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Chapter 153: Is it really necessary to be so exaggerated? (Subscribe)

Wang Jing was very depressed!
I originally thought that when the boss of Fengrui Film and Television Company heard that I was coming to invest, he would not only not welcome me out, but at least give me a warm reception in person.

After all, he made several films, and basically all of them made money.

This is a rare achievement in the director circle of Hong Kong Island.

After all, if it can make money, it is never too much to praise it.

The only thing he lacks is a hit movie with a box office of over 20 million.

Otherwise, whether it is Golden Harvest, Cinema City, or D&B, they will all be regarded as guests of honor.

When we got here, we were still only entertained by the company leader.

"I've mentioned this to Wusheng, and he's very welcome to Director Wang joining us!"

Seeing Wang Jing staring at him, the person in charge of Fengrui Film and Television smiled awkwardly and said helplessly: "Wu Sheng made it very clear. Fengrui Film and Television has its own set of film shooting processes!"

"At least, so far no movie has lost money at the box office!"

After hearing these words, Wang Jing couldn't help but stand in awe, and some of his little thoughts were extinguished.

The current Fengrui Films is very similar to Cinema City when it first started to rise.

Almost every film they make makes money, and there is no loss. It can be said that the company is in high spirits.

But Fengrui Film and Television and Cinema City are very different. At least Fengrui Film and Television produces a wide range of film types, which is much better than the all-comedy films when Cinema City rose to prominence.

Thinking of this, Wang Jing let go of his reserve and asked curiously, "I wonder if the filming plan I proposed..."

"Wu Sheng said we have to follow Fengrui Film and Television's procedures!"

The company manager said directly, "Get the script out first. It's best to get the storyboard out too."

"The company's screenwriting department will help expand the script into a novel, and then publish it in Novel Monthly or directly publish the novel. There may also be a comic book of the same name to follow!"

Wang Jing was stunned and asked subconsciously: "What about the movie? When will it be filmed?"

"Once the novels and comics have accumulated a certain level of popularity and heat, and have reached a certain standard, we can start filming!"

The person in charge of the company explained it in great detail. Not to mention that he had received a call from Wang Jing's father and that he would definitely take good care of him, but it was also impossible to break the company rules.

Wu Feng has emphasized this several times, and he can't just turn a deaf ear to it. That would be irresponsible for his own life.

He has both respect and fear for his boss Wu Feng, who is already a member of parliament!

"Then, I wonder when the film can be shot?"

Wang Jing was convinced, and at the same time he understood why Fengrui Film and Television’s movies never lost money.

The novel and comics have built up popularity through collaboration, so the film already has a certain fan base before it's even made. As long as the film isn't terrible, it won't lose money.

But for him, the delay is too long, right?

"In about a month, you can see the clues!"

The person in charge of Fengrui Film and Television asked curiously, "Could it be that the crew's preliminary preparations don't take up any time?"

"It's just preparing the crew, why would it take so much time?"

Wang Jing said disapprovingly, "Shaw Brothers can complete the preliminary preparations in three to five days!"

"No wonder Shaw Brothers' films are of the same quality as before, but now the studio has been shut down!"

Wang Jing felt very uncomfortable hearing what the person in charge of Fengrui Film and Television said.

His reaction was naturally noticed by the person in charge, who chuckled and explained, "Fengrui Company has very strict requirements for costumes and makeup, especially when filming urban dramas. White-collar workers have to look like white-collar workers. The clothes they wear are all sponsored or even specially designed. They are not allowed to be worn by the actors themselves!"

"So, that's how it is!"

Wang Jing felt a little embarrassed, and couldn't help but secretly smack his lips in amazement. Isn't this preparation too meticulous?
"It just so happens that our company is filming a campus thriller on the set in Yindu. Do you want to go and take a look and learn about the specific filming process?"

The company's head has now realized that Wang Jing's shooting style has obviously been seriously influenced by Shaw Brothers, and it is estimated that he will find it difficult to adapt to the company's rhythm for a while.

If things go wrong, the shooting process will not only not go smoothly, but will also end up in a mess due to different rhythms and process problems.

The company's internal employees, including actors, are accustomed to doing things according to the company's established procedures, and they are certainly unwilling to cooperate with an external director to change the familiar rhythm.

Unfortunately, the boss, Wusheng, likes to come over for inspections from time to time. If he is reported by the employees, he might have to give up his position as company manager.

"Well, I heard that Fengrui Company is really good at making horror movies. I might as well go check it out!"

Wang Jing's interest was also piqued. He felt that Fengrui Company's film shooting process was very different from his own situation, so he still had to adapt to it.

As for the troubles of being threatened by other societies, neither of them mentioned it.

Are you kidding? What is Fengrui Film and Television? It’s the company of the leader of the Hung Hing Sai Kung Gang.

Which outside organization dares to cause trouble in Fengrui Film and Television?
Outsiders dare not underestimate the security force of Fengrui Film and Television alone.

More than fifty rigorously trained fighters are no joke.

Fengrui Film and Television Company has clear security protection measures for its employees, especially highly exposed celebrity artists.

For example, the number one actress Wen Bixia was always accompanied by four bodyguards, and she also purchased a nanny car, which was rare in Hong Kong at that time, as a means of transportation.

Assistants, makeup artists, stylists and agents are all available, forming a small work team around Wen Bixia, which is absolutely high-end and classy.

When she was filming outside, she was not only accompanied by bodyguards, but also contacted the local Hongxing Tong, so she could call for support at any time. Even the crew's big brother dared not neglect her. It is said that sometimes when the crew encountered trouble, asking Wen Bixia to step in was very effective.

It may be a little uncomfortable at first, but after you get used to it, it feels pretty good.

Ordinary playboys wouldn't dare to get close to her easily!

Those who have the courage to get close are basically the second or even first generation of rich people with considerable family strength!
Wu Feng also recruited a large number of retired female soldiers from the mainland, giving his well-known celebrities enough sense of security.

This is also one of the main reasons why Fengrui Film and Television is favored by female celebrities in the circle. They really give good treatment.

With Wen Bixia's current income level, it is easy to support the small team around her.

She has some endorsements outside, but the real bulk of her income comes from selling products.

The monthly income from selling goods is almost more than 200,000!
Don’t think it’s too little, this is because Wu Feng has not entered the fast-moving consumer goods field.

When Wu Feng's business grows bigger and he enters the fast-moving consumer goods sector, his monthly revenue is estimated to exceed one million.

When that time comes, even the average wealthy people in Hong Kong may not be able to make as much money as she does!

Of course, the only female celebrities who are currently qualified to be equipped with a nanny car are Wen Bixia and Li Saifeng.

The fame of other female stars is rising rapidly, but their influence and ability to sell products are still lacking.

Wang Jing quickly arrived at the Yindu Company set. He was very familiar with the environment there.

The Shaw Brothers Studio is right next door, and I hang out there often, so how could I not be familiar with it?
Then, he was shocked by the professionalism of the employees of Fengrui Film and Television Company and the smooth filming process.

It’s not that there’s anything special about it, but this kind of scene where everyone does their job well can only be seen in a crew that has been working together for years.

The Cheng family Stunt Team and the Hong family Stunt Team are not just a team of martial arts actors, but an entire filming team. They have cooperated for many years and have a tacit understanding, which can reduce unnecessary losses during filming.

In other crews, you can see some inconsistencies to a greater or lesser extent.

If we look at it from the perspective of later generations, most of the movies shot during Hong Kong's golden age were actually shoddy, and there were not many that looked beautiful and smooth.

Wang Jing didn't expect to see such a professional and efficient team in a crew shooting a thriller, and he was naturally very curious.

Little did he know that the employees dared not to be lazy or idle.

Are you kidding? This is a film and television company founded by a gang leader. If you dare to use the company's money to commit suicide, the company will really kill you. I'm not kidding at all.

In addition, the company cited a meticulous approach to engineering and an essential post-project summary every time. If you still can't get started quickly and become professional, the company is not doing charity.

Besides, during the preparation period before filming, the director has already formulated a shooting style, so all we have to do is follow this model. They have become completely accustomed to this way of working.

At this point, they would find it difficult to adapt to working on a film crew outside.

There are no other advantages except that it is efficient, has little work, and everyone is relaxed.

When Wang Jing saw the female protagonist, his eyes lit up.

She is tall, has long legs and is beautiful. She is definitely a beauty!

The clothes she wore were also very fashionable, which even made Wang Kyoto jealous, and they matched the female protagonist very well.

It was during the lunch break at noon that he found out the name of the female protagonist: Gigi Wong!
Unfortunately, he didn't dare to take the initiative to provoke.

It’s not that Gigi Wong has any powerful background, but that she is always protected by a strong female bodyguard.

In fact, the entire crew was protected by more than a dozen men with dragons and phoenixes painted on their arms.

No need to guess, they must be people sent by the company to maintain order and prevent emergencies.

I can only say that the company has done a very good job in this regard.

It will definitely not happen that the female protagonist is asked to leave by a big boss of a society while filming.

On the crew, he found that not only were the employees quite professional, but the lunch boxes were also of high quality.

It turned out to be pig's trotter rice, and there was also pig's lung soup. Wang Jing was shocked when he put it in his stomach.

He was used to the stinginess at Shaw Brothers, so he was a little uncomfortable to suddenly enjoy such good boxed lunch treatment.

As a result, there was even fruit to enjoy after the meal, although it was not expensive.

But more than 98% of the crews in Hong Kong cannot match this kind of treatment.

The director was an unknown newcomer, at least Wang Jing had never heard of him before.

His directing basics are pretty good, that's the standard.

He was in his thirties, but he was quite polite when facing Wang Jing.

When talking about the company, his face was full of gratitude, and he said frankly that if it were not for the company's cultivation, it would probably take him another five, six, seven or eight years to start making movies.

He was very satisfied with the company's various welfare benefits, but when talking about the boxed lunches, he was very casual and directly stated that this has always been the standard of the company.

Those guys who are on duty at the scene are two separate companies from the company. No one dares to meddle in these matters. If they are not careful, someone might die. It is not worth it to sacrifice yourself for such a small advantage.

At six o'clock in the afternoon, the crew wrapped up and returned to the dormitory. Wang Jing was once again stunned, roaring wildly in his heart:

Can it be more exaggerated?

(End of this chapter)