How can you ascend to heaven when you are a star?

Chapter 143 Prejudice
Zhang Wen called the makeup teacher to practice room No. 9 and began to package the nine trainees.

Makeup can change a person's temperament and also magnify a person's characteristics.

In fact, many celebrities are not as exquisite and perfect in private as they appear on screen, and they rely on makeup to create that look.

Isn’t there a saying that goes: 30% looks, 70% dressing?

Therefore, if you want to increase your chances of success in applying for a role, makeup is essential.

Of course, there are also some things to pay attention to when putting on makeup.

The makeup cannot be too heavy, which would make it look fake, nor can it be too light, which would make the features invisible. That's why he hired a professional makeup artist.

Because there were so many people, the makeup process took more than two hours to complete.

Zhang Wen looked at the men and women with different styles and a satisfied smile appeared on his face. Now that everything was ready, it was time to sell it to the crew.

"go!"

Zhang Wen waved his hand, and the group left the practice room in a mighty procession and headed for the film and television production department upstairs.

The Film and Television Production Department is responsible for the investment and production of film and television works. It is the core business of Tianxi Media and the company's main source of revenue.

When Zhang Wen appeared in the film and television production department, he immediately attracted countless people's attention. With so many handsome men and beautiful women, who wouldn't like to watch?

"Beautiful lady, I'm from the training department." Zhang Wen stopped a female employee and asked, "Excuse me, is Director Chen here? I'm bringing someone here for an audition."

Director Chen’s full name is Chen Yang. He is not only the head of the film and television production department, but also the producer of many film and television dramas. It’s definitely a good idea to choose him if you want to audition for a role.

This is called the first to get the moon near the water and the tower.

Not giving?

No.

It is unacceptable for any company to not give its own trainees the opportunity to show their faces.

The female employee came back to her senses from the handsome man's appearance, pointed in a direction and said, "Director Chen is in the office, but he is receiving guests. You may need to wait a while if you want to see him. Director Chen hates being disturbed when he is meeting guests."

"Thank you, you are such a kind person. I wish you a promotion and a raise, and that you can achieve financial freedom soon." Zhang Wen said, and then led the interns towards the director's office.

what?
The female employee stood there blankly. It was the first time she had received thanks and blessings from someone. Especially the words "you are a beautiful person with a kind heart" made her feel secretly happy.

Zhang Wen stood outside the office door and could vaguely hear laughter. It seemed that the people inside were chatting happily, and he didn't know how long they would chat.

One minute……

Two minutes...

ten minutes……

Zhang Wen looked at the time, then at the trainees standing in a row next to him. He felt that waiting like this was not a solution. If someone didn't know, they would think it was a collective punishment.

Looking at the busy employees in the office, thinking about the inevitable interactions with people in the film and television production department in the future, he said to the nine trainees, "Stop standing there. Find something to do and help our colleagues in the film and television production department."

"?"

The nine trainees looked puzzled. Looking for work? What kind of work? And what kind of help? How could they help?
Zhang Wen saw the trainees' clear and silly eyes and couldn't help but shake his head secretly. The training department taught them how to act, sing and dance, but did not teach them how to behave as human beings.

If you want to make it in the entertainment industry, it's not enough to have good looks and talent. You also have to have good eyesight, like helping the director zip up his clothes...

Zhang Wen sighed softly, then looked at the trainees and reminded them, "See if anyone has no water in their cups? Fill them up. If anyone is tired of sitting, give them a shoulder massage. Got it?"

The nine trainees suddenly realized what was going on, and then immediately dispersed to serve tea and water and massage shoulders for the employees of the film and television production department.

"Sister, there's not much water left in your cup. Let me fill it for you."

"No, no, I'll do it myself."

"It's okay, sister. Just go about your business and leave this little thing to me."

"Well, thank you."

"Brother, you must be tired. Let me rub your shoulders."

"No, really no need."

"Come on, brother. You must take care of your health."

"..."

Don't need help?
No!

Don't accept good intentions?
No, no!
Soon, the trainees became friends with the staff of the film and television production department.

Zhang Wen looked at the nine trainees' active performance and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

now it's right.

It's a simple task and doesn't cost any money. It's a way to build relationships, so why not use it?

Who knows who is the production manager, the cameraman, and the editor among those present?
If you want to be an actor, then it is definitely a good idea to have a good relationship with the people in the film and television production department, because even the employee sitting in the corner may be the one giving orders on the set.

"cough!"

Suddenly a cough was heard and the office area became quiet in an instant.

A tall and thin man in his thirties frowned deeply, his eyes full of dissatisfaction.

"What are you arguing about? Don't you know it's working hours now? Are you worried that there's too little work and want to stay overtime tonight?"

“…” Upon hearing the harsh words, the employees on site immediately lowered their heads. Those who had work continued with their tasks, while those who did not have work pretended to work.

The thin man snorted coldly, but when he saw the young people standing in the office, his expression immediately darkened. "What are you guys still doing standing there like idiots? Hey, why haven't I seen you before? Which department are you from?"

The nine trainees said nothing and turned to look at Teacher Zhang.

Zhang Wen walked over and extended his hand. "Hello, I'm Zhang Wen from the training department. I'm here with a few trainees to audition for roles with Director Chen today."

"Training department?" The thin man's expression didn't soften after hearing this. He looked her up and down and said coldly, "Since you're here to audition for a role, you should just wait patiently. Don't interfere with the work of our film and television production department. We're different from your training department. We have a lot of work to do here."

Zhang Wen narrowed his eyes. The other party was obviously speaking with a hidden agenda, implicitly mocking the training department for being a bunch of idlers.

This is looking down on the training department!
"You are...?" Zhang Wen withdrew his hand.

"Yu Qing, the creative director of the film and television production department." The thin man said arrogantly, "You mentioned auditioning for a role? I wonder which film or TV role you're auditioning for?"

Zhang Wen pulled out a list of movies and TV series, pointed at them and said, "These are the movies and TV series."

Yu Qing took a quick look and couldn't help but burst out laughing, "I thought Director Chen arranged for you to find actors, but it turns out you're here to promote..."

At the end of his speech, the mockery on his face became more obvious.

"What does Manager Yu mean?" Zhang Wen asked. Although he was smiling, his eyes were full of coldness.

"What I mean is that you should take your people back. You are just a trainee, and you think you can be the protagonist?" Yu Qing curled his lips, his face full of disdain.

"Not the protagonist, but the supporting role." Zhang Wen corrected.

"You're not even worthy of a supporting role. Just go back and sing and dance rap and be your idol. Acting requires real skills." Yu Qing said sarcastically.

"Director Yu, we're all from the same company. Please take care of these trainees. We don't expect important roles, just some minor parts will do. Give them a chance to learn and train."

"Amateurs are amateurs. Every role has its necessity, so every role is important. We make movies to make money, not to give you trainees a place to learn and practice. Let's go."

After saying this, Yu Qing waved his hands as if he was driving away a beggar.

The nine trainees stood there awkwardly, not knowing whether to leave or stay, and for a moment they turned their eyes to Teacher Zhang again.

Zhang Wen raised his eyebrows and the smile disappeared from his face. This time he was too lazy to even pretend.

"Is this something a colleague would do?"
Knowing that this person was prejudiced against the training department, he simply ignored him and turned to look in the direction of the director's office.

Seeing that the young man was indifferent, Yu Qing couldn't help but look cold.

Even after we've talked to that point, you still don't leave. Doesn't that mean you're treating his words as nonsense?

Noticing that the employees around him were eavesdropping, he became angry and shouted angrily, "Hey, why don't you leave?"

Zhang Wen glanced at the other person and said calmly, "I'm looking for Director Chen. Excuse me, are you Director Chen?"

Yu Qing's face flushed red, as if he had been slapped in the face. "Director Chen is so busy that he doesn't have time to see you. Besides, how can Director Chen waste time on selecting small roles?"

Zhang Wen glanced up and down at the thin man, then asked sincerely, "Manager Yu, you're so sure. Can you make the decision for Director Chen?"

"I……"

Yu Qing's face suddenly changed, turning a frighteningly pale.

As a supervisor, how could he dare to make decisions on behalf of Director Chen?

Once these words reach the director's ears, will he be able to continue as a supervisor?
"What? You can't make a decision? Then I'll wait for Director Chen." Zhang Wen said as he pulled a chair from the workstation next to him and sat down, as if he was determined to wait until the end of time.

Yu Qing was shaking with anger, pointing his finger at Zhang Wen and cursing, "You're nothing but a scoundrel. How can someone like you produce any good trainees? Let me tell you, I'm not only the screenwriter for two of the TV series, but also the assistant director for another film. I absolutely will not use any of your trainees from the training department."

"Oh? Really?" Zhang Wen said slowly, "Manager Yu doesn't want to use trainees from your own company, so you want to use trainees from a rival company? Manager Yu, are you a corporate spy?"

"You, don't slander me!" Yu Qing's face flushed. The accusation was a bit too much and he couldn't bear it.

"Manager Yu, why are you so excited? Did someone step on your tail? Or did Manager Yu accept something from someone else?"

"you!!!"

"What do you mean by 'you'? Director Yu, can you guarantee that you've never accepted any gifts from actors in your career?"

"!"

Yu Qing wanted to say "I dare", but he knew that no one would believe him even if he said it.

People like assistant directors and screenwriters, although not as powerful as directors and producers, are also the objects of flattery by many actors, especially those small actors. In order to be chosen for a role or to have more scenes, giving gifts and money is a common practice, and they even have to deliver themselves to the door.

As the old saying goes: If you walk by the river, you will get your feet wet!

Not only does he not dare to guarantee it, no assistant director or screenwriter can guarantee it.

In fact, everyone knows these things and is doing them, but when they are put on the table, it becomes embarrassing.

"Get out!" Yu Qing shouted sternly, pointing in the direction of the door.

Zhang Wen reached out and touched his ears, pretending not to hear.

Of course, it can also be understood as "I heard it, but I just won't go out. What can you do to me?"

Thicker skinned?

Sorry, I'm a professional!
……

(End of this chapter)