I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

A strong background will provide them with sufficient support and resources, allowing them to stand out among many celebrities and give the audience a sense of familiarity. Once the audience recognizes them and they have a fan base, they won't have to worry about fading into obscurity.

Yang Mi has been working on film sets since she was a child, and she has been shrewd since she was young.

At first, she thought she could reach the top through her own abilities, but after one setback after another, she realized she was naive.

A quick look at the entertainment industry today reveals that some people are born to be in the spotlight, while others start their careers after others have already finished.

Ironically, many of the "stories of hard work" you perceive are actually the result of a game of relationships.

What appears to be a fair arena is actually rife with undercurrents; the competition isn't about skill, but about connections.

Such a powerful background is not necessarily due to parental prestige; it could also be due to marriage, connections, capital, or even a deliberately orchestrated chance encounter.

Some people manage to stay firmly in a huge network of relationships, while others are swept forward by the torrent of resources.

As for those without a background?

They may not even have the chance to step onto the field.

The cruelty of the entertainment industry lies in the fact that while it outwardly praises talent, it fundamentally worships "resources."

Here is a typical example.

When viewers see a newcomer playing an important role in a hit drama, they might assume that she stood out from thousands of auditionees.

But the truth is, her sister was one of the main actors.

The roles weren't assigned based on auditions, but rather on a meal, a word of support, or a greeting on WeChat.

What all the viewers see is the tacit understanding on the screen, but behind it all lies a "bloodline dividend."

Another type is "both parents are card players".

If parents are industry leaders, their children are practically born with a reputation for having access to resources.

An actress, who lived with her maternal grandparents as a child, was directly placed in various film crews by her parents after she grew up, and worked with top male actors at the beginning of her career.

Her resume appears impressive, but in reality, she has stepped on the sharp steps of others at every step.

She chose to teach at the film academy, seemingly fading out of the industry, but in reality, she was just changing stages and continuing to circulate within her social circle.

In contrast, some "connected individuals" know how to utilize resources, and even use them to the extreme.

After becoming "god-parents" to a well-known comedian, her career took off, and she appeared on the Spring Festival Gala for several consecutive years.

Her abilities are not bad, and the audience recognizes her performances, but without that relationship, she might have had to run around as an extra in small theaters for ten years before getting a single shot.

But her example reveals that real-world resources can allow you to skip the long setup and be "selected" from the crowd.

There are even more outrageous cases where capital is used to pave the way.

A female producer invested 20 million yuan in a movie just to play a couple with her dream man.

This money not only bought the role, but also a prominent role in the script.

However, it ultimately failed at the box office and was pulled from theaters.

She experienced fleeting happiness, but ultimately disappeared from the industry.

Capital can buy opportunities, but it can't buy the hearts of the audience.

Even if some people come from prominent families, they still have to act like they are "not related by connections".

But the audience is smart, especially in this age of information overload.

A certain up-and-coming actress, whose mother is a veteran actress, has repeatedly emphasized in conversations the pain of suffering from "special treatment," yet she continues to receive one film and television opportunity after another.

Regardless of whether these words were sincere, what the audience saw was her speeding along the highway and the helplessness of others waiting at the intersection for the red light.

The youngest "connections player" is only 25 years old, yet she has connections in Beijing's elite circles and even the business world. She didn't gradually build her acting skills; instead, she took less than a year of acting classes and started landing leading roles. Her appearance and personality are very distinctive, making her highly recognizable on social media and thus more likely to stand out among a sea of ​​generic beauties.

Her success is a combination of the driving force of her background and her personal qualities.

However, this kind of combination is a natural advantage possessed by a very small number of talented individuals.

In this game, those with talent but no connections might have to climb for ten years to reach the front row; those with connections might be in the center position from the day they are born.

The entertainment industry is never short of stories, but the most authentic stories are written in the rules of resource allocation.

Clearly, this is not just a game within the entertainment industry, but also a mirror of modern society.

This was something Yang Mi would never have paid attention to before, but Chen Hong's "blacklist" woke her up, making her realize that she couldn't make it in the entertainment industry by herself alone; she needed the support of a benefactor to go further and more steadily.

Yang Mi and the other two drank red wine and ate snacks, chatting about all sorts of things, from news facts to entertainment gossip. The three women had a very pleasant conversation.

Yang Mi truly deserves to be a future boss; her intelligence far surpasses that of Jiao Junyan and Zhang Xiaofei.

During their conversation, Yang Mi gleaned a lot of information about Cheng Sheng from the two women, whether intentionally or unintentionally.

"Your company has approved so many projects this year, are there any that you starred in?" Yang Mi asked, her eyes darting around.

"Yes, the company has already assigned us roles. I have one leading role and several supporting roles in film and television works," Jiao Junyan said with a smile.

Although the company has not yet announced this news to the outside world, it has actually been decided internally.

After all, as artists under the company, they certainly have excellent resources.

"Yanyan, which film or television work did you star in?" Yang Mi asked quickly.

"I play the female lead in the TV series 'The Legend of Zhao Yun'," Jiao Junyan said with a smile.

Victory Films announced the names of its film and television works for this year last year, so Jiao Junyan doesn't need to hide this from Yang Mi.

Has the male lead been decided yet?

"Jiao Enjun".

Upon hearing the name, Yang Mi gave an "I knew it" look.

Jiao Enjun played Zhao Yun in the TV series "Three Kingdoms".

His portrayal of Zhao Yun was hailed by audiences as the most handsome and most historically accurate.

If Shengli Film Company were to film "The Legend of Zhao Yun," Jiao Enjun would definitely be the choice for the role.

"Yanyan, is there a role suitable for me in this TV series?" Yang Mi asked.

"I don't know." Jiao Junyan shook his head.

Although the project "The Legend of Zhao Yun" has been approved, the script has not yet been written, and only the male and female leads have been decided.

Yang Mi was slightly disappointed. She looked at Zhang Xiaofei and asked, "Xiaofei, which movie and TV series did you participate in this year?"

Zhang Xiaofei said calmly, "Like Yan Yan, she played the lead role in one TV series and several supporting roles."

What TV series?

"Sniper: Life and Death Line".

"I really envy you guys. You have so many resources in your company, and you're constantly getting roles. Unlike me, I have to beg people everywhere," Yang Mi sighed.

"Didn't your company arrange anything for you?" Jiao Junyan asked.

"There are two, but they're both unwanted by other production teams, and they're small ones at that," Yang Mi said with a wry smile. (End of Chapter)