Big director

"Cui Jun, you said we won't be late, right? Everyone said we should leave early, you have to dawdle, and you just caught up with today's heavy traffic jam, don't think about your first impression now." The co-pilot said Xiao Ai complained frequently.

Cui Jun, who was driving, was also sweating: "It shouldn't be. I heard that it's normal for the flight to be late. We got out quite early. Even if there was a traffic jam, it would probably be about ten minutes late, plus the time to pick up the luggage... ...Don't be so nervous!"

Xiao Ai rolled her eyes at him, muttering words, and what she listened to carefully were some daily conversations in English. There was a layer of sweat on the tip of her nose, and she grunted and sharpened her gun for a long time before she stabilized her mind, but still He said very unconfidently: "Cui Jun, you are good at English, do you think I am not up to standard? The past two months have tortured me a lot, and I am obsessed with reciting vocabulary every day, but now I am afraid When I saw those foreigners, my mind went blank and I forgot everything."

Cui Jun comforted her: "You're not bad at learning, relax a bit, those foreigners don't know how to eat people, didn't Director Zhu say that? Attitude is the most important thing, we just need to put in the best effort to receive them well, the process Even if you just use your eyes, you can learn a lot. Director Zhu also said that if we live up to our expectations, he will send us to study abroad in the future! Oh, I really want to see what modern special effects makeup is... ..."

'Director Zhu said,' Now it has become his mantra.

"I want to too!" Xiao Ai's heart is burning hot when she thinks back to the comparison pictures of before and after makeup that Director Zhu showed them.In fact, it's not that she hasn't seen those character effects when she watched movies before, but how could she associate those things with herself at that time?That was something from another world to her, but ambition would always be stimulated through a node, and Director Zhu gave them a choice.

The new movie "Legend of Wukong" requires a lot of special effects make-up. Director Zhu Zimo has the kind of temperament that if you don't do it or don't do it, you have to do it well. He has hired several special effects make-up artists from Hollywood——via New Line Films The company set up a line, "Atlantis" made them make money, and they were so happy that they had entered the honeymoon period with Zhu Zimo. At the same time, he also invited the makeup artist for the TV series "Journey to the West" through China Film Group. Mr. Mao Geping and Mr. Wang Xizhong were the technical guides. With the charm of Chinese style and foreign technical support, they tried their best to design the character modeling into a classic.

Today, five American special effects makeup artists are finally coming. Zhu Zimo asked Cui Jun and Xiao Ai to be in charge of the reception—these two people are very optimistic about Zhu Zimo, and their temperament and talent are quite good. A dedicated team of makeup artists could be created for him.Of course, it's still in the probationary period, if they don't do well, they can only say sorry.

This is a chance to change fate!

For Director Zhu's appreciation, Cui Jun and Xiao Ai were so grateful!And then put your best effort into it.

As Zhu Zimo explained, learning foreign languages ​​well is one of them, majoring in English and minoring in French, and at the same time reading through several basic textbooks for makeup artists.In just a few months, two young people in their early twenties have lost a few pounds. They can already carry out ordinary daily conversations in English. The biggest deficiency now is how to turn theory into practice. Therefore, following these foreigners as part-time translators + assistants is their current priority.

When two rookie makeup artists went to pick them up, Zhu Zimo was frantically flipping through the thick stack of registration forms.

Because he didn't care too much about the original fame of the actors, all the actors who thought they were qualified casted to try their luck. Of course, those stars must still have special treatment, and they were picked out and put aside. The rest, Zhu Zimo simply browsed through it first, at least screening out those obviously unacceptable ones.

Each resume is accompanied by the simplest original photos. Zhu Zimo has studied "Legend of Wukong" for so many days, and the images of each character have all been drafted, so those photos can be roughly distinguished whether they fit or not with just a glance. use.His hand speed is very fast, and he can pass a copy in about ten seconds, but because of too many submissions, Zhu Zimo has been busy for two days, and there is still a tail left. .

After the primary selection is over, there will be an interview to see how their specific acting skills are before the final candidate can be determined.

In addition to Zhu Zimo, the interviewers this time also include the assistant director Wen Chang and the editor Lai Sheng Yuan.

When filming "Atlantis", although Han Siping actively recommended it, the board of directors of China Film Group gave up direct investment. Compared with the benefits of investment, this big profit is actually quite limited... Those directors who resolutely voted against it are so regretful, no one really remembers to eat or not, and now Zhu Zimo is going to shoot again The theme of the new film is still a very safe mythical story - "Legend of Wukong" is popular, and the story background of Journey to the West has a broad mass base. The possibility of this movie hitting the market is infinitely close to zero.

Anyone can see that it is a money-making project. The question is, is Jiale willing to take you to play?

Director Zhu Zimo is too special.

The most special thing is that people are not short of money.

At the beginning of the 21st century, one could be considered rich if they had tens of thousands in their hands. Director Zhu's assets are now counted in the hundreds of millions.

So if someone is determined that it is not their own sole proprietorship, no one has anything to say.

Scouring a bowl of soup from someone else's cooked pot is really hard to say, but as a businessman, if you want to make money, you shouldn't care too much about face.The directors of China Film Group went to make friends with Vice Chairman Han Siping early in the morning.

Han Siping has adopted a new godson, and everyone knows about it without much fanfare, but whether these people are good or not, they have all heard a little or two - good godson!Isn't this one of us?Don't let the fat and water flow, outsider Tian Na Han Dong, how inappropriate is it that we don't get involved in Director Zhu's new film?Director Xiao Zhu is young. He is a Chinese who grew up in the United States and he is not familiar with the place in China.

He talked about the hype, but Han Siping didn't let go: "You might as well talk to him yourself. As an elder, I can't just go and take advantage of others, so you have to send someone to take advantage of this matter. When the time comes Zhu sees my face, and it is impossible for you to return empty-handed. As a deputy director, can I not forget China Film? But love is not used in this way, we have to keep flowing."

When the directors, big and small, heard it, they were right!

Director Xiao Zhu is looking unstoppable, the most urgent thing now is not to rush to kill chickens and eggs, but to establish a good relationship with him, and when the relationship is established, he will not be able to leave China Film Group and fly by himself in the future - fortunately, because Han Siping fought from I was very optimistic about him from the beginning, so with this excuse, the relationship between China Film and director Xiao Zhu has always been good, this is the foundation of a good relationship!

After a bit of preparation, China Film Group sent an eloquent person to talk to Zhu Zimo. Zhu Zimo was very forthright this time, and promised to accept China Film Group's investment of 3000 million yuan—the budget of this film was an unprecedented [-] million yuan.

Of course, compared to the domestic market, Zhu Zimo’s first film "Drifting Under the Sea" is about 1000 million yuan, but if you reverse the calculation and convert the [-] million yuan into US dollars, then It's only about [-] million yuan, which can only be regarded as a medium-cost film in Hollywood. If you want to invite a top superstar, it's not too much to give all the money to someone else as a film salary.

Therefore, although the exchange rate is clearly marked, it cannot be compared so simply and crudely.

Accepting China Film's investment is something that doesn't require much consideration.

In fact, there are countless companies and individuals in China who are staring at Zhu Zimo's new film. Didn't even the deputy director Wen Chang be forced to hide in Hainan Island for half a month?If he only knew how to deal with these people every day, Zhu Zimo wouldn't be able to do anything serious.

Now it is different from the period of "Atlantis". At that time, to put it bluntly, Zhu Zimo was still a nobody and had not proved his strength. He wanted to attract some investment, and others didn't necessarily like him!But when he proved his strength, those coveted from all sides came - it would be fine if Zhu Zimo was backed by a big tree, no one would dare to think of him, the problem is that he only has a newly registered In the studio, there are almost no contacts, various relationships, and even his own studio has not yet been set up. In this case, if he insists on eating alone, those who can't take advantage of it may give him Make a trip.

But to accept a few important companions to join, or to endure the harassment of a group of young people like Boss Du?

Does this still require a choice?

In addition to China Film's 3000 million, Zhu Zimo finally accepted a total of 2000 million investment from several other forces.

Each of these forces has its merits.

For example, in Beijing Film Studio, there are many master-level talents, and Mr. Wang Xizhong works here.For example, Daktronics Film and Television Company, its distribution channels are almost as good as China Film Corporation.Another example is Tianyu Film and Television Company, which has a good relationship with many media, and even directly holds two newspapers and periodicals, which is beneficial to the promotion of the film afterward...

When signing the contract, Zhu Zimo especially emphasized his absolute authority as a director, and these companies have no objection—not all investors are lustful and not doing business, just inserting people into the crew at will Investors are generally just for fun. For a formal company like this, how to make money and how to increase the company's popularity and influence are the most important things to consider. What they fancy is Zhu Zimo's talent, and they take great pains to get involved It's not for messing around.

Of course, each company also recommended several actors under its banner to Zhu Zimo. As for whether they are suitable or not, it depends on Zhu Zimo's intentions, and there is no need to force it.

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Yang Duo is 23 years old and has just graduated from Chinese opera.Her appearance is bluntly said that in the Chinese opera, she is recognized as the school belle by everyone. It is the kind of beauty with a clear and fairy air. Since entering the school, it has attracted an unknown number of mad bees and butterflies. Some wealthy businessmen or the second generation want to keep her, but unfortunately Yang Duo's temperament is very worthy of her appearance, she is so proud that she is a bit unreal, she doesn't even look at these messy people, and seriously attends classes every day, Learning professional skills is lofty and lonely.

Beautiful girls never lack gossip.

"Fake Qing Gao, what are you so proud of! Do you think she can become popular with a face? Who knows what is under her beautiful face?"

"Could it be that you want to increase your own social status so that you can marry a rich man in the future? It's a beautiful idea. There are so many beauties. Whoever commits a crime has to face such a cold face, so he won't be afraid of being frozen!"

Her only best friend, Kong Wei, often advises her that if you want to make a name for yourself in the entertainment industry, you can't always be so innocent. With your face, if you smile at those directors and producers, you will have everything up.

It's a pity that Yang Duo always does her own way, so she has already graduated, and she hasn't played any important roles. Now she is not as good as the ordinary-looking Kong Wei.

Today, Yang Duo suddenly received a call.

After she put down the microphone, she sat on the bed in a daze for a long time, and then she showed a faint smile.

As soon as Kong Wei entered the room, he saw the rare beauty, and immediately jumped up to Yang Duo, yelling, and asked chirpingly: "What's the matter? What's the matter? What happened to Yang Duo? My old man closes the door fast, otherwise if any apprentice sees it, he will jump in and become a werewolf!"

After graduating, Yang Duo and Kong Wei rented a house together in this place. The two supported each other. When there was drama, they were busy with each other, and when there was no drama, they encouraged each other. They lived happily taste.

Yang Duo stretched out her index finger to click Kong Wei away, and announced with a smile: "I just received a call! The crew of "Legend of Wukong" called! We are asked to audition tomorrow!"