China Entertainment: Director’s happiness is so simple

On the 6th, Hu Qingquan returned to Beijing, and Lu Pingan was invited to his home for dinner.

Hu Qingquan, who was on National Day vacation, couldn't sit still when he learned that Lu Ping'an had another idea and insisted on coming back early.

However, Lu Pingan felt that part of the reason was to avoid his brother-in-law and the others.

"Ping An, have you been to Inner Mongolia?"

"No."

"Oh, let me tell you, if you have the opportunity to go to Inner Mongolia in the future, don't say you can drink."

"No way, is Inner Mongolia so cruel?"

"It's not cruel, it's just too passionate."

Hu Qingquan had a look of fear on his face. When his wife walked out of the kitchen, his expression suddenly changed, "Ping An, please go back and bring some beef jerky. It's from Inner Mongolia, it's delicious!"

Hu Qingquan's voice was louder and his eyes were a little evasive, which made Lu Ping'an couldn't help laughing.

His wife, on the other hand, had already seen through Hu Qingquan's disguise, suppressed a smile, and greeted Lu Ping'an to prepare for dinner.

After the meal, the two started talking about business in the study.

"Tell me about your new film idea. Do you want to continue competing for awards?"

Lu Ping'an shook his head: "We are not planning to compete for prizes at the moment. Let's talk about it after the short film prize competition is over."

"It's right to be cautious. Long-form literary films are not like short films. If you want to compete for awards, there are too many things involved. A good theme is not the most important, but the most important thing is the appropriate theme."

What Hu Qingquan said was something Lu Pingan had considered before.

The most important thing is to have a suitable theme, otherwise it will hit a red line, and Ping An cannot afford it at the moment.

"It's not bad to make theater movies. You already have a bit of a reputation now. Like Xiao Gang, he is currently the representative of domestic comedies. The audiences recognize his comedies. You are actually similar now. You have done crime suspense in "The Tuner" If you do well, the audience will recognize you."

Hu Qingquan smiled and asked, "What kind of story are you going to tell this time?"

Lu Pingan handed over the script with a smile: "You can take a look at it first. I've added some fresh elements this time."

"Fresh elements?"

Hu Qingquan looked a little confused, but he couldn't stop the interest in his eyes.

Then, he opened the script and was suddenly surprised: "Science fiction?"

"Yes, science fiction, thriller, suspense."

Lu Pingan smiled and nodded.

The answer was unexpected.

It’s not that there are no science fiction films nowadays, but there are really not many compared to other genres.

The more famous ones in recent years are "Death Light on Coral Island" in 1980, "Thunderbolt Beibei" in 1988, "The Atmosphere Disappears" and "Magic Watch" in 1990, etc.

These movies are still good, but they are not as good as compared to the development of other themes, especially when compared with foreign movies.

So Hu Qingquan looked surprised, and at the same time his eyes were full of curiosity.

He couldn't wait to see what kind of script his student Lu Ping'an would come up with.

Half an hour later, Hu Qingquan's frown still did not loosen.

This script, how should I put it, is definitely stunning, but he is also becoming more and more curious: "Ping An, when did you learn such profound things? Schrödinger's cat, quantum mechanics, parallel worlds, if you don't read the plot, I will I can’t understand it at all.”

Lu Ping'an smiled and replied: "I'm pretty good at physics in the college entrance examination."

"Ha ha..."

After hearing this, Hu Qingquan smiled and said, "If you didn't tell me, I would have almost forgotten that you were a top student in the college entrance examination."

The two chatted and laughed, and "The Night When the Comet Came" was decided.

As before, Hu Qingquan serves as the producer and helps with various chores.

Lu Ping'an is the director, and the next step is to wait for the project to be reviewed before starting work.

"The Night the Comet Came" is a 2013 science fiction film with high ratings and low box office. Fortunately, the cost was extremely low, reportedly only $50,000.

If Lu Ping'an came to shoot it, it would probably not cost much more than the short film, and the overall shooting time would not take half a month.

However, low cost and short cycle time are only one of the reasons why he made this film.

The bigger reason is that this movie looks simple, but in fact because it involves the theme of "parallel world-related", every detail must be carefully controlled.

Sinicization of lines, plot combing, service preparation, actor scheduling, etc.

Difficult, but just right for practice.

After the matter was settled, the two chatted for a while and then left safely.

After returning home and waiting for a while, Yan Danchen came.

The two hadn't seen each other for a long time, and when they did meet, they became very angry again.

After the clouds cleared and the rain stopped, Lu Pingan asked Yan Danchen in his arms: "Do you want to act in the second half of the year? If not, you can be my heroine."

Yan Danchen agreed without thinking, "Okay."

"Don't ask what movie?"

"No questions asked, I will act whatever you want me to do."

"Then this time you play a big sow."

"Okay, then you are just a cabbage, I'm going to fuck you, don't move..."

Two pleasant days passed, and on the first day of work, Hu Qingquan sent good news that the script was approved.

Lu Pingan then called Han Sanpin.

The cost of "The Night the Comet Came" is extremely low, but that doesn't mean it's of poor quality. There may be surprises at the box office once it hits theaters, but the most reliable way to get it into theaters is with China Film.

Han Sanpin made an appointment for an interview after learning that Lu Ping An was going to do a new project.

Cooperation is certain. Like Hu Qingquan, he is just curious about what script Lu Ping'an has come up with this time.

The two met soon, and half an hour later Han Sanpin smiled: "I really don't know what's going on in your head. Why can't others come up with such an idea?"

"I can think of it, but I thought about it earlier."

Lu Pingping told the truth.

Han Sanpin asked again: "Why don't you make a bigger movie? If you just ask now, there will be no shortage of investment."

Han Sanpin could tell at a glance how much the film cost.

It will not exceed 500,000 at most.

Unless Lu Pingan wants to find actors from Hong Kong and Taiwan.

However, Lu Ping'an said that he would use the ones from the mainland.

In this way, the 300,000 yuan may not even be used up.

The production cost is low, which will still have a certain impact on the film's box office.

Lu Pingan confidently replied: "Actually, we already have a plan. We will wait until the filming of this film is completed. However, the effect of this film now will not be worse than ordinary films. It is the same as "The Tuner". You will know when the time comes. ."

He does have a plan. After finishing the film, he will make preparations based on the situation. A theater chain will be established in China in June next year. He will make a special effects fantasy film. He has wanted to do it for a long time.

"That's true."

The short film "The Tuner" has a very simple plot, but Lu Ping'an was able to produce such an effect.

This is indeed Lu Ping'an's ability and style.

Han Sanpin immediately decided not to make a fuss about the cost when announcing the film later, but only based on the script, focusing on Lu Ping An's signature.

After "The Tuner" and two short films, Lu Pingan has gained a certain reputation in the industry.

The screenwriter has clear ideas, the subject matter style is very different from other directors, and it is attractive. The film quality is extremely high and has a good reputation.

This is his signature.

It's just that this signboard is only erected at present, and it is not completely erected firmly.

After all, Feng Dapao did not establish his current box office appeal with just one movie.

But now "Comet" continues his style again, and judging from the script, this is a rare science fiction theme in China, and the quality of the script is extremely high.

Han Sanpin believes that after this time, Lu Ping'an can really make his own brand known.

As for the market prospects of this film, Han Sanpin feels that it may be difficult to make over 30 million like "The Tuner" for this film, but the results will not be too bad.

Compared to the cost, millions are a huge profit.

Of course, the premise is that we have to wait until the film is produced.

A good script and a good movie are two different things.

If the movie can achieve the effect of the script, Han Sanpin will naturally support it as much as "The Tuner".

"The cost of your movie is too low. Not only nationwide, but also in North China, the cost of publicity and distribution is estimated to be more than the cost of production. Let's do it like this. You shoot first and then look at the quality. Then we can discuss the publicity and distribution plan. Proportion."

"OK."

Lu Ping'an agreed directly.

There are no theaters yet, and the projection technology is not digital. Copy disks are very expensive. Each copy costs 7,000 to 10,000. If all the screens in the country are less than 1,500 yuan, it will cost hundreds of thousands more. Millions are spent, but in "Comet", the production cost is easily exceeded, and the quality is unknown, so it's normal that Han Sanpin can't agree to it in one go.

However, once the script is approved, Lu Pingan's goal has been achieved. The next step is to make the movie.

With this in mind, he took out his phone and sent text messages to Ning Hao, Zhang Songwen and others: "Get up and work!"

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