called Watzberg and others to continue watching the film.

As a shareholder, Lu Pingan can no longer act alone.

But you can't just tell them that, the process has to be a little tortuous.

On the surface, Ping An Lu is not a shareholder of Summit, but a contracted director of Summit.

How can a part-time worker get the bosses to come immediately?
So he told Wen Ziren to go out and make a phone call.

After talking with Watts about the situation, he understood the situation: "Don't worry, I have acted in a few scenes, so just watch it."

After hanging up the phone, Lu Pingan said to Wen Ziren: "The boss will watch the film in the afternoon, you should be ready."

"Thank you, Lu."

Wen Ziren once again expressed his sincere thanks.

He knows the situation of the yellow race in the Western world, because he has been here since he was a child.

So Lu Pingan dared to introduce him, the pressure on his head can be imagined.

"It doesn't matter, I was also like this at the beginning. I made a short film, and what I was looking for was an opportunity. I understand the difficulties at this stage, so your work has potential. If you can help me, you will naturally help me."

"Lu, I..."

"Thank you, let's talk about it when things are really settled."

"it is good"

While waiting, Lu Pingan also invited Wen Ziren to participate in the preparation of his project.

They are all of yellow race, fans, and colleagues. It is logical for Lu Pingan to show kindness.

Wen Ziren also cherishes such an opportunity very much.

Being able to work with this idol director was something he never thought of at first.

Next Wen Ziren and Lu Pingan joined the crew of "Latent".

The two discussed "Latent" with each other.

Lu Pingan wanted to hear the original author's thoughts, purely technical discussion, nothing else.

From Wen Ziren's point of view, Lu Pingan did not regard himself as a newcomer at all, but really regarded himself as a colleague who could be discussed.This made him feel better about Lu Pingan.

Good character, good temper, strong professionalism.

A genius is indeed a genius!
There is also that seeming sense of fit.

He found that he and Lu Pingan really have a common language!

Lu Pingan also took advantage of the opportunity to send out an invitation: "You are a little lacking in experience, so how about it, no matter whether your project passes or not, you come to work on my crew first, how about it?"

Through communication, he found that Wen Ziren is still very young, so he simply upgraded his identity as Bole.

"Okay, thanks!"

Who wouldn't want to be able to work with Lu Pingan and learn from experience?

Wen Ziren couldn't help sighing again, before coming to Laomei this time, did he really step on shit luck, which made him feel a little bit helpless now?

"Don't always thank and thank, the most important thing is to do things well."

"I will definitely do it well."

Working until noon, the two had dinner together.

In the afternoon Watts came.

"This is the pinnacle boss, Wattsberg."

Introduced by Lu Pingan.

Wen Ziren knew this person, so he was already nervous: "Hello, boss."

Watts nodded calmly as a boss, and then said, "Let's take a look first."

After watching the film, Watts found that the short film was indeed as good as Lu Ping'an described. It seems that Wen Ziren is indeed a talent.

But he still followed the script: "The film is not bad, I'll give you 20 minutes to impress me."

Lu Pingan also encouraged Wen Ziren: "Come on!"

Wen Ziren took a deep breath and began to introduce.

(End of this chapter)