Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 197 starts filming, Lost on Journey. (Subscribe)
The filming of "Love Apartment" is completed.

Chen Cheng rested for a few days.

I also went to see the movie "Crazy Racing" directed by my senior brother Ning Qian.

No accidents.

Same as in the previous life.

"Crazy Racing" broke 1 million at the box office.

Such data also made the media excited for several days.

"The fifth director in mainland China with a box office of over 100 million yuan has appeared."

"First Chen Cheng, then Ning Hao, Beijing Film Academy has produced two billion-dollar directors."

"Yes, and they are all 6th generation."

"Our mainland films are on the rise."

Although 1 million box office is not a lot.

The highest movie box office has reached 2.9 million.

But these billion-level box office hits were created by top directors with huge investments.

There are even quite a few that have generated box office revenues of over 100 million yuan but are actually losing money.

Wuji, Night Banquet, Letter of Attribution.

Crazy Racing is undoubtedly another film with a high return rate.

2000 million investment, 1 million box office, 5 times return on investment.

Although there is still a certain gap compared to those years.

But this was enough to get the media excited.

in particular.

He is also the fifth director in mainland China whose movie box office has exceeded 5 million yuan.

He is still so young.

He not only surpassed so many directors in the mainland, but also surpassed so many top filmmakers in Hong Kong.

"congratulations."

Chen Cheng sent Ning Xiao a congratulatory text message.

Ning Xiao immediately called Chen Cheng back: "Junior Brother Chen Cheng, thank you so much."

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "Brother, why are you thanking me? I didn't participate in the crazy racing, and I didn't help you at all."

"How could it not help? If it weren't for your words, I might have never had the confidence."

“Now you have confidence.”

"A little bit. My junior brother is right. As long as you work hard and use your brain, leave the rest to fate."

"Haha, I look forward to the next movie of Senior Brother."

"Thank you. I will definitely not let you down in the next movie."

It's just a movie market.

After all, it's not a happy ending.

For some, the box office revenue exceeds 100 million, but for others, the box office revenue may only be a few million.

Such as the mainland kung fu actor Wu Jing.

His film "Wolf Tooth" was also released in the same period as Crazy Race.

pity.

The box office of Wolf Fang was only 425 million.

As the leading actor, director and investor, Wu Jing suffered terrible losses from this film.

"Brother Hua, do you have Wu Jing's contact information?"

I thought about it.

Chen Cheng wanted to have a chat with Wu Jing.

"I don't have any here, but I'll ask around. Um, Chen Cheng, do you have a new film?"

"Yes, there is a new film, but we are not talking about it."

"oh oh."

Ten minutes later.

Chen Cheng asked for Wu Jing's contact information.

Talk about it.

Chen Cheng has a good impression of the actor Wu Jing.

The first time I knew this actor was probably when he starred in "Tai Chi Master".

At that time, Wu Jing was still a young and handsome boy.

He is so good at Tai Chi.

Later, he played Ah Fei in The Flying Dagger of Li and the martial arts film "Riding a Horse to the West Wind".

In 03, Wu Jing went to Hong Kong to develop his career.

Although I did shoot some decent works in Hong Kong.

Like killing the wolf.

And the magical romance film "A Chinese Ghost Story".

And the true nature of men.

But a pity.

Hong Kong had already started to go downhill in the 90s.

03 was the last glimmer of Hong Kong films.

In recent years, Wu Jing has not developed well in Hong Kong.

Especially the movie Gemini Thieves, in which he starred, suffered huge box office losses.

They are all insiders.

Although they are not very familiar with each other.

But after Chen Cheng explained his purpose, the two of them agreed to meet at a place.

When I met Chen Cheng.

Wu Jing smiled and said, "Director Chen, I thought you were just kidding me."

"How could that be? If I were to deceive people, I would be scolded to death by my circle."

"No, I didn't expect that I would be contacted by a big director like you. You wouldn't want me to act in a movie, would you? Let me tell you first, I recently released a movie, and the total box office was only over 400 million. Oh, by the way, the box office of the previous movie was also terrible, it was called Gemini Thieves, and the total box office was only over 1000 million."

"Uh, I asked you out today not for filming."

"Let me tell you."

Wu Jing smiled awkwardly: "Now I am afraid of any director who sees me."

"I've always thought you were a good actor."

The two sat down.

Chen Cheng poured Wu Jing a glass of beer: "It's hot, let's have a drink."

"Dry."

"Cool."

They both finished it in one gulp.

Although Wu Jing looks gentle in appearance, he has a very generous personality.

After a few drinks, Wu Jing said, "Director Chen, stop for a moment. I still don't understand what you want to talk to me about. It's not about making a movie, nor is it about any cooperation. What do you want to do? I don't have any hobbies in that area."

"I……"

Chen Cheng didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "I don't have any hobbies in this area."

"Nothing, actually."

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "Don't call me Director Chen. I'm younger than you and you're also my senior. Just call me by my name."

"That's unacceptable. How dare I call a player who almost won the championship of the three rankings?"

Done.

Wu Jing raised his glass again: "Come on, Chen Cheng, have a drink."

"Pfft..."

Chen Cheng was amused by Wu Jing, but he also saw Wu Jing's generous character.

"That's right."

Chen Cheng also nodded and clinked glasses again.

"Come to think of it, I just want to get to know you and make friends."

"Just to make friends?"

"Why, you don't want to be my friend?"

"No... I still don't understand."

Wu Jing had some mental short circuit.

Chen Cheng could only tell the truth: "Brother Jing, I watched your movie."

"Which one?"

"It's Wolf Fang."

"Stop talking. It's embarrassing."

"No, I think it's OK, but the market for military-themed movies hasn't been developed yet. So the box office can't take off."

"Oh, Director Chen, do you have any research on military themes?"

"I can't say I'm researching, but I'm paying attention. I've read a lot of military-themed novels online, and they're very enjoyable."

"I watched quite a few of them, and then I wanted to make a film about this subject, but then..."

"I can't help it. This kind of subject matter is too new for the moment, and the audience can't accept it all at once. Also, the script of your film is average. If you want to shoot it in the future, I can recommend a screenwriter to you."

"Who?"

"Crazy Dancing Enchanter."

"Who is he?"

"He is an online writer of military-themed novels. He studied at the Beijing Film Academy's directing class a few years ago. I know him. He writes very good novels, and he also wants to write about military-themed novels. I'll give you his contact information later, and you can have a good chat."

"That's great. I'm just in need of a screenwriter like this."

Wu Jing was very excited.

But after a while, he added: "But it will probably take a few years."

"hehe."

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "Who told you to take such a big step? The idea is good, but many times, the market may not accept the idea just because you have it. Military themes are indeed possible, but you have to take it slowly. In the next few years, you can observe the market more. When you have an idea, come and talk to me."

"Do you want to do it too?"

"Of course. Otherwise, why would I look for you?"

Chen Cheng nodded heavily.

It is a futuristic military theme, and its box office will shock the whole world.

"Well...well...with your status, you can find anyone. There are a lot of celebrities who are good at fighting. Look, there are some in Hong Kong."

"You mean that classmate Zhen? Haven't you heard the gossip?"

"Damn, you really helped me get revenge?"

"Don't spread this nonsense."

Chen Cheng did not elaborate on this matter.

But at this moment, Wu Jing looked at Chen Cheng with great admiration in his eyes.

He had suffered losses at the hands of a number of Hong Kong filmmakers in the past.

But even so.

He didn't dare to say either.

Even in past lives.

At that time in his previous life, Wu Jing had already gained some fame, but he was still a little hesitant and did not reveal that person's name.

"Brother Jing, actually, don't think that I work with a lot of Hong Kong filmmakers. There is no other way. They were ahead of us before, so we can only work with them first. In fact, my favorite actors are still our mainland actors."

"I know. I feel the same way."

Wu Jing also said: "Look, I went to Hong Kong. I actually didn't like Hong Kong. But I wanted to develop better, so I went to Hong Kong."

"So what happens now?"

"Uh……"

Wu Jing was a little embarrassed: "You saw everything about me."

"Then continue to stay in Hong Kong?"

"I don't know either. I want to go back, but I don't know if there are so many resources in the mainland."

"It's okay. Think about it carefully. Whether in the mainland or in Hong Kong, you can succeed if you work hard."

"I think so too."

……

The domestic film market has just started to emerge.

The future market is too huge.

The talents needed, actors, directors...are even larger in number.

Chen Cheng alone is far from enough.

Therefore, Chen Cheng could only set up these plans several years in advance.

Although Wu Jing is not doing well now.

But who knows.

Will Wu Jing become a miracle at the domestic movie box office in the future?

After chatting with Wu Jing, Chen Cheng picked up the movie script he had written before.

Yes.

Compared to filming TV series, Chen Cheng naturally prefers filming movies.

TV series are not much different from movies though.

But it has to be said.

The workload for a TV series is really too much.

Such as Love Apartment.

One episode is 40 minutes long, and we have to shoot 20 episodes.

20 episodes is good.

Nowadays, there are a lot of TV series that have 30 or 40 episodes.

Later on, the series will reach 50, 60, 90, and 100 episodes.

Which director can handle such a workload?
of course.

Later, some directors came up with ways to deal with it.

That's group shooting.

This director shoots one segment, and other directors shoot another segment.

This director is responsible for this scene, and another director is responsible for other scenes.

Although not impossible.

But overall.

If shot separately, it would lack the overall artistic coherence.

But after all, it's a TV series, so as long as it's acceptable, it's not too harsh.

The movie was just right.

The 120-minute film took two months to shoot.

This will give Chen Cheng more time to polish his work.

At the same time, the film is more refined, more artistic, and can tell a better story.

of course.

The level of style is also higher.

"Director Han, there is a new movie, are you interested?"

Looking at the script in his hand, Chen Cheng called Han Sanping of China Film Group.

Han Sanping was stunned, and said excitedly: "Great, you finally have a new movie, what movie is it?"

"Funny comedy."

"Oh, the kind of comedy that Feng Xiaogang does?"

“Why do we talk about Feng Xiaogang when we talk about comedy?”

"Uh, the nonsensical antics of Xiangjiang's?"

"No."

"what is that?"

"I don't know what it is either. This is a brand new kind of comedy that belongs to our mainland. Of course, if it succeeds, it may be labeled as Chen Cheng in the future."

"Good boy, you are quite ambitious. How much is the investment?"

"Around 3000 million."

"3000 million, so little?"

"It's not a small amount. Our previous investment was only over 1000 million."

"Before, that was before. With your current status, you should start with at least 5000 million."

"There are movies with a budget of 5000 million, but they are not suitable for me right now. I'd better finish this one first."

Chen Cheng has always been sober.

The domestic film market has just started to emerge.

He's not that solid yet.

Although those years performed so well.

But those years can never be replicated.

The road ahead is not so stable.

It’s already great to be able to move forward step by step with the rise of domestic films.

"Okay, 3000 million is 3000 million, we at China Film Group will invest all of it."

"Oh my god, Director Han, you didn't leave me any share at all."

"Uh, I almost forgot, you have 1000 million. No, including the money from Mobile, that's 1200 million."

talking.

Han Sanping felt a little regretful again: "I should have known not to give you such a big red envelope. Look, everyone is scrambling for investment now. Okay, how much do you plan to invest? 1000 million or 1200 million?"

"It's not 1000 million, it's not 1200 million, it's 2000 million."

"2000?"

Han Sanping was confused: "Where did you get the money? Did you borrow it?"

"I just filmed a TV series not long ago."

"I remembered."

Han Sanping said with some admiration: "You are really good at making money, kid. But if you don't have money, tell me and I'll lend it to you. Why do you have to work so hard to make another TV series just to make money?"

"It is hard work, but I think the market for TV dramas is pretty good, and I can still do it if I have the chance in the future."

"Okay. But isn't 2000 million too much? I only have 1000 million."

"Then the distribution will also be handed over to China Film Group."

“Not much.”

"Director Han, don't always think about those hundreds of millions of dollars of investment. If you really made an investment of hundreds of millions and lost it, you would be even more distressed."

"Okay, okay... You're a big director after all. We at China Film Academy don't have any say anymore."

no way.

In the past, Chen Cheng was just a small director.

He must rely on the big tree of China Film Group.

Even though he later gained a certain degree of fame, he had no money and still had to rely on China Film.

now.

Chen Cheng finally had a certain say and also had his first pot of gold.

"Haha, Director Han, there's still a long way to go. When I get a big investment, don't complain about having no money."

“Waiting for your big project.”

Although Han Sanping was a little depressed.

However, Han Sanping was very happy that Chen Cheng’s second film was the first one to be made with China Film Corporation.

How could he not know?

Now, Chen Cheng only needs to say one word and a large number of film and television companies will scramble to invest in him.

No.

He didn't even need to speak.

A lot of companies have already written checks and are waiting for his second film.

……

Chatted with Han Sanping for a while.

Chen Cheng’s second film has also been officially put on the agenda.

Chen Cheng first prepared to meet the two actors.

One of them is called Xu Zheng.

The other one is called Wang Baobao.

That's right.

This script is called "Lost on Journey".

This is also the starting point of mainland comedy.

It was also the starting point for the box office explosion of mainland movies in later generations.

Talk about it.

According to the previous life, "Lost on Journey" did not need an investment of 3000 million.

I really need to shoot it.

An investment of more than 1000 million is enough.

But Chen Cheng is not the kind of person who is inflexible.

This film is directed by myself.

Let’s not talk about the other things for now.

Just the director's fee for this great director must be around 1000 million.

This is considered small.

If it were placed in some other top crews, 2000 million or 3000 million would be possible.

Although Chen Cheng was making films, he also had to seek some benefits for himself.

Also.

Although the previous version of "Lost on Journey" was well filmed, some parts were still relatively rough and needed to be modified.

There is another one.

In his previous life, the first part of "Lost on Journey" did not have high box office.

The reason for the low ratings is not because the first part of Lost on Journey was bad.

In fact.

Chen Cheng has always believed that.

In the Lost on Journey series, the first one is the best one.

Because the first one is not only funny, but also more realistic.

But a pity.

Because the investment in the first "Lost on Journey" film was so little.

There was so little that he didn't even have any publicity.

finally.

The film only earned more than 3000 million at the box office.

But even so.

This movie still made money.

To know.

At that time, it was said that the filming cost of this film was only about 500 million, which was similar to Crazy Stone.

This version was shot by Chen Cheng.

Plus keep up with the publicity.

It will definitely be a good result.

of course.

Chen Cheng did not choose this one randomly.

First, he investigated the market.

Second.

Chen Cheng had also cultivated this market before.

This is Chen Cheng's usual way of doing things.

Why did "Wolf Tooth" fail?
It’s not that Langya was poorly filmed.

That was because Langya had not cultivated the market before.

Why film those years?
That’s because before “Those Years”, Chen Cheng filmed “Secret”.

Why are we filming "Lost on Journey" again now?

that is because.

Before Lost on Journey, Chen Cheng filmed Love Call Transfer.

Although this film was only on the shelves for a week, it was removed from the shelves.

But for the sake of their own business, China Mobile put the film "Love Call Transfer" in almost every corner they could.

influenced by.

Basically for the domestic people.

As long as there is broadband, a TV, etc., it is covered.

As for why the force is so great.

no way.

They are mobile.

Move, move... We agreed that you have to move to any corner of the country.

in this way.

This also cultivated a huge audience for Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng also understood.

These audiences may not necessarily go to see Chen Cheng's new film as soon as it is released.

but.

Just a part of it.

Even if it's one tenth, one percent...

They would go to the cinema.

This is already extremely terrifying.

(End of this chapter)