Huayu Entertainment: Who let him be the director!

Chapter 89 Just Shoot It
“When is the next movie going to be shot?”

After returning to school and attending classes for a few days, Zhu Yawen couldn't help but come over to ask.

Although the sound was not loud, many students around subconsciously pricked up their ears.

Everyone is paying attention to this kind of thing.

"It will have to be after May Day anyway."

Zhou Qing still gave the same answer.

Even if he starts preparing now, the earliest he can do so is after "Departures" is released.

"What kind of film are you going to take next?"

Zhu Yawen was still interested and continued to ask with his head stretched out.

"I haven't thought about it yet."

Zhou Qing told the truth.

But he made a secret decision in his heart.

It's time for a new movie to be put on the agenda.

Since the start of the school year, countless people have asked him this question.

Be it classmates or colleagues in the same circle.

They all tried to find out indirectly.

Although those people could not influence Zhou Qing's decision, Zhou Qing did feel that he had rested enough.

"Would you like to come over to my place and play?"

After class, Zhou Qing casually asked Zhu Yawen.

"Forget it, I won't bother you at work."

Zhu Yawen tactfully refused.

"Okay, I'll leave first."

Zhou Qing waved his hand and said goodbye to Zhu Yawen.

After returning to the office, Zhou Qing made a cup of tea and started getting ready to work.

Next, I’m going to do something big again!

The first question was which movie to make, and he made a decision after thinking about it for three days.

It’s not “Shoplifters” or “Black Coal, Thin Ice” that were selected last time.

Compared with these two movies, Zhou Qing thought of another more suitable movie.

"La La Land".

When it comes to examples of success in both awards and box office, how can we forget this movie?
In 17, "La La Land" came out of nowhere and won 14 out of 6 Oscar nominations.

These also include two important awards: Best Director and Best Actress.

She was also nominated for the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival and ultimately won the Best Actress Award.

There is no doubt about her potential to win awards.

Even though "La La Land" did not win the most important Oscar for Best Picture or the Best Picture Award at the Venice Film Festival, it doesn't matter.

With Zhou Qing's current strength and level, he can make "La La Land" even better!

Take your video to the next level!

You know, Zhou Qing’s director skills are now maxed out.

Therefore, when he chooses those award-winning films, he may not necessarily choose truly perfect films.

Just choose one that is similar, and then use your own strength to make it perfect.

With the original quality of "La La Land" and Zhou Qing's "improvements".

He still has a great chance of winning the three major awards in Europe.

So winning the prize is not a problem.

So what about the box office?
This is exactly why Zhou Qing chose "La La Land".

You should know that the global box office of this movie reached an astonishing 4 million US dollars.

Even in China, it earned 2.47 million RMB.

For an Oscar-winning movie, this box office is actually quite amazing.

What's more, "La La Land" is a musical, and Chinese people generally are not interested in musicals.

So if Zhou Qing removed the singing and dancing elements of "La La Land", it would be a romance film, and the box office would undoubtedly be much better.

After all, romance films are still very popular in the domestic market.

"Love Is Not Blind", "Beijing Meets Seattle", "Us and Them", "Time Raiders"... etc. all have good box office, often hundreds of millions, some even exceed one billion, so the upper limit is still very high.

Especially "Ex-Files 3", which had terrible reputation, but the box office reached billion yuan, which shows the potential of this theme.

Therefore, Zhou Qing is also very optimistic about the domestic box office of "La La Land".

"Director Zhou, Director Feng Xiaogang is going to shoot a new movie and wants me to audition! Thank you so much, Director Zhou."

After writing the script for a few days, Wang Baoqiang came to Zhou Qing with great interest.

Now Wang Baoqiang has just been signed by Zhou Qing and has just been assigned a dedicated agent by Zhou Qing.

Soon after, I got a role offer.

It's a role of the same level as Feng Xiaogang's new film.

Wang Baoqiang subconsciously thought that this was the result of the studio's operation.

I can't tell you how grateful I am to Zhou Qing.

Director Zhou is such a good boss.

"Bao Qiang, Director Feng chose you because of your excellent performance in Blind Shaft."

"Plus, your image and temperament are suitable for Director Feng's role."

"So you don't have to thank me. If you want to thank someone, thank yourself."

Zhou Qing did not lie to Wang Baoqiang and told him the truth.

"Director Zhou, you are so polite. I will definitely remember your kindness to me."

Wang Baoqiang still spoke to Zhou Qing seriously, and it was absolutely from the heart.

Looking at Wang Baoqiang's sincere face, Zhou Qing believed that what he said was true.

This is indeed a good child who knows how to repay kindness.

For example, after Feng Xiaogang and Wang Baoqiang finished filming "A World Without Thieves", Wang Baoqiang treated Feng Xiaogang as his master.

Hearing that Feng Xiaogang had a bad stomach, he specially gave Feng Xiaogang the millet grown at home.

Since then, he has given it to Feng Xiaogang every year without fail.

When Feng Xiaogang sprained his ankle while filming "Assembly", Wang Baoqiang even gave Feng Xiaogang a special foot massage.

He is indeed a very simple young man.

Zhou Qing smiled when he heard this and encouraged Wang Baoqiang a few words.

"Director Zhou, do you think I can show my face? That's Director Feng's play."

Wang Baoqiang then showed a hint of worry again.

I can't help but worry.

That’s Feng Xiaogang, a big mainland director like Director Zhou.

"Since Director Feng has chosen you, it means that you meet Director Feng's requirements."

"Besides, your acting skills are not bad at all. You even won the Golden Horse Award for Best Newcomer."

"You can definitely do it, Baoqiang, don't underestimate yourself."

Zhou Qing said to Wang Baoqiang in a very affirmative tone.

Wang Baoqiang felt like he was given a shot of chicken blood after receiving Zhou Qing's strong affirmation.

I also felt more confident about this audition.

"Director Zhou, I have good news for you. I passed the audition!"

Three days later, Wang Baoqiang appeared again and shared the good news with Zhou Qing.

A face full of smiles feels as incredible as a dream.

I was just a minor character, but was actually chosen by Director Feng to act in the movie.

Still male number three.

"Congratulations, Baoqiang. I told you that you can do it."

Zhou Qing was also happy for Wang Baoqiang.

"Director Zhou, what you said is so accurate. I still can't believe it."

Wang Baoqiang's mouth was so wide open that he couldn't close it.

"What's there to be unbelievable about? You should have some confidence, Baoqiang. You are no worse than anyone else! In fact, you are better than many people!"

Zhou Qing definitely did not fool Wang Baoqiang.

Although Wang Baoqiang is not good-looking, he has excellent acting skills and kung fu, and he does have unlimited potential.

(End of this chapter)