China Entertainment: I just want to give my child a home

Chapter 4 Movie Starts

Now that he has the investment and actors, Chen Dong wants to assemble a crew as soon as possible and film "Buried Alive" this year instead of delaying it until next year.

As for Jiang Wen's remuneration, after negotiation with China Film Group Corporation, he was given zero remuneration to star in the film, but he had to share 40% of the box office share.

Chen Dong naturally supported this with both hands and feet. After all, he did not touch the copyright cake.

In fact, Jiang Wen was also optimistic about the copyright of this movie, mainly because Chen Dong didn't let go.

When the news spread that Jiang Wen would star in a movie about Nortel freshman students, not only the three major art schools had intense discussions, but also the outside world became lively.

"Is it true? Is the threshold for directors so low now? A young boy who has just entered college and studied acting can actually become a director. Haha, the world is really declining."

"To be able to invite a big name like Jiang Wen to star in his first movie, I dare say this director must have a great background."

"I don't know if there is a big background, but when this movie is made, are you sure it won't be named Jiang?"

"What's the name of the movie? I suddenly became a little curious about this movie."

"..."

Today, Chen Dong walks on the Nortel campus and is no longer an unknown freshman. Instead, he has become a 'celebrity' that many people discuss after dinner.

Controversial, but envied by all.

"Teacher Wang..."

"Chen Dong, I said you could do it, but you secretly abducted Jiang Wen to play the leading role."

"Haha, the teacher misunderstood. I didn't abduct Director Jiang. He brought him here on his own initiative." Chen Dong made a small joke and asked: "The teacher thinks Director Jiang Wen played the leading role in "Buried Alive" ,Does it fit?"

"Hahaha, just have fun in your heart."

The student in front of him really gave Wang Jinsong a big surprise during this period!
  He personally poured a glass of water for Chen Dong, who took it with both hands and said thank you.

"Tell me, why did you come to me?"

"Can't I make a special trip to see the teacher?"

"Okay, you kid, you don't have to go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything, please tell me."

"Hey, I know I can't hide it from your sharp eyes, teacher. I plan to shoot "Buried Alive" this year."

"Winter vacation is coming soon, and the Chinese New Year is only a little over a month away. Are you sure you want to be in such a hurry?"

"Teacher, you should also know that as long as the male protagonist of my movie is in the state, it won't take long to shoot him. It can even be completed in a week if it's faster."

"A week? Haha, you are a young man after all, you are too impatient..."

However, Wang Jinsong did not persuade him much, and then changed the topic: "Okay, as long as you communicate well with Jiang Wen, I will help you apply for the shooting equipment now."

"Teacher, there are still problems with the crew, so I have to ask you to say hello to the teachers from the Lighting Department and Photography Department, and recommend some outstanding senior brothers and sisters to me. Oh, and there are also leave notes and final exams..."

Before Chen Dong finished speaking, he was 'invited' out of the office by Teacher Wang.

"I didn't say that I wouldn't take the final exam, I just said that I would be a little more cautious, good guy, and give me an education... Hey, I don't have time to cram for anything, I'm afraid I'm going to fail the first semester."

Muttering in his heart, he left the office building.

The next day, Teacher Wang took Chen Dong to meet with the teacher of the Lighting Department and Photography Department.

The directing teacher who Chen Dong had taken classes with also came to join in the fun.

"Chen Dong, are you interested in joining our directing class?"

Good guy, this guy poached Lao Wang right in front of him. "Teacher Jiang, I'm still here. It's inappropriate to poach my students in front of me."

Chen Dong was a little embarrassed when two teachers competed for a student.

Because he is this student.

Fortunately, at this time, the outstanding senior brothers and sisters recommended by the teachers of the Lighting Department and Photography Department had arrived, resolving Chen Dong's embarrassment at this time.

After a short chat, they reached a preliminary intention.

It is worth mentioning that during this period, Teacher Jiang also planned to add people to Chen Dong's crew, such as a temporary assistant director.

Chen Dong couldn't refuse, so his teacher recommended it.

The reason is that he will take up the post of assistant director himself.

In fact, the crew of "Buried Alive" does not need an assistant director at all. The reason why Wang Jinsong took up the position was not to gain the reputation, but mainly to give a platform to students.

After all, the incident between Lu Chuan and Jiang Wen on the set of "Looking for a Gun" was widely circulated two years ago, and it has not yet passed.

With the best help of Teacher Wang, Chen Dong only spent three days to get the crew of "Buried Alive" together.

There were not many people, only a dozen people, but for this movie, it was enough.

"Hey, Brother Jiang Wen, I've settled the issue with the crew here. OK, OK. We'll start filming in two days. Okay, okay, bye."

After communicating with Jiang Wen about the boot time, Chen Dong hung up the phone.

Two days passed in a blink of an eye.

The crew of "Buried Alive" held a "low-key" opening ceremony.

Although it was very low-key, several media still came.

Chen Dong knew that these media outlets were all here for Jiang Wen's sake.

In any case, this is a rare exposure opportunity for the crew of "Buried Alive".

So although the crew was simple and even a little shabby, they still arranged a media meeting.

"I would like to ask Director Jiang Wen, why did you want to star in a film directed by a freshman in the acting department? Is it true that as the outside world said, because you stole the limelight from Director Lu Chuan on the set of "Looking for a Gun", there are no other films? Do you dare to find a good crew?"

Good guy, so sharp!
  This Kyoto Morning News, I will remember you.

A certain director standing aside felt secretly unhappy.

There is no doubt that given Jiang Wen's character, he directly attacked the reporter.

Several consecutive questions at the beginning were directed at Jiang Wen. As for director Chen Dong, they were completely ignored.

To be honest, it would be a lie to not be embarrassed. Fortunately, Chen Dong was prepared and had a good attitude.

"Xiao Chen... hello director, I'm a reporter from Sohu. What do you think of the accusations and ridicule from the outside world that you, a freshman in college, are directing a movie across different fields?"

"Of course I see with my eyes... Haha, just kidding, I know many people don't think I can make a good movie, and even the reasons they listed are very good, but it doesn't matter, my explanation is, please give me In half a year, I will use this movie "Buried Alive" written and directed by me to dispel everyone's prejudice and doubts about me."

"Director Xiao Chen, I am a reporter from the Kyoto Morning News. You said that given you half a year, you would use your movie to dispel everyone's prejudice and doubts about you, but you also admitted that you have no experience, no experience, and even None of them are students majoring in directing... I would like to ask, can you really make a good movie? Or is what you just said just sensationalizing?"

"..." Chen Dong looked at this shit-stirring stick and really wanted to close the door and let the dog out. Oh no, he is just a dog.

(End of this chapter)