Entertainment Reborn Rhapsody

Chapter 158 Chapter 150: Ning Hao
After Qu Ling received the electronic version of the manuscript from Shanhe, he started reviewing it non-stop.

Shanhe's "Under Zhengyangmen" is quite different from the original drama. The emotional line is much shorter, and the description of the characters is more detailed. It uses a lot of brushstrokes to describe the change process of the entire antique industry, and the great changes in people's hearts are mixed in it. .

The biggest villain Cheng Jianjun Shanhe has also made a lot of changes. Humans are complex animals, and we cannot simply distinguish between good and bad.

Consciously doing evil can only show that the person is morally corrupt. Unconsciously doing evil is even more terrifying, which shows that there is a problem with the entire value system.

Qu Ling spent a whole night reading the entire novel. As a person who has experienced social changes in the past twenty years, her emotions and melancholy are even stronger.

Shanhe's book seems to remind readers at all times that this is just the beginning. Are you ready? Bigger waves are coming!
The end of the novel leaves a strong aftertaste: individuals are extremely insignificant in the era, and their existence or passing is just a drop in the ocean.

We are all like Han Chunming, we cannot change the world, we can only decide whether we are changed by the world!

Qu Ling stood up, and after moving his stiff limbs for a while, he went to the bathroom to wash his face, trying to free himself from the plot of the novel.

I began to think about the publicity and distribution of "Under the Zhengyang Gate".

Naturally, the publishing house still cooperates with Germination. After all, I have worked there for more than 20 or [-] years, so I can talk if I have feelings.

Germinal Publishing House is no longer what it used to be, and its book publishing volume this year has been firmly ranked among the top in the country.

Regarding publicity, you can discuss it with Sprout Publishing House. Both you and the publishing house have certain media resources, so integrating them won't be a big problem.

Just based on my own understanding of Shanhe, it is estimated that he will not participate too much in the promotion this time, and it does not hurt to have his reputation and influence as a base.

What Qu Ling cares most about is the adaptation. After experiencing the baptism and influence in the film and television industry in the past two years, she already has her own understanding and judgment on novel adaptation.

In Qu Ling's view, "Under the Zhengyang Gate" is a book that is very suitable for adaptation into a TV series.

The great success of "Emergency Room Doctor" let Qu Ling know that the profit of the TV series is not small, who should he cooperate with to get the biggest share, or should he just set up a crew of his own?

Qu Ling was planning to find time to go to the capital and talk to Shan He about this issue.

Shanhe, who was in the Beiying dormitory, didn't know what Qu Ling was thinking. At this time, he was thinking about how to get to know Ning Hao tomorrow.

"My hero, what is the process of your photography department tomorrow?" Shan He asked Bai Yuxia in the upper bunk.

"Watching movies, asking questions, giving lectures, what other tricks can you do? Why, what else do you think?"

"I really want to get to know you guys, the best director is not ordinary!" Shanhe replied.

"It's not easy, just go to him directly after class, he will give you face!" Bai Yuxia replied casually.

Shan He thought for a while and realized that this was indeed the best way, "Okay! Hero, join me tomorrow. Maybe I can find you a place to intern in the future!"

"I'm talking about mountains and rivers, you can't favor one over another, we are all listening!" Du Guangyu from the Department of Fine Arts interjected.

"That's right, tomorrow we will collectively participate in the photography department's film festival."

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In the afternoon of the next day, Bai Yuxia brought five non-staff personnel to the screening theater early.

Ning Hao's reputation in the photography department is really not bad, and there are many people who come to occupy seats in advance, and there are quite a lot of juniors and seniors.

The Shanhe six quickly found a middle seat and sat down.

"Hero, depending on the situation, there aren't enough seats. We won't be kicked out by your teacher, right?" Chen Zhiyong asked worriedly.

"It's okay. Last time Gu Changwei came to give a lecture, there were more people. If that doesn't work, just add another seat. It's just a matter of moving a chair!" Bai Yuxia replied casually.

"That's good!"

After a few people talked nonsense for more than half an hour, the teacher of the photography department led a young man who was not tall to the podium.

"There are a lot of people! Monitor, if you don't have a seat, go and move your own chair." The teacher picked up the microphone and said, "Today, our senior brother Ning Hao from the Photography Department brought his works to the school to display. With so many students actively participating, Ning Hao Hao, you should be in a good mood, you are the teacher today, let me tell you something!"

Ning Hao took the microphone and said with a smile: "I am very happy and honored to be able to come to my alma mater where I left recently to show my work. I just completed my master's degree from here a year ago, and this film is my graduation work. , Well, no more chatting, let’s watch the video first, and then we’ll talk after it’s over!”

Shanhe looked at this young director who was not tall, with a crew cut and a slightly bulky black suit.

Perhaps it was because he hadn't put on the big gold chain yet, Shanhe felt that Ning Hao looked extremely ordinary, and he could hardly tell the characteristics, but the smiling face when he spoke made people feel kind.

It is quite different from the image in Shanhe’s impression!

After a while, the lecture theater became quiet, and the movie "Thursday, Wednesday" began to be shown.

The six people from Shanhe devoted themselves seriously to the film.

This movie is not about a story that happened on a Wednesday or a Thursday. The title is just a title. Like "The Crazy Stone", it is not the stone that is crazy.

The movie connects the whole plot with three different stories, describing the swing, exploration and restlessness of youth.

The rough and blunt picture made Shanhe somewhat surprised, but the unusual structure, inadvertently revealed humor, and even the rock soundtrack, all have a bit of Ning Hao's unique taste in "Crazy Stone".

After more than an hour, the movie ended, and there was warm applause in the lecture theater.

Next, Ning Hao took the stage and began to deal with the endless questions from the students.

The Shanhe six listened quietly to Ning Hao's answer, understanding his original creative intention and shooting experience.

The last link was Ning Hao's lecture. Combined with the film, he gave a vivid open class to the students in the audience around images, light and shadow, and editing.

In the end, I also talked about my own failures, the picture is too rough and blunt, there are reasons for funding, there are also factors such as lack of experience, and too much ego!
The nearly three-hour special public class was completed, and the students in the audience stood up and applauded Ning Hao, expressing their gratitude to the seniors for teaching them.

After Ning Hao bowed and thanked the audience, the students slowly dispersed, and the Shanhe six waited quietly for the crowd to leave.

Ning Hao was chatting with the lecturer of the Photography Department on the stage about his future work arrangements, and was about to say goodbye and leave.

"Senior Brother Ning, hello, I am Shanhe, a level [-] directing student. I have some ideas after listening to your lecture. Can I treat you to a casual meal?"

The sudden voice from the audience made Ning Hao and the lecturer look towards Shanhe.

"Shanhe, why are you here to attend classes in our photography department? Ning Hao, no need for me to introduce you, this is the most famous student of Beijing Film Academy!"

"Of course not!" Ning Hao replied to Shan He: "Okay, I'm very curious about talented writers!"

"Teacher Xu, let's go together, let's go to the restaurant next to the school, let's talk together!" Shanhe also invited the lecturer.

"I won't go, I have an appointment tonight!"

The few people soon arrived at the small fried restaurant on the street outside the school, and walked into the only private room on the second floor.

"Senior Brother Ning, the place is a bit rough, don't mind!" Shanhe said politely to Ning Hao.

"I've been here before and I'm very familiar with it, so there's no need to be polite!"

Bai Yuxia volunteered to go downstairs to order food, and several other roommates also introduced themselves.

"Senior Brother Ning, you directed an award-winning film just after graduation. Your directorial skills are impressive!" Shanhe started with praise.

Ning Hao waved his hand and responded: "My undergraduate degree in Normal University is directing, and I came to the Department of Photography of Beijing Film Academy as a postgraduate student. It has been a while since I graduated. To be honest, the filming is very rough, and most of the awards depend on It's luck!"

"You are too humble. We have just watched it. The picture is indeed a bit rough, but the flaws are not concealed. The whole film has a high degree of completion in post-production, especially the editing. , switching back and forth between the three stories, novel but not complicated, full of talent!" Shanhe commented sincerely.

Being affirmed by Shanhe, Ning Hao is naturally in a good mood, "It's amazing, I'm quite satisfied with my first work!"

The roommates also asked Ning Hao some questions.

"Brother, how did you form the team, and do you have any requirements for the selection of team members?"

"My team is all students from Normal University and Beijing Film Academy. They lack practical experience and have more self-contained ideas. The advice I can give you is to practice more and use the theory to be able to do it!"

"Senior Brother Ning, did you find someone to invest in your filming funds? How much is the minimum cost to make a film?"

Ning Hao smiled wryly, ""Thursday, Wednesday" cost a total of 8000 yuan, all of which I earned from shooting commercials. Don't look at the award, but the investment can't be recovered. I want to continue filming, and I have to shoot commercials. No one Will invest in me!"

Ning Hao's words caused the room to fall into silence. The real environment of Chinese-language movies is too bad, and it is a bit cruel to future film practitioners like them. It is hard to say how many of them can really apply what they have learned!

At this moment, the food was served. Shanhe hurriedly greeted everyone: "Eat something first. Senior Brother Ning has been talking on the stage for a long time. He must be hungry. Let's eat before we talk about anything else!"

Ning Hao was also polite, picked up his chopsticks and started to eat together with everyone, it seemed that he had not forgotten the living habits of the students.

After filling his belly, Shanhe poured beer for Ning Hao.

"Senior brother, come here, everyone will respect you first, thank you for your instruction today!" Shan He drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.

After a few rounds of beer, the atmosphere became lighter. Shanhe asked Ning Hao: "Brother, I heard what you just said, have you started preparing for a new work?"

Ning Hao had a drunken cough, wiped the corners of his mouth, and replied: "I wrote a script, which was adapted from real people and real events I've seen before, but to make it out, it's not something that can be done for ten thousand or twenty thousand dollars. Yes, I can't find investment sponsors, let's put it on hold for now, I will help people shoot commercials first, hurry up and get money for this shoot, and try to start shooting next year!"

Ning Hao's words caught everyone's attention, and Shanhe continued to ask without hesitation: "Brother, can I read the script? Do you have an approximate budget?"

"Yeah!" Ning Hao turned his head to look at Shanhe, and after staying for a while, he asked eagerly: "Shanhe, do you want to invest? I can't guarantee that I can get back the investment!"

"Brother, please tell me the approximate amount first, if it is a few million, I can't afford it now!" Shan He replied with a smile.

"How can I ask for so much? I don't even dare to ask for it if you give it to me. Just use DV to shoot 15 yuan. If you use film, it may cost double, up to [-] yuan."

Shanhe thought for a while under everyone's gaze, "Brother, when you are free, bring the script and read it!"

"I'll deliver it to you tomorrow, Shanhe. Let me reiterate, I'm not sure the investment will be recovered." Ning Hao said to Shanhe seriously.

"Brother, based on my judgment on "Thursday, Wednesday", I have confidence in you! However, it should be my manager who will contact you at that time." Shanhe responded equally sincerely.

"No problem, thank you for your trust!" Ning Hao said, raising his glass to Shan He.

Shan He also poured himself some beer and touched it with Ning Hao, "As long as there is no problem with the script, I'm looking forward to this investment!"

"I wrote the first draft of the script, and my girlfriend changed it again. It is called "Incense Fire". It is about a monk who tried his best to find the money in order to repair the collapsed Buddha statue, but the temple Buddha statue is not related to him. The spiritual world is in shambles and there is no possibility of repair."

"It's a good fable, somewhat similar to my new book!" Shanhe filled Ning Hao with beer, "I'll have my agent contact you as soon as possible!"

The two drank another glass, and several roommates were a little excited, and began to respect the two of them.

When several people came out of the restaurant, they all staggered, "Brother, are you okay!"

Ning Hao burped, waved and said, "Where are we now? I'm sure I'll be fine! I'll take a taxi and come find you tomorrow!"

"Okay! Let's watch you go first!"

After watching Ning Hao get into the car, Chen Zhiyong, who was the worst drinker, was helped by several of them to the school.

(End of this chapter)