When the director became popular in the entertainment industry

February 27nd is Bai Congzhen's [-]th birthday.

With a box office of 32 billion, "Blind Mind" strongly occupied the third place in the box office list of New Year's Day movies, and it was released smoothly.

Although this figure is only considered to be the middle of the box office of all movies over the years, "Blind Mind" definitely comes out on top among many literary films.

The celebration banquet and the birthday banquet were merged, and Bai Congzhen had a good time.Not only was he reluctant to part when the show was over, but even on the way home, he kept hugging Lou He'an's neck silly.

"Baby, I'm so happy! This year is the tenth year we've been together, and it's the first movie in my life that broke the box office record of a domestic literary film. How do you think I'm so lucky?"

When filming "Blind Mind", he never dreamed that he could actually break the record.

When he was filming, Bai Congzhen just told himself to make sure to shoot a good story in his heart.It doesn't matter whether the box office hits the street or not, even he has figured out what to do if the audience doesn't buy it.

However, it was in this situation of not having too much expectation that he reaped a huge success that exceeded everyone's expectations.

In the narrow carriage, Lou Hean let Bai Congzhen cling to himself, let his warm breath spray on his neck.He also held Bai Congzhen's fingers in one hand, and reached into the hem of Bai Congzhen's clothes with the other, unconsciously scratching a small piece of delicate skin on the side of his waist with his fingertips.

"you're worth it."

Lou He'an's voice was low, and his tone was always gentle and gentle in front of his lover.

Bai Congzhen raised his head, leaned over and kissed Lou Hean's cheek, "I knew you would say that."

In the heart of the other party, no matter what he does is good, he will always be number one.

It's just that the ranking with its own 800-meter filter will only make Bai Congzhen feel sweet, not floating.He can still distinguish between taste and reality.

"Li Jinyu also said that this year's "Blind Mind" is expected to win the best director award, but I think as long as there is a nomination, it will be very good. I am still a newcomer in the film industry, so how could I be awarded the award in the first year? TV circles The level is uneven, there are so many big names in the film industry, no matter how I calculate it, I can’t be ranked.”

The current achievements are already very good, and Bai Cong really dare not expect more.

"You're the best one."

Although in Lou Hean's heart, Bai Congzhen is so good in everything, it is only natural that he won the award.But this award is the common choice of multiple judges, he can't make the decision and can't intervene.

However, Bai Congzhen's opinion on whether he won the award can always be maintained.

In this way, if a situation like the last Calamus Award really happens, it is better to hold the mentality of not being awarded than to have expectations.In this way, Bai Congzhen can have less regret and sadness.

Accidents always come sooner than planned, even if he doesn't want to think about these frustrating words, he has to be fully prepared to take care of Bai Congzhen's very emotional in time.

"Baby, what are you thinking?"

Stretching out his hand to cover the hand that pinched a small piece of skin on his waist and caressed it, Bai Congzhen raised his eyebrows with an ambiguous expression.

"You want to be in the car, huh?"

Lou He'an shook his head quickly, opened his mouth before he suddenly froze.After breaking away from Bai Congzhen's hand and taking it out from the hem of his clothes, Lou He'an could still feel the soft touch of his fingertips just now.

He had an embarrassed expression, and his earlobes turned red, "Xiao Zhen..."

Bai Congzhen laughed like a hooligan, and his tone was comfortable after teasing a "good woman". "Tell me, what were you thinking just now. The hand is still up, gently... um."

With his lips sealed, Bai Congzhen hugged Lou He'an's neck and deepened the kiss.The atmosphere in the car was gradually charming, but was deliberately broken again to calm down the waves below.

"Think, in the next year." Lou He'an sucked the lips that were close at hand again.

Bai Congzhen, who knew he wasn't telling the truth, didn't expose it, but followed his words and said: "I don't know if I can find a suitable script for the next year, or I might have to idle around for a long time. How about you baby?"

"There is an important matter."

"The two of us are finally free this year?" Bai Congzhen was excited, "Then we can make a good plan for this year's travel plan."

"You decide." Lou He'an naturally nodded and agreed.

Bai Congzhen, who has always been active in traveling with Lou Hean, did what he said, and spent the next few days looking for maps at home.

You can't go to Baichi Town. After the last micro-movie was broadcast, it has now become a holy place to check in, and the flow of people has increased dramatically.For other places, Bai Congzhen turned to the previous Weibo, and searched and compared them one by one.

Bai Congzhen was very happy, and he didn't let Lou He'an intervene, and only let him express his opinions when he was needed.

Of course, it's up to him to accept it or not.

In addition to life, Bai Congzhen also went to the studio for the last time at work years ago.Annual gifts and red envelopes were prepared for the staff.By the way, I took a look at the studios of the major stars in the circle, or the public relations gift boxes sent by the brands.

Looking at the two exquisitely packaged boxes side by side on the table, Bai Congzhen sighed as he unwrapped them: "Rongmo and Hanxi also set up their own studios this year, time flies so fast."

Su Yaya also unpacked the boxes and tidied them up.She smiled after hearing Bai Congzhen's words: "It's only been three years, and they are fighting for themselves."

Lu Rongmo and Jiang Hanxi starred in "Pearl and Jade Grocery Store" as newcomers back then. The first TV series became popular and the traffic increased dramatically. They also won the first award in their acting career with this drama.

The subsequent development is also up to the mark. Instead of indulging in bad movies and making quick money, he has been attending classes to enrich himself. It is definitely not accidental that such a hardworking and talented person can reach the first-line position in three years and open a studio.

Bai Congzheng said that others, and himself too.Some people can't compare with the achievements they have made in just a few years after entering the circle.

Although he can be regarded as a "capital" if he has a background, but if he has no strength, no one will buy it no matter how big the capital is.

Putting the organized boxes aside, Su Yaya asked casually, "Are there any plans after the guide?"

"There probably won't be any in a short time." Bai Congzhen shook his head, "I've read all the scripts that were sent, and there's nothing I want to shoot."

The number of scripts sent to his studio has increased sharply since "Chasing the Murderer", and movie scripts have also begun to be sent here after "Blind Mind" was released.But Bai Congzhen went through it from beginning to end, but he couldn't find anything that moved him.

The Lei drama and the silly, sweet and brainless drama are skipped, and the theme of the drama with a good plot is not poked at him, and the movie is the same.Not to mention that many of them were opportunistic and took advantage of the original novel, and were lazy to even change it into a script.Bai Congzhen resisted even more.

And the screenwriter he knew didn't have a complete script yet.It's not that there is such a thing, it comes out as soon as the brain is shot, so when you encounter a good script, it is full of metaphysics.

Can't be forced.

"The boss has no job this year, and the employees in our studio may lose their jobs." Bai Congzhen exaggeratedly sighed, causing the staff sitting nearby to burst out laughing.

Su Yaya took the opportunity to complain: "Director, if one day you don't make trouble, we will really lose our jobs."

Obviously, the reason she was assigned to a director's studio was to take a vacation to adjust.Who would have thought that this adjustment is not that adjustment.Over the past few years, she has thoroughly exercised a big heart under Bai Congzhen's various tricks like riding a roller coaster.

Even if Bai Congzhen came out on the spot, she has several public relations plans in her hands to handle it with ease.

Bai Congzhen made a funny face at Su Yaya, speeded up and finished dismantling all the gifts in the public relations box, distributed them to the employees of the studio, and decisively drove away.

That's not what he called making trouble, but a reasonable means to prove his innocence.

The question of whether or not is aside, the new year is here.

Lou Bai's parents have jobs and cannot return to China, so Bai Congzhen and Lou He'an can only visit the elders' homes on both sides and live there for a while.Until the official start of work after the year, they were still traveling abroad.

It's just that no matter how happy you are, work cannot be completely avoided.Having had enough of playing, Lou He'an went back to work in the company honestly, Bai Congzhen followed him to the company to play with him when he had nothing to do, and enjoyed the game.

It wasn't until May, when Liu Muyang called, that he ended his life of "drunk money", tidied up his image and went to the appointment.

"Director Liu, what can you do for me?"

Liu Muyang sat on the sofa opposite, glanced up and down at Bai Congzhen who was sitting upright: "No filming plans recently?"

"...No." Bai Congzhen's originally well-behaved expression was instantly embarrassed.

Fearing that he would give Liu Muyang the impression of "not thinking about making progress", he quickly explained: "There are no good scripts recently, I want to wait."

Looking at Liu Muyang's expressionless face, Bai Congzhen waited for a long time before the other party spoke.He was apprehensive and called out in a low voice, "Director Liu?"

"I have a movie recently." Liu Muyang stared at Bai Congzhen, "Do you want to see it?"

After hearing this, Bai Congzhen agreed, "Okay."

Liu Muyang quietly relaxed his back: "It's not for you to shoot with the group, but to observe and learn from the group."

"I understand, my answer remains the same."

At the beginning, when Liu Muyang only said "Look", Bai Congzhen had expected it.

Seeing that his expression didn't show any reluctance, Liu Muyang was completely relieved.

Young people have their own pride.Especially for new directors like Bai Congzhen, who are extremely talented and have good grades, their mental state will be more active.

Although Bai Congzhen is easy-going, he has been going smoothly since he entered the circle and has not suffered any setbacks.Liu Muyang and him are only half friends, and they haven't been in contact for a long time. He is very afraid that the other party will become conceited.

This kind of change is likely to germinate quietly when he is not aware of it.

It's not that Bai Congzhen is easily influenced by external forces, it's just that his first movie box office just won the first place in the rankings a few months ago.Therefore, when Liu Muyang made this decision, he had no idea.

Now hearing Bai Congzhen's affirmative answer without hesitation, he was extremely relieved.

"What I'm going to shoot is a commercial film." Liu Muyang explained: "Your "Blind Mind" is a literary film, and "Rest in Peace" can only be regarded as a half commercial film. I think you have never made a pure genre, so I came to ask did you mean."

"Actually, I really want us to cooperate for a while, but I am not the one who has the final say on the movie. This time I can only leave a regret."

Bai Congzhen understood the hint in Liu Muyang's words, and he smiled clearly: "I know, sometimes the director is just a part-time worker and doesn't have that much power. But I'm still very grateful to Director Liu for winning such a job for me. A chance to follow the group."

"Seeing your preparation and directing at a close distance is an opportunity that many people can't ask for. If it falls into my hands, I won't push it away."

Liu Muyang has been immersed in the film industry for decades, and has accumulated various experiences and skills. It is simply a walking encyclopedia of film knowledge, and it is the kind of private writing that is not displayed to the public.

At the beginning, in order to become an excellent director, he could "wander" around the world for two years to enrich himself after graduation, and now he can take some time off to learn from the seniors in the circle.

Learning is earning, of course Bai Congzhen must firmly grasp this opportunity.Mastery, make up for deficiencies and improve yourself.

"Study is not counted." Liu Muyang looked serious, "Live and learn, we communicate with each other and learn from each other's strengths."

Bai Cong really didn't dare to take it seriously: "You are too serious."

Liu Muyang had no intention of arguing with him about this, so he agreed on a time to join the group, and after Liu Bai Congzhen had a meal, he asked him to go back and prepare.

After returning home and reporting the itinerary to Su Yaya, Bai Congzhen bid farewell to Lou He'an, and followed Liu Muyang on the journey to Xinshi.

And since the end of "Blind Mind", fans who have received promises from Bai Congzhen and are looking forward to the second part are angry after seeing the familiar figure at the opening ceremony of Liu Muyang's new play.

"@Don't call me Bai Dao V, you'd better just go to the opening ceremony."

"Disappeared for four months, I thought you were filming the second part, but you were actually paddling?"

"So when will the second part be filmed? Bai Congzhen, I warn you not to make me kneel down and beg you."

"Get tired and ruin it. According to the speed of filming from the director, the second part is estimated to be the next year."

……

And it’s okay if you cooperate with director Liu Muyang to make a movie, but what did they see?

Field Manager: Bai Congzhen.

Cooperating with you to work as a small field worker for Director Liu to shoot sideshows, that's outrageous.A director with a "debt" on his back didn't even make his own movie, and let a large group of fans go to Director Liu's crew to fish for fish and work on the spot?

Of course Bai Congzhen was embarrassed, if he was embarrassed, he wouldn't be Bai Congzhen.

"Rest in Peace" has already been edited together with "Blind Mind", and after being stored, it is waiting for this year's Christmas release.Their planned publicity start date was July, and we're still two months away.

It's just reached the stage of tantalizing people, so don't worry.

Xinshi, the studio of "Long Wind".

During the break, Bai Congzhen took a hand-held camera to shoot in the venue allowed by Liu Muyang, and dutifully acted as a field manager.

As long as he was filming, he moved a small stool and sat beside Liu Muyang, watching the screen on the monitor and discussing with him.The assistant director stood aside and silently acted as an invisible person, and he was naturally happy.

Just looking at the harmonious backs of the old and the young in front of him, he would also feel silently emotional in his heart.

He really deserves to be a director who can achieve many achievements at a young age. On the set, only Bai Congzhen can keep up with Director Liu's thinking.Even he, who has cooperated with Director Liu several times, is willing to bow down.

Especially when the director team got together to discuss the shooting plan and the difficulties encountered, Bai Congzhen played a big role in the past month or so.

His role as an assistant director is not worthy of his name.

On this day, the crew stopped in place for a lunch break after having dinner.Today's time is relatively short, not counting the time for eating, it is only half an hour.

Next to Bai Congzhen's rest chair, the male lead was asking him for advice with a script.

At the very beginning, it was just a joke that the lead actor asked him for script advice, but Bai Congzhen did not expect that he actually agreed.As soon as the script is turned to that paragraph, it will be narrated in a straight-forward manner, which is easy to understand and hits the depths directly.

From then on, all the actors in the production team have all bowed to Bai Congzhen's ability, and there is still a faint potential to become a fanatic.

Bai Cong really didn't care whether he was a fan or not. Since he joined the crew, he must do his duty to help Liu Muyang make the movie well.It's just an analysis of the script, and it can't be compared with what he got from Director Liu during this period of time.

"Xiao Zhen."

Liu Muyang's angry voice came from a distance.

"Director, you're busy." The leading actor quickly put away the script without delaying Bai Congzhen's affairs.

Smiling apologetically at him, Bai Congzhen got up and went to Liu Muyang's side.When he got closer, he realized that there was a strange middle-aged man standing next to him.

"This is Su Li, screenwriter Su. This, Bai Congzhen, doesn't need to be introduced." Liu Muyang stood between the two and pointed casually, introducing each other perfunctorily.

"Hello, Teacher Su." Looking at Director Liu's wild attitude, Bai Cong was sincerely helpless and greeted politely.

"Hello, director. Old Liu has this temper, and I'm used to it." Su Li didn't care, and shook hands with Bai Congzhen.

As soon as he sat down, Liu Muyang began to urge: "If you have anything to say, hurry up, the rest time is almost over."

"Xiaobai is not a director, even if you start filming, it won't hinder you." Su Li glanced at Liu Muyang, "You can drive people away."

Bai Cong felt slightly embarrassed from the bottom of his heart.

"Xiaobai" and so on...there really are too many slots.But it's not a "white guide" at all, it's okay, it can make do.

"Teacher Su, what can I do for you?" Before Liu Muyang could speak, Bai Congzhen stopped the coming battle.

Su Li turned his head and faced Bai Congzhen with a kind smile, "I just want to discuss cooperation with the director. I have a good script in my hand, and I have all the investment and so on. I would like to ask the director to 'come out of the mountain' to help the director." a play."

When he spoke, he revealed a smoothness and sophistication that was different from all the screenwriters Bai Cong really wanted to be familiar with.

"I have admired being a director for a long time. Since the first TV series you filmed, how many bosses in the industry have wanted to find you. It's just that I have been busy directing your dramas one after another. Finally, there is In my spare time, I still come to Lao Liu’s crew to study.”

"No, I can only come to ask you to do it myself, and let Lao Liu let you go free by the way."

After finishing speaking, Liu Muyang interrupted: "Su Li's script quality is really good, you don't have to worry about investment when you cooperate with him."

Su Li is used to it.Everyone in the circle knows that Liu Muyang always pays attention to the quality of the script when filming.Now that he obviously wants to promote Bai Congzhen, it's normal to mention a few words.

Bai Congzhen took Su Li's expression into his eyes, and many thoughts flashed in his heart.

He thought for a while, and finally said with embarrassment: "Mr. Su, I came to Director Liu's crew to observe because I noticed many problems in me during the filming of the last movie. I haven't achieved much in my studies yet. When it comes to filming, I really feel a little bit overwhelmed by this hurdle.”

The words are half-truth and half-false, and there is only one meaning in the whole article, that is: rejection.

"From the director, you are being modest." Su Li obviously didn't believe it. "If there is a problem, you can still make a literary film so well, and finally rake in more than 30 billion yuan. If it were my commercial film, it would definitely be better." A lot. Besides, if you have a problem, you always have to practice it to know whether you have overcome it or not, you can’t do it behind closed doors.”

Bai Cong smiled embarrassingly: "Mr. Su, you can't say that. What if I don't make a good film and lose money? What should I do? Commercial films often cost hundreds of millions, unlike TV dramas where tens of millions are enough." gone."

"If I really lose, I guess I will have a psychological shadow on the movie in the future."

"From the guide..."

"Okay. The break is over and we're going to start filming."

Su Li was interrupted by Liu Muyang before he finished speaking. He stood up first and glared at Su Li: "Xiaozhen has already said that it can't be filmed, so it's useless if you try to persuade me. If you lose such a large investment in a movie, Tell Xiaozhen what to do."

"This hasn't even been filmed yet, so how can we get paid?" Su Li was dissatisfied.

"So, you go find other directors." Liu Muyang waved at him, telling him to leave the set quickly, "Several directors who are good at making commercial films are idle, you go find them."

"Props! On-site production! It's all done!"

Liu Muyang yelled with a loudspeaker and completely drove Su Li out half-forcibly.

Bai Congzhen exhaled exaggeratedly, "Thank you, Director Liu. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to handle it."

"If you don't want to accept it, you can refuse it. There is still some freedom."

But he was also curious: "Although Su Li is a bit sophisticated, he has a really good book. He is also close to many investors. If you agree, you won't have to worry about soliciting investment."

"It's because I don't have to worry about investment, that's why I refuse." Bai Congzhen lowered his voice a little: "No matter what kind of film you are filming, you must hold the position with the most power in your hands, so that you can save less money." Worry about the future."

"Otherwise, as a director, he doesn't even have the right to manage his own drama and the personnel changes of the crew, that is, even the king of heaven and I can't make a good drama."

It was because Su Li was familiar with the investors and had already prepared all the funds, that's why Bai Congzhen directly refused.It can be said that it is extremely difficult for a production team with complete preparations in the early stage to add another investor or make a large change in the interests they have divided.

He is grateful for such a crew.

After hearing the reason, Liu Muyang was extremely surprised.It was the first time Bai Congzhen saw Director Liu's expression so "exaggerated".

"Could it be that you took the majority of the investment in all your previous TV series and movies?"

Bai Congzhen hesitated: "Yes. Isn't it good?"

Liu Muyang shook his head silently, looking at Bai Congzhen with complicated emotions.

He doesn't want to explore why Bai Congzhen has so much money, but this practice of being self-responsible for his own profits and losses, and putting all the money he makes from filming in his own pocket really opened his eyes.

Because even for him, filming basically relies on investors.Although I also invested money, but the proportion is very small, almost negligible for a movie.So when he heard Bai Congzhen's "local tyrant" approach, he felt very complicated.

Since Bai Congzhen entered the circle, he seems to have a little understanding of why all of his products are high-quality products.And this method is probably applicable to Bai Congzhen, and other people don't have this condition at all.

But since Su Li left, Bai Cong really thought that this little episode had come to an end and needed to be turned over.What he never expected was that the other party was so persistent that he found him again a week later.

I also tried my best to add his WeChat, and after asking for a phone call, I persuaded him to accept the movie again.

At this time, the time has come to July. The second part of "Blind Mind" "Rest in Peace" officially started online promotion.