Started as an independent producer in 1988

Chapter 132 Director Xiao Cheng is so angry

The weather in Beijing is getting colder and colder, and the north wind blows very coldly.

However, the film and television industry is very hot right now. The cast of the Three Kingdoms series is in full swing, and the promotion for the Lunar New Year movie is also booming.

Fist of Fury Heroes has been heavily promoted under the promotion of China Film, and all kinds of movie magazines and newspapers have publicity about Fist of Fury.

Both Chen Hong and Nakayama Meihui have taken cover photos for four magazines, and they have suddenly become the most popular actresses at the moment.

Japanese female stars are very popular in China. From the early 1980s to the present, many Japanese female stars have been very popular in the mainland.

Now Nakayama Meihui has come to pick up her senior class.

But the happiest person is Chen Hong, who suddenly became recognized when she went out from a young age. This huge increase in fame made her extremely happy.

At first, Chen Hong felt that she was only playing a small supporting role and was not happy, but she did not expect that she would become the main promotion force.

If Chen Shiping didn't have any credit here, she wouldn't believe it!

This is the first time she has been so firm in her thoughts since she has been with Chen Shiping for so long!

First, he used Jingwu Heroes to help him gain popularity, and then promoted himself to the most popular Three Kingdoms series. Now the most discussed topic among the outside world is the issue of actor selection.

Of course, everyone is talking about the choice of roles such as Liu Guanzhang and Cao Cao, but they are even more curious about who can play the most beautiful woman in the Three Kingdoms!

The casting of Diao Chan, one of the four beauties in ancient times and the most beautiful lady in the Three Kingdoms, is naturally the focus of everyone's attention.

Chen Hong deliberately revealed this news when she was being interviewed for the promotion of Jingwu Heroes, which instantly made her popularity even higher!

She has become the most discussed actress at the end of the year.

That is to say, there are no hot searches, otherwise Chen Hong would have dominated the headlines for several days.

While the audience was talking about Three Kingdoms and Heroes of Heroes, people in the industry were discussing Chen Shiping's new movie.

To make a movie and build a street directly, with an investment of tens of millions, who can't even tremble after hearing this.

There has never been a movie with such a large investment in China, and many people are eager to join in.

Not only the actors are excited, but also those working behind the scenes want to participate.

Chen Shiping hasn't been staying at home these days, so there shouldn't be too many people knocking on his door at night to give gifts.

Jiang Huayan, who lived downstairs from Chen Shiping, was also moved, but thinking of the relationship between Jiang Shan and Chen Shiping, he suppressed his excitement in the end.

Cheng Kaige has also been very busy recently, thinking about finishing the post-production of Walking and Singing as soon as possible and sending the film to Cannes for review as soon as possible.

But these days, wherever I go in the factory, I hear people talking about Chen Shiping's new movie, and I feel mixed emotions.

Originally, the heat and discussion should belong to him, but he himself rejected it.

Cheng Kaige now regrets rejecting Xu Feng. Halfway through the filming, he sang while walking, but the investors became dissatisfied. It will not be so easy to find investment in the future.

In the editing room of the factory, Cheng Kaige, who finally finished the post-production process, breathed a sigh of relief, and the haze in his heart was swept away.

He is very satisfied with the finished film of "Walking and Singing" and feels that it is his best film, which combines the advantages of "The Kid King" in "The Yellow Earth Parade".

There’s no reason why a movie like this shouldn’t win an award! He is bound to win Cannes!

The proud Cheng Kaige has already begun to imagine that after he wins the Palme d'Or, everyone's praise for him will also steal Chen Shiping's limelight!

After coming out of the editing room, he was about to go to the main building to call someone to watch, but he saw several trucks in the compound.

There were still people around, and curious Cheng Kaige walked over to see what was going on.

When people got closer, they heard exaggerated exclamations coming from inside.

"Two monitors?! This is the latest model!"

"Is this a swing arm? It looks like a crane. Can this be used for aerial photography?"

"Look at this film. It's American. I can't even understand the English on it."

"Specialized film for a 70mm camera, the images captured will definitely be awesome!"

When Cheng Kaige heard these words, a smile appeared on his face. The factory had purchased new equipment, and he could use it in the future!

It's a pity that I bought it too late and couldn't use it while singing while walking, otherwise the pictures taken would have been more beautiful!

Cheng Kaige was about to squeeze in to take a look at the new equipment when he suddenly heard Chen Shiping's voice in the crowd.

"Be careful! If you break it, I won't have any money to pay for it!"

The person next to Chen Shiping smiled and said, "Director Chen, Mr. Xu is really rich. How much does it cost to have so much equipment? I have never used this kind of machine. Farewell My Concubine, I still need some help."

"That's right, Director Chen, let's join the group and learn a bit!"

Chen Shiping listened to their words and said with a smile: "Don't look for me, go to the leaders of each group."

Chen Shiping, the team leader of each crew, has already been selected. Photographers, lighting assistants, art assistants, etc. are all chosen by themselves.

It's not annoying enough to save you from having to look back all over yourself.

Cheng Kaige, who was outside the crowd, quietly withdrew at this time. He thought he was buying equipment from the factory, and after working on it for a long time, Xu Feng prepared it for Farewell My Concubine.

Damn, jealous!

"Director Xiao Cheng! You are here too, come and take a look at these machines of mine, they are all the latest models!"

Just as he was about to leave secretly, praying that Chen Shiping didn't notice him, Cheng Kaige suddenly heard Chen Shiping calling him, paused for a moment, then pretended not to hear and continued walking.

Chen Shiping looked at his back as he was leaving quickly and shouted: "Little Director Cheng! Don't leave! Come and take a look. You studied in the United States. Please give us some guidance on how to use it!"

Guidance! Cheng Kaige couldn't help but cursed in his heart, and walked away a little faster.

Chen Shiping looked at his back and seemed to hear the sound of his teeth gnashing.

It's not my fault. I've asked for him myself, and Xu Feng has also invited him twice. Now I can't blame anyone else.

Chen Shiping couldn't say how he felt about Cheng Kaige, but he couldn't help but want to tease him every time he saw him. Usually he couldn't think of this person at all.

Strangely enough, he couldn't help himself when they met. Chen Shiping wondered if it was because of his guilty conscience.

However, I didn't feel guilty when I met Yu Hua. Maybe I just didn't like Xiao Cheng's aloofness.

At about four o'clock that afternoon, Chen Shiping, who had just put the equipment into storage, was called away by Song Tao to organize a movie viewing.

Which movie I watched, of course it was Cheng Kaige's Walking and Singing.

However, when Chen Shiping arrived, the smile on Song Zhu's face made him feel a little unsure.

After Chen Shiping greeted several seniors in the factory, he sat next to Song Zhu and asked, "Director, do you have something to do with me?"

"Watch the film first. I heard that Xiao Cheng said the filming was good this time." Song Tao said with a smile.

Chen Shiping didn't believe it was as simple as just watching a movie, but now that there were so many people, he could only endure it for the time being.

Cheng Kaige had already communicated with the projectionist. When he came over to greet everyone, he saw Chen Shiping and ignored him.

It was his father who took the initiative to say a few words to Chen Shiping and complimented him on the good filming of the group of wives and concubines. Chen Shiping smiled and chatted with the old man for a few words, and complimented Cheng Kaige a few times.

Soon the movie started to play. The movie started with a spooky scene. The visual effects were quite good. The only thing that was not so good was that it made people look confused.

When the main film begins, the vast Loess Plateau scenery is beautiful, but there is nothing new.

Huang Lei's performance is not very good, it is childish and a bit artificial. A young man stomps around in circles and shouts some lines with a sense of literature and art, but the sense of literature and art is still good.

After watching the whole movie, Chen Shiping felt that Gong Li's performance was good, but it felt a little disconnected from the whole movie, as if she didn't fit into the atmosphere created by Cheng Kaige.

Chen Shiping could see that Gong Li was trying hard to blend in, but it just didn't feel right.

The lights in the screening room came on, and everyone applauded in a dignified manner, but then they didn't say anything.

Mr. Cheng is here, let him set the tone first, follow his words and you won't offend anyone.

Mr. Cheng pondered for a moment and said with a smile: "It was a good shot! He is much more mature than before and has made great progress."

Everyone in the screening room captured two key words: maturity and progress.

It will be much easier to evaluate later.

I only talked about the progress, not how good it was. It means that everyone should praise it but don’t hide it. If you find problems, you should also speak out.

Mainly for encouragement, Chen Shiping smiled and glanced at Cheng Kaige who was full of pride, wondering if he would be disappointed in his heart.

When Cheng Kaige saw Chen Shiping looking at him meaningfully, he couldn't help but said, "Director Chen, what do you think of my movie?"

"It's good. It will be no problem to participate in Cannes!" Chen Shiping said with a smile.

It’s okay to participate, but it’s difficult to win the prize.

Cheng Kaige couldn't help but ask: "Does Director Chen think there is hope of winning the award?"

"Yes!" Chen Shiping said with a smile: "As long as you can be shortlisted, there is definitely hope!"

At this time, Mr. Cheng took the initiative and said, "Xiao Chen, if you have any opinions, can you tell me."

Chen Shiping pondered for a while and said: "The beauty of the shot is good, but the lines and the actors' performances are not very good. Gong Li is a bit out of touch, and Huang Lei uses too much force."

Hearing Chen Shiping's words, Cheng Kaige felt a little uncomfortable, but he felt that he didn't deliberately criticize himself. He was talking about the actor's problems and it was hard for him to say anything.

However, he still replied habitually: "I think Gong Li and Huang Lei are very good, and they gave the performance the feeling I wanted."

"Since it meets your requirements, that's good. I have nothing more to say." Chen Shiping smiled and shut up.

When other people see this, they feel a little speechless. When someone comments, you reply.

And the problem itself is obvious, it’s not a big problem, but you can’t bear it?

Then let’s not talk about the problem.

When it was other people's turn, everyone stopped talking and just said some nice things. People who find fault with patients are not willing to listen.

Chen Shiping looked at this scene with a smile. After Cheng Kaige did this, who would tell him the truth?

Mr. Cheng's good intentions were all in vain.

After watching the movie, Song Zhu first chatted with Mr. Cheng for a few words, and then called Cheng Kaige and Chen Shiping together.

Song Tao smiled and said, "You two have finished your movies. Although you are participating in different film festivals, you can still work together. Shi Ping still has some experience in public relations. Do you have any suggestions?"

After hearing what Song Zhu said, Chen Shiping realized that after spending a long time, it turned out that he wanted to find his own public relations.

Also bring along Cheng Kaige’s public relations!

Although Cheng Kaige was unconvinced, he understood that what Song Tao said was right, so he just sat there without saying a word.

He didn't know how to do public relations, and the investors didn't prepare a public relations team for him. He had to rely on help from the factory. The only person in the factory who knew this was Chen Shiping.

Even if I feel uncomfortable, I can only acquiesce now and hope that Chen Shiping can help me.

Chen Shiping said with a smile: "I don't have any ideas. The film is good enough and I don't need public relations. Moreover, Director Cheng Xiao has participated in Cannes more times than me, so he should have more experience in this area than me."

Cheng Kaige: "." The experience of failure! So angry!

Damn it, no more looking for him!

Song Tao couldn't help but sigh in his heart, turned to look at Cheng Kaige and asked, "Kaige, do you have any ideas?"

"I don't have any ideas, and it's not like I haven't had an upset before. Cannes is a very fair film festival. I believe that as long as the quality of the film passes the standard, it will be fine!"

Cheng Kaige didn't want to beg Chen Shiping, he just wanted to step on him!

Song Zhu hoped that Cheng Kaige would be a little more submissive at this time, so that he could let Chen Shiping help with public relations.

But his answer immediately made Song Zhu helpless.

This is nothing to say! If you can win the award, I will also ask Chen Shiping to provide you with public relations!

I have no idea at all!

The filming of Yellow Earth was so good but it didn’t even win an award. Walking and singing at the same time is not as good as Yellow Earth!

Song Tao felt a little helpless, so he simply waved his hand and said, "Okay, you can go back first. Director Chen and I still have some work matters to discuss."

After Cheng Kaige left, Song Zhu couldn't help but sigh: "He is several years older than you, but he is not mature yet."

Chen Shiping couldn't help laughing, and then said after taking a breath, "It's not that I'm immature, it's that I have my own arrogance in my heart."

"Pride is also based on strength!" Song Zhu couldn't help but snorted and said, "Do you know what his father said? He said that singing while walking is a pot of porridge!"

Chen Shiping suppressed a smile and nodded: "The old man has sharp eyesight!"

Song Zhu didn't bother to care about Cheng Kaige anymore. If he could win the prize this time, he could forget it.

Anyway, Chen Shiping was there to back it up for the studio. The film studio with the wives and concubines had already organized and watched it, and the reviews were very high, and they felt that they had great chances of winning awards.

Moreover, Chen Shiping has won Cannes, so it will be much easier to attend Venice this time.

"How is the situation over there, Farewell My Concubine?" Song Zhuo said with a smile, "What do you think of the equipment today?"

Chen Shiping immediately said vigilantly: "This is not mine. They will take away millions of things after the filming."

Song Tao smiled and scolded: "Don't pretend to be here! I don't believe that you can let Xu Feng take away the things in your hands!"

Chen Shiping laughed and said, "We haven't filmed it yet. We'll talk about it later."

"You are so dishonest," Song Zhuo said with a smile, and then suddenly asked, "Is the literature research class about to graduate? Now that I have gained academic qualifications and made some achievements later, the road will be easy."

Chen Shiping heard the implication of Song Tao's words, nodded and said: "I will submit a paper to the meeting next week, and I will find you to correct it tomorrow."

Song Tao smiled and said, "Don't do this with me. I can't get up. This position is quite good now."

Chen Shiping nodded and said, "Then I'd like you to give me a push when the time comes."

"rest assured!"

(End of this chapter)