Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 99: China’s movie box office will exceed 10 billion in the future, do you believe it?
"Not bad, not bad. I think the level of our Beijing Film Academy students is getting stronger and stronger."

Zhang Yi said while admiring the exhibited works by students from Beijing Film Academy.

Wang Song replied: "Yi, I'm speaking against my will. I'm not as strong as you were back then."

"You're just kidding. I wasn't that great back then. I just learned a little bit after I left school. In fact, if I was in school, I might not be better than you guys."

In this respect, Zhang Yi is indeed being modest.

On the other hand, there are indeed quite a few good painters at Beijing Film Academy.

However, Zhang Yi is no longer the same person he was before. Even though these paintings are good, in Zhang Yi's eyes now, they are just good.

“Hey, this painting…”

Just as Zhang Yi was about to leave, he suddenly saw a work that made him feel bright.

"Yi Mou, is there anything wrong with this painting?"

Wang Song walked over, took a look, and said, "Beauty Picture, what a vulgar name, and the painting is just average."

Wang Song and Zhang Yi are classmates.

Although he thinks his artistic level cannot compare with Zhang Yimou, Wang Song also thinks he is a master.

It’s just that I haven’t painted much in recent years since I became a leader.

But not having a painting doesn't mean that his aesthetic level is not there. He shook his head and said, "My painting skills are okay, but other than that, there's nothing special."

“I think this painting is very interesting.”

Touching his chin, Zhang Yi admired it carefully.

This made Wang Song very confused, so he watched carefully.

About 20 minutes passed.

Wang Song seemed to understand something: "Are you talking about color?"

"Hahaha, Lao Wang, you haven't dropped your level."

Zhang Yi laughed: "Finally you figured it out."

Wang Song was a little embarrassed: "You are such a talented person, don't show off to ordinary people like us. You know what, it's true... This color is really refreshing, and it's incomparable to other students."

"Well, this painting looks gaudy at first glance, but it is bright when you look closely. There is a strong sense of contrast, which makes people feel a strong sense of exploration. By the way, what is the name of this classmate?"

"It's written on it, Chen Cheng."

Speaking of Chen Cheng.

Wang Song rubbed his head and said, "This name seems familiar. Yimou, I'll check this classmate's information later and talk to you about it then."

"Okay, if he has an idea, I'm in need of an artist."

"Cherish talent."

"Of course not. It would be a shame if such a good talent didn't make a movie."

"Great, wait for my news."

……

"Brother Hua, help me keep an eye out for the latest news about the film crews in Hengdian."

Chen Cheng called Wang Hua.

"Movie?"

Wang Hua was stunned for a moment, then said, "You have great ambitions."

Chen honestly said: "A director who doesn't want to make movies is not a good director."

"that's right."

Wang Hua nodded: "Any director wants to make a movie, but compared to a TV series, a movie is more than 10 times more difficult."

Maybe some people don’t understand.

Aren’t TV shows and movies the same?

Isn't it just filming?

The TV series is just longer.

He is not fundamentally different from the film.

Theoretically speaking.

There is really no essential difference between TV series and movies.

They are all film and television dramas, shot with similar equipment and similar techniques.

But the requirements for movies are many times more stringent than those for TV series.

This kind of strictness is not required by the director, but by the market.

As for the reason.

It's actually very simple.

The market for TV dramas is different from the market for movies.

The TV drama market targets TV viewers.

Movies are aimed at movie audiences.

This looks like crap.

But not at all.

In fact, the capacity of TV is larger.

He has more TV stations, more channels, and accepts more TV series.

So many times, even if the TV series you shoot cannot be broadcast on satellite, it will still be received by local TV stations.

Even if the filming is not very good, if you have the resources, you will not lose money.

But movies are different.

The movie schedule is limited, and all the movies across the country are often squeezed into almost the same time period.

Even if you have resources and fame, if the movie doesn't perform well, the audience won't buy it.

at this time.

You have to keep fighting and killing to find a way out.

Slightly poor quality.

Or lose money.

Or huge losses.

Directors who can achieve fame and profit through movies are admired by others.

For many people, being able to make a movie, or even be part of one, is a huge honor.

This also makes the movie high-end.

"Chen Cheng, in my opinion, you are still young and can wait a few more years."

Wang Hua persuaded Chen Cheng.

The movie is really too high-end.

Too many big guys have failed in this regard.

even.

It's not just these people behind the scenes.

Some front-stage staff.

Just like those TV stars.

Don’t be fooled by the fact that the TV series they starred in are extremely popular.

But when it came to the movie, it also had no effect.

Just like Hu Ge, he has never dared to get involved in movies too easily in later generations.

But Chen Cheng didn't think so: "Because I'm still young, I think I can try anything. Even if I fail, I'm still young. And what if I succeed?"

"You are really open-minded, kid."

"Of course."

Chen Cheng smiled and said, "Brother Hua, you can understand it this way. If you have some success in movies, then come back to make TV series, wouldn't that be easier?"

"Tsk, the film industry is a one-way street. Once you start working in the film industry, few people will come back, unless they can't make it."

"That's not necessarily the case."

Chen Cheng shook his head: "Some of the god-level TV series have a greater influence than movies."

In his previous life, after Wang Jiashi finished filming movies, he would go back to film TV series, and his influence was equally unprecedented.

"Okay, I'll keep an eye on it for you. But if you get hit, don't blame Brother Hua for not reminding you."

"How could that be? After being hit hard, I will just thank Brother Hua."

"Forget about thanking me, just wait for the blow."

Without saying anything else, Wang Hua hung up the phone.

……

"Chen Cheng, Chen Cheng... this name sounds so familiar."

"Where have you heard of this?"

"what……"

After parting with Zhang Yi, Wang Song kept on repeating the name Chen Cheng.

I just didn't think of it for a while.

I just got home and was about to log into the school system to check Chen Cheng's information.

Unexpectedly, the daughter shouted loudly: "Jiang Ming is so handsome, I like Jiang Ming so much."

"Yes, Chen Cheng is Jiang Ming."

"No, no, no, Jiang Ming is Chen Cheng."

At this moment, Wang Song finally remembered who this Chen Cheng was.

Isn’t this the actor who played Jiang Ming recently?

exactly.

Chen Cheng is more than just an actor.

He is also the deputy martial arts instructor and deputy director of The Legend of Sword and Fairy.

Plus the actors.

Tsk tsk.

Three identities at once.

If we add the identity of being a student of Beijing Film Academy, that makes four identities.

"Yi, I found that classmate Chen Cheng for you."

"Oh, so fast." "Old classmates do things quickly, of course. But your position as an artist underestimates him."

“Did I underestimate it?”

Zhang Yi was surprised: "You know, my crew never accepts students who haven't graduated yet."

"You underestimated him anyway. Let me send you his information and you can do whatever you want."

"That's fine."

Zhang Yimou smiled.

After hanging up the phone, I thought to myself, Lao Wang is quite caring towards his students.

After a while.

Zhang Yi received the information sent by Wang Song.

Glanced.

Zhang Yi was stunned: "Actor?"

"Deputy martial arts instructor?"

"First assistant director of CCTV's "The Lotus Lantern"?"

"Good boy."

This kind of information really opened Zhang Yi's eyes.

There are many people with so many identities in the circle.

There are actually quite a few who are both actors and work behind the scenes.

but.

Those were just some well-known bigwigs behind the scenes making guest appearances for fun.

But for a student like Chen Cheng who has not yet graduated, it is not so easy to come up with these labels.

……

"Is it classmate Chen Cheng?"

"you are?"

"I'm the assistant of director Zhang Yimou. You can just call me Xiao Li. May I ask if you have time to visit the crew of "Chrysanthemum Killing" in Hengdian recently?"

"What?"

When Chen Cheng received a strange phone call, he thought it was a scam call.

Fortunately, Chen Cheng confirmed it and found that it seemed to be true.

"Teacher Li, I do have time, but I don't quite understand the meaning of your call."

Although I know it shouldn't be a bad thing.

But Chen Cheng still wanted to ask something clearer.

"Director Zhang said that we are short of an assistant art director and wanted to ask if you are interested. In addition, Director Zhang also wants to meet you."

"Oh, I see... I should have time."

Restraining his excitement, Chen Cheng replied.

"That's good. We'll be waiting for you on the set."

The phone calls ended and the other party stopped harassing Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng excitedly called Wang Hua.

After receiving Chen Cheng's call, Wang Hua said without waiting for Chen Cheng to speak: "Chen Cheng, there is something you should not be sad to hear."

"Uh...you say."

"Last time you said you wanted to make a movie, so I've been helping you find resources in this area. The resources are there, but when I contacted them, they didn't respond much."

"Uh……"

"It's okay, don't be discouraged, I will continue to find resources for you. Although you have great talent, your qualifications are still too low. So, it will be difficult at the beginning. But as long as you take this step, there will be no problem. Brother Hua still has confidence in you."

Fearing that it would hurt Chen Cheng, Wang Hua added another sentence.

"Ok."

Chen Cheng nodded.

He didn't listen to Wang Hua's words at all.

"Okay then, let's talk again when we have time."

With a click, Wang Hua hung up the phone.

Chen Cheng opened his mouth, but before he could say anything, this guy hung up so quickly.

Just when he was about to turn around and talk to him again, Wang Hua called back: "Chen Cheng, you seemed to be busy just now."

"Yes."

"What's the matter?"

"Nothing, just Director Zhang Yi asked me to join their crew."

"Oh, I thought it was something big... What, who are you talking about, Zhang Yi?"

"Yes."

"He's looking for you?"

"Correct."

"Why is he looking for you?"

"Go to their crew."

"I know, what's the point of going to his crew?"

"How would I know? Maybe they were just drinking tea. You know, he is also my senior brother. We have a lot of resources in Beijing Film Academy."

"Get lost... There are so many students at Beijing Film Academy, how can you, the senior brother, take care of them all? Hurry up and tell me."

"Just go sit with them. I guess they want to see my talent in art. If possible, they want me to be their assistant art director."

"Deputy art director, damn."

Wang Hua screamed so loudly that even Chen Cheng was frightened.

"Brother Hua, calm down."

"How can I be calm?"

"He's just an assistant art director, several levels lower than the first assistant director."

"What the hell is going on here? Ten first assistant directors of yours are no match for one assistant art director like Zhang Yimou. Listen to me carefully. Be polite when you get there. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you."

"It's not that difficult. I didn't have any connections. He came to me on his own. At first, I almost thought it was a scam call and ignored them."

"My great-uncle, please be a good person."

"Hahaha, Brother Hua, I won't tease you anymore... I will definitely get this assistant art director when I get back."

……

"Shanshan, Xiaofei, let's get together at noon."

"Chen Cheng, you've been treating us every day lately and we've all gotten fat. If we keep eating, I'm afraid we'll have to say goodbye to the entertainment industry."

“It’s like you guys are entering a circle.”

"Chen Cheng, you're going too far."

"Well, if you don't want to eat, then I'm going to Hengdian."

Taking out the train ticket to Hengdian, Chen Cheng said.

The two of them looked at it and were a little surprised: "Chen Cheng, there is a new business again?"

"Well, Director Zhang asked me to be his assistant art director."

"Why is he now the deputy art director? It seems like his position has been downgraded. He was the first assistant director before."

“This time it’s a movie.”

"Wow...which movie which movie?"

"Chrysanthemum Killing."

"Chrysanthemum Killing? I've never heard of it...which director did it?"

"Zhang Yimou."

"Zhang Yimou...just keep talking nonsense."

Yuan Shanshan and Zhang Xiaofei were both amused: "Were you provoked by our senior brother last time?"

"No, it was Zhang Yi who invited me."

"Oh... I'm really upset. Never mind. I'll just have another meal with you to prevent you from getting upset."

Chen Cheng was delighted and without saying much, he ordered more than a dozen dishes in one breath.

"Come on, come on, two beauties, why don't you congratulate me."

"congratulations……"

Holding the drinks, the two followed Chen Cheng's wishes: "But, Chen Cheng, don't be proud."

"Don't worry, when I become a big director in the future, I will definitely make a movie for you that will gross over 10 billion."

"One billion, you really dare to think so."

"Why don't you dare to think about it?"

“Do you know what the current box office record is?”

"How many?"

"2.4 million, which has remained the same since 2002."

"Well, let me tell you, in the future we will not only have to break 10 billion, but also break 20 billion."

"Crazy, really crazy."

Shaking their heads, the two women felt helpless.

Seeing that the two men didn't believe it, Chen Cheng didn't say much.

If this kind of thing doesn't really happen, no one will believe anything you say.

But for Chen Cheng.

Future domestic box office.

Not to mention 10 billion or 20 billion.

There are 30 billion, 40 billion, and even 50 billion.

even.

There is a work with a box office of over 50 billion yuan, which was created by the future Zhang Xiaofei.

(End of this chapter)