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

Chapter 41 New Projects

On the 6th, Hu Qingquan returned to Beijing, and Lu Pingan was invited to his house for dinner.

Hu Qingquan, who was on National Day vacation, couldn't sit still when he knew that Lu Ping'an had another idea, and insisted on coming back early.

However, Lu Pingan felt that part of the reason was to avoid his brother-in-law and the others.

"Ping An, have you ever been to Inner Mongolia?"

"No."

"Oh, let me tell you, if you have a chance to go to Inner Mongolia in the future, don't say that you can drink."

"No way, Inner Mongolia is so cruel?"

"It's not so cruel, it's just too enthusiastic."

Hu Qingquan showed fear, and when his wife walked out of the kitchen, he changed his face instantly, "Peace, you go back and bring some beef jerky, it's delicious from Inner Mongolia!"

Hu Qingquan's voice was a little higher, his eyes were a little dodgy, and Lu Pingan couldn't help but laugh.

And his wife had already seen through Hu Qingquan's disguise, suppressed a smile, and greeted Lu Pingan to prepare for dinner.

After a meal, the two began to discuss business in the study.

"Let's talk about your idea for a new film, do you want to continue competing for awards?"

Lu Ping'an shook his head: "I'm not going to compete for the prize at the moment, let's talk about it after the short film competition is over."

"It's right to be cautious. Unlike short films, feature-length literary films involve too many things in order to compete for awards. A good theme is not the most important thing, but a suitable theme is the most important thing."

What Hu Qingquan said was also considered by Lu Pingan before.

The most important thing is to have a suitable theme, otherwise it will hit the red line, and Lu Pingan can't afford it at the moment.

"It's not bad to make theater movies. You already have a little reputation. Like Xiaogang, he is currently the representative of domestic comedies. The comedies he makes are recognized by the audience. You are actually similar now. The crime suspense of "The Tuner" Well done, the audience will recognize you."

Hu Qingquan smiled and asked again, "What kind of story are you going to tell this time?"

Lu Pingan smiled and handed out the script: "You should read it first, this time I added some fresh elements."

"Fresh elements?"

Hu Qingquan showed some doubts on his face, but he couldn't stop the interested look in his eyes.

Afterwards, he opened the script and was suddenly surprised: "Sci-fi?"

"Yes, science fiction, thriller, suspense."

Lu Pingan smiled and nodded.

This answer was unexpected.

There are not many sci-fi films nowadays, but compared with other themes, there are really not many.

In recent years, the more famous ones are "Dead Light on Coral Island" in 80, "Thunderbolt Beibei" in 88, "Disappearing Atmosphere" in 90, and "Magic Watch" and so on.

These movies are still good, but they are not as good as the development of other themes, especially compared with foreign ones.

So Hu Qingquan showed surprise on his face, and at the same time, his eyes were full of curiosity.

He couldn't wait to know what kind of script his student Lu Pingan would come up with.

Half an hour later, Hu Qingquan still frowned.

This script, how should I put it, is amazing, but he is also more and more curious: "Ping An, when did you learn such advanced things? What about Schrödinger's cat, quantum mechanics, parallel worlds, if I don't read the plot, I will I can’t understand it at all.”

Lu Pingan replied with a smile: "I am relatively strong in physics in the college entrance examination."

"Ha ha..."

After hearing this, Hu Qingquan smiled and said, "If you don't tell me, I almost forgot that you are still a top student in the college entrance examination."

The two talked and laughed, and "The Night the Comet Came" was finalized.

Still the same as before, Hu Qingquan worked as the producer and helped with various chores.

Lu Pingan is the director, and the next job is to start after the project has been reviewed.

"The Night the Comet Came", a 2013 sci-fi film with high ratings and low box office. Fortunately, the cost was extremely low, it is said that it was only [-] US dollars.

If Lu Pingan comes to shoot, it is estimated that the cost will not be much more than the short film, and the overall shooting time will not take half a month.

However, the low cost and short cycle time are only one of the reasons why he made this film.

The bigger reason is that this movie looks simple, but in fact, because it involves the theme of "parallel world relations", every detail must be carefully controlled.

Sinicization of lines, sorting out the plot, preparation of service, scheduling of actors, etc.

Difficult, but just right for practice.

After the matter was settled, the two chatted for a while, and then Lu Pingan said goodbye and left.

After returning home, after waiting for a while, Yan Danchen came.

The two hadn't seen each other for a long time, and when they met, it was another firewood.

After Yun Xiaoyu rested, Lu Pingan asked Yan Danchen in his arms: "Are you going to act in the second half of the year? If not, be my heroine."

Yan Danchen agreed without thinking, "Okay."

"Don't ask me what movie?"

"Don't ask, I can act whatever you want me to do."

"Then you play a big sow this time."

"Okay, then you are cabbage, I'm going to hug you, don't move..."

Two pleasant days passed, and on the first day of the working day, Hu Qingquan sent good news that the script was approved.

Lu Pingan then called Han Sanpin.

The cost of "The Night the Comet Came" is extremely low, but it does not mean that the quality is poor. There may be surprises at the box office after it hits theaters, but the most reliable one is to find China Film Group.

After Han Sanpin knew that Lu Pingan was about to start a new project, he made an appointment for an interview.

Cooperation is certain, he is just like Hu Qingquan, curious about what script Lu Pingan came up with this time.

The two met soon, and Han Sanpin smiled half an hour later: "I really don't know what's on your mind, why can't others come up with such an idea?"

"I can think of it too, but I thought about it earlier."

Lu Pingan told the truth.

Han Sanpin asked again: "Why don't you make a bigger movie, now you just need to open your mouth, there is no shortage of investment."

Han Sanpin could tell at a glance how much the film cost.

The maximum will not exceed 50.

Unless Lu Pingan wants to find Hong Kong and Taiwan actors.

But Lu Pingan said, use the mainland.

In this way, 30 may not be used up.

The production cost is low, which will still have a certain impact on the box office of the film.

Lu Pingan replied confidently: "Actually, there is already a plan. We will talk about it after the filming is finished, but the effect of this film now is not worse than ordinary movies. It is the same as "The Tuner". You will know when the time comes." .”

He does have a plan. When the film is finished, he will make preparations according to the situation. In June next year, the theater chain will be established in China. He has long wanted to make a film with special effects and brainstorming.

"That's true."

The short film "Tuner" has a very simple plot, but Lu Pingan can produce such an effect.

This is indeed Lu Ping'an's ability and style.

Han Sanpin immediately decided that he would not make a fuss about the cost when announcing it, but only focus on the script, and focus on Lu Ping'an's signature.

After "Tuner" and two short films, Lu Ping'an has already gained a certain reputation in the industry.

The screenwriter's ideas are clear, the theme style is very different from other directors, attractive, the film quality is very high, and the reputation is very good.

This is his signature.

It's just that this signboard is only erected at present, and it has not been completely erected.

After all, Feng Dapao did not rely on one movie to establish his current box office appeal.

But now "Comet" has continued his style again, and judging from the script, this is a rare sci-fi theme in China, and the quality of the script is extremely high.

Han Sanpin decided that after this time, Lu Pingan would really be able to make a name for himself.

As for the market prospect of this film, Han Sanpin thinks it may be difficult for this film to achieve more than 3000 million like "The Tuner", but the results will not be too bad.

Compared to the cost, several million is a huge profit.

Of course, the premise is that we have to wait until the film is made.

A good script and a good movie are two different things.

If the film can produce the effect of the script, Han Sanpin will naturally support it as strongly as "The Tuner".

"The cost of your film is too low. Let alone the whole country, the cost of publicity and distribution in North China is estimated to be more than the cost of production. Let's do this. You shoot first, and then look at the quality. Then we will discuss the publicity and distribution plan and the production cost." Proportion."

"Row."

Lu Pingan directly agreed.

There are no theaters yet, and the projection technology is not digital technology. Copy disks are very expensive. Each copy disk costs 7 to 1500 yuan. If all the screens in the country are less than [-] yuan, it will cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Millions have gone, but in "Comet", it is easy to exceed the production cost, and you don't know how the quality will be. It is normal that Han Sanpin can't agree to it all at once.

However, if the script is approved, Lu Ping'an's goal will be achieved, and the next step is to make the movie well.

Thinking so, he took out his phone and sent text messages to Ning Hao, Zhang Songwen and others: "Get up and work!"

　Let me say a few words, book friends, if you have any opinions, you can raise them, and I will change whatever you can. A permanent ban is not negotiable.

　　I read novels just for fun, and I write novels for fun too, if you get angry and just want to vent, please go elsewhere, why do you have to scold a few words.

　　Be kind, it can prolong your life.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)