China Entertainment: Great directors start by winning actresses

Chapter 347 A bowl of water is flat
“We focused on the web series Go Princess Go and wondered if its casting method was different from others.

As the audience turned their attention to the crew, Huo Wenxi smiled and pointed out: "Since this is a web series, it is difficult for us to see the fierce competition in casting like "Pure Mind? Chasing Dreams in Entertainment Circle".

Compared to movies, web series are still considered lower-end works in the eyes of many people, so actors usually don’t make too much sacrifice for a web series.”

Wang Zhonglei nodded in agreement: "Indeed, and the director of "Go Princess Go" is a woman.

Generally speaking, female directors are more rigorous and serious when directing works, because they know that opportunities are hard to come by and will not waste them easily. "

"Do female directors have fewer opportunities in the entertainment industry?" Zhou Tao keenly captured this topic.

Su Zhe took over this slightly sensitive topic and said frankly: "It is undeniable that gender does play an important role in this.

The job of a director is actually quite physically demanding, and men generally have better physical strength than women.

But more importantly, there are very few successful female directors in the entertainment industry, and capital often only favors those directors who have achieved remarkable achievements.

If a female director can make a box office hit with a movie, I believe there will be more female directors in the entertainment industry.”

Zhou Tao said with deep understanding: "What Director Su said is very true, this is not limited to the entertainment industry, it is true in all walks of life.

It is indeed difficult to gain the trust of others before you have achieved significant results.

However, once you prove your worth, everyone will applaud you.”

Su Zhe responded with a smile: "Yes, society is so realistic."

Huo Wenxi took over the topic and sighed: "But this is the real society, we can't avoid it.

Everyone needs to go through this process to grow and succeed.”

In the conversation between several people, the cruelty and reality of the adult world are vividly revealed.

While they were talking, the audition session of "Go Princess Go" also quietly began, attracting everyone's attention.

Although the audition process followed the orthodox procedures and seemed quite standard without too many frills and gimmicks, it also lacked some of the exciting scenes of "a fight between gods" that the audience expected because of this.

This does not mean that the actors who auditioned lack talent, but that they are more focused on demonstrating their professionalism and understanding of the role rather than deliberately pursuing showmanship.

Indeed, those stars with truly excellent acting skills tend to focus more on their own job - acting, rather than appearing frequently in variety shows.

Even when participating in variety shows, they will choose those programs that can show their true personality and talent, rather than programs like "Dream Entertainment Circle" that may have a negative impact on their image.

During the audition process, the real attraction is often hidden outside the play.

During the audition process, in addition to the actors' performances, there are also many behind-the-scenes competitions and arrangements that are equally eye-catching.

For example, the competition among makeup artists, who strive to create the most suitable image for the role for the actor, while also competing with their own skills and creativity.

The arrangement of the audition order is full of strategies and considerations, as it not only takes into account the actors' condition and preparation, but also the overall progress and arrangements of the crew.

When Wen Yongshan observed these behind-the-scenes details, there was a strange light in her eyes, and she said that she had learned a lot of knowledge that she had not known before.

It turns out that during the audition, in addition to the actors' performances, there are so many intrigues involved.

In the guest room, Zhou Tao also had a deep understanding of this.

She had always heard that there were some unwritten rules in the entertainment industry, such as big-name artists having priority to enter the dressing room, while other artists could only wait or choose a smaller space.

He had thought it was just a rumor before, but he didn't expect it to be real.

She lamented: "These unspoken rules do exist, and the hierarchy in the entertainment industry is indeed strict."

Huo Wenxi nodded in agreement, and she explained: "The status and influence of first-tier stars are indeed extraordinary, and they will not be overshadowed by second-tier stars.

When taking group photos, the C position is always reserved for the star with the highest status, which is also a kind of respect and recognition in the entertainment industry.

Although these unspoken rules may not be publicly publicized, they are indeed an integral part of the entertainment industry.”

"The arrangement of the audition order is indeed a delicate link." Zhou Tao sighed.

"Ju Jingyi was able to think of bribing the audition director to arrange the order. The thought and strategy behind this are really impressive. It is true that there is learning in every aspect of life."

He turned to Song Tie and asked curiously: "Song Tie, have you ever encountered something similar before?"

Song Tie shook his head and said in bewilderment, "I really didn't realize that auditions could be rigged like this.

I had only played minor roles before, and although I later played the leading role, the audition process followed the normal procedures and I had never experienced this kind of behind-the-scenes operation.

Today I have learned a lot.”

Huo Wenxi and Wang Zhonglei smiled at each other, obviously they were no longer surprised by such behind-the-scenes operations.

Huo Wenxi explained: “When the director is not familiar with the actors, selecting actors is indeed a science.

The order of auditions, makeup effects, and even the actors' mannerisms may become key factors in the director's casting decision.

These factors sometimes do not depend entirely on the actors’ abilities, but are also affected by some external factors.”

Auditioning is indeed an art, in which skills and strategies are crucial.

As Su Zhe said, if an actor auditions when the director is sleepy or hungry, he or she is likely to have difficulty making a good impression.

Likewise, if you are auditioning with a group of actors with lesser acting skills, and you can somehow arrange to be the second to last in the audition order.

If there is an actor with poor acting skills following closely behind, then in this contrast, the second to last actor is likely to become the highlight in the director's eyes.

While these techniques are effective, they do require certain resources and connections to pull off.

However, Su Zhe's supplement was very appropriate.

He reminds us that although these little tricks can bring certain advantages, the real core is still the actor's acting skills.

If the acting skills are good enough, the slight advantages brought by these techniques can be completely overwhelmed.

Moreover, when actors become famous enough, their strength and influence are enough for directors and crews to actively invite them to join, and the audition process may even be completely omitted.

The audience in the barrage said they had learned something.

"So these skills are only useful when you are not famous. Of course, they are very suitable for Ju Jingyi at this time." Ju Jingyi successfully stood out in this round of auditions.

Not only did she advance to the next round in the show, she also impressed the audience.

Of course, this is not Ju Jingyi’s own ability.

It was Su Zhe who asked the program team to give her guidance in advance.

Ju Jingyi's performance this time is like acting with a script.

After all, he was someone who had knelt before Su Zhe, and he was one of his own, so Su Zhe still had special treatment. He was not an ordinary person who was ruthless in drawing lots.

Whenever Su Zhe can help a woman with whom he has had in-depth communication, he is usually willing to lend a helping hand.

Although this little trick helped Ju Jingyi successfully advance to the next round and left an impression on the audience, Su Zhe could not guarantee whether she could win more praise and eventually get the role of the heroine in "The Rise of Phoenixes".

As an impartial director and judge, he needs to be fair and not be partial to or discriminate against any contestant.

Among the many female players, there are several who, like Ju Jingyi, have a physical and mental relationship with Su Zhe.

Naturally, we have to treat everyone equally.

Therefore, the next game will depend entirely on the players' own performance and strength.

They need to rely on their talents and hard work to seize every opportunity and win the love and recognition of the audience.

Ju Jingyi showed extraordinary strength in the next round of auditions, as if she had gained some mysterious power, and performed extremely well.

In addition, she cleverly gained the favor of the program team and established a good relationship with the crew members.

These staff members also took good care of her because they had the script in their hands and knew that Ju Jingyi had extraordinary potential.

When director Su Lun was hesitant about casting, people around her recommended Ju Jingyi to her.

Some people said: "Director Su, Xiaoju's performance is really outstanding."

Some people also said: "I think this little girl has great potential and is worth cultivating."

Another person commented: "Although she is not tall, her acting skills are quite good, and she is very dedicated and willing to work hard for the role."

These voices kept ringing in Su Lun's ears, forcing her to consider Ju Jingyi.

In the guest observation room, Zhou Tao noticed this unusual atmosphere.

He was surprised to find that Ju Jingyi's popularity was so high that he almost became the focus of everyone's attention.

"She was just an amateur before, why are so many people speaking up for her?" Zhou Tao muttered to himself in confusion.

At this point, the content of the main video jumps to the previous clip, revealing the reason to the audience.

In the video, Ju Jingyi is bringing water and food to the crew members. She has a sincere smile on her face and is talking cordially with the crew members.

Whenever she has free time, she will take the initiative to help with some errands within her ability, whether it is moving props or delivering documents, she has no complaints.

These two minutes of clipping fully demonstrate Ju Jingyi's way of dealing with people.

Not only does she demonstrate professionalism and dedication at work, she also shows kindness and consideration when dealing with people.

This precocity and understanding won her wide praise and respect in the crew.

Comments flew by, and the audience said they understood why so many people were willing to speak up for her.

Zhou Tao also sighed: "What a precocious girl. She is so young but has mastered the ways of the world so well."

Su Zhe thought to himself, "I'm not precocious. I've tried."

He has a very flat body.

Apart from being able to hang it on your body, it has no advantages.

Of course, very tender.

As for the reason why Ju Jingyi has such a good grasp of the ways of the world, it is indeed because of Director Su's guidance.

In the entertainment industry, as a senior director, Director Su has unique insights on how to train and shape artists.

He knows clearly that the success of an artist does not only depend on talent and hard work, but more importantly on how to get along with others and how to gain a foothold in the complex entertainment industry.

Director Su's intention was very clear. He valued Ju Jingyi's potential and talent and decided to give her more support and opportunities in the later stage.

Of course, only Su Zhe, who is an insider, can understand all this, and no one else knows anything about it.

After seeing Ju Jingyi's performance on the show, Huo Wenxi couldn't help but admire: "If you want to be a long-lasting artist, you must first learn how to be a good person.

An artist’s emotional intelligence is very important. Many stars have low emotional intelligence, but the girl Xiaoju is ahead of many people in terms of emotional intelligence.

I see the shadow of King Liu in Ju Jingyi." She gave a very high evaluation, comparing Ju Jingyi with senior superstars in the entertainment industry.

After hearing Huo Wenxi's evaluation, Zhou Tao was a little surprised and asked, "Mani, you think so highly of Xiaoju?"

Huo Wenxi nodded and answered affirmatively: "Yes, Xiaoju's performance is indeed impressive.

She has high emotional intelligence and knows how to get along with others, which is something many young artists lack.

I believe that as long as she continues to work hard, she will be able to go further in the entertainment industry."

Huo Wenxi sighed and continued, "Teacher Zhou, you may not know that there are indeed many stars in the entertainment industry who lack the necessary brains and emotional intelligence.

Sometimes, it is extremely difficult to find an artist who is both talented and worry-free.

Take the Yanmen photo incident for example, most of the artists involved were my contracted artists, and I was completely exhausted during that time.”

Huo Wenxi's words truly came from the heart, and her words revealed her helplessness and emotion about the current state of the entertainment industry.

At this time, the program team also added the subtitle "One of the biggest victims of the Yanmen photos" to Huo Wenxi in post-production. This subtitle made some netizens who knew the inside story laugh, and they also expressed sympathy for Huo Wenxi's experience.

Wang Zhonglei also agreed with Huo Wenxi's opinion, and added: "Mr. Huo is right, in the entertainment industry, small fame depends on luck, and big fame really depends on a person's quality.

Especially emotional intelligence. If you don’t have it enough, you will be eliminated sooner or later.

Over the years, the mainland entertainment industry has gone through a process of evolution, and those who remain have stood the test of time.

In terms of being human, I find both of these two stars to be impeccable. They are both first-tier stars. Their success is not only due to their talent and hard work, but also because they know how to get along with others and how to maintain their true colors in the complex entertainment industry. "

"Mr. Wang, who are you talking about?" Zhou Tao asked curiously.

Wang Zhonglei responded with a smile: "I am talking about Xiao Ming and Bin Bin. They are really impeccable in their conduct.

Whether they are friends made before they became famous or after they became famous, they can always maintain their sincerity and friendliness.

Even after becoming famous, they never acted like big shots during filming and were always able to get along well with the crew members.

If you look at the roles they take on, you’ll know how good they are at being human.

No matter what type of film they are approached for, they will take it and never offend anyone.”

(End of this chapter)