I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

Chapter 18 Song Zuer really wants to improve!
Famous celebrities are afraid of losing face by making bad movies, but Bai Baihe, as a student, doesn't care. After all, she hasn't entered the entertainment industry yet, and even if she makes a bad movie, probably no one will recognize her.

So she participated in the casting for Cheng Sheng's film.

Unexpectedly, Cheng Sheng chose her to play the second female lead in "The Great Tang Dynasty - Origins", portraying Princess Pingyang Zhao.

The second female lead! This almost made her faint with excitement.

This made her roommates extremely envious.

After joining the crew, as filming progressed, Bai Baihe gradually came to admire Cheng Sheng more and more.

I was absolutely stunned by the performances of the crew.

Most of these people were from the same school as her, and several were even in the same class.

She thought her acting skills were a bit better than these people, but after watching their performances, they completely overwhelmed her.

She was feeling a bit down at the time.

But when it was her turn to film, she realized that she was Princess Pingyang Zhao, and Princess Pingyang Zhao was herself. Her performance was so natural that there was no trace of acting; she was more like the real person.

After the performance, Bai Baihe thought she was dreaming.

Even after filming wrapped, she still felt like she was dreaming, as the filming went incredibly smoothly.

It's unbelievable how smoothly things go.

She had also pondered why all the actors in the crew seemed to be possessed by the spirit of movie stars during filming, but after much thought, she had no answer and could only attribute it all to Cheng Sheng's efforts.

Before filming began, Cheng Sheng gathered all the actors together for several days to analyze and study the script.

After filming wrapped, Bai Baihe wondered if she could use this opportunity to access some film and television resources.

totally unexpected……

Before she could take any action, news came that the film had been selected for the main competition at the Venice Film Festival.

What's even more surprising is that, as the second female lead, she gets to walk the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival.

Although she wasn't the leading lady walking the red carpet, she was still satisfied, after all, this was Venice!

Although it's unknown whether the film will win an award, just being nominated is a success in itself.

After this news spread, her classmates were extremely envious, and her phone was practically ringing off the hook with calls.

Congratulatory text messages from friends, classmates, and teachers kept coming in.

Even an hour ago, I received offers from several entertainment companies.

Even Huayi Brothers called her and promised her a leading role in a TV series.

As soon as she signs the agency contract, we'll make arrangements for her immediately.

Such generous terms are not something a student like her can obtain.

It's worth noting that Huayi Brothers is the number one private film and television company in the entertainment industry, with its own renowned director Feng Xiaogang and top-tier artists such as Liu Jialing, Liang Jiahui, and Cheng Daoming.

Which one of them isn't a well-known celebrity in the entertainment industry?

If he really signs with Huayi Brothers, he will definitely not have to worry about film and television resources in the future.

A movie that hadn't even been released yet propelled her to the top.

On the set of "The Legend of Nezha".

Su Chang approached the director and asked to take a two-week leave during the Venice Film Festival.

Upon hearing this, the director naturally disagreed.

The TV series is being filmed right now!
If the female lead leaves like this, what will the production team do?
You know, wasting a whole day can cost tens of thousands of dollars!

Su Chang quickly explained the reason.

Upon hearing this, Chang Guangxi, the director of "Lotus Lantern," suddenly changed his tone and his expression softened considerably, and he directly agreed to Su Chang's request for leave.

This sudden turn of events left Su Chang, who was still trying to explain, stunned. Wait, is this guy just desperate for her to go right now?!

Chang Guangxi, standing to the side, didn't notice Su Chang's expression; he was so happy he wanted to pop open a bottle of champagne to celebrate.

Although Su Chang's trip to Venice will delay the filming of "Lotus Lantern", it's a minor matter.

According to Su Chang, she was nominated for Best Newcomer and Best Actress.

Regardless of whether she wins an award or not, this nomination alone will allow her to promote "The Lotus Lantern" when it is released, or to increase the price of the series when it is sold to a television station.

If I'm lucky enough to win the Best Actress award, then my film "Lotus Lantern" will immediately take off.

It's a film starring a Venice Film Festival Best Actress winner! The price should be several times higher!

The news that Su Chang had asked the director for leave quickly spread throughout the film crew.

Everyone was surprised by the director's decision.

It's important to know that Su Chang is the female lead; she has scenes throughout the entire series.

If she leaves, how will the rest of the filming proceed?
Has the director gone mad?!

Jiao Enjun, who plays Erlang Shen, found Su Chang and asked, "Changchang, how did you convince Director Chang to let you take leave?"

Jiao Enjun was really curious about this. He actually wanted to ask Director Chang for a few days off to go back to Yizhou to handle some personal matters.

Recently, his wife has been giving him a hard time and wants a divorce, but he hasn't had time to deal with it because of filming.

Now that Su Chang has taken leave, Jiao Enjun has some ideas.

"Actually, it was because I was going to Venice for the film festival in a few days that Director Chang let me go."

Su Chang didn't hide it.

Because it won't be long before the news of Cheng Sheng's film being shortlisted for the main competition at the Venice Film Festival is reported by the media.

"What? Cheng Sheng's movies? The same Cheng Sheng who caused such a stir online before?" Jiao Enjun exclaimed in surprise.

"Yes, it's Director Cheng. His film was nominated for the main competition, and I was fortunate enough to be nominated for Best Newcomer and Best Actress," Su Chang said happily.

"Venice Film Queen..."

Jiao Enjun stared blankly, muttering to himself. Then, his eyes widened as he excitedly said to Su Chang, "Changchang, you're going to be rich now. Don't forget me!"

Although she hasn't won the Venice Film Festival Best Actress award yet, being selected is already a win.

"Teacher Jiao, please don't make fun of me," Su Chang said embarrassedly.

"Haha, Changchang, keep it up, bring back the Venice Film Festival Best Actress award!" Jiao Enjun encouraged.

At this moment, he also understood why Director Chang had asked Su Chang to take leave.

We absolutely have to invite her!
Even if she doesn't ask for leave, Director Chang might still kick her out.

If Su Chang were to make a trip to Venice, her market value would increase many times over, which would be extremely beneficial to the film "Lotus Lantern".

Before long, the rest of the "Lotus Lantern" crew also learned that Su Chang was going to Venice, and everyone came forward to congratulate her.

"Cousin, can you take me with you?"

"That's what Song Zuer, who plays Nezha, said in her childish voice."

Su Chang patted Song Zuer's head and said, "You little girl, you should focus on acting. Director Chang has told you several times to give you more time to practice your crying scenes."

“But I want to walk the red carpet!” Song Zuer said, putting a finger in her mouth.

Su Chang smiled. It seemed that his little cousin really wanted to improve!

Su Chang wasn't the only one who was happy; Qiao Shan was too.

Upon learning that he would be walking the red carpet in Venice, Qiao Shan kept bragging about it to his classmates.

(End of this chapter)