Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 302: Wu Jing returns and "Wolf Warrior" begins.

The rise of Chinese films is even faster than Chen Cheng expected.

But Chen Cheng took a look.

While the domestic movie box office is rising, the soft power of the domestic film industry is lagging behind slightly.

Such as domestic film directors.

Currently.

It is still dominated by the fifth generation of domestic directors.

Of course there is also the sixth generation, such as Ning Hao, Jiang Wen, Wang Quanan... and so on.

But generally speaking, the pace at which mainland directors emerge is not particularly fast.

Chen Cheng’s idea is to train more new generation directors as mainland films rise.

Fortunately, Chen Cheng usually works behind the scenes now.

Chen Cheng doesn't even want to be a director for this kind of behind-the-scenes work. Most of the time, he can just be a producer or a production manager.

This will also allow Chen Cheng to have more time to discover a new generation of talented directors in the country.

of course.

Having said that.

Even if Chen Cheng could continue to be a director, there are so many films in the country that it is impossible for him to finish shooting a series of films by himself.

Wouldn’t it be interesting to train some new directors at this time and then become the biggest boss behind the scenes?
……

When Huang Jianxin conveyed Chen Cheng's meaning in the meeting.

All the directors of the Directors Guild became excited in an instant.

"President, Director Chen means that he wants four directors?"

"Correct."

“Are they all credited directors?”

“It must be signed.”

"So what position does Director Chen hold?"

"He is a producer or producer, but he will not interfere with the director's filming."

"Oh my god...he wants a new director?"

"Yes."

"Isn't he afraid of ruining his work?"

"You can look at several of Director Chen's recent works, and Director Chen has never been the director."

“Are we eligible to apply?”

"Of course, hurry up and get ready, maybe Director Chen will take a liking to you."

These are the new directors in the club.

In fact.

After word spread in the meeting that Chen Cheng planned to train four directors.

Even some of the directors in the club who have already gained a certain degree of fame were tempted.

Like Lu Chuan.

and.

Lu Chuan also asked Wang Zhonglei to call Chen Cheng.

When Chen Cheng heard Lu Chuan's name, he was almost shocked.

Although Lu Chuan is also from Beijing Film Academy.

But Chen Chengzhen was not interested in Lu Chuan.

Not only am I not interested.

Even Chen Cheng felt a little disgusted.

I heard the word Lu Chuan.

Chen Cheng said coldly: "Boss Wang, do you think I'm easy to talk to? You always push everything to me."

These words frightened Wang Zhonglei so much that he felt a chill down his spine.

He quickly said, "Director Chen, Director Chen, I was just kidding. It's my fault. I'll treat you to a meal later."

"Forget it."

He hung up Wang Zhonglei’s phone directly.

Lu Chuan on the side didn't know the situation and asked.

Wang Zhonglei smashed a cup and said, "Lu Chuan, are you out of your mind? Can't you just focus on filming? Why do you have to use connections?"

"Mr. Wang, I..."

"What do you mean by 'I'? You might as well kill me. I'm telling you, if Director Chen has any other opinions about Huayi, you should stop filming in the future."

"what……"

……

Chen Cheng naturally gave a thumbs-up to directors like Lu Chuan.

The director Chen Cheng wants to choose is not someone like Lu Chuan.

Not to mention that Chen Cheng was quite disgusted with Lu Chuan.

Even if he didn't dislike it, Chen Cheng would not choose Lu Chuan.

Chen Cheng just wants to support new directors.

The so-called new director.

That is, it must be new enough.

Chen Cheng didn't care even though he had never directed a film before.

of course.

Such a new thing will also have certain shortcomings.

A director who is too new is not clear about many things and will make many mistakes when filming.

But this is only one side of the story.

But compared to his creativity, compared to his ideas.

In many aspects, new directors have more ideas than mature directors.

Plus.

Chen Cheng had already determined the theme and he had actually grasped the direction.

As for how to operate in this direction, how long it takes to operate, whether the operating technique is good or not...it is not particularly important.

and so.

The first director Chen Cheng chose was Xu Zheng.

Yes.

Xu Zheng has collaborated with Chen Cheng many times.

He is the male No. 1 in the Lost on Journey series.

After Lost on Journey 2, Xu Zheng expressed to Chen Cheng that he wanted to become a director.

But a pity.

Although Xu Zheng's star rating soared after his role in Lost on Journey.

However, when Xu Zheng said he wanted to be a director and make movies, not many production companies were willing to support him.

did not expect.

At this time, Chen Cheng actually personally appointed Xu Zheng.

Xu Zheng almost thought he was dreaming. Hugging his wife Tao Hong, Xu Zheng said, "Tao Hong, do you think this is true?"

"Didn't Director Chen promise you?"

"I know, we are dreaming."

"Silly, no, this is true. Work hard and keep going. You can become Director Xu in the future too."

"Well, I will also become Director Xu."

"Of course, don't forget Director Chen."

"Required."

Xu Zheng clenched his fists excitedly.

he knows.

Being favored by Chen Cheng is a privilege not everyone can have.

……

"Oh my god, Xu Zheng, Director Chen has chosen you. Congratulations, congratulations."

"Thank you."

"I really envy you. I didn't expect Director Chen to choose you first. You said, there are so many great directors in China but he chose you first."

"Director Chen wants a new director."

The news that Chen Cheng personally appointed Xu Zheng caused a stir in the circle.

Xu Zheng's friend Huang Bo also said with great envy: "Ahhh, I want to be a director too."

"Then you call Director Chen."

"Oh, I don't dare."

"Look, you don't even dare to make a phone call, so forget it."

"No, the main reason is... I don't have any achievements, and I haven't directed any works before."

“I don’t have any achievements.”

"Then how did Director Chen choose you?"

"I do not know either."

"I……"

Huang Bo was almost vomiting blood: "Director Chen can't just randomly choose people."

“He may have noticed my hidden talent as a director.”

"Get lost, I have the talent to be a director."

"Just go for it if you have one, what are you afraid of?"

"Really?"

"Well...even if it doesn't work, it doesn't matter. After all, you know Director Chen. He was very kind when we were filming Lost on Journey 2."

"Then I'll try."

Looking at the call from Chen Cheng on his phone, Huang Bo put it down.

Although Huang Bo had already saved this number before Lost on Journey 2.

But he never fought before.

The main thing is that the phone number was just saved, but his relationship with Chen Cheng was not that deep.

He was also embarrassed to always greet Director Chen for no reason.

On the other hand, he had no official business to interact with Chen Cheng.

Huang Bo also made jokes sometimes before.

Still not capable enough.

You see, even if you have Chen Cheng’s phone number, it won’t be of much use.

But Huang Bo knew.

sometimes.

If you don't seize the opportunity, you may never have it again in your life.

He took out a pen and paper and quickly wrote down the title: "Me and My Fathers."

This is the direction revealed by Chen Cheng before.

Although Chen Cheng did not say how it should be filmed.

But with this title, Huang Bo can somewhat determine the direction Chen Cheng wants to shoot.

According to the title.

This should be a work about the father generation.

At the same time, Huang Bo also combined a series of previous information and believed that the film Director Chen might be going to shoot would be different from traditional movies.

It might be something like a micro-movie.

Huang Bo is a man with a lot of experience.

Huang Bo loved singing and dancing when he was a child.

When he grew up, Huang Bo sang in bars, on the streets...

Later, I worked as a dance instructor for seven years.

But after singing for a long time, Huang Bo knew that underground artists like them would never be able to make it big.

to this end.

He thought of furthering his studies in a professional school.

But a pity.

Huang Bo entered society early and his academic performance was not good, so it was difficult for him to be admitted to the top art schools.

But Huang Bo kept a low profile.

If you can’t get into undergraduate school, then go to a vocational college.

to this end.

Huang Bo entered the vocational high school class of Beijing Film Academy.

The so-called higher vocational education is equivalent to junior college or technical college.

Although this sounds a bit low...it is impossible to compare with undergraduate classes.

But after entering the vocational high school, Huang Bo worked extremely hard.

After graduation.

Huang Bo starred in Ning Hao's Crazy Stone and became an instant hit.

Later, he starred in Crazy Racing, Bullfighting, and Lost on Journey 2... and other works.

While some performed well, some performed mediocrely.

The person he admired most was Chen Cheng.

But he knew.

The distance between him and Chen Cheng is, one is in heaven, the other is on earth.

Although he had played the role of Chen Cheng in a movie before, Huang Bo knew the distance between himself and Chen Cheng, so he never tried to attract Chen Cheng's attention.

But Huang Bo made up his mind that he would seize this opportunity.

Because he didn't know the script, Huang Bo wrote a special script based on his own experience.

It took seven whole days.

Huang Bo took the script to Chen Cheng's office at Beijing Film Academy.

Chen Cheng was a little surprised when he saw Huang Bo show up with the script of "My Fathers and Me" that he wrote.

However, Chen Cheng still started reading Huang Bo's script.

overall.

Huang Bo's script is pretty good.

Although some parts are not that great, they are still noteworthy and full of ideas.

"Brother Huang Bo, did you write this script?"

"Yes."

"There are some problems at the beginning of the script. I think it would be better not to start with a story... or it would be better to just start with my own experience. In addition, there are many problems in other places as well."

As Chen Cheng spoke, he continued to help Huang Bo correct his mistakes.

Huang Bo was a little embarrassed.

Finally, when Chen Cheng finished revising it, Huang Bo said embarrassedly: "Director Chen, the script is not well written. I will revise it later."

“No need to modify it.”

Chen Cheng shook his head.

Huang Bo listened.

He thought Chen Cheng was rejecting him.

About to get up.

Unexpectedly, Chen Cheng said, "I have made all the necessary changes for you. I think this script is good. Otherwise, you can follow this script and make a film of about 30 minutes."

"what?"

Huang Bo was stunned.

"Why, Brother Huang Bo, you don't want to?"

Chen Cheng smiled and asked Huang Bo to sit down.

After seeing the script written by Huang Bo, Chen Cheng suddenly had a new idea.

Originally, he wanted to write the script himself and let these new directors shoot it.

You can see the script written by Huang Bo.

However, Chen Cheng simply deleted the previous script.

Write whatever you want.

Although some of the scripts in previous lives were indeed good.

But it’s not necessarily a good thing.

The reason why "My Fathers and I" was successful in its previous life...is mainly related to the subject matter and direction.

This kind of subject matter is very scarce in this market.

Since they are the ones who are leading it.

It’s not impossible to let them write their own scripts.

If a domestic director can’t even write a script, then he shouldn’t be a director.

……

After Xu Zheng and Huang Bo confirmed it.

For the third place, Chen Cheng chose Chen Sicheng.

This person's name differs by one character from Chen Cheng's.

Previously, he played Chengcai in "Soldier Assault".

In his previous life, Chen Sicheng filmed many works and was indeed a very talented person.

However, Chen Sicheng was not very famous at that time.

most.

He is just an actor who has made his debut.

His little fame means nothing to Chen Cheng.

but.

However, Chen Sicheng found Chen Cheng with the script of "Beijing Love Story" which he was planning to shoot.

The final result is.

Chen Sicheng became the third director selected by Chen Cheng.

As for Beijing Love Story, Chen Cheng also became the producer.

……

The fourth director.

Chen Cheng chose Xu Jinglei.

of course.

Xu Jinglei is no longer a new director.

even.

She is somewhat famous in the director circle.

After all, she is the first female director in China to have a box office of over 100 million yuan.

But looking at it now, a box office of over 100 million is nothing.

Chen Cheng chose Xu Jinglei.

One is that Xu Jinglei is not a very mature director who has made many films.

another.

Xu Jinglei has a very unique vision.

This vision is not only about directing, but also about her opinion of the script.

Such as some of the dramas she took on.

A very interesting phenomenon is that.

Even though Xu Jinglei did not direct later, some of the films she took part in became popular.

Such as The Warlords, Love to the End...etc.

Such vision and experience can also provide certain help to the other three directors.

finally.

Four directors did it.

As for the script.

Chen Cheng gave them a direction, allowing them to write their own works, adapt them, or even choose other scripts.

of course.

Before selecting the four directors.

Chen Cheng considered Wu Jing, Shen Teng...them.

They are also one of the actors in "My Fathers and Me in My Past Life".

However, Chen Cheng produced this work several years in advance.

The current Wu Jing and Shen Teng are not the Shen Teng in their previous lives, and they have not yet fully formed their own ideas and styles.

But speaking of Wu Jing.

Looking at the time, it seems that Wu Jing has been in the army for almost a year.

……

"Oh my god, Director Chen, why are you here?"

"I'll take you home."

"I... I'm not retired or anything, why are you coming here in person?"

"Hahaha, now that you're wearing this military uniform, you're a soldier too. How's it going in the army this year?"

“Very fulfilling.”

"It's good to be fulfilled. Let's go... let's go back first."

Chen Cheng still attaches great importance to Wu Jing.

If Wu Jing wasn't there in the military, Chen Cheng really wouldn't know who to find to take this position.

"What are your thoughts next?"

“I have so many thoughts that I don’t know how to express them all of a sudden.”

"Then speak slowly."

"I had a very fulfilling year in the army. I also gained a deeper understanding of the army and the country. I also wrote a military script."

"Oh, let me see."

"This is...Wolf Warrior."

Chen Cheng looked at the name.

He was somewhat excited.

But I read the script.

It’s a terrible mess, and completely different from the previous Wolf Warrior.

Chen Cheng suddenly laughed.

But think about it, this is normal.

After all, Wu Jing is not a professional screenwriter... The Wolf Warrior in his previous life also went through several revisions and collaboration with many screenwriters before it was finalized.

It's already very good that Wu Jing can write such a book in the army.

"Well, not bad, this script is not bad. So, I decided to shoot it."

"Oh my god, we're going to shoot it now?"

"I promised you."

"No, Director Chen... I, I... I haven't prepared yet."

"Hahaha, isn't that too fast?"

“It’s a bit fast.”

"I feel so too."

Chen Cheng nodded: "That's right. It's not good to do it too fast. So, you just came back from the army, go to the crew to shoot a few plays to get a feel for it. I have a work in mind for you."

"What work?"

"Sha Po Lang 2."

Chen Cheng said.

(End of this chapter)