Huayu02 started by making films.

The two women accepted it with smiles, ate it in small bites, and muttered:

"I'm not a picky eater."

"As long as I'm full, that's fine."

After lunch, Han Yi said goodbye to the two men and went to the printing shop alone.

The film of "Selaginella" has already been shot and is being developed; he has to keep a close eye on it.

In the film era, feature films were often shot and developed simultaneously, allowing directors to see the results immediately to see if they met expectations. Short films didn't have this capability then, but now, with the improved technology, Han Yi must meticulously refine each film to ensure quality.

Stepping into the film processing room and pushing open the door, I found Tian Zhuangzhuang inside, staring at the screen, making the final edits to "Spring in a Small Town".

"Teacher Tian, ​​is the film almost finished?" Han Yi greeted him.

Tian Zhuangzhuang nodded and asked, "How's the filming of 'Selaginella' going?"

"We only need one more scene involving human traffickers before we can move into post-production."

"That's good. Keep a close eye on things later on; things can get complicated if you wait too long."

Sensing the concern of his future mentor, Han Yi smiled and asked, half-jokingly:

"Teacher Tian, ​​do you think... the Film Bureau will ban me?"

A bitter smile appeared on Tian Zhuangzhuang's sallow face: "It's not surprising that those old men would do anything."

Han Yi nodded: "It's not surprising at all. After their generation climbed up, all they did was bully their own kind and suppress the next generation. Teacher Tian and you, the fifth generation, Section Chief Jia and the others, the sixth generation... Now that we're in the new century, they still want to do the same thing."

"And what about you?" Tian Zhuangzhuang looked at him. "Do you want to be the seventh generation?"

Han Yi smiled but didn't reply, though he thought to himself: I'm afraid I'll scare you if I told you, I'm going to dig up those people's ancestral graves.

After checking the initial rinsed sample and confirming there were no problems, Han Yi cut another segment and tested it on the machine. The image basically matched his vision, so he was relieved and went back to Jimen to rest.

……

The next morning, Han Yi finally found a suitable human trafficker actor—the famous postgraduate entrance exam duo.

As luck would have it, Han Yi arrived at the entrance of the Beijing Film Studio early in the morning, looking for two fierce-looking male extras. He happened to run into Li Yang, the director of the film "Blind Shaft," who was trying to recruit Wang Shuangbao at the entrance.

After a brief conversation, the group quickly became acquainted.

Wang Shuangbao decided to film Han Yi's "Selaginella" first, since it only has two scenes. As for Li Yang, his film investment hadn't arrived yet, so filming had to be postponed.

The other member of the "graduate school duo" is also a matter of fate. Actor Bado will only be a freshman in the acting department of the Central Academy of Drama in the second half of the year. During this time, he is "waiting for work" at the gate of the Beijing Film Studio.

Han Yi was overjoyed to have gained two key talents. He treated them to breakfast at a nearby breakfast shop before leading them back to the studio.

As soon as he entered, he greeted the makeup artist, Xiao Li:

"Wang Shuangbao doesn't need much makeup; his portrayal of villains is practically a 'natural performance.' As for Bado—"

Han Yi glanced at him, thinking to himself that the Central Academy of Drama really didn't care about looks; this twenty-year-old looked like he was forty, except for his fair skin.

"Darken his face a bit, and add some rough texture."

After a while, the crew was ready, and filming officially began for the day.

"Wang Shuangbao, keep it to yourself! I need human traffickers, not ruthless thugs."

"Okay, Director Han, I'll do it one more time."

"Bado, when you're taking money from Jiang Wu, add some gestures, wet your mouth with saliva while counting the money, don't be so stiff."

"Fan Xiaopang! Are you happy that I didn't say anything? What kind of rubbish was that?! Have you gotten too cocky after being back for a few days? Take that smug look back at you!"

After two days of filming, the scenes depicting "human trafficking" were finally completed.

Han Yi also wanted to add a scene for Fan Xiaopang: after escaping from the hospital, he would witness human traffickers abducting other girls.

After much deliberation, he decided to film it on location, using the most direct method to deliver this cyclical despair directly to the audience's hearts.

The exterior of the hospital was easier to film: the Beijing Film Academy has its own campus hospital. It's not large, but the constant smell of "disinfectant" in the air actually adds to the realism.

Han Yi asked Teacher Dai for special permission to use his time for a morning.

Du Zhe, Gao Qiang, Zhao Bin, and Dao Rong were incredibly excited. They were so happy to be able to show off in front of their classmates that they wished they could buy two boxes of fireworks and set them off at the school gate.

For this scene, Han Yi specially rented two Panasonic DVC200 shoulder-mounted cameras through Han Shanping's connections.

The final shot has finally arrived.

"Alright, everyone quiet down!"

Han Yi raised the megaphone and shouted, then turned to the students watching from the outside: "Students, it's fine to watch the excitement, but don't make any noise, or I'll go and greet your teachers one by one."

"good!"

"Listen to Director Han!"

A burst of laughter erupted at the entrance of the school hospital, but quickly subsided.

Just then, Lu Taro was passing by the school hospital. He planned to apply for Tian Zhuangzhuang's graduate program in the fall, and he was at the school to submit his application materials. Seeing the crowd blocking the way, he curiously squeezed in, and after looking for a while, he realized that Han Yi was filming a movie.

He crossed his arms and watched from the side, the more he looked, the more something seemed off: this was completely different from the script he had heard from his father, Lu Taiming. A thought quietly surfaced in his mind.

"Daorong, Dagao, Xiao Zhao!" Han Yi instructed the three men.

"We won't be filming this scene with a tracking shot. Da Gao, you record a wide shot from a distance using a crane; Dao Rong and Xiao Zhao, you two use two shoulder-mounted cameras to circle around Fan Xiaopang. What I want is a feeling of light suddenly bursting out from a cramped and oppressive space."

The three nodded emphatically.

"Fan Xiaopang, bring out the same energy you had when you were running up the mountain. This is your one-man show, and I'm giving you treatment that no actress can get right now. Don't hold the team back."

Fan Xiaopang nodded emphatically in agreement!

Han Yi clapped his hands and returned to his director's chair.

Li Xiang raised the clapperboard and looked at him. Seeing Han Yi nod, the clapperboard snapped shut.

"Final shot, action!"

……

(Finally finished writing this part of the "Selaginella" storyline. I know some readers might be confused, but I really didn't dare to write it in detail; anything too deep would definitely not pass censorship. If you're interested, you can search for the real-life inspiration behind the movie "The Woman Who Married the Mountain"—the true story is terrifying.)

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As July arrived, the post-production of "Selaginella" proceeded smoothly at the Beijing Film Studio, with Han Yi spending time in the film processing and editing room every day.

Occasionally, I would run into Shu Chang and Liu Yifei, but I would only exchange brief greetings. It seems that filming "The Story of a Noble Family" was not an easy task.

In mid-July, the final cut of "Selaginella" was finally released. Han Yi invited Tian Zhuangzhuang, Teacher Dai, and Yuan Jiaping, and the four of them watched the entire film in a small screening room.

After the screening, Tian Zhuangzhuang immediately decided to take the film copy of "Selaginella" along with his own "Spring in a Small Town" and fly directly to Venice to avoid any unforeseen complications.

Han Yi readily agreed, carefully packed the film and handed it to Tian Zhuangzhuang, then went back to Jimen to fatten up.

As for Chen Chen, Han Yi accompanied her to the cinema to watch "Star Wars: Episode II – Revenge of the Fallen" and then saw her off on the train home to get her passport.

That morning, Han Yi was awakened by his phone ringing. He fumbled for the phone, his voice still sleepy, "Hello? Who is this?"

"Han Yi, right? I'm from the Film Bureau. Someone reported that you didn't film the movie according to the approved script. Please come to the bureau."

Han Yi instantly sobered up, suppressing the urge to swear, and cursed inwardly: Which little bastard did this!

He immediately replied, "I didn't. It was filmed strictly according to the script. Chief, which little... brat reported it?"

My surname is Tong.

"Director Tong, I assure you, the script and the film I made, 'Selaginella,' are absolutely identical."

"Come to the station first. You know the address, right?"

Han Yi said helplessly, "I understand, Director Tong. I'll go there now."

After hanging up the phone, he quickly got up to wash and then made a series of calls: