Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 202: Good boy, you’re not going to let me go, right?

Although the decision has been made with Chen Kexin, there is still some time before the National Day holiday.

Therefore, during this period, the producers were not so anxious to promote the film.

Chen Cheng was just like usual, reading books, watching TV when he had nothing to do... and preparing for postgraduate studies.

Yes.

With the end of summer vacation.

Chen Cheng is about to start his postgraduate course at Beijing Film Academy.

Although Chen Cheng also knew it.

Maybe I won’t be able to attend many classes for most of the time later.

But a few days before school starts, Chen Cheng still has to be serious.

Besides, Chen Cheng had never studied for a master's degree in his previous life.

Coming back in this life, there is somewhat of a sense of freshness.

Needless to say, Chen Cheng's graduate student supervisor is Tian Zhuangzhuang.

Not only Chen Cheng, but also four other classmates studied for a master's degree with Tian Zhuangzhuang.

Two of the four classmates are from Beijing Film Academy, and the other one is from the Central Academy of Drama and the Shanghai Theatre Academy.

However, Chen Cheng didn't recognize any of them.

But the four students were very familiar with Chen Cheng.

As soon as we met.

The four classmates called him "senior brother" one by one.

Calling someone "senior brother" is a sign of respect.

On the other hand, it was also to narrow the distance with Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng didn't think anything of it.

We are all classmates.

It is fate that we have the opportunity to be together.

On the first day they met, Chen Cheng invited four classmates to dinner.

Graduate courses are relatively easier.

Especially the graduate students from the directing department of Beijing Film Academy.

Because I have already learned most of the theories about directing in undergraduate studies.

Many of the master's degree courses require hands-on practice.

It just so happens that Chen Cheng is an expert in this area.

Tian Zhuangzhuang asked Chen Cheng to take a few of his fellow apprentices to BJ Studios to familiarize themselves with the situation.

"Brother, are we going to the studio tomorrow?"

"Yeah, you haven't been there?"

"We've been there, but no one paid any attention to us."

"Uh……"

Ok.

Sometimes, just because you study directing doesn’t mean you will become a director after graduation.

Same as the undergraduate acting department.

Many students do not become famous actors after graduation.

For most people, being able to play one or two roles is already good enough.

The directing department is even more difficult.

It’s okay if I don’t become famous in the acting department, at least I can still get some small roles.

But students in the directing department are different.

Chen Cheng took a look.

Only a few of the graduates from the directing department last year became directors.

Others either became assistant directors, or switched to screenwriters, photographers, or simply changed careers.

of course.

This is also normal.

The director is much more important than the actors.

If an actor performs poorly, it may not affect the overall situation.

But if a big director fails to direct it well, the whole film will be ruined.

Chen Cheng had nothing to do these days, so he took a few classmates into the studio.

"Director Chen, there's a new movie."

Just arrived.

At this time, several directors in the circle saw Chen Cheng and greeted him one after another.

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "I just finished filming one movie. How can there be a new one so soon?"

"You're being modest, aren't you? A lot of investors are vying for your name. I was just chatting with the CEO of a film company, and he asked me if I could get in touch with you. He also asked us to help him find some connections. As long as you're willing to shoot, any conditions are negotiable."

Chen Cheng waved his hand and said, "You're welcome. It's not that easy to make a movie. I don't have any ideas for now. I'll talk to you later if I have any."

"Of course."

"must."

After greeting several directors, Chen Cheng introduced several of his classmates to them.

Several of the directors immediately said, “We are in need of an assistant director.”

And asked them if they were willing to go.

Although several students were excited, they still shook their heads and said, "We are still studying and we don't have the ability yet."

They do know.

All this is done to save Chen Cheng's face.

If they really don't know their limits and run over, it would be a loss of face for Chen Cheng.

but.

Although they could not serve as assistant directors for the time being, Chen Cheng still brought several classmates into the crew.

The crew is not big, it is a small crew.

The director is an acquaintance, a director I met in Hengdian before, his name is Zhang Kai.

At that time, Zhang Kai also asked Chen Cheng to say hello to Huo Tingxiao.

Later, when Chen Cheng and Huo Tingxiao were chatting, they did talk about this.

I don't know if it was Huo Tingxiao who gave him a push or what, but Zhang Kai has been doing pretty well in the past one or two years.

Seeing that Chen Cheng brought several classmates to the crew, Zhang Kai immediately arranged assistant director jobs for them.

Several students were very excited.

Although the assistant director is not the director, he or she interacts with the director.

With Chen Cheng's face, their practice will definitely not go wrong.

"Brother, you talk to Director Zhang, we're going to get to work."

"Okay, if you have any questions, feel free to ask Director Zhang."

"Okay."

Watching them leave, Zhang Kai said enviously, "Director Chen, I didn't even have time to thank you for what happened last time. Let's have a drink tonight."

"I won't drink it. I'm still a student."

"Pfft... You're still a student. I just saw some of your classmates. You can be their doctoral supervisor."

"They just don't have experience. They just need to hang around for a while."

"Director Chen, I really envy you. You shoot such a great film and it's so easy. Look at me, I'm exhausted."

"That's how it all came about. I was a stagehand back then, Director Zhang, you know that."

"Speaking of this, I admire him even more."

After chatting with Zhang Kai for a while, Chen Cheng said, "Director Zhang, that's it. I'm sorry to bother you with my classmates during this period. I'll come back to pick them up later."

"No hurry, I'll be here for another ten days or so, you can come anytime."

"Thanks."

Chen Cheng waved his hand and told Zhang Kai not to see him off.

"Okay then, Director Chen, take care."

Zhang Kai waved towards Chen Cheng, his eyes full of stars.

In their circle.

I don’t know how many people have already regarded Chen Cheng as their idol.

Just like him.

With just one word from Chen Cheng, Zhang Kai became very successful in the circle.

Chen Cheng is now many times more powerful than he was back then.

If he could get one more word from him, well... Zhang Kai couldn't imagine it.

……

Ten days later.

Chen Cheng came to the studio again.

I was about to pick up four classmates and take them back to school.

In no mood.

Not long after entering the studio, someone called Chen Cheng.

"Junior brother."

Chen Cheng turned around.

It’s Brother Chen Kai.

"Brother, you are here too."

Chen Cheng was very happy.

Although Brother Chen Kai was one of the three major domestic giants in his previous life.

But this life.

Brother Kai is pretty good to himself.

"I saw it was your car just now. I thought I was seeing things, so I came here specially. I didn't expect it was really you. What, is there a new movie?"

"No."

Chen Cheng shook his head: "I have several classmates working as assistant directors here. I plan to pick them up today for the tasks assigned by the teacher."

"Junior brother, what a wonderful life you are living. Come on, chat with me for a while. Oh, by the way, I'll ask someone to pick up your classmates for you."

"It's okay. They're not in a hurry. You can pick them up in the next two days."

Chen Cheng got into Chen Kaige's car.

Bringing Chen Cheng, Brother Chen Kai came to an office in the studio.

"Junior brother, this is my classmate's office. He works in a film studio. Thanks to him, I can come here to drink tea whenever I am free."

side said.

Brother Chen Kai took out a bag of tea that looked very precious.

"This kid hid so deeply, and finally found him."

"Come on, come on, have a drink of the Dahongpao this guy has hidden."

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "Brother, I don't know much about tea. If you give me such good tea, I will be no different from a cow drinking it. Your classmates will scold you when the time comes."

"He dares. If he knew that the tea I brought was for you to drink, he wouldn't say a word."

Brother Chen Kai is very particular about tea.

After working for more than ten minutes, the first cup of tea was finally brewed.

Chen Cheng took a sip.

Although he is not very good at drinking tea, good tea is indeed different. It feels like nothing at the first taste, but when it enters the throat, a sweet taste flows in.

Chen Cheng couldn't help but say, "Good tea."

Brother Chen Kai laughed loudly: "It is really good tea. No wonder it is so valuable. Here, you can take this bag of tea away later."

"Pfft..."

Chen Cheng couldn't help but choke back, "Brother, you are a bandit. If you keep going like this, you will have to empty out everything in the office."

"Don't worry, even though this guy is stingy, we still have a good relationship. By the way, congratulations. Congratulations. The opening ceremony you organized was really amazing and well done."

Chen Cheng quickly said, "Brother, where are you talking about? I didn't organize the opening ceremony. I was just helping Director Zhang."

"Tsk, I heard that you were responsible for many of the eye-catching plans."

“Creativity is creativity. Creativity only requires random thoughts. Turning creativity into reality is the real skill.”

"Junior brother, you are becoming more and more humble."

"I'm telling the truth, too."

The two drank and chatted.

At this time.

Brother Chen Kai said, "I have a film coming up recently, and the investors are still considering it. Junior brother, can you help me with some advice?"

"What movie?"

"It's a film about the Warring States Period. The protagonist is called Zhao Wu."

"The Yue orphan?"

"Junior brother, you are truly knowledgeable. You are indeed the Orphan of the Zhao family."

"How much to invest?"

"About 8000 million, but publicly announced 1 million."

"I think it's okay."

Chen Cheng nodded.

Brother Chen Kai was stunned and said, "Junior brother, you think it's okay, what do you mean?"

"I mean, it's a good idea, we can shoot it."

"Do you think you can make money?" At this point, Brother Chen Kai said awkwardly, "Brother, we are family, I am not afraid of you making fun of me. After Wuji and Mei Lanfang, I am a little insecure now. I talked to two investors yesterday, and they were a little hesitant, which also gave me a headache."

"Brother, you think too much."

Chen Cheng said, "You should learn from Director Feng. At that time, Director Feng was just like you, he also wanted to make a blockbuster, but he still lost money. However, Director Feng was mysteriously confident. What if I lost money? I can make another movie to make it back. Look, he made money by making Assembly."

"The problem is that my remake of Mei Lanfang didn't take off."

"Ahem... Mei Lanfang is too artistic. It should be fine to make a more commercial film. In addition, the theme of The Orphan of Zhao is well chosen. Not only does it have historical significance, but The Orphan of Zhao has been a classic drama for thousands of years and has a deep place in the hearts of the people. If it is well made, the box office will definitely be good."

"I thought so too, but the investors were also hesitant. They didn't want to invest 8000 million and wanted to reduce it to 5000 million."

"Brother, you should be tougher. You should show the same momentum you had when you filmed Farewell My Concubine."

"Uh...this happened many years ago."

Brother Chen Kai smiled.

For a moment, Brother Chen Kai seemed to have returned to the past.

But in the end, as he said, this happened decades ago.

No matter how glorious it was decades ago, it is useless now.

We can't always remember the glory of the past.

"Senior brother..."

Look at Brother Chen Kai.

As an outsider, Chen Cheng saw it very clearly.

It’s not that Brother Chen Kai’s film-making skills have declined, nor does he not want to make films.

It was really because the two dramas had some impact on him.

Then self-doubt arose.

Don't think that big directors won't have such problems.

The bigger the director, the more serious his psychological problems are.

If there is one thing that is not figured out, it will greatly affect the filming.

To put it simply.

That is, Brother Chen Kai currently lacks the spirit to move forward.

About to say something.

Brother Chen Kai's phone rang.

"Junior brother, I'm sorry. I'll treat you to tea next time. The investor wants to talk to me again."

hang up the phone.

Brother Chen Kai said.

Chen Cheng said, "Brother, shall we go now?"

"Correct."

"Or, I'll go with you."

"what?"

Brother Chen Kai was a little surprised.

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "I'm bored anyway, so I'll watch you guys talking about big investments to broaden my horizons."

"Brother Xiao, right?"

"No way."

Chen Cheng got into Brother Chen Kai's car and said, "Brother, you know that the dramas I shoot are all invested with 3000 or million. Oh, by the way, the investment in the last drama was only million."

This is the truth.

The dramas truly led by Chen Cheng do not require large investments.

As for some of the top film crews before, the investments were not brought in by Chen Cheng.

Even if it was the October Siege.

It was only after Chen Kexin raised half of the investment that Chen Cheng raised the rest.

If it weren’t for half of the previous investment, Chen Cheng wouldn’t have been able to do this.

So even though Chen Cheng is performing very well now.

But Chen Cheng never thought that he was invincible.

Take investment for example.

It may not be an easy task for Chen Cheng to raise an investment of 1 million yuan now.

"Junior brother, you..."

Looking at Chen Cheng putting on the seat belt, Brother Chen Kai wiped his eyes and said nothing more.

How could he not know.

Chen Cheng went with him, not to gain new knowledge, but to help him.

……

Half an hour later.

Chen Cheng and Chen Kaige came to a villa.

Seeing Brother Chen Kai coming with someone, the other party was a little surprised.

But when they found out it was Chen Cheng, the other party was surprised and said, "This can't be Director Chen Cheng."

Brother Chen Kai on the side introduced, "Chen Cheng, this is Mr. Gao from Shengshi Media."

"This is Gao Jianer, chairman of the Magic City Film Studio."

Chen Cheng stretched out his right hand: "You two both have the surname Gao, it seems you are both experts. I am the youngest, I feel embarrassed if you call me Director Chen. Just call me by my name, or call me Director Chen."

"Hahaha, then today is also fate. Our surnames are Gao, and your surnames are Chen. It seems that our Gao and Chen families will definitely be able to reach a cooperation today."

Gao Jun laughed out loud.

Brother Chen Kai was also delighted.

Although we haven't discussed cooperation yet, the situation started to develop in a positive direction after this meeting.

Can't help but.

Brother Chen Kai also admired Chen Cheng in his heart.

Although Chen Cheng does not have as much experience as myself, nor does he have as wide a network of contacts as myself, nor is he as famous as myself.

but.

In the circle, any investor has to give face to Chen Cheng now.

"Come on, Director Chen, have some tea. Let me introduce myself. My name is Gao Jun. I own a media company that mainly invests in movies. By the way, we are really destined to meet. We also invested in Ip Man."

"Ah, you voted too?"

Chen Cheng was stunned.

Then I remembered.

indeed.

"Ip Man" does have an investor called Shengshi Media.

But Chen Cheng didn't pay much attention to it at that time.

Because there are so many joint investments of this kind, Chen Cheng only pays attention to a few main investors.

"It seems that Director Chen doesn't remember us. This is normal. We didn't invest much. The main investment is from China Film Group. By the way, speaking of Ip Man, I would like to ask Director Chen, what do you think of Ip Man?"

"Mr. Gao, you want to ask whether Ip Man can make money?"

"Hahaha, that's great. I like people like you, Director Chen."

Gao Jun clapped his hands and said, "To be honest, we are just ordinary people. When we invest in movies, we actually want to make money. If it doesn't make money, we don't really want to invest."

talking.

Gao Jun looked at Gao Jianer.

Gao Jianer also nodded: "Our Shanghai Film Studio is a little better, but if the movies don't make money, our film studio won't be able to continue operating."

Chen Cheng said: "In principle, whether Ip Man makes money or not has nothing to do with me, but I still want to say that this movie will not lose money."

“So I can make money?”

"Correct."

"How much can you earn?"

"How much I can earn... I don't know yet."

Although Chen Cheng has done some research on box office prediction.

But the box office of some of the movies he produced is quite different from that in the past.

Chen Cheng didn't continue talking, but what he said made both of them very happy.

"It seems that this wave is okay."

The two nodded to each other.

Afterwards, the two of them talked with Brother Chen Kai about the movie "The Orphan of Zhao".

Brother Chen Kai insisted on at least 8000 million.

The other party said that 8000 million was too high and it would be difficult to recover the box office revenue.

Originally they wanted to say 5000 million.

However, when he saw Chen Cheng, he raised the price to 6000 million.

Later, the number was mentioned again as 7000 million.

When it finally reached 7000 million, the two CEOs stopped adding more money, and it seemed that this was their bottom line.

At first, Chen Cheng wanted to say something to help Brother Chen Kai.

But finally.

Chen Cheng said, "How about I invest the last 1000 million?"

"Director Chen, you're investing 1000 million?"

Chen Cheng nodded: "Yes, I just made some money from filming a TV series not long ago. However, I don't have 1000 million now, so I will invest 400 million first. I will transfer the other 600 million to my account within a month."

Chen Cheng spent 2000 million on Lost on Journey.

So Chen Cheng only had 400 million in his hands.

But the two of them saw Chen Cheng taking action.

The two Mr. Gao looked at each other and said they would discuss it.

Then the two left.

About ten minutes passed.

The two returned to the table.

Looking at Chen Cheng, Gao Jun said, "I like the character of Director Chen. Since you dare to invest 400 million, we are not cowards. We will invest the remaining 600 million. Director Chen, please give me some face and don't take up too much of the proportion. How about that?"

side said.

Gao Jun brought over a cup of tea.

Chen Cheng took the teacup and said, "In that case, I'll listen to General Gao."

……

"Director Feng, we've done some research. There are six new films released during the National Day holiday, but the investment is relatively small, with the highest investment being only 6 million. In addition, there are no well-known directors or actors... We will definitely achieve good results during this National Day holiday."

Huayi.

Wang Zhonglei sent a copy of the survey data to Feng Xiaogang.

But a few minutes later.

While reading a message sent by his assistant, Wang Zhonglei accidentally knocked over the teacup on the table.

"Boss Wang, what's wrong?"

Feng Xiaogang was a little strange.

"fine."

Pretending to be calm, Wang Zhonglei said, "I just got the news that another movie has been rescheduled to the National Day holiday."

"Oh, what movie?"

"It's okay, it won't have much impact."

"Oh."

Feng Xiaogang didn't care, but then he thought about the issue of If You Are the One 2, so he asked, "Mr. Wang, don't keep dragging on the remaining half of the funding for If You Are the One 2. How about this, after the National Day holiday, you can make up the remaining half of the funding."

"this?"

"Why, Mr. Wang, do you want to wait and see the box office performance of If You Are the One before considering it?"

"That's not the case. As you know, the company is indeed a little nervous. Director Feng, please wait a moment."

After finding a few more excuses, Wang Zhonglei left.

"Wang Zhonglei, Wang Zhonglei, don't go too far. If I leave Huayi, who will Huayi find to support this broken boat?"

Feng Xiaogang complained dissatisfiedly.

Forget it.

Now is not the time to fall out with them.

Didn't think any more about it.

Feng Xiaogang is preparing to check the news.

This is a good habit he has been developing.

He likes to watch the news and also likes to read the comments on the news. Not only does he entertain himself from them, but he can also find inspiration from them.

Just as he was about to leave the office, he suddenly seemed to remember something.

"October Siege."

Feng Xiaogang remembered that he seemed to have seen the news about "The Besieged City" just now.

But I ignored it at the time and didn't pay much attention to it.

But they are competitors after all.

Although not the same issue.

But there will also be competition in terms of total box office.

Feng Xiaogang returned to the piece of news that he had just ignored.

Click to take a look.

It clearly says on it: The release date of "The Siege" will be moved to October. See you on National Day.

(End of this chapter)