Dad Academy

Guo Jinhui is over 50 years old. He only started filming when he was 20 years old. He has never learned any systematic acting. He started out as a group performer in Hengdian, commonly known as "Hengdiao". After a few years, he slowly became a small-time actor. Characters, with lines, can show their faces.

His acting skills were all discovered by himself. On the one hand, he is good at thinking and often comprehends. On the other hand, he often watches how others perform on the set and learns by himself after observing.

It took him decades to develop his acting skills. Not to mention how outstanding he is, but at least he is better than most so-called A-list stars.

He also occasionally gets a few important supporting roles and often appears in movies and TV dramas, but few people notice him.

This time he was discovered by Little Red Horse Film Company and starred in the horror movie "Saw", which was completely recommended by the director of this movie.

Director Ding Jie once directed another movie, in which Guo Jinhui played a supporting role. Although the role was not large, it left a deep impression on her. She remembered it at the time. This time she was cast as Xiaohong Ma Film and Television invited him to direct "Saw". There was a role of "Jigsaw", so he thought of him and invited him to audition. The effect was surprisingly good, so he was selected.

Guo Jinhui was notified to the company today that he wanted to watch a movie. "Saw" has been edited.

He was a little surprised because he had been told that the film would not be edited until next month, but he did not expect it to be so far in advance.

When he came to the company, he saw two other actors, Peng Shuang and Wang Yanyun.

These are two young actors who have been in the film and television industry for many years and have always been tepid. This time they were invited to participate in "Saw". They are the leading actors. Guo Jinhui can only be regarded as a supporting role, but this The supporting characters are the big guys behind the scenes in the movie's story.

The three of them got together and chatted for a while, thinking that today was just a movie viewing party, until they saw the director Ding Jie walking over with a few people.

Guo Jinhui recognized one of them as Wu Zebing, the general manager of Little Red Horse Film and Television Company. At this moment, Wu Zebing was not walking in the front and center, but was accompanying a young man.

Guo Jinhui was stunned and quickly recognized who this person was, Zhang Tan!

He suddenly realized that today's movie viewing meeting seemed not that simple.

"Lao Guo, Mr. Zhang also came to watch a movie today." Ding Jie said to him with a smile.

This is a female director in her forties. Female directors are rare in China, and female directors who can make horror films are even rarer.

Ding Jie seems to have seen the characteristics of Guo Jinhui, he is very talented, so he has always taken good care of Guo Jinhui.

"Mr. Zhang." Guo Jinhui greeted Zhang Tan. Although it was his first time meeting Zhang Tan in person, he knew a lot about Zhang Tan. There were many legends about this person on the Internet.

His experience is legendary in the circle.

Zhang Tan smiled at him. This was his first time meeting the leading actors of "Saw".

Ding Jie introduced him to the other two leading actors, Peng Shuang and Wang Yanyun.

After a brief acquaintance, we entered the screening room together. After finding our seats and sitting down, we watched the film without any nonsense.

"Saw" is a low-budget horror film with a very fast shooting cycle, taking only one month.

In the darkness, Ding Jie felt a little anxious and uneasy. Before she came, the general manager of the company, Wu Zebing, had revealed some rumors to her, which was related to the Berlin Golden Bear Award.

The 100-minute reflection on the film is over. Guo Jinhui and others are still not satisfied. It is their first time to watch it. They didn’t feel anything wrong during the filming. After editing into the film, it turned out to be surprisingly good and the rhythm was very well controlled, especially at the end. At the end, the plot takes a dramatic turn, making people's hair stand on end!

Zhang Tan took the lead in applauding, and everyone followed suit. The applause was given to Ding Jie and other main creators.

"The filming was indeed very good, and the rhythm was very well controlled." Zhang Tan said.

Everyone discussed their opinions, and Zhang Tan suddenly said: "I suggest just bringing "Saw"."

Wu Zebing smiled and said: "I agree, what does Li Qing think?"

Li Qing smiled helplessly and said, "It's indeed very good. That's it."

He originally had objections and thought it would be better to bring the "Embroidered Spring Knife".

But others believe that "Saw" is more suitable for European and American aesthetics and should be more popular. As for "Xiu Chun Knife", it is best to get a good response domestically first, and then choose the opportunity to see if it can be sold overseas.

The largest fan base of martial arts films is still in China, and even more broadly, in East Asia and Southeast Asia. As for overseas countries, such as Europe and the United States, they are no longer as interested in martial arts films as before. After all, there have been too many martial arts films exported in recent years. Foreigners are also tired of aesthetics.

After watching "Saw", Li Qing had to admit that this film is indeed more suitable for export to domestic sales. It may have better results if it is released overseas first and then released domestically based on the response.

Guo Jinhui and others were confused, but Ding Jie understood something.

At this time, Wu Zebing finally said to them: "That's it, we want to bring a few films to the Berlin Film Festival. We just watched "Saw" and decided to take you with us. By then, "Saw" will be in the movie Report it to the festival and see what the response is.”

Ding Jie's head was pounding, and her joy was beyond words.

She is a director of horror films, but she is unknown in China, and she never thought that she would be able to participate in international film festivals and walk on the red carpet.

Everyone knows the current situation of domestic horror films. They are all psychotic films. People want to strangle the director and the male and female protagonists. Everyone dares to shout, "I can do it, let me do it!"

Not to mention how excited Ding Jie, Guo Jinhui and others were. After Zhang Tan and Wu Zebing and others left, they discussed that they would not only bring "Saw" to Berlin this time, but also bring several previous films. "Identity" and "The Pursuit of Happyness" have been confirmed.

Because these two films are not released this year, they cannot be screened at the film festival. "Saw" can.

But they can be screened in the small theater next door.

After confirming these, Wu Zebing and Li Qing hurriedly prepared to go. They would go to Berlin in a few days. Li Qing needed to lead the team to rush there first, and then Zhang Tan would bring the young actors to meet up.

In the evening, the children of Little Red Horse Academy were called together again. They all moved small stools to sit down. There was a crowd of people.

On the podium, Xiaomi was telling everyone about the precautions and tips for going to primary school.

Yes, she was imparting tips to the children in the academy who were about to enter primary school, and conducting training for them. She was really thoughtful.