Become famous another day.

The reason why Chen Ziyan was so happy was naturally because everything was going smoothly at work.

Under the management of her and Lu Qingzhen, the Shihuo agency has been thriving. Not only has it signed many heavyweight clients, but it has also opened up many agency models that were rare in the past.

Excluding the daily brokerage that most brokerage companies have to undertake and providing high-end brokerage services - isn't this also a way to reduce costs and increase efficiency?
Chen Ziyan's Shihuo Agency, as she and Lu Qingzhen designed at the beginning, mainly focuses on artists in the film and television industry, and gradually expands the situation. Now it has also begun to recruit overseas artists. Although there is only one now, once there is one, there will be countless. In a small sense, this is opening up a relatively blank market in China. In a big sense, isn't this a window for cultural exchange?

People in many countries may not pay attention to the works of Chinese actors and singers, but they will pay more or less attention to the artists in their own country. Why can some programs get the green light and some extra support by inviting influential overseas artists to participate in the program? It is simply because the relevant departments believe that they can drive the overseas public's attention to China and understanding of Chinese culture, and let them see the good and kind side that may have been blocked before.

Chen Ziyan believed that she had made the right move.

Therefore, she will do her best to promote Cai Na's development in China.

Once she develops well, other overseas artists will naturally take the initiative to collaborate with her.

This is the reason why Chen Ziyan wants to position the role in the second season of "Squid Game" as a "signing gift".

She wanted everyone to know that it was not a loss to give the agency contract in mainland China to Shihuo.

The main effect is "I won't treat you unfairly".
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By mid-to-late April, the Jump Up Theater, which was scheduled to premiere on the first Sunday night in May, began its vigorous promotion.

This time, the trailer released is not for a single movie, but a mix of several films that have already been shot.

This theater seems to have made up its mind to establish the concept of a theater, rather than simply putting together several plays into a so-called theater.

Yuehutai held a grand media meeting to introduce the theater, and several announced main creators came to the scene to meet everyone.

When asked why she created this theater, Chen Siqi said frankly and generously: "The first reason is to further increase the popularity and influence of our Jump Up magazine and media. The second reason is that my boyfriend is in the entertainment industry. Creating this theater can help me take advantage of his reputation."

"Wouldn't it be too rushed to shoot a film in a week? Wouldn't the quality of the film be very poor?" a reporter asked.

Lu Yanhe said frankly: "The 15-minute segment in "Three Mountains" was shot in one night. The shooting time and quality are not absolutely proportional."

Chen Siqi also explained: "Why one week? The reason is actually very simple. It is to control costs and reduce risks. Only in this way can more new directors who have never directed a work get the opportunity to direct in this theater. Opportunities require costs. No one can be a philanthropist who does not care about returns in a long-term project. One film a week, such a large production volume, without compressing the production time, and still following the traditional film and television production model, the production cost cannot be supported by the platform, and it is almost impossible to make a profit. Therefore, we choose to adapt the script for stories that are not complicated to shoot and can be reasonably shot within a week."

"Will such a large production volume affect the shortage of talent in the entertainment industry to some extent? Why choose a model of one film a week instead of one film a month? This seems to be more likely to create high-quality products?"

"It's a very simple truth. If I want to create a masterpiece, should I find a mature team to shoot it, or give it to a team that is mostly new?" Chen Siqi smiled slightly. "Fine dramas have their own practices. Jump Up Theater is not positioned in this way. Don't have too high expectations for Jump Up Theater and think that it can produce high-quality dramas. We all know that this is difficult. Content creation is always a very risky thing. None of us knows what the audience will like, but what we can guarantee is that we must use 100% sincerity and effort to create a work within limited resources. Our hope for Jump Up Theater is not that it will become a benchmark theater for our fine dramas, but that it will become a cradle for creators. In the future, great directors, screenwriters and actors will emerge from this theater, as well as photographers, costume designers, lighting designers, etc. who can stand on their own."

Afterwards, senior executives from Yuehu TV and Northern Lights Video also came on stage and had a conversation.

When they talked about why they supported such a theater, a traditional TV station, and a video platform, they all said, "Nowadays, film and television production personnel are increasingly concentrated in a small number of people and teams. Especially under the influence of cost reduction and efficiency improvement, many mid-level projects have been cut, and young directors and actors have no chance to stand out. Jump Up Theater has made a great contribution to this industry. It is a unique theater that gives young people opportunities on a large scale. As a platform, we may not make much money from this project, but we can discover and accumulate a group of excellent production talents for our other projects. We have already discovered and signed several directors through this theater. In the long run, it will bring us greater returns."
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This media meeting does not focus on the star effect of traditional film and television dramas. To some extent, it is more like a forum in the industry.

The discussions and heated debates it sparked, not only among the general public, but also within the industry.

It can be said that the current situation in the film and television industry has not gone unnoticed or unspoken.

However, others said that it is often seen as complaining, as someone who is "unappreciated". Or even if people have realized that this is indeed a problem, no one has the ability to change it under the general environment. Even a screenwriter who is competing with others for a job in a hit drama with a sack of money is unwilling to give a new screenwriter a chance at the bargain price of one thousand yuan per episode - if they do, the right to authorship will be taken away.

In such a public occasion, Lu Yanhe and his friends stated the positioning of the Jump Up Theater without reservation, played their cards openly, and supported newcomers. This attitude was tantamount to a declaration. And they were going to do this, and it was worth doing.

At this time, will the rest of you follow?
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"In any industry, the more competitors there are, the more opportunities there are for newcomers to come forward, and the more prosperous it is. Otherwise, the big fish will always eat the small fish, and the small fish will eat the shrimp. The entertainment industry, a place that creates dreams for the audience, has become a feudal dynasty with rigid classes. Over time, it is full of rotten antiques, and there are so-called, unspoken rules that have been agreed upon."

This is the Weibo update posted by entertainment critic Guan Suchen after the media meeting at Jump Up Theater.

This Weibo post also sparked a lot of discussion among people.

But it is also like a needle, piercing into the hearts of some people.

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"Are you going to film a play for the Jump Up Theater?"

The director of "True Lost Path" Liu Zhijiang is a senior director in the circle. Even though the film "True Lost Path" he shot with Jiang Yuqian did not perform well, it was just a trivial failure in his resume.

Senior directors like Liu Zhijiang usually have their own fixed team and apprentices.

In this industry, the phenomenon of mentoring and helping each other is still very much preserved. Although it is criticized, it still exists tenaciously and firmly.

The real entertainment industry is actually too small, and the competition is so fierce. The nature of this industry determines that resources are always in the hands of a very small number of people. People are inevitably selfish. If it is not a master-apprentice relationship, why would they pass on the skills they have honed for half a lifetime to you, and why would they take you into this circle.

However, some of them became true master and apprentice, such as the editing master and apprentice pair Wu Chi and Zhao Yuan.

And some have changed.

Liu Zhijiang also has his own apprentice, Chen Yu. Over the years, Chen Yu has been following him, from assistant director to co-director.

To be fair, Liu Zhijiang felt that he had treated Chen Yu very well. He personally guided him, taught him step by step, provided him with resources, and gave him opportunities. He had a share in every project. Other people who did not have the opportunity to direct works could jump up and look for projects, but why should Chen Yu go?

Chen Yu said, "Master, there is a script at the Jump Up Theater. I saw it and contacted them. They are willing to let me direct it. I have been learning from you before and have never directed independently. Now I finally have an opportunity and I want to try it myself. The filming time for this play is only one week, so it will not affect our company's projects."

Liu Zhijiang's face looked a little ugly.

Deep down, he really didn't want Chen Yu to film that movie.

It's not that he was afraid that Chen Yu would go out and fly solo from now on. If he was really worried about this, he wouldn't have taken him in as a co-director so soon and given him a credit. Liu Zhijiang just felt that if Chen Yu went to the Jumping Theater to film at this time, he would lose face.

As Liu Zhijiang's apprentice, does he need to go to the Tiaoqi Theater to look for opportunities?
Liu Zhijiang is also a veteran in the entertainment industry. If something like this really happened, he would of course feel embarrassed.

That loss of face is no small matter.

Chen Yu said: "Teacher, I really want to try it."

Chen Yu had said so, Liu Zhijiang felt unhappy, but he couldn't stop it directly. First, he was not that kind of person, he didn't have to keep everyone by his side, second, if he really stopped it, it would make Chen Yu feel uneasy, as if he didn't want Chen Yu to get such an opportunity.

Liu Zhijiang hesitated for a moment and said, "If you want to go, I won't stop you, but you should think it over. No one knows what the quality of the plays in the Jumping Theater will be. Besides, you and I have filmed so many plays in a week, so you should know how difficult it is. You are already the co-director of my last play. In my opinion, there is no need for you to use such a small production as your first independent directing debut. The risk is too great."

Chen Yu said: "Teacher, I have always been by your side and have received a lot of care. I have never worked alone. If I were asked to direct a big project right away, I would not have the courage. I just think that a project like this is relatively small and suitable for me to practice. After accumulating experience through the Jump Up Theater project, I can also prepare for directing feature films in the future."

"Okay, since you have thought it through, just go ahead." Liu Zhijiang nodded.

He didn't show it on his face, but he still felt a little uncomfortable inside.

"Teacher." Chen Yu seemed to have something else to say.

"What's wrong?" Liu Zhijiang asked, "Are you worried that I'll be angry? Am I such a petty person, your teacher?"

Although he said this, he was still unhappy in his heart.

Liu Zhijiang thought, once this matter gets out, who knows what others will say about it. Chen Yu smiled, and a pleading look appeared on his face.

"Teacher, I have only communicated with them twice via video. I don't know Lu Yanhe and the others at all." Chen Yu said, "I want to organize a party. Teacher, please take me to introduce them to each other. Otherwise, if I just go there, they won't know what to make of me."

Liu Zhijiang was stunned.

He rolled his eyes at Chen Yu.

"Then why don't you ask me to introduce you to them before you contact them?" In this way, this opportunity can be said to be introduced by him, so he won't be embarrassed.

Chen Yu smiled shamelessly and said, "How would I know if they would want me? If they don't like me, I would have to rely on you to say hello to me, which would be too embarrassing. I would be embarrassed myself and it would also bring shame to you."

Liu Zhijiang looked at his student with disdain. Although his face showed disdain, he felt relieved in his heart.

"Okay, then go make the appointment yourself and let me know when you've decided on the time and address."

Chen Yu smiled and said, "Thank you, teacher."

He added: "This play will be finished soon and will not affect our company's next project. Teacher, will you still give me the opportunity to co-direct?"

"You've already directed a play on your own, and you're co-directing with me?"

"Teacher, don't you know how much I am capable of? I need to continue to accumulate skills." Chen Yu said.

Liu Zhijiang felt really relieved now.

Okay.

Fortunately, I didn’t bring out a ungrateful person.

Come to think of it, at such a young age, you should have some ambition. Otherwise, even if you keep following him to take pictures, you will still be his student no matter how long it takes. In the eyes of others, you are still a child who has not been weaned.

Liu Zhijiang looked at Chen Yu with satisfaction.
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"It's confirmed that you won't be in the second season of Squidward," agent He Heng told Jiang Yuqian. "We'll finish filming Mysterious Ghost next month, and there won't be any new filming plans. We can't keep showing up in overseas projects, we still have to play some meaningful roles. Right now, the only female lead we have is in The Call."

Jiang Yuqian nodded and said, "Sister Heng, Director Liu Zhijiang contacted me a few days ago and said that there is a project coming up and he wants me to play the leading female role. He is still finishing the script and will send it to me when it is ready. Let's focus on this."

"Director Liu Zhijiang?" He Heng hesitated. "The film 'True Crossroads' you collaborated with him on back then was such a bad flop. Are you still willing to work with him?"

"Although the ratings of this drama are very bad, it has nothing to do with the director. This is how serious dramas are. It's just that I didn't carry the show, which made others think that the project was a big flop. If I wasn't the lead actor, and a talented actress who wasn't as well-known played the role, people wouldn't think the drama was a big flop." Jiang Yuqian said calmly, "This time he's not going to shoot a serious theme, it's a costume suspense crime-solving drama. Also, I didn't agree to take the role right away. We'll make a decision when the script comes."

He Heng then nodded.

"Although Director Liu is very experienced, he is indeed a bit behind the times and the market. The performances he has directed in recent years have not been very good." He Heng was still a little hesitant about continuing to work with Liu Zhijiang, "Yuqian, do you still want to win an award?"

"No." Jiang Yuqian shook her head firmly. "Sister Heng, I have thought clearly about whether to win the award or not, but as you said, I still need a significant play and a significant role, like Squidward. I can't take on a big play that requires me to stay on the set for several months. I can't afford to waste my time. I need exposure to maintain my current popularity. I consider these factors when accepting a role, just like we discussed before. You don't have to worry about this."

He Heng breathed a sigh of relief and nodded.

She was afraid that Jiang Yuqian would change her mind.

Jiang Yuqian: "Actually, I played two roles in "Perfect Truth" and "Mysterious Ghost" this year, which is almost enough. However, because I didn't have many parts in these two dramas, they were all finished in the first half of the year. So I can't keep looking for supporting roles outside in the second half of the year. I cooperated with Director Liu Zhijiang. First, we are familiar with each other. Second, even if he can't keep up with the current market, it is also because of the subject matter he shoots. This time he is willing to shoot a costume detective drama that the market likes, so of course I can take a closer look at the script. His script is also a short play, and it seems that the shooting time is only 50 to 60 days, which is not very long."

"That's right." He Heng nodded. "In fact, I was thinking that maybe I could talk to Director Wu Zhouyou. If there is a suitable role in the second season of The Gold Rush, you can play an important role. This drama has a lot of viewers all over the world. Although it is a little worse than Squidward, it has the foundation of the first season after all, so the second season will not be less popular."

Jiang Yuqian thought for a moment and said, "Then please help me contact them. I can make a special appearance."

"Yeah." He Heng nodded.
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This Friday, a dark horse suddenly emerged in the originally calm film market.

Another movie starring Xu Yiren.

There's Someone Under the Bed.

A film with thriller elements.

Last year, Xu Yiren became a box office dark horse movie heroine with "My Home I Haven't Returned For A Long Time".

Unexpectedly, this year she brought another low-budget thriller that was not favored by the market before its release, and it grossed 2.1 million yuan in the first three days of the weekend.

For a time, many people around Lu Yanhe were discussing this movie.

He also took time to watch the movie with Chen Siqi.

The story of the movie is actually very simple. It tells the story of a female internet celebrity played by Xu Yiren who was targeted and followed by a male fan, who even sneaked into her home, peeped at her, and even participated in her life until she found out... It tells a story set in the current live broadcast era.

It has the same effect as "The Home I Haven't Returned To for a Long Time".

"Xu Yiren is indeed suitable for playing this kind of urban woman." Lu Yanhe commented, "Her acting skills have improved a lot compared to "My Home I Haven't Returned For A Long Time."

This actress, who is also very troubled and difficult to deal with, seems to have found a path of her own.

Chen Siqi said: "Indeed, Xu Yiren has made two consecutive movies of this type, which have achieved box office success. I am afraid that in the next three to five years, this type of story about urban women fighting back against criminals will emerge in an endless stream. In fact, there have been several copycat works before, but they were poorly made and did not create any waves. However, "Someone Under the Bed" has been successful again. It seems that this type of subject matter really has a market."

Lu Yanhe: "It seems that "The Telephone" can benefit from this."

Chen Siqi: "That's true. When will The Phone be released?"

"We just finished filming and are working on post-production, but even if we finish it quickly, it will be by the end of the year." Lu Yanhe said, "If we had finished filming a few months earlier and caught up with the summer season, maybe with the boost from 'Someone Under the Bed', the box office would have been much higher."

Chen Siqi: "That's not necessary. Jiang Yuqian and Wang Jing are the main actors, and you are the screenwriter. This lineup doesn't need to piggyback on other movies. Besides, Call is a big commercial film. The subject matter and creativity are OK. As long as it's not during the Spring Festival, it's suitable for release. If Call really needs to piggyback on other movies, it should be Squidward Illusion. The movie starring the leading female and the second female lead of Squidward Illusion should still be a hot topic. I guess it will be a hot topic overseas."

Lu Yanhe nodded.

"This time, 'The Call' will also go to the Netherlands-Spain Film Festival to contact overseas film distributors and see the market situation," said Lu Yanhe.

"Will Sister Yuqian go?" Chen Siqi asked.

Lu Yanhe: "Yes, she and Wang Jing will go. They both have brand sponsorships and need to attend brand events at the Jose-La Roche Film Festival."

"That's great." Chen Siqi nodded, "We can also invite them to our dinner party then."

At this year's Jose-La Mancha Film Festival, Chen Siqi is also bringing the "Jump Up" team to organize a dinner there to warm up for the International Film Critics Forum in June.

Obviously, because two Chinese films, Love Letter and Fake Death, were shortlisted for the main competition unit, many Chinese filmmakers will appear at this year's Jose Antonio Film Festival. Many activities have also been organized for this reason, just like the dinner that Chen Siqi is going to organize.
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