Huayu: Start by asking ex-girlfriends for alms

Chapter 198 Jielun, the plan has changed, get ready.
Since he has agreed to visit the set, Zhen Jiecheng will definitely be involved in all matters of "Secret", including actor selection, crew members, and script revision.

Otherwise, wouldn’t it be tarnishing the authority of the sacred word “visiting the set”?
Based on my memory and the detailed script Jielun gave me, it is obvious that "Secret" is top-heavy and has a serious imbalance in subjects.

But as a director, Jie Lun is not a complete layman. He is completely different from Xiao Si.

Participating in projects such as "Initial D" and "Curse of the Golden Flower" gave him a certain understanding of movies. Coupled with the experience brought by MV shooting, Jielun has a relatively clear understanding of the general direction.

So the original version of "Secret" can be said to be a romance film, but it can also be seen as an alternative musical, or a large-scale aesthetic MV.

Jie Lun only needs to express his general ideas on the set, and Li Pingbin will be able to draw inferences from his ideas and shoot the shots that Jie Lun wants.

If Jielun's expectation was 100 points, then the score handed in by Li Pingbin was mostly 100 points, and a small part of the score was added by adding 20 points because he was interested in writing additional questions.

This results in the film appearing "fragmented" and the overall look being particularly uncoordinated.

"Damn it, we can't let Lao Li hold back and take pictures casually, right?"

"Then the biggest advantage of this movie will be gone, it will really become shit!"

Since Li Pingbin couldn't be moved, all Zhen Jiecheng could do was to strengthen the team.

Considering Li Pingbin's rank, there are not many options that can match him.

After hesitating for a moment, he picked up the phone.

"dududu~"

"Hello, Mr. Cao, I'm Jiecheng!"

"Teacher Cao, are you free recently? Please help me."

"Here's the thing."

"Oh~ Thank you, Teacher Cao. I'll treat you to dinner later."

The connections made by the crew of "Letter from an Unknown Woman" came in handy. Cao Jiuping stepped up and teamed up with Li Pingbin to establish the overall visual style and tone of the film. There was absolutely no problem!
The art director is done, and the next step is the lighting designer.

The timeline in "Secret" is constructed well, but the presentation method is too rough, especially in comparison with the quality of the shots.

Lines, props, actors' performances, and many other techniques used to imply the timeline are relatively abrupt when taken alone. If you want to polish it to be smooth, a good lighting engineer is the most effective way.

Sometimes a simple manipulation of the light and tone is all that is needed to create the suggestion.

The so-called great way is simple and natural, and this is the truth.

It is easier said than done. To accurately grasp the right degree, the required skills are not ordinary.

Who to look for?
Zhen Jiecheng gritted his teeth and picked up the phone again.

Call the old man's phone number,

"dududu~"

"Hey, brother, I need your help with something."

Fight again, this time it’s Chen Kaige.

"Hey, brother, I need your help to make a connection!"

He picked up the phone for the third time, looked at Jiang Wen’s phone number, thought about it, and put it down.

Two are more than enough, no need for that damn Jiang Wen!
Not long after, the cell phone rang. It was an unfamiliar number.

"Hello, hello, I'm Zhen Jiecheng."

"Hello, Director Zhen, I'm Ji Jianming."

"Hey~ Mr. Ji, hello! Please don't call me Director Zhen, just call me Jiecheng~"

Ji Jianming, lighting designer at Xi'an Film Studio.

He was responsible for the lighting work for a series of films including "Ju Dou", "Red Sorghum", "Farewell My Concubine" and so on.

Oh yes, there is also Jiang Wen’s “The Trickster is Coming” and “Sunny Days”.

Of course, Zhen Jiecheng specially prepared a table of dumplings not just for Jie Lun's jealousy. In cooperation, the first time is strange, the second time is familiar. Isn't that how Li Pingbin was fooled?

Even if Xiying is unhappy, Zhen Jiecheng has something to say: Can art be called poaching? It doesn't exist!
Thinking about this, Zhen Jiecheng became more and more confident, and his communication with Ji Jianming became more and more enthusiastic.

"Teacher Ji, you like to drink tea? What a coincidence! My teacher has some unbranded and unpackaged tea. You know what I mean. I'll get it later!"

"Don't worry, my teacher doesn't like to drink tea, nor does he know how to drink tea. To him, there is no difference between a can of tea that costs three thousand and one kilogram."

"This is great tea. Only someone like you can appreciate its flavor. If it were my teacher, he would be chewing a peony!"

"Teacher Ji, do you smoke?"

"Hahaha, when we get back to the set, I'll pay for your cigarettes! They'll be from my teacher, emmm."

Forget it. If I grab the cigarette first and then the tea, I think Lao Deng will be furious. Let’s find someone else.

For example, Lu Zheng.

Even Kang Honglei, the "outsourced person", can't get away with it, so is it difficult for me to get a few special supplies?

Besides, there is Jing Tian here. If it is not enough, just "unintentionally" express your needs in front of this girl, and she will surely go home and get everything she wants!

"Goodbye, Teacher Ji! See you on the set!"

After hanging up the phone, Zhen Jiecheng was all smiles.

The crew is already fully equipped with professionalism, let alone offsetting Jie Lun's piano and singing, this bastard will at least have to kowtow back a few times to barely make up for it.

But upon closer inspection, compared with this level of "professionalism", the dialogue part of the script seems a bit too lame.

No, it has to be changed!
So he picked up the phone again.

He skipped Jiang Wen and called the numbers of Wang Shuping, Guo Junli, Wei Xiao and others one by one.

They are Jiang Wen’s “exclusive” team, who not only participated in the screenwriting of “Let the Bullets Fly”, but also in the filming.

For example, Wei Xiao played the seventh brother, while Guo Junli made a guest appearance as one of the "Four Major Families".

"Hey, it's me, Jie Cheng!"

"It's like this. Jie Lun's movie asked me to visit the set. But the script is a bit lame and needs to be revised."

"No need for major changes, there's not enough time. Just smooth out the rough parts of the plot, especially the dialogue, and polish it up."

"Well, thank you for your help. I'll ask Jie Lun to send the electronic version of the script to your email address later."

Finally, the work is done.

Zhen Jiecheng was lying on the sofa in the living room, relaxing. Just as he was about to light a cigarette, he felt a chill on his back. He turned around and saw his mother and mother-in-law looking at him unkindly.

So he put away his cigarettes and lighter in disappointment and went into the study room dejectedly.

shut the door,
"pat~"

The flames started.

Hiss~Comfortable!
Only then did he pick up his cell phone, dial Jie Lun's number, and prepare to show off and take credit for it.

But when the call was connected, I was suddenly stunned.

屮!
The photographer is Li Pingbin!
Art director Cao Jiuping!
The lighting director is Ji Jianming!
A professional team was also hired to revise the script!
Plus, I’m holding a loud speaker as a souvenir from visiting the set!

Ah this
Isn’t it a bit outrageous that “Secret” has such a team?

If it's just for the purpose of "visiting the set", isn't it a bit of a waste of talent?

But now that the call has been made and the person has been contacted, I can’t take back what I said, right?

Thinking of this, Zhen Jiecheng gritted his teeth.

Just go all out!
Anyway, I've already increased the bet, so in order to avoid waste, I might as well go all in!
"Hello, hello? Jiecheng, are you talking? Shit, is your phone broken? Why is there no sound?"

The familiar sound of Jie Lun leaning against the north rang in my ears.

Zhen Jiecheng reacted.
"Quiet! Don't talk!"

"Now listen to me!"

Hearing Zhen Jiecheng's serious voice coming from the phone, Jie Lun immediately became serious.

"Jie Cheng, you talk, I'm listening!"

"Listen carefully, I added a few people to the crew and made a few adjustments."

"So, the plan has changed! Prepare to win emmm, prepare to participate in the competition!"

"Competition? What competition?" Jie Lun was stunned. "Shouldn't we discuss "The Secret"? "

"Shut up. Are you going to speak or should I?"

"You, you, you! You say it!"

"I was originally planning to find a random dad for you, but looking at the situation now, it probably won't work. I'll call Jiahui later and ask him to come over and make a cameo appearance!"

Hearing this, Zhou Jielun was stunned.

Brother Jiahui?
Shit! How could I deserve to be in a small movie for my own entertainment and need a Cannes Film Festival winner to play the father?

Dani, who was standing by, screamed out in surprise.

"Brother Jay, it's Liang Jiahui!"

"I originally thought that Cheng-ge was going to put on some makeup and become your father, but now it seems that I was judging him by my own standards. Cheng-ge is so reliable and responsible!"

Zhen Jiecheng also heard Dani's loud shouting and his mouth twitched.

Damn it, I was seen through. Is this woman’s sixth sense so accurate?

"Okay, stop being surprised and keep listening to me!"

"I'll give you a few numbers for the screenwriters later. Contact them and send the electronic version of the script to their email."

"In addition, there are also teachers Cao Jiuping and Ji Jianming. I have already made arrangements. I will not introduce their specific identities. You can ask Li Pingbin." "Finally, I admit that you are a great songwriter and that different types of music have commonalities. But it is not enough if you are the only one responsible for the film's soundtrack."

"Not only me, but also Xie Zhanjun, Thai musician Terdsak Janpan, and my team members." Jie Lun explained quickly.

"Not enough! Still not enough!" Zhen Jiecheng said in a firm tone.

"I'll go find Jiushi Rang later!"

"The old guy has been resting for so long, it's time to get back to work."

"Okay, I won't talk to you anymore. I have to make a phone call!"

"dududu~"

The phone hangs up.

Zhen Jiecheng hurriedly opened the address book and found Jiu Shirang's number.

"Moshimoshi, Fujisawa-san, Wadashiwazhen-san!"

In Taiwan Province, Jie Lun was still holding his cell phone, standing there in a daze, like a sculpture.

I am not familiar with other people’s names, but how could I not be familiar with Jiu Shirang?

Shit! How could I deserve to have a master in the industry compose the soundtrack for a short film I made for my own entertainment?

It’s Brother Jiahui and Jiushi Rang again, what does Jiecheng want to do?
Just as I was still dazed, my arm was pulled.

I turned around and saw it was Dani.

"Jay, didn't Cheng ask you to ask Teacher Li? I've already called Teacher Li."

"Ah? Oh!"

I took Dani's phone.
"Hello, Teacher Li, do you know Teacher Cao Jiuping?"

"I know him! He's the top art director in the country."

"Then do you know Teacher Ji Jianming?"

"I know! He's the top lighting engineer in the country."

"Emm, Jiecheng sent me a few contact information. Please wait a moment, I'll take a look. They are Wang Shuping, Guo Junli, and Wei Xiao."

"Old acquaintances! They are all Jiang Wen's team, professional screenwriters. Wait, Jie Cheng brought all these people here?"

"Yes, Teacher Li!" Jie Lun nodded.

"Shit! What is Jie Cheng trying to do? How can "Secret" be used for these people?"

"Well, Mr. Li, there's more! Jiecheng just contacted Master Jiushirang, and he also wants Brother Jiahui to play my dad."

"Fuck! Damn Zhen Jiecheng, is he trying to make things big? I've been busy for so long and was just thinking about taking a good rest, but he wants to make things difficult for me again?" Li Pingbin cursed.

The next second, he was suddenly speechless.

"Well, Jie Lun, don't misunderstand me. What I meant is that "Secret" is relatively simple and can be considered an alternative way to relax, but I don't mean to mess around with work!"

"Ahem, ahem, Jielun, please continue. What else did Jiecheng say?"

"Jie Cheng said that there has been a change of plans and he is preparing to participate in the competition."

"To participate?" Li Pingbin frowned, then his eyes lit up, "Venice! The Venice Film Festival in September!"

That’s right, that must be it.

The chief judge of this Venice Film Festival is Lao Mouzi, Jie Cheng's direct senior brother!
As for Lao Mouzi, he never hides his concern for his own people.

But no one could find fault with it, after all, the quality of the winning works was absolutely guaranteed. Lao Mouzi was just a little biased, just like the previous jury chairmen.

"Jie Lun, congratulations!"

"Congratulations in advance on being shortlisted for this year's Venice Film Festival!"

With this team, under the leadership of Jie Cheng, even if the script is a little weak and the leading actors are a little disappointing, the film is still competitive!
The big prize is impossible, but the small prize is not difficult.

As for whether you can be shortlisted, is there any need to ask?

When it comes to the selection of nominees, the three major film festivals prioritize "pre-booking works by famous directors" over "favoring the direct descendants"! In other words, others need to participate in the competition, while the works of famous directors are actively invited by the film festivals.

As for "Secret", Jie Cheng only needs to be a producer, and with the addition of a crew that has won numerous honors, the doors of the three major film festivals are fully open.

"Huh? Venice Film Festival?"

Jie Lun was completely confused.

Shit! How could I deserve to be shortlisted for the Venice Film Festival for a little movie I made for my own amusement?

Am I worthy?
"Hello, hello? Jie Lun, why are you silent?"

"Sorry, Teacher Li, I was distracted." Jie Lun came back to his senses and said with a bitter face, "Teacher Li, to be honest with you, I feel a little guilty."

"Guilty? Why should I feel guilty?" Li Pingbin blurted out without thinking, "Xu Jinglei even won the Golden Shell at the San Sebastian Film Festival!"

"She can take it, but you can't?"

Winning an award? What the hell, winning an award? Jie Lun scratched his head, his mind was a mess, and he couldn't keep up with the rhythm at all.

"Teacher Li, that's not what I meant."

"It's mainly because of my acting skills. Isn't it a bit too good for this cast?"

"Hey, you're just worrying about nothing!" Li Pingbin said with a smile, "This is something that the director, the people who visit the set need to worry about. You, the director, the lead actor, and the screenwriter, don't need to worry about it."

"Don't worry, Jielun, Jiecheng knows what's going on."

Before leaving Qing Island, although Cheng Hao couldn't really do anything due to health reasons, he still acted aggressively and finally spit into the trash cans several times after his son's countless brothers and sisters gave up.

When Zhen Jiecheng returned to Beijing Film Academy holding his waist, what caught his eyes were three banners.

The latest one was posted on February 2 this year. Wang Quanan's "Tuya's Wedding" won the Golden Bear Award for Best Film at the Berlin Film Festival.

Since Zhen Jiecheng won the Palme d'Or at the end of May last year, in the past eight months, directors of Beijing Film Academy have successively won three top awards at the three major European film festivals.

This achievement is not only unrivaled in China, but even if it is expanded to film and television art schools around the world, it is still a well-known plus.

This time, the acting department finally had some sense of involvement: Yu Nan, the heroine of "Tuya's Marriage", was a student of the acting department in 95 and was a classmate of Sun Li.

Of course, this does not mean that the directors of Beijing Film Academy do not respect tradition.

After all, Yu Nan has another identity: Wang Quanan’s current girlfriend.

"Tsk tsk tsk, Senior Sister Jiang Wenli must be feeling very uncomfortable watching this!" Zhen Jiecheng smacked his lips, "The ex-boyfriend brought his current girlfriend to win the award, but where's your husband? He was so attentive when he was trying to poach her, but now he's taking another woman to film a movie."

"What's the matter? Do you want to comfort Jiang Wenli on behalf of Chang Wei?" Tian Zhuangzhuang glared.

"How can that be possible! Teacher, I'm not that kind of person!"

"Then what are you yelling about? You can't control your belt and your mouth? The internal strife in Beijing Film Academy is already noisy enough. We don't need you to add to the fun."

"Hey, it's right here with you. In front of you, teacher, of course I can tell you everything I want to say. There's no need to hide anything." Zhen Jiecheng approached Director Tian attentively and handed him a cigarette to light. "By the way, teacher, my dad has fallen in love with drinking tea recently and is looking for good tea leaves everywhere."

"I remember you have some special supplies here, right? Give me some! I'll take it back and let him see it."

"How much do you want?" Tian Zhuangzhuang asked casually, cigarette in hand.

"how many?"

"Hey! You want to take them all?"

Looking at Zhen Jiecheng's obedient and flattering expression, Tian Zhuangzhuang was furious.

"impossible!"

"I got it with great difficulty!"

"I'll give you half at most!"

"Okay, you don't have to think too much. It's either half or nothing. No negotiation!"

Tian Zhuangzhuang looked painful and waved his hands.
"Tell me, why did you come back?"

"Teacher, look at what you said. I haven't graduated yet and I'm still studying for a doctorate here!" Zhen Jiecheng pulled over a chair and sat down, then took out a cigarette from the box.

"It's like this, teacher, I plan to come to the school to pick a few actors."

"Choosing actors?" Tian Zhuangzhuang was stunned. "You have a new project? Then why are you here? Go to Nanluoguxiang next door!"

"It's not my project, it's Jielun's!" Zhen Jiecheng explained, "So I came to school to pick a few actors to shut up the acting department in advance."

"Next time I have a project, I will look for actors from the Central Academy of Drama and the Shanghai Theatre Academy, and the acting department will have nothing to complain about."

"Wait, since when do our directors at Beijing Film Academy need to consider the acting department's opinion when looking for actors from other schools?" Tian Zhuangzhuang waved his hand, "No, there's no need! They can do whatever they want, it doesn't matter!"

"Teacher, that's what I said. But if I do that, won't it ruin my reputation as someone who 'cares about my alma mater'?"

"You still have a reputation? You!"

Tian Zhuangzhuang let out a long sigh and didn't know what to say for a moment.

"Okay! Just do whatever you want. You won't suffer any loss anyway."

"Who are you going to look for? Any actors you're interested in?"

"Yang Mi from level 05, and Sun Li. Then, according to the old rules, we'll bring in a few extras to fill in the "Hanbei" amount."

"Sun Li?" Upon hearing this, Tian Zhuangzhuang's cheek twitched again.

After a long silence, he finally spoke.

"Well, don't forget the lines you wrote for Let the Bullets Fly."

"Rabbits eat grass near their nests, remember to turn off the lights."

(End of this chapter)