Wandering the world of film and television begins with the golden years

Li Haoyu handed the proposal to Su Qiang. 🍫 🎀 60M.K. 🎀 🍫

Su Qiang was very surprised. He and Li Haoyu had lived together for so long, but he didn't know that Li Haoyu could write comedies.

Although Li Haoyu is a producer with extraordinary talent, screenwriting and producing are two completely different things. As expected, the boss is truly amazing; nothing can stump him!

Su Qiang couldn't help but admire the proposal as he held it.

He excitedly asked Li Haoyu, "Just tell me what you want me to do?"

Li Haoyu nodded. "I plan to use the same production team as the annual comedy competition."

My current plan is to recruit comedians. He glanced at the excited Su Qiang and then directly stated his requirements.

"I want you to recruit the best comedians. Don't look at their experience or background, just their talent. Don't worry about manpower; if you don't have enough, just bring in more people."

Li Haoyu's initial plan is to first select one hundred groups of comedians through open auditions.

Then, twenty high-quality combinations were selected from them.

Su Qiang nodded, preparing to contact some people in the comedy circle later. He then asked with concern, "Is there anything else I can do for you?"

Su Qiang thought of how Li Haoyu had gone to such great lengths to recruit so many people for "Mid-Autumn Festival Wonderful Night" and even hired the nation's top special effects team to handle post-production.

With more funding this time, Li Haoyu's spending this time will definitely be substantial. Su Qiang is waiting for Li Haoyu to make his move; he's the kind of person who gets excited by big events.

This time, Su Qiang himself is also in the leadership.

He intends to satisfy his vanity this time.

After all, such opportunities are rare and hard to come by. Su Qiang was daydreaming, but Li Haoyu didn't grant Su Qiang's wish this time.

Li Haoyu lowered his head and thought for a while before saying, "No need, we don't need to make such a big show this time."

Why?

This time it was Su Qiang's turn to be confused. "Boss, things are very different now."

"We no longer need to stretch every penny in half; stage design is the soul of a variety show! Our budget is more than sufficient."

Su Qiang is right; many variety shows do pay a lot of attention to stage design.

This has even become the biggest selling point of a variety show. Take, for example, the pyramid-shaped stage design of the once wildly popular "Produce 101".

The seating arrangement clearly reflects the girls' rankings and echoes the show's A-level system, symbolizing the survival of the fittest in the entertainment competition.

The contrast between the "battle" format and the act of "climbing the pyramid" creates a strong sense of ritual. 😾♛ ❻➈ˢ𝕙𝕌Ⓧ.ᶜ𝐨Μ ★😾

The show allows those wildly growing ambitions to be fully displayed on screen, inspiring the contestants' fighting spirit and stimulating the audience's enthusiasm for watching.

Li Haoyu explained with a smile, "The situation is different now. This time, I produced the 'Annual Comedy Competition' because I wanted to take a differentiated competitive approach."

"The show focuses on realistic sketch comedy, concentrating on a single game element and continuously upgrading it, rather than emphasizing elaborate stages, which would be putting the cart before the horse and overshadow the actors."

Su Jiaqiang raised a question, "But most viewers just like grand scenes."

Li Haoyu explained, "The process from creation to dissemination is like rolling a snowball. What we need to do is to be responsible for making a good snowball and then find a snow track to throw it down."

"As for other things, they are not things we should consider too much during the creative stage. This time, we are not trying to cater to the audience, but rather to cultivate one."

"It doesn't matter if the audience doesn't understand comedy concepts; they'll understand after watching the show... Let's skip all that fancy stuff."

"Just keep the audience focused on the content; once they're moved by the work, everything else will fall into place."

However, Su Qiang's words reminded Li Haoyu that he had almost forgotten that in addition to making this work funny, he also needed to incorporate some professional comedic knowledge.

Li Haoyu himself was a complete novice in comedy at first, but in the end, he watched the shows and took notes while following the variety programs.

Originally just watching for fun, Li Haoyu understood "manzai" and "trap comedy" after watching the show, and learned about "shixiang, diaodeng, siliuba".

After listening to the discussions between the mentors and contestants, Li Haoyu understood how to deliver the punchline and how to escalate the plot.

Later, when he watched some comedies, he began to understand the "tricks" of the game, and he could even "show off" some technical terms when chatting with friends...

This was something Li Haoyu was very proud of back then.

It wasn't until Li Haoyu himself got involved in program production that he understood the brilliance of this creative logic.

This not only gives special significance and importance to the discussions between the participating actors and mentors in a professional setting, but it is also an important step in cultivating ordinary audiences into novice comedy enthusiasts.

Professionals doing professional work—both the content and the presentation are enjoyable and satisfying. This is why legal dramas, medical dramas, and workplace dramas never lack a loyal audience.

Each person brings their own light to the stage, complementing each other. Even with so many lights shining together, it's not dazzling, because they each have their own distinct personality and performance style.

No matter what type of viewer, everyone can find a way to enjoy the show that suits them. How could ordinary viewers not be moved?

Li Haoyu plans to use the most open comedic style and the freest content creation to give the audience a simple and direct punch.

Su Qiang could only nod regretfully after hearing this.

Li Haoyu patted Su Qiang on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, there will be plenty of opportunities later. It won't be long before I can fulfill your wish."

He then asked, "What ideas do you have about where to find so many excellent comedians?"

Su Qiang first sighed, then spoke with renewed vigor.

"I plan to visit various performing arts schools to get a list of outstanding graduates from recent years, and then I'll inquire around in the comedy circle. This circle isn't very big, so I should be able to get most of the information."

Li Haoyu nodded.

Su Qiang's approach is correct.

…………

Outside the TV studio at Jiangzhou TV Station.

"Old Zhang, do you think it's reliable for us to come here for an interview? How come a prime-time variety show would choose someone like us who has no fame?"

Jiang Long shook his head and said, "I don't know about that, but having an audition opportunity is already good enough. Anyway, what's so scary about trying your best? We've been rejected so many times before."

Zhang Chi nodded upon hearing this, "Well, we don't have much to lose. You're a graduate of the Beijing Film Academy's acting program, while I'm just a comedian who came to the profession halfway through. We definitely can't let this opportunity slip by."

Jiang Long frowned, then handed Zhang Chi a cigarette. "I know your abilities. Others may not know, but I do. If you perform well later, maybe we can survive, and then we can even have a solo performance at the stadium."

Zhang Chi took the cigarette and puffed on it for a while. "You're right, it doesn't matter if anyone sees us clearly, the only problem is that we can't see ourselves clearly. And who can predict the future?"

At this point, neither of them was confused anymore.

Zhang Chi and Jiang Long began reviewing their lines from their respective skits. However, they weren't the only ones who received invitations; other comedians who came for auditions quietly lined up.

Before they knew it, the queue was getting longer and longer.

Among those queuing were Shi Ce, who had been an assistant actor for many years; Wang Hao, who had played supporting roles in film and television dramas for many years; Wang Zi, a mime artist who had honed his skills for ten years; and Sun Tianyu, who loved acting. At his poorest, he only had six yuan and ten cents left in his bank account. He came to the interview today mainly for the work meals provided by the TV station.

…………

Things are different now. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, Li Haoyu could only squeeze in with other film crews.

Now that Li Haoyu has proven his abilities, the "Annual Comedy Show Project Team" has its own dedicated space.

This is a proper rehearsal studio for a program.

Aside from reserving an office for himself to tease Lin Miaomiao, Li Haoyu had the production crew convert the remaining private offices into rest areas for the actors.

Comedians came and went throughout the day, being interviewed.

Before we knew it, it was already dark.

At this moment, a thick list of comedians was laid out in front of Li Haoyu.

Su Qiang said seriously, "Boss, this is the information of all the people who came for the interview. Take a look and see if there's anything you want to know. It also includes a brief introduction to each actor's career and representative works."

Li Haoyu also watched very attentively, instantly getting into work mode.

He took the resumes and said, "I'll look at them for a bit, and you can discuss them freely. If you have any favorite actors, feel free to say so."

Li Haoyu didn't intend to make decisions on his own. "Everyone has already seen so many comedians, so let's all share our thoughts on the auditions."

In fact, the resumes that were sent to Li Haoyu had already been screened by the interview team assembled by Su Qiang.

These are all actors with some fame, and many of them are comedians who have already had commercial performance experience. These are all actors who have already been proven by the market.

While they may not be considered the pinnacle of comedic acting, they are already among the best compared to the vast majority of comedians; they simply lack widespread recognition.

Everyone actively began to evaluate each actor's performance.

They engaged in a lively discussion about the comedians' image, temperament, and acting skills.

Su Qiang spoke first, "I didn't expect there to be so many good actors. Let me first talk about a few groups of actors that I think are good. Jiang Long and Zhang Chi are quite good. They can play any role convincingly and are good at a wide range of roles."

Li Haoyu nodded as well. Seeing that none of the hastily assembled judging panel denied it, he knew that the two men's abilities had been recognized by everyone.

Immediately, Li Haoyu made the decision, saying, "Then they're on the final list."

Lin Miaomiao, who was standing next to her, also spoke up, saying, "The Hao Shi Cheng Shuang duo, consisting of Shi Ce and Wang Hao, is actually a very promising pair."

"Although their works are a bit clichéd, with many comedic scenes revolving around couples arguing, making up, and breaking up, some of the small details and emotions are really touching."

Sure enough, everyone loves shipping couples.

Seeing that Lin Miaomiao had already spoken, Li Haoyu naturally couldn't embarrass her in front of everyone.

Although their performances this time weren't particularly outstanding, it was mostly due to the script. Their acting and the chemistry between them were something that ordinary comedy duos would find hard to surpass or imitate.

Li Haoyu nodded, indicating his approval of the two.

However, the discussion became increasingly heated.

Verbal statements alone are no longer sufficient to draw a conclusion.

Li Haoyu simply had the stagehands bring in a large whiteboard.

Everyone gathered around the whiteboard and posted photos of each auditioning actor. Then Gui Nai began to summarize each actor's performance ability and whether they were a good fit for the "Annual Comedy Competition".

The directing team members in the audience were also very serious, each of them taking notes with paper and pen.

Each director in the directing team has a specific role, such as on-site director or studio director. Their function is to fulfill the requirements put forward by Li Haoyu.

The role of this directing team is somewhat like that of the think tank of an ancient emperor, mainly responsible for identifying and filling in gaps, enriching details, and creating corresponding shooting plans.

Otherwise, Li Haoyu's energy alone wouldn't be enough.

The whiteboard was quickly filled with detailed analyses of each comedian's strengths and weaknesses. Colored strips were even attached to highlight the actors' merits, making them easier for Li Haoyu to identify.

Lin Miaomiao, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but admire her.

Is this the power of teamwork?

She couldn't help but think of her own project proposal, which seemed terribly rudimentary in comparison. Lin Miaomiao would have to wait until Li Haoyu was finished with his current tasks before giving her any extra help!

If it weren't for Li Haoyu taking advantage of me all the time...

This is absolutely infuriating!

But what Lin Miaomiao didn't know was...

On the other hand, the production team was also quite helpless.

After receiving Li Haoyu's detailed plan for the "Annual Comedy Competition," they were all at a loss, and many even felt bewildered.

Was this really planned and completed by Li Haoyu alone? How could it be so perfect, thoughtful and meticulous? Their attempts to modify it seem like they're just adding unnecessary details... It makes them seem like gigolos.

The production team has finally gotten a chance.

They certainly tried their best to show off.

And so, nearly twenty comedy groups were finally finalized.

Li Haoyu instructed Su Qiang to send invitations to the accepted comedians. The most crucial stage of preparation for the annual comedy competition was about to begin.

That means all the selected comedians must undergo intensive, closed-door training and countless performance rehearsals. Only when their performances meet Li Haoyu's standards will they be able to succeed.

Only then will the program officially begin recording.

……………….