Entering the Chinese entertainment industry is like entering a deep sea

Chapter 15 A General

Ever since Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils was released at the end of last year, Cai Yinong has been thinking about signing Liu Yifei.

But Liu's mother never gave in, no matter how much Cai Yinong said.

In Liu's mother's mind, Tangren is not qualified enough to sign Liu Yifei.

During the Spring Festival, my parents returned to Beijing and the family reunited.

Li Chen also took the time to get his driver's license.

I also booked a Volkswagen Phaeton in the name of the company, but it will not be available in the country until April.

The post-production editing of Stone took four months and was finally completed at the end of February.

Li Chen took a look and found it quite good.

At least compared to later stones, the lens processing, especially the non-horizontal lens processing, is smoother and more realistic.

Li Chen submitted the finished film and asked Director Han to help think of a way to get it approved as soon as possible.

Li Chen added another million in publicity and promotion costs.

Li Chen sent a message in Shitou’s QQ group.

"Everyone, the film has been sent for review, everyone, get ready, it may be quite tiring, don't complain."

"Haha, Director Li, don't worry, I am dark-skinned and I can do nothing but endure hardships."

"Got it, Director Li."

"Okay, Director Li."

On March 7, the first Wanda Cinema in the country opened grandly in Tianjin.

Wanda Cinema Line is about to be born.

Director Han was indeed very helpful. In less than ten days, the screening permit was granted.

In fact, there was no big problem, and it was basically the same as the sample.

On March 15th, Li Chen led the Stone crew to start promoting the drama in major cities across the country.

Beijing, Shanghai, Shancheng and Chengdu are the top priorities, and Li Chen does not intend to let go of the four major universities this time.

I don’t know anyone among the four major universities except Communication University of China.

The other three universities all have acquaintances who can serve as insiders.

I won’t talk about our school, it’s our home ground.

There are two Tangs in the Central Academy of Drama: Tang Yan and Tang Yifei.

There is Wan Qian in Shanghai Theatre Academy.

With the support of Lost on Journey, at least Li Chen is no longer an unknown person.

The first stop is our school.

The audience was packed with students, and the host asked him why he had no open auditions for his three films.

Li Chen smiled and said, "I want to, but my strength doesn't allow it."

The students in the audience burst into laughter. Li Chen finally bowed and asked all the students to go to the cinema on May 1st to support Shi Tou.

The students were very supportive and expressed their support.

The two Tangs from the Central Academy of Drama also tried their best and the atmosphere was very lively.

However, the host did not let him go and asked him a sharp question.

"How do you evaluate the famous directors of Beijing Film Academy? They prefer students from the Central Academy of Drama when selecting actors?"

Li Chen joked to the host: "You are setting a trap for me."

The students in the audience have already started to make a noise.

"Yes, Director Li, our acting skills are better."

"Director Li, please don't be careless." Tang Yan also joined in the fun with a smile.

Li Chen took the microphone with a smile: "Okay, I'll tell you what I think."

"In fact, in my opinion, who to use is determined by the role."

"A good director has no prejudice. There is only suitability, not favor or disfavor."

The next day, Li Chen's answer was on the news.

"Director Li Chen said frankly that a good director only looks at suitability when casting, not preference."

Tian Zhuangzhuang and Teacher Li from Beijing Film Academy both saw this news.

During the meeting, the school leaders joked with Tian Zhuangzhuang that this student in your department has a future.

Lao Mouzi and the poet, who also graduated from the Beijing Film Academy, also saw this report.

"Well, he's an interesting young man with his own ideas."

"Oh, a good director? You think you've achieved success after just making one movie?"

The last stop of the three colleges in Beijing is Media China.

Perhaps it was because of the popularity of his words at the second stop that the students of Communication University of China became even more enthusiastic. Students asked questions one after another, especially those from the Department of Directing of Communication University of China, with passion and yearning in their eyes.

As a student in the directing department, the other person is only a sophomore and is about to start filming his third movie. This is a huge blow to the directing department of Zhongchuan.

No wonder people say that the directors of Beijing Film Academy and the actors of Central Academy of Drama have nothing to do with them.

Students in the audience rushed to ask questions.

The host smiled and gave the opportunity to a plump white girl in the first row.

The girl stood up and took the microphone and said excitedly: "Hello, Director Li, I am a sophomore in the directing department, my name is Yang Siwei."

Yang Siwei, what a familiar name. Why do I feel like I have heard it somewhere before, Li Chen wondered in his heart.

The fat girl interrupted Li Chen and said, "Director Li, you are the director, producer, and screenwriter. Will this affect the quality of the film?"

Li Chen looked at the other person a few more times. He actually had a very pleasing appearance, and the questions he asked were to the point.

Li Chen smiled and said, "You are right. It is inevitable that there will be omissions when taking all three into consideration."

"This is quite common in China, but in Hollywood, separation of guidance is the norm."

“I personally believe that separation of control and guidance is the most viable film model.”

Yang Siwei asked, "Then why do you have three jobs?"

Li Chen smiled and said, "I won't do that again in the future."

As expected, what he said in Zhongchuan was spread again the next day. He has been in the limelight for the past two days.

It also set a good start for the promotion of Stone.

When Ning Hao was filming Stone, it was basically released quietly due to funding constraints.

Relying on word of mouth, the film earned nearly seven times its cost at the box office. Initially, it was only released in four major cities: Shancheng, Chengdu, Shanghai and Beijing.

Later, when they saw that the film was a hit, they started to add more copies, and then it was released in other cities one after another.

Li Chen’s remarks over the past two days have received mixed reviews from major directors in the industry.

But in the eyes of outsiders, Li Chen already has the qualities to become a great director.

The speech had a sense of foresight, and it talked about development trends, casting rules and other topics that sounded very big.

Trends and rules sound very high-end.

The next day, the Stone crew was going to appear on the "Entertainment Live" show.

"Entertainment Live" is the first and most authoritative large-scale entertainment information program in China, founded by Guangguang Media.

These past two days, the newspapers have been full of news about Li Chen, and Liu Yifei also saw it.

A QQ popped up
"The crew has been talking about you these past two days."

Li Chen sat in the car and took a look.

"What about me?"

"There are all kinds of things, I won't tell you."

"Well, I have to go on a show here, so I won't talk about it for now."

Liu Yifei put down her phone and saw Cai Yinong coming over.

Cai Yinong smiled and said, "Yifei, will Director Li come to Zhejiang to promote his film Stone?"

Liu Yifei was stunned, then smiled and said, "I don't know either."

Cai Yinong smiled and said, "It's okay, I'll ask him then."

When Liu Yifei saw Cai Yinong leave, she sent another message.

"Mr. Cai just asked me if you would come to Zhejiang for promotion."

Arrived at the live entertainment program of Guangguang Media.

The host's questions were much gentler than those from the hosts of the three major universities.

I asked about some behind-the-scenes and interesting things that happened during the filming.

Li Chen emphasized Huang Bo's professionalism.

In order to play the role of "Heipi" well, he smeared dirty and smelly sewer mud all over his body and went hungry for several days in a row.

The smell is so refreshing.

The atmosphere at the show was harmonious and everyone was looking at Huang Bo with smiles.

After the show, as soon as I walked out the door, a middle-aged man in his forties with an elegant demeanor came towards me.

Wearing a well-fitting beige suit, he looks mature and confident.

　Friends who like it, please give some encouragement, it's not easy for newbies. Collecting, recommending, leaving comments and liking are all motivation for newbies to create.

　　This book has a single female protagonist.

　　The character of the protagonist is: I will not offend others unless they offend me. I do not reject any means and do not claim to be a gentleman.

(End of this chapter)