The literary era since 1979

Chapter 348 Yanjing TV Drama Studio
Yanjing Television Drama Studio is considered the first unit in mainland China that specializes in producing television dramas.

It is the predecessor of the "TV Drama Art Center" which produced "Desire", "Four Generations Under One Roof", "The Story of the Editorial Department", "Golden Wedding", etc. At present, it is under the jurisdiction of Yanjing Television Station and has not yet separated from the station to become independent.

When it was first established, it started from scratch. The staff were either transferred from the TV station or the film studio. The rest were college students who had graduated only a few years ago. For example, Zheng Xiaolong, who had only graduated from the Chinese Department of Yenching University for two years, was already the deputy director in charge of production.

At this moment, he was called to the conference room by Lu Xiaowei and Lin Ruwei, his eyes fixed on the TV.

On the screen, CCTV's new legal program, "Today's Statement", is being played.

The content of the first episode was a story completely adapted from the dialect version of "Malice", followed by legal publicity.

Although Zheng Xiaolong has read "Malice" more than once, he still enjoys watching the novel turned into a movie.

Lu Xiaowei couldn't help but sigh, "This program is really good.

"Teacher Fang gave the idea to CCTV." Lin Ruwei shook his head and laughed.

"Teacher Fang? No wonder!"

Zheng Xiaolong suddenly realized that it was no wonder that the first issue of the legal story borrowed from "Malice".

"The station is so envious. It would be great if this column could be produced and broadcasted by our Yanjing TV station."

Lu Xiaowei gave a helpless smile.

Lin Ruwei sighed, "There's nothing we can do about it. Our Yanjing TV station doesn't have the same influence and audience as CCTV. For a program like this that supports the crackdown on law enforcement, CCTV will definitely be the first choice."

Zheng Xiaolong said dimly, "We can't give this program to the station, but it would be great if "Malice" could be given to us to be made into a TV series."

Lu Xiaowei and Lin Ruwei looked at each other and asked, "Besides Malice, what if it's Teacher Fang's other novels?"

"Anything is fine. I'm not picky! As long as it's Teacher Fang's work, it's fine!"

There was a greedy light in Zheng Xiaolong's eyes.

You can't blame yourself for being so hungry that you have to eat anything you want, because today's production studios lack creative ability and experience, so that TV stations across the country are in a state of famine and can only rely on broadcasting a few Hong Kong and Japanese dramas to satisfy their hunger, but achieving self-sufficiency is still a long way off.

At present, they are basically single-episode dramas, and most of them do not exceed three episodes. Each episode is 60 minutes, and a drama is about 2 to 3 hours. Moreover, they have to be broadcast weekly, because after one week's broadcast, there will be no program the next week.

If it has more than three episodes, it is called a serial, and twelve episodes is considered a long story.

There is even a Feitian Award called the Harvest Award, which is specifically awarded to units that can produce more than twelve episodes of TV series a year. This shows the extent of the famine.

But what could the Yanjing Television Drama Studio do? It had no money, no people, and most importantly, no good scripts to film.

It is true that a good cook cannot cook without rice!

"Then I can tell you that there is such an opportunity now!"

There was a hint of excitement in Lu Xiaowei's tone.

"No wonder you two asked me to come to the office for a meeting so late at night!"

Zheng Xiaolong's face was full of excitement.

"It is also Teacher Fang who is willing to give us this opportunity. Xiaolong, you will go to Nanluoguxiang with Director Lu tomorrow."

Lin Ruwei earnestly exhorted: "The station hopes that you will try your best to get as many of Teacher Fang's works as possible no matter what!"

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The next day, Nanluoguxiang.

Fangyan dropped the letter to Science Fiction World into the mailbox and returned home.

Under the locust tree at the door, Su Ya was seen pacing back and forth, feeling uneasy.

"Look, don't be so nervous, just go back to the yard and wait for them to come."

"Yanzi, do you think it will be like the TV production center, where there are no more targets for this year?"

"No, I've already asked Director Wang of Yanjing TV, and the studio hasn't started recruiting yet."

Fang Yan put his hands behind his back and strode in. "Just rest assured." Su Ya's tone was full of gratitude. "Thank you, Yanzi."

Fang Yan smiled and said, "Don't thank me now. It won't be too late to thank me after this is done."

Su Ya said: "No, no, no matter whether it succeeds or not, I will thank you and Ruoxue."

"You're welcome. Even if we don't consider the relationship between Aunt Zhao and my mother, we have been friends for so many years, so we have to help."

Fangyan returned to the house and waited quietly for someone from the TV drama production studio to arrive.

The first National Youth Singer Television Grand Prix, also known as the Youth Singer Competition, was being broadcast on TV.

A song called "Hot Girl" was played, followed by a song called "Yellow River". Finally, when the show was halfway through, Lu Xiaowei and Zheng Xiaolong came to them.

"Teacher Fang, we finally meet again."

Lu Xiaowei grinned and said, "I never found a chance to thank you before, but this time I finally got the chance."

"Where, where."

Fang Yan knew clearly that he wanted to thank "Listening to the Wind", which was the first TV series produced by the TV drama studio and had been a great success.

"He is the deputy director of our factory, Zheng Xiaolong..."

"I've heard a lot about you. It's my honor to meet you!"

After Lu Xiaowei's introduction, Zheng Xiaolong grabbed Fangyan's hand and shook it vigorously.

Fangyan greeted him with a smile, looking at the director who had lost his reputation in his later years because of "Turandot".

It is obvious that TV dramas are her comfort zone. She has made so many good dramas, such as "Desire", "Big Spender", "Young Justice Bao 2", "Empresses in the Palace", "Red Sorghum", etc. Why does she have to join the film industry? Just like Hu Mei, can she make a good movie?

I can’t take the photo. I don’t have the ability to do so, you know!

Be pragmatic and make sure you understand the concept of the film first!

After they exchanged greetings, Lu Xiaowei noticed Su Ya's unfamiliar face and asked, "Who is this..."

"This is my co-writer. Director Lu should also know that I have so many people to do that I really can't handle everything."

Fang Yan said: "So this time, she will draft the first draft of the TV series script, and I will revise and improve it later."

Lu Xiaowei and Zheng Xiaolong cast scrutinizing glances at Su Ya, looking her up and down, and they all wondered who this person was!
"What a coincidence! She is an alumnus of the same school as Director Zheng, and she is also a top student in the Chinese Department of Yanda University."

Fangyan gave Suya a look, and Suya understood what he meant and mustered up the courage to introduce herself.

"That must be my schoolmate!" Zheng Xiaolong was surprised and delighted, "This is really fate!"

Fang Yan said casually, "She is going to graduate this year. I don't know which company will be so lucky to get her."

"Really!"

Lu Xiaowei perked up all of a sudden, then realized that he had overreacted, "Ahem, Teacher Fang, that script..."

Fang Yan hinted at Su Ya with his eyes, "After you finish reading, don't hesitate to give her plenty of suggestions."

Zheng Xiaolong took a closer look and saw the name "Under the Hawthorn Tree" clearly in his sight, and he was immediately overjoyed.

Lu Xiaowei asked him to watch it first, while he discussed other matters about the TV series with Fang Yan and Su Ya.

For example, regarding adaptation fees, at the beginning of the year, the cultural department not only raised the standard for novel royalties, but also made corresponding adjustments to the standard for royalties for TV dramas and movie scripts, and promulgated the "Regulations on Various Types of Royalties for Feature Films."

Among them, the short story script in the movie can have 750 to 2000 yuan, while the long story can even reach up to 4000 yuan.

The remuneration for TV drama scripts is a bit different, and it is not calculated per part, but by the number of episodes.

For example, in the casting of the TV series, Fangyan recommended Chen Baoguo, who was "possessed by the soul of Jiajing", and Cong Shan, the original heroine of "The Shepherd". Her image was very suitable for the role of Jingqiu, which made up for her regret of not playing "Xiuzhi".

After some discussion, Lu Xiaowei became more determined to get Su Ya to the TV drama production studio!
Talent! Such a rare talent!
What's more, I am a close childhood friend of Teacher Fang, so I must make good use of this relationship!

(End of this chapter)