This director needs to apologize

Chapter 82 The appearance of new concept soldiers

It wasn't until he got into the second uncle's car that Chen Yiming finally came to his senses.

"Uncle Ma, do you think Mr. Han will change the script after he returns?"

The other party chuckled and asked, "What do you think?"

Chen Yiming replied hesitantly, "It shouldn't be a big change, maybe a few symbolic changes."

The second uncle waved his hand, "Based on what I know about Han Laosan, he won't change a word. If he really wants to change the script, he wants to do it himself. He won't take into account the opinions of experts."

Chen Yiming nodded in understanding. He felt that he had found the reason for the strange atmosphere in the conference room today.

All actors!It's all acting!
He turned around to face the second uncle and respectfully asked, "Uncle Ma, why do you think they bother with this?"

The second uncle glanced at him, thought for a while and then replied, "It's okay to mention it to you. Although you are not yet at this level, now that you know this, it will only increase your troubles.

But things are unpredictable. What if I really get a prize this time? People always have to dream a little bit. "

Chen Yiming straightened his posture and prepared to listen to the teachings.

"Han Laosan's troubles were all brought on by himself, and the root cause is not in the script. The script of "The Founding Ceremony" was created by the deputy deputy of the Zhengxie Association of the current dynasty. The cover of the script was written in black and white as a gift to the first Zhengxie Association Conference.

So there must be no problem with the script. Even if there is a problem, it's not those experts who are qualified to point out.

The root of the problem actually lies in Han Laosan's words. In order to build momentum for the "Founding Ceremony", he made a lot of nonsense last month and came up with a new concept of the main theme. "

Chen Yiming is full of questions. Is there a new concept for the main theme?

The second uncle laughed out loud, "Han Laosan is really not the old movie studio's operating method this time. He is counting stars and getting zero pay, which caused a lot of uproar in the industry.

The battle was so big that he couldn't recycle it, so he had no choice but to use a new term.

Prior to this, not everyone could make a main theme movie, and naturally not everyone was qualified to review it. This related to the right to speak of mainstream movies, which is not a trivial matter.

Shangfeng made an exception and allowed Di Ying and Mo Ying to get involved in this matter. It was equivalent to re-dividing the cake. How could there not be a rebound? "

Chen Yiming was actually not interested in interest disputes. He was more curious about the new concept, "Uncle Ma, what did Master Han say."

"He reinterpreted the main theme movie and called it a mainstream ideological movie, and then stuffed a lot of private goods into it."

To be honest, Chen Yiming really doesn't think there is much difference between the main theme and the mainstream ideology. Isn't this the same thing?
Seeing Chen Yiming's doubts, the second uncle asked him, "You must have watched Hollywood movies a lot, so do you think "Shipwreck on the Ice Sea" can be considered the main theme?"

Chen Yiming felt that the second uncle was amusing him. If "Shipwreck on the Ice Sea" can be considered the main theme, then "Holiday in the Magic City" must also be considered. Why should he waste time and effort on "1951".

"In Han Laosan's view, "Shipwreck" is a typical mainstream ideological movie. As people say, it eulogizes beautiful love and opposes autocracy. In what way is it not mainstream?"

Chen Yiming's eyes were opened. How can mainstream ideology be explained in this way?

After hearing this, he understood those experts somewhat. This was not trying to snatch the right to speak. It was simply digging into the graves of ancestors.

The second uncle couldn't help but laugh as he said, "And not only did he say it himself, he also attracted a group of people to play, play and sing. He publicized it in newspapers and magazines, and finally pissed off those old guys.

Today’s seminar is just the appetizer, and there will definitely be more to follow. "

He couldn't help but ask, "Will Mr. Han be in trouble?"

Chen Yiming is not concerned about the "Founding Ceremony of the People's Republic of China", he is worried about causing disaster to Chiyu and causing "1951" to suffer.

"It's a big deal. Han Laosan came here just to put on a show for his face. When he goes back, he can shoot whatever he wants. It won't hinder him.

That group of people hopes that "The Founding Ceremony" will be a hit more than the third one, so only those who give opinions will get credit. If the movie is ruined, what good will it do to them?He also offended Zheng Xie. "

Only then did Chen Yiming realize it. No wonder when member Zhang was concluding his speech, he always felt weird. It turned out that the root was here.

This is a [-]th anniversary gift film, with the CPSA taking the lead, Imperial Films handling it, and the entire film and television industry supporting it. There is absolutely no possibility of failure.

If we don’t grab the credit now, when will we grab the credit?

He also understood why "1951" was lightly let go today without even being talked about.

It's not that the script couldn't find problems, or that the military was too proud, but that they didn't take a fancy to him at all and dismissed him as a piece of shit.

For a moment, he didn't know whether he should be grateful or angry.

Second Master Ma noticed Chen Yiming's confusion, patted him on the shoulder and said, "It's a blessing to be humble when someone speaks lightly, but it's a curse when a big tree attracts wind. If Director Xie had the creative environment you have now, I don't know how happy he would be."

However, the wood is as beautiful as the forest, and the awl is in the bag. You can't hide it for long, which is why I am talking to you today.

It doesn’t hurt to know some of the twists and turns above.

You don't need to care too much. The demonic shadow could cover Director Xie back then, and it can cover you now. "

After walking around the imperial capital, Chen Yiming understood some things, but not completely.

After returning to Shanghai, he lumped together the experiences of that day's seminar and threw them into the corner of his memory, and began to revise the script with great concentration.

It took him two days to revise it twice and another day to smooth it out. He resubmitted the script, which was another huge relief.

It’s February next week, so it’s almost time to take action. …

After three rounds of revisions, Deputy Director Sun sent back the final draft of the script on Tuesday, February 2, and "9" passed another major hurdle.

The next day, Chen Yiming led a large group of troops to officially set off for the temporary residence of the crew in the Northern Shanxi Military Region.

This time the battle was bigger and the team was divided into two groups.

Chen Yiming, the director and screenwriter, the three producers headed by Ma Yunteng, and the production team led by the production director Bao Nana, were the first to go.

At the back, assistant director Fu Ruixiang and the prop team led a long list of modified camera cars and prop cars on the ground.

In addition, the behind-the-scenes team led by Bayi Factory Sang Ping, and the assistant director Zhang Weining specially hired from the Chang'an Factory to train the extras, will also set off this week to join the large troops at the station.

After arriving at the station, Chen Yiming put down his luggage, and the first thing he did was to go to the other side of the station to watch military training.

Speaking of which, all the actors except Liu Dongjun have been training here for a month, and they don't know the effect.

When he passed by, he caught up with the instructor leading the actors to do military boxing.

It's still quite cold in the mountainous areas of northern Shanxi in February. The thermometer shows minus 2 degrees Celsius, but it feels much colder. Coupled with the gentle northwest wind, it makes my heart feel chilly and my heart is flying.

Chen Yiming was wrapped in a military coat sponsored by Lianhua, standing beside the playground with his head hunched and hands folded, unable to stop stamping his feet due to the cold.

Looking at the actors who are boxing, they are fully equipped with cotton clothes, hats and shoes, and they are full of momentum, forming a sharp contrast with the wretched Chen Yiming.

Chen Yiming nodded repeatedly, saying that the training was not bad, and he seemed to have a military temperament at first glance.

After a set of punches was quickly completed, the instructor issued the "gather" command, and the trained actors quickly formed two rows with Duan Yining as the leader.

After finishing the process of taking a break and standing at attention, the instructor gave a considerate "dismissal", which temporarily ended the afternoon training.

Lao Duan ran up and punched him directly. Chen Yiming could see clearly that the back of his hand was chapped with cold.

Looking at the other actors gathered around, one or two of them all had red cheeks.

Especially for the student actors, the delicate skin and tender flesh that they spent a lot of money to maintain have disappeared. At this moment, they put down the ears of their cotton hats to block the wind, and carried a rural atmosphere with their hands, but there was no trace of the idols they had during the audition. temperament.

Chen Yiming has seen many behind-the-scenes footage of military dramas in his past life. He has never seen anyone organize military training for actors in the cold winter months. He is the first to do so.

He smiled despite the knife-like mountain wind and greeted the actors one by one.

"Lao Duan, Brother Shi, thank you for your hard work. I told Captain Li a few days ago that he was too serious. Do you two need military training to play soldiers?"

Duan Yining gritted his teeth and punched him twice more, "How dare you chew Li Tuan's tongue? Are you going to let me and Lao Shi train for another month?"

He said to Shi Lei, who was waving his hands modestly, "Don't listen to him, there's not a single word of truth in my mouth. Believe it or not, what Li Tuan said about us being a businessman was probably what he intentionally muttered."

Chen Yiming naturally picked up Tianqu, but this was absolutely unacceptable.

"When did Teacher Mao come here? I remember not informing you. Your military experience is longer than my schooling experience. There is really no need for training."

Maodou grinned, with two "blushers" on his cute round face, buried in a cotton hat, he looked more like a high school student than Liu Dongjun.

"I haven't played a front-line soldier for a while, and I don't feel confident. It would be better to come over earlier and get acquainted with everyone in the team as soon as possible."

Chen Yiming suppressed his words of thanks. He was very dedicated, so he should be more professional. It would be useless to say more irrelevant words.

"Brother Zhang, are you still used to it? People from Sichuan come to northern Shanxi in winter. The weather is very difficult."

Zhang Yu must have not shaved for several days. His slightly curly short mustache covers the lower half of his face. Combined with his chapped face and the wrinkled training uniform, he is truly a gangster. .

He didn't say anything, just nodded dullly.

Next to him, Zhang Yi, who was invited to play the role of the company commander of the 589th position, explained, "Xiao Zhang's tonsils have been inflamed for the past two days, so swollen that he can't open his mouth. The instructor gave him leave, but he still insists on showing off."

Chen Yiming still didn't say any words of gratitude, but just nodded heavily at Zhang Yu.

Then he said to Zhang Yi, "Teacher Zhang, thank you for coming to the rescue. You are a small character who only appears on screen for a few minutes, but you still have to work hard and suffer this."

Zhang Yi smiled naively, "There are no small roles in good movies, and I am very happy to be able to put on the military uniform again these days. Director Chen, don't worry, I will act seriously."

The role of Captain 589 Highland is indeed not important. Chen Yiming originally planned to choose a more mature student among the students. For example, Li Mingliang is barely qualified.

However, after he sent the script to Deputy Director Sun, the General Administration conducted careful research and analysis on every character who appeared on the screen, including the "partner" company commander of 589.

This is also the reason why Li Jian would ask questions specifically about this role during the internal review meeting.

So Zhang Yi was actually specially recommended by the General Secretary after reading the script. He himself was an actor in the Comrades Repertory Troupe of the Imperial Military Region. Although he moved to a local area after the restructuring, his connection with the military art troupe has always been there.

In addition to a few professional actors, there are about a dozen students from the three major colleges. Li Mingliang and the other six who have auditioned for the leading role are among them.

Although his professional ability is average, his ideological awareness is not low. After knowing that he was just playing a small role, he signed the performance contract happily, and no one was late for the military training gathering.

After a few words of encouragement to the student soldiers, Chen Yiming was about to announce the good news about the dinner party in the evening. Li Mingliang, the boldest, asked, "Director, what do you think of our training? Are we ready to be soldiers?"

(End of this chapter)