hollywood melon man

Chapter 463 Guo Fan's Journey as a Director

Science fiction writers usually have sufficient knowledge reserves and unparalleled ideas and imagination to start writing novels.

But what a science fiction movie wants to accomplish is not just brain holes and imagination, it also requires a solid foundation in the film industry.

Nowadays, most of the special effects shots in Chinese-language films are produced by teams from Europe, America, Japan and South Korea.

China does not have relevant talent training, and no one has invested in this industry that seems to lose money, so the relevant accumulation is simply not enough.

The four students had their own thoughts on what little Gilbert said.

The other three felt that Gilbert Jr. still didn’t quite understand the situation in the Chinese-language film industry, but Guo Fan thought that what Gilbert Jr. said made a lot of sense and he was truly a soulmate.

Here we have to mention the current Chinese-language film industry. Because of the vicious diplomatic incident caused by fake students, the entertainment industry had to be cleaned up.

The big boss's statement that he does not recognize the small circles of Beijing and Shanghai, and only recognizes Chinese filmmakers, caused a shock to the Chinese-language film industry.

The so-called small circles were broken up, but where there are people there are rivers and lakes, and gradually some circles were formed.

Since most of the previous financiers were gone, the remaining filmmakers each looked for a way out and found new financiers, the coal bosses.

This is not to say that coal bosses did not invest before, but it was not the mainstream before.

The coal bosses never expected that they would suddenly become big money sponsors in the Chinese film and television industry.

In addition, it seems that real estate businessmen have also found opportunities, and several real estate tycoons have begun to enter the film and television industry.

Some who do not want to cater to coal bosses and real estate tycoons choose to work alone.

So the film and television industry was divided into three circles, but today's circles do not have as many restrictions and thresholds as before, and are generally much more open.

Perhaps it was because of the fake student incident that there was a serious shortage of people starting work in the Chinese film and television industry in 2004, and many people were unable to get roles or complete projects.

This is also the reason why the deceived coal boss suddenly became a guest of honor in the film and television industry.

Without money or resources, everyone needs the support of coal bosses and real estate tycoons.

The coal boss only needs to make money, stuff his mistress in, and get rid of his uneducated image, and he doesn't care about anything else.

Real estate businessmen have adopted the real estate market's system, requiring performance KPIs and there will be certain supervision.

Those who are developing themselves don’t know what projects they can come up with.

This is the butterfly effect caused by Gilbert Jr., which has led the Chinese film and television industry to an unknown path. However, history has a strong inertia, and it is estimated that Internet capital will enter the market in the end.

After visiting the crew of "The Mystery of the Talisman", Gilbert Jr. returned to the studio.

Ivanka, who had been following him, asked curiously, "Boss, I can see that you admire that guy named Guo. Why don't you bring him to your side to learn from him?"

Gilbert Jr. shook his head and said, "Ivanka, sometimes I need to avoid suspicion."

Ivanka thought of some rumors that were not good for her father, and immediately understood: "Are you afraid that some people will gossip?"

"That's what's happening. Once these guys start chasing you and biting you, they're just like dogs." Little Gilbert expressed his anger.

Ivanka covered her mouth and smiled, pretending she didn't hear Gilbert's complaints. She didn't dare to respond, after all, she was just a small assistant.

In mid-February, Gilbert Jr. finally completed all the post-production work on "Wushuang" and edited several trailers waiting to be released.

The filming of "The Mystery of the Talisman" has been completed. Gilbert Jr. attended the wrap-up party to congratulate the crew on the successful completion and also said goodbye to several Chinese students.

The future of these four people after returning is uncertain, it all depends on their efforts and opportunities.

Bingbing Li came over to toast and asked little Gilbert a question: "Director, do you think I have a chance to stay in Hollywood for a long time?"

Gilbert Jr. said he didn’t know: “Lee, you have to know that it’s not that easy to stay in Hollywood for a long time.

You know Hollywood, look at Jack, how hard he worked.

Do you think you have any unique advantages? "

Bingbing Li thought about it and it seemed like there was really no hope. Her only advantage was that she was Chinese, but this was actually a disadvantage in Hollywood.

If Bingbing Li wants to make it in Hollywood, it would be a wise idea for her to learn from Lucy Liu first. I just don't know if she is willing to do that.

International star Zhang Ziyi has been doing very well in the past two years, and this year she will star in a movie called "Memoirs of a Geisha" which will be released.

They were buying up press releases like crazy, saying it was an A-level production starring Zhang Ziyi. But in fact, many actresses disliked the movie, which was why they gave Zhang Ziyi the opportunity.

Although "Memoirs of a Geisha" was released by a Hollywood company, it cannot be considered a pure Hollywood film and it is estimated that the box office will not be very good.

When saying goodbye to the four Chinese college students, Gilbert encouraged them and also spoke to Guo Fan alone.

"You have great potential. When you go back, keep your feet on the ground and don't be impatient. Your chance will come in the future. Remember, the one who runs first doesn't win. The one who can go further wins."

"What about the end point?"

"This road has no end..."

Little Gilbert left a meaningful sentence, so much so that Guo Fan was still thinking about the meaning of this sentence when he boarded the plane back to China. He thought that this was Little Gilbert telling him to stick to the directing industry, not to give up, and to keep moving forward, so there is no end.

On the plane, Li Haoyang and Guo Fan talked about what to do after returning and which company to join.

"My dad has arranged everything for me. The country is very busy recently, and there are projects everywhere. Why don't you come with me?" Li Haoyang made an enthusiastic invitation.

Guo Fan declined: "No, Haoyang, I plan to go home and rest for a while."

Li Haoyang did not insist: "OK, when you have rested, you can come to see me or call me."

"Let's talk about it later," Guo Fan said with a smile.

He actually already had a plan in mind, he wanted to learn from the genius director Gilbert Jr. Graduation and study were enough, so Guo Fan wanted to directly direct a movie.

And he thinks he has a great chance because the so-called circle is now divided, it's the era of coal bosses.

If I could coax some investment out of the coal boss, I'd have the chance to direct independently.

Guo Fan did what he said. After returning home, he rested for a while, mainly writing a detailed project planning outline.

After going to Hollywood, Guo Fan didn’t dare to say what else he learned, but he learned the Hollywood film production process.

Hollywood filmmaking is not approached as an artistic creation process; the entire filmmaking process is more like a construction project.

The producer is the supervisor, the director is the contractor, the staff are laborers like bricklayers, and the actors are building materials like reinforced concrete.

Therefore, the project plan made by Guo Fan not only includes the script, but also a project plan.

With this unconventional project plan and the introduction of his good friend Liu Ji, Guo Fan soon got to know a coal boss.

At the Renjian Fugui Nightclub, the pot-bellied boss Wang hugged his mistress, and he also called two young girls to accompany Guo Fan and Liu Ji for drinking.

"Come, drink..." Boss Wang was very generous and started to toast as soon as he came up.

As a big man from Shandong Province, Guo Fan is not afraid of drinking.

After three rounds of drinks, the coal boss and Liu Ji had touched the little girl several times, but the little girl next to Guo Fan was neatly dressed, with a look of resentment in her eyes.

But Guo Fan has no time to care about his younger sister, he is here to solicit investment.

Liu Ji was still explaining the situation to Boss Wang: "Boss Wang, you have also read the project plan. I can assure you that you will not find a better project than this in the film and television industry."

Boss Wang still had some doubts: "I know the project is good, but aren't you too young? Look at you, Xiao Guo, you are not even 24 years old.

As the old saying goes, a man without hair on his lips cannot do things well. "

"Brother Wang is right," the mistress beside him said, "Xiao Guo, if you were a little more mature, Brother Wang would have voted."

Liu Ji was anxious: "Boss Wang, age is not a problem. Look at the world-famous director Gilbert Jr., he directed his first movie at the age of 21."

Before Boss Wang could say anything, his mistress said disdainfully, "Oh, you thought Xiao Guo was Director Little Gilbert, didn't you? He's a genius."

Liu Ji and Guo Fan looked at each other. Guo Fan signaled no, but Liu Ji felt that there was no other way and he had to tell a little lie.

"Boss Wang, you also know that Guo Fan went to Hollywood to study for half a year. But do you know whose crew he went to study with?"

"Whose crew?"

"It's the crew of Director Gilbert Jr. Guo Fan is Director Gilbert Jr.'s student, the kind who praised him personally."

Guo Fan wanted to explain: "No, Boss Wang, Liu Ji..."

Before he could finish his words, Liu Ji interrupted him: "Boss Wang, let's make an appointment to talk again. Please think about it. This is a good opportunity."

After saying that, Liu Ji pulled Guo Fan out without giving him a chance to explain.

When they got outside, Guo Fan was a little angry: "Liu Ji, how can you do this? I have never been to the crew of Director Gilbert Jr."

"Oh," Liu Ji said indifferently, "What does it matter? As long as Boss Wang thinks you've been there, it's fine."

"But it is extremely unethical to use someone else's name to gain opportunities." Guo Fan wanted to go back and explain the situation to Boss Wang.

But Liu Ji stopped him and said, "Why are you so conservative? Can't you be flexible?
At worst, you can make some achievements, so that even if Director Gilbert finds out, he will be proud of it and won’t expose you.”

Seeing that Guo Fan was still unhappy, Liu Ji said, "I came up with the idea. If someone wants to blame you in the future, you can push it onto me."

At this point, Guo Fan sighed and said, "You are helping me. I know how I can let you take this responsibility. Never mind. At worst, I will work hard to complete the project."

"That's right," Liu Ji said to Guo Fan like a senior, "Old Guo, remember, the glorious deeds of successful people are all worth celebrating.

Do you believe that when you become successful in the future, the relationship between you and Director Gilbert Jr. as a mentor and student will become a good story?"

"I hope so!" Guo Fan accepted it helplessly.

(End of this chapter)