This top guy is crazy!

Chapter 320: Set off to Serbia! "Resident Evil"

Qin Ping was born in the 80s and graduated from the Directing Department of Teikyo Film Academy with a master's degree.

After graduation, he worked in several TV stations as a photographer. He was a photojournalist for Shandong Daily and the overseas edition of Teikyo Daily. He later joined CCTV and transformed himself into a documentary director. His works have won many domestic and international awards.

This time, he was given a mission by CCTV Channel 6 and followed Cheng Cheng to Sai to film Cheng Cheng's biography.

At the airport, he met Cheng Cheng.

This was the first time he met Cheng Cheng.

There are many rumors about Cheng Cheng in the outside world.

The two biggest labels attached to him are "talented" and "sick".

Qin Ping looked at Cheng Cheng.

First, an intuitive evaluation of its appearance:

Tall and handsome, with a beautiful figure, he was extremely impressive in real life, more voluptuous than any star he had ever seen;

Secondly, he is full of energy, has strong limbs, bright eyes, and an extremely imposing aura;

Secondly, he exudes a kind of confidence and pride in his own talent.

Logically speaking, confidence leads to gentleness, and gentleness leads to firmness.

But there was something detached about Cheng Cheng, a kind of restlessness that was about to burst out, as if his vigorous spirit was about to burst out.

It gives people the feeling that he seems to have broken free from all barriers of common sense, morality, shame, and fixed thinking patterns. In the next second, he will do something that is beyond everyone's expectations, making people feel extremely dangerous.

While Qin Ping was looking at Cheng Cheng, Cheng Cheng was also looking at Qin Ping's team.

Cheng Cheng pointed at the master holding a camera in the back and asked:

“Is it turned on now?”

When Qin Ping first met Cheng Cheng, he felt as if his genes were suppressed. Fortunately, he had met countless people, even those in the Red Wall, so he quickly adjusted himself and said:

"Yes, Director Cheng, this time we will film the entire process of your movie "Resident Evil" from scratch, so let's start recording now."

Cheng Cheng did not comment, and replied, "Yeah."

Then, Qin Ping introduced himself:

"Hello, Director Cheng. Let me introduce myself to you. I am a documentary director. My name is Qin Ping. Nice to meet you."

Cheng Cheng shook his hand and said, "Hello, I'm Cheng Cheng, nice to meet you too."

Qin Ping introduced his team members, which included a photographer, assistant photographer, lighting technician, sound engineer, etc., a total of nine people. In fact, the staffing of documentary crews and feature film crews is similar, both require screenwriters, art designers, and producers.

However, the purpose of his filming this time was to show the entire process of Cheng Cheng directing "Resident Evil", and even to reveal Cheng Cheng's private life. The focus was on restoration, so there was no need for deliberate arrangement. Only nine people including the photographer were needed.

The cameraman held the camera and greeted Cheng Cheng.

Cheng Cheng asked curiously: "So you will follow me all the time, not leaving my side?"

Qin Ping nodded meticulously:
"Because our documentary not only records the production process of your film, but also shows your true private life. Therefore, most of the time, our photographer will be with you."

Cheng Cheng nodded slightly, walked around behind the photographer, put his arm around his shoulders affectionately, and watched the scene being recorded on the screen together. Suddenly, he spoke:
"Then you shouldn't allow me to interfere with your filming arrangements, right?"

The photographer stiffened uncomfortably.

Qin Ping's heart skipped a beat, and he felt that Cheng Cheng was out of control. He said in embarrassment:

"Director Cheng, I know you are a great director with far greater accomplishments than I do, but in documentary filming, we hope to pursue authenticity and will avoid any behavior that may interfere with the natural flow of filming, including your direct intervention. However, if you have any valuable suggestions, we can communicate."

Cheng Cheng suddenly smiled and patted his shoulder:

"Hahahaha, I understand. How could I not understand? I was just joking. You guys can take your own photos. I won't interfere."

After saying this, he thought for a moment and then ordered seriously:
"Oh, by the way, don't cut this part in."

Qin Ping was speechless and choked: "."

He adjusted his mindset, realizing that this photo shoot with Cheng Cheng was definitely not going to be a lighthearted one. He added:
"Director Cheng, this time we're not only filming you, we're also going to film your crew members. Please tell them and ask them to cooperate with us."

"Okay."

Cheng Cheng agreed immediately and turned to his family and said:

"Did you hear that? We have a documentary team following us throughout the whole process. If we ask you to appear on camera, you should appear on camera. If we ask you to accept interviews, you should accept interviews. Pay attention and don't lose face."

Family members responded one after another and said they would definitely cooperate.

In fact, the crew members felt it was quite novel. In the past, they had always taken pictures of others, but this time it was others' turn to take pictures of them.

Actors like Jiang Nan are used to it, but Jiang Nan is also very excited to be able to appear in his good brother's documentary.

About half an hour later, the airport staff informed us that we could board the plane.

This time we chartered a plane to Serbia again.

Although there are only nine people on Qin Ping's side, Cheng Cheng's side has more people, including crew members, company members, actors, actors' agents and assistants, a total of thirty or forty people, so it would be more convenient to charter a plane.

Got on the plane.

The first-class cabin was naturally arranged for Cheng Cheng, Jiang Nan, and a few assistants who accompanied Cheng Cheng to Serbia this time, as well as other important personnel, such as the head of the photography team and the life producer.

There was another vacant seat, and Cheng Cheng enthusiastically offered it to Qin Ping, saying:

"Director Qin, come and sit in first class. It's spacious and comfortable, and it arrives quickly."

Is it reasonable that the first class cabin arrives so quickly?

Qin Ping resisted the urge to complain, and instead asked the photographer to set up the camera, and said to Cheng Cheng:
"Director Cheng, before we leave for Serbia, can we ask a few simple questions?"

Cheng Cheng tilted his head to listen to him. After listening, he smiled and said, "Of course, just ask."

Qin Ping said seriously:
"Director Cheng, how long will your filming period in Serbia be this time?"

Cheng Cheng thought about it and said, "The filming environment in Saigo is somewhat different from that in China. I would conservatively estimate that it will take at least half a month."

Qin Ping: "Are we cooperating with Hollywood production companies this time?"

Cheng Cheng shook his head and said, "No, but I invited Li Pei to be the co-producer of this film."

Qin Ping's eyes lit up. Li Pei is a Chinese, but he is a very successful director in Hollywood. He has won numerous global awards and is well-known both at home and abroad. He did not expect that Cheng Cheng would invite Li Pei to be a co-producer.

Qin Ping asked, "I wonder if Director Cheng and Director Li Pei actually know each other. How did you get in touch? Is it because you are both famous directors and you have a mutual sympathy for each other?"

Cheng Cheng shook his head and said, "No, it's not that complicated. We just spend the money and he does the work. I asked him to be a co-producer because I liked his connections in Hollywood. He will help me get the film released in Europe and America."

Qin Ping was speechless: Isn’t this too frank?
This made him not know how to ask further.

He then asked, "So Director Li Pei is only responsible for the release of the film?"

Cheng Cheng said: "Of course there is more than that."

Qin Ping breathed a sigh of relief and thought, I told you so.

He waited for what was to come with great anticipation.

Cheng Cheng said: "There is also the matter of winning awards. If possible, he will help me apply for several European and American awards."

Qin Ping completely withered:

Ok.

He changed the subject: "Many people say that you filmed "Resident Evil" to represent Tianxia, ​​or even the entire East Asia in its overseas conquests. Do you agree with this statement?"

Cheng Cheng nodded:

“I am quite supportive.”

Qin Ping didn't expect Cheng Cheng to accept it so easily, but it's okay.

He continued with the previous topic and asked: "What are Director Cheng's expectations for "Resident Evil"? Do you think it will be successful in Europe and the United States?"

Cheng Cheng said: "I am confident that I can succeed, but even if I can't, I will definitely succeed if I shoot a few more films."

At this time, the planes had already lined up and started taxiing and accelerating. The flight attendant also came to remind us not to interview for the time being as it was dangerous.

Qin Ping quickly asked one last question:
"Director Cheng, when will your movie be released?"

Cheng Cheng said: "If nothing unexpected happens, it will be on December 12th."

The best time periods for Serbia's film season are the summer and the year-end holiday season.

The summer season usually starts in late May each year and lasts until around September 5th. This period coincides with the summer vacation, the audience is mainly students, and the market demand is large, so it has become the season that film producers attach the most importance to.

The year-end holiday schedule starts from the weekend before Thanksgiving and lasts until the New Year. Although the time span is not as long as the summer schedule, it is also a schedule that film producers must compete for because it spans the two major holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas.

These two periods usually attract more audiences due to holidays and special market demand, and are therefore considered the best time periods for movie releases.

Cheng Cheng’s December 12th refers directly to the year-end holiday period in Serbia this year.

The flight attendant came to urge again, and Qin Ping asked anxiously:

"Director Cheng, as far as I know, the film "Chinese" directed by Lu Zhuofeng will also be released around December 12th. Are you going there for him?"

Cheng Cheng denied: "No, it's just that the schedule in the second half of this year is the best during the holiday season at the end of the year."

hiss.

Two of the country's top directors are confronting each other on the international stage in the same schedule.

Qin Ping's scalp trembled:
If he could record this battle in a documentary, he would probably also leave his name in the history of Chinese cinema.

He then asked, "Director Cheng, what do you think of the movie "Chinese Pictures"? I heard that Tianying Group also selected you as a candidate director for the Sino-Serbian co-production, but you refused. Are you not optimistic about this project?"

The flight attendant was extremely anxious because the plane was about to pass the taxiing phase and take off. The lift force when the plane takes off is very terrifying and most people cannot withstand it, not to mention the photographer who is holding a heavy camera.

She was still trying to persuade Qin Ping, fearing that something might go wrong and she would be held responsible.

Cheng Cheng glanced at the anxious stewardess and said:

"Your documentary will be released next year, right?"

Qin Ping nodded: "Yes."

"Okay." Cheng Cheng said, "Let me make a prediction. You just asked if Resident Evil would be successful in Europe and America. I said I was confident it would be successful, but I would not rule out the possibility of failure. However, the movie Chinese Maps would definitely not be successful."

Qin Ping wanted to ask again, but Cheng Cheng stopped answering.

The flight attendant finally urged: "Sir, please return to your seat and fasten your seat belt."

"Okay." Qin Ping agreed reluctantly.

The flight attendant watched Qin Ping and the photographer fasten their seat belts and checked them. As soon as they returned to their seats, the plane took off. A huge force came and pressed everyone down on their seats.

The stewardess let out a breath of fear:

At least I returned to my seat at the last moment.

About half an hour later, the plane reached the troposphere and stabilized.

Qin Ping started interviewing other people.

He asked Jiang Nan what her relationship with Cheng Cheng was, whether it was as rumored online, how she felt about starring in Cheng Cheng's movie, whether she was so excited that she couldn't sleep about becoming the heroine of Cheng Cheng's first global movie, whether she had confidence in her acting skills, whether she felt it was a challenge, where the challenge was, what her expectations were for the movie, and how she would respond to the fact that the whole network was saying that you were a real insider in the entertainment industry.

He asked when Life Producer started working with Cheng Cheng, when he joined Shinhwa Company, what he felt after joining Cheng Cheng's team, what kind of person he thought Cheng Cheng was in private, etc.

Jiang Nan talked freely.

There is nothing taboo about her relationship with Cheng Cheng. Of course, there are some things that cannot be said, but other than that, she basically says whatever she wants and does not hide her special relationship with Cheng Cheng.

He also does not shy away from talking about the fact that he is a real well-connected person in the entertainment industry.

At least she has never put down others and praised others, and she has never acted like a big shot.

The crew members were much more cautious. Asking "What kind of person do you think Cheng Cheng is in private" was like asking for their lives.
When they were being interviewed, they felt that Cheng Cheng in front of them kept turning his head back from time to time, so they didn't dare to tell the truth at all and only dared to say nice things.

But even so, Qin Ping was very satisfied. You know, documentaries and biographies also have themes, and the strength of the theme fundamentally limits the height that such works can reach.

"Resident Evil" is Cheng Cheng's first film to go international, so whether it succeeds or fails, it is of great significance!
Of course, success would be best.

Maybe when we look back in a dozen years, it will be an extremely important moment in film history.

The documentary that records the entire shooting of "Resident Evil" will undoubtedly become an extremely valuable video material! Moreover, Cheng Cheng rarely participates in reality shows. Apart from appearing in front of the public as an actor or interview subject, this documentary is almost the only window for the audience to get close to him and understand his private work and life.

Its preciousness and uniqueness are self-evident!

Thinking of this, Qin Ping couldn't help but hum.

The time on the plane was very boring because there was no internet.

Finally, after a long flight of 12 hours, the plane carrying the "Resident Evil" crew and the documentary crew slowly landed at the New Town International Airport in Serbia.

Cheng Cheng unbuckled his seat belt and stood up:
"arrive!"

(End of this chapter)