Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 105: New Challenges, "Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon"

Before I knew it, after spending more than two months on the crew, the filming of "Curse of the Golden Flower" has come to an end.

Chen Cheng had a very fulfilling time during these two months.

In addition to being in charge of the dressing room, Chen Cheng absorbs various attributes in the crew.

In addition to constantly improving these attribute values, Chen Cheng will also try his best to learn from other behind-the-scenes crew members.

For example, on-site production.

The on-site producer is responsible for on-site personnel management and dispatching.

He usually doesn't participate in filming.

But because "Curse of the Golden Flower" is such a large-scale film, it requires thousands of extras.

How to dispatch thousands of people is actually a science.

Not to mention.

Let thousands of people take the right actions at the right time and in the right place.

At this time, on-site production plays an important role.

……

Two weeks later.

"Curse of the Golden Flower" has finished filming.

Because of the success of the opening ceremony.

Not many media were invited to this wrap party.

So most of the people present at the wrap-up party were crew members. We all knew each other well and had a great time eating and chatting.

Chen Cheng's table was at the same table with the art director, costume director, martial arts director, photography director...they were all at the same table.

Logically, Chen Cheng is only the deputy art director and should not be at this table.

but.

Chen Cheng was sitting at this table during the wrap-up banquet.

However, no one in the crew was jealous of Chen Cheng being at this table.

Everybody knows.

This was won by Chen Cheng's strong force.

"Chen Cheng, you have worked hard over the past two months. Let's do one."

First, the art director, Huo Tingxiao, who was also Chen Cheng’s superior in the crew, toasted Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng also said: "Director Huo, I should respect you. Your attainments in art are really high."

Chen Cheng gave a thumbs up and drank the glass.

This is not touting.

There are no fakes among those who have managed to reach their current position behind the scenes. Each of them is a veteran.

Let’s not talk about Huo Tingxiao.

Take the costume director Xi Zhongwen next to Chen Cheng, for example. He is a well-known art director in Hong Kong.

Prior to this, he served as the art director for Tsui Hark's version of "A Chinese Ghost Story" and won the Best Art Direction Award at the Hong Kong Film Awards.

This is not the first time he has won this award.

In 1991, he directed "The Return of the Condor Heroes ", which also won the Best Art Direction Award.

In 1996, his film "Comrades: Almost a Love Story" won the Best Art Direction Award again.

In 2002, the film "Golden Rooster" directed by him won the Best Costume Design Award at the 40th Golden Horse Art Design Awards.

Can you imagine how awesome this guy sitting on the side, wearing glasses and looking like a middle-aged uncle, is?

This is not.

Xi Zhongwen said on the side: "Tingxiao, you see Chen Cheng is modest. Speaking of which, I am jealous."

Huo Tingxiao pretended not to understand and said, "Old Xi, why are you jealous? You are a fashion designer, and he didn't steal your job."

Xi Zhongwen said, "He didn't steal my job, but he stole the spotlight from all of us behind the scenes. You saw it on the day the filming started. A bunch of media came and ignored us. If you search for various reports now, most of them are targeting Chen Cheng."

Chen Cheng surrendered immediately and said, "Two big guys, please stop teasing me. You have already achieved success and fame. Do you still care about this little fame?"

"Who said I don't care anymore? The more fame I can get, the better. It's a pity that it was snatched away by a kid like you."

This is of course a joke.

In fact, both of them admired Chen Cheng very much.

Otherwise, Chen Cheng would not have been able to arrange this table for them.

But Chen Cheng doesn't dare to pretend to be a big boss.

Although he was sitting at the same table with Xi Zhongwen and others, Chen Cheng still looked back, picked up the wine glass, and toasted with other behind-the-scenes crew members.

The first table to be toasted was naturally the dressing room where Chen Cheng was staying.

"Come on, Xiao Wu, Teacher Xie, Teacher Li, Teacher He... you have worked hard during this period. I would like to offer a toast to you all."

Everyone also raised their glasses and said, "Director Chen, it's not hard, it's not hard. I hope I can have the opportunity to work with Director Chen again in the future."

Chen Cheng nodded: "If there is a chance, definitely."

This is not just a compliment.

Naturally, the more familiar the behind-the-scenes team is, the better.

During this period of time, Chen Cheng became familiar with the abilities of the makeup artists in the dressing room.

It can be said.

Every makeup artist here can be the boss of a dressing room, and can even work independently as an art director.

It’s only because I’m on the set of “Curse of the Golden Flower” that I’m forced to be a makeup artist.

But this is not considered a grievance.

Not everyone can come across such a top crew.

Not everyone will be able to write the words "Curse of the Golden Flower" under their resume in the future.

The next people Chen Cheng wanted to pay his respects to were several people who were also deputy art directors.

"Old Liu, we're going to have a good drink today."

Old Liu had a look of dissatisfaction on his face and said, "No, I won't drink. I won't drink with Director Chen."

Chen Cheng laughed and said, "Old Liu, you are being petty. I just stole your styling design. One day, when I become a big director, I will ask you to be my makeup artist."

"real or fake?"

"Of course it's true,"

"Just because of what you said, our grudges are written off."

"Fuck, I've made such a big grudge just by filming a drama. I'm really drunk."

Chen Cheng didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and everyone burst into laughter.

Although everyone in the crew is temporarily together for life, for profit, and for further progress.

But after a long period of mutual cooperation, the feelings between everyone were naturally cultivated.

Especially Chen Cheng and other behind-the-scenes personnel.

They won't do anything crooked like those in front of the camera, just for a shot or a little fame.

More people behind the scenes still believe in their own technology.

Believe more.

As long as you work hard and demonstrate your abilities, you will have opportunities.

Although this wish is beautiful, at least everyone thinks so.

Thinking like this may not necessarily make you famous in the future, but if you can think like this and do this, you will not have a bad future.

In the next group, Chen Chengjing is in charge of production.

The producer is naturally not a producer.

Chen Cheng did not go to the producers' table to toast.

It’s not that he doesn’t want to pay his respects, but it’s not Chen Cheng’s turn yet.

Chen Cheng just wanted to make himself known and show off his reputation, but he also knew that now was not the right time.

not to mention.

Chen Cheng has already met Zhang Yi.

Even though I'm just working under Zhang Yi, these two months have been a huge improvement.

If you think about anything else, that would be a bit greedy.

The production section that Chen Cheng mentioned is the on-site production table.

Why should Chen Cheng toast to this table?

On the one hand, this table of people ensured all the living and logistical needs of Chen Cheng and his team during the filming, providing Chen Cheng with great convenience.

On the other hand, Chen Cheng mentioned before that these on-site producers are really good at scheduling personnel, especially large-scale personnel scheduling.

Chen Cheng learned a lot from them.

If Chen Cheng wants to make big productions in the future, these experiences will be indispensable.

"Producer Zhang, I'd like to toast you."

"Oh, it's Chen Cheng. You came to our production table."

Producer Zhang was a little surprised and asked jokingly, "Are you planning to become a producer?"

Chen Cheng said, "Yes, if I can't be a director anymore, I will be a producer. I hope Producer Zhang can guide me."

"You're kidding me."

Producer Zhang said, "I just went to Director Zhang's table and he praised you."

"What are you praising me for?"

"You are young, strong, and capable. You have a bright future ahead of you."

"No light, oh, nothing can light up, it's over, it's over, producer Zhang, I've made a promise, if I don't have food to eat in the future, I will definitely come to you."

"Hahaha……"

Everyone laughed again.

Two hours.

The wrap party officially ended.

Zhang Yi and the producer at the director's table also left.

The crew members nearby came to see him off.

Chen Cheng sat aside and did not come forward.

The next day.

When Chen Cheng was about to leave the crew, he received a text message: "I wanted to chat with you at the wrap party last night, but seeing you and the others drinking so happily, I'll forget it. You've been very good in the past two months. I think we will work together again..."

Chen Cheng replied with two words: "Thank you."

of course.

he does not know.

When Zhang Yimou mentioned the name Chen Cheng, he complained: "You bastard, I took the initiative to send you a message, but you didn't even say a few more words."

Then he laughed and said, "Young people should have a little personality. I don't like people who flatter me every day."

……

"Chen Cheng, the filming of Curse of the Golden Flower has finished. Do you have time to go back to the company?"

"Oh, I'm ready to go back to school."

"What are you going back to school for? I promised to welcome you."

"Brother Hua, please don't do this. If you do this, I won't dare to come to the company anymore."

Chen Cheng was about to go back to school, but when he received a call from Wang Hua, he immediately rejected all of Wang Hua's attempts.

Although he knew that he only stayed in "Curse of the Golden Flower" for two months, it was indeed worth bragging about for a few months.

But after calming down, Chen Cheng felt that this was just a small step in his life.

This small step is indeed worthy of praise, but a few words of praise will be enough, and there is no need to remain silent about it.

It’s just that Chen Cheng is relatively calm.

But for Hengdian Film and Television, this small step taken by Chen Cheng has made all the behind-the-scenes staff signed by Hengdian extremely envious.

This is not.

As soon as Chen Cheng returned to the company, Zhang Lu and several other directors greeted him at the door.

This made Chen Cheng flattered, and he said, "Director Zhang, what's wrong with you? I can't stand this situation."

"Of course, you are the flag of Hengdian now. What's wrong with us welcoming you at the door? If Brother Hua hadn't told us to keep a low profile, we would have had to find a sedan chair with eight bearers."

"No, no, no, this is good enough."

Chen Cheng waved his hand and entered the company with Zhang Lu.

along the way.

Many people behind the scenes stared at Chen Cheng, with stars twinkling in their eyes.

Chen Cheng was ready to run away.

Zhang Lu grabbed Chen Cheng and said, "Director Chen, don't be like this. This is how our circle is. You have made a big step forward. To be honest, we are really envious. There are so many people who want to be like you but can't... So, please be generous and let us take a closer look. This will also satisfy our vision for the future."

Zhang Lu spoke sincerely and realistically.

Chen Cheng said nothing more. Following Zhang Lu's instructions, he greeted everyone generously.

……

"How is it, Chen Cheng, how do you feel about these two months?"

Hengdian Film and Television.

The person who asked Chen Cheng was Xu Wenrong, CEO of Hengdian Film and Television Business.

Hengdian film and television business is not the main business of Hengdian Group; the main business is still Hengdian Film and Television City.

However, in order to achieve comprehensive development, Xu Wenrong opened up the film and television business.

This business is actually about building soft power behind the scenes.

Of course, Xu Wenrong also deeply knows that it is not easy to improve soft power.

In his previous plan, Xu Wenrong was going to spend five years to introduce a director who could represent Hengdian Film and Television.

of course.

This director currently refers to the TV series.

He also knew that when it came to movies, it was something you could only encounter by chance.

Don't want to.

It was only established for one year when it encountered the little monster Chen Cheng.

Although Chen Cheng had never served as chief director, the highest he served was first assistant director of the crew.

But Chen Cheng's role as deputy art director of "Curse of the Golden Flower" two months ago really scared Xu Wenrong.

And when Xu Wenrong found out that Chen Cheng's deputy art director was not just going there to get money, but was a deputy art director with real power.

Xu Wenrong understood how much potential Chen Cheng, whom he signed, had in the future.

and so.

After the filming of Curse of the Golden Flower was completed, Xu Wenrong wanted to meet Chen Cheng first.

“It feels OK, but it’s a little unsatisfying.”

This is a fact.

It will be very difficult to come across top-notch productions like this in the future.

"It's not satisfying, hahaha. Such an investment, such a big production, such a great director... others can't come across it in decades. It's over in two months, it's really not satisfying."

Xu Wenrong also gave a thumbs up.

Chen Cheng knew that Xu Wenrong came to see him today not just for courtesy.

But Chen Cheng is still quite patient.

After Xu Wenrong's polite words, he said, "Chen Cheng, actually, I want to meet you this time because I really want to meet you. Another reason is that I hope our contract can be extended for another two years."

"It's no problem to extend it for two years, but..."

"Don't worry. In fact, extending the contract for two years won't have much impact on you. After all, you signed a studio model with us. But you are now considered a benchmark for our Hengdian Film and Television. We are quite optimistic about your future potential, so we need to be able to maintain a longer cooperation. In return, I have a play here, you can try it."

"What drama?"

"Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon."

"A movie from Hong Kong?"

"Yes, but one of the producers is from mainland China. At the same time, Hong Kong wants to expand into the mainland market, and Mr. Andy Lau also attaches great importance to the mainland market. I have secured this resource for you."

"What position?"

“Art director.”

Obviously.

When obtaining this resource, Hengdian had already made plans for Chen Cheng.

"OK."

Chen Cheng nodded.

His art attribute now reached 79 points, the highest one except for physical fitness.

At the same time, I have accumulated a lot of experience in art.

Starting with art direction is indeed a very good route.

(End of this chapter)