vstars Chapter 12 The Beginnings of a Mega-Project
Chapter 12 The Beginnings of a Mega-Project
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Filming wrapped up...
As Fang Yi shouted loudly, the crew members, who had been together for more than a month, cheered in unison.
Everyone sprang into action, quickly packing their belongings into the car, singing and whistling as they headed back to the hotel.
Everyone's face was beaming with smiles, smiles that reflected both weariness, toil, and relief.
As a low-budget film, "Phone Booth" made all the necessary preparations and had all the required team.
The filming lasted for more than 20 days, which may seem shorter than the three or four months or half a year of filming, but it cannot erase the hard work and dedication of the crew.
On the contrary, because of the short time and simple shooting scenes, everyone, under Fang Yi's leadership, strived for excellence and worked hard to present a masterpiece.
Yan You Yourong.
This applies to any team. These days, everyone has come to know Fang Yi from scratch and witnessed his directing skills.
Perhaps it is not quite as good as those famous directors, but its imaginative and ingenious creative ideas and filming techniques gradually won over the entire crew.
At the wrap party, when Fang Yi raised his glass and bowed to everyone in gratitude, everyone smiled with satisfaction.
It's as if we're witnessing a rising movie star, with their help, slowly emerging and shining in the Chinese film and television industry.
This is not an exaggeration; it reflects the sentiments of the vast majority of people present.
Everything was ready; they had done everything they could. They were just waiting for the right opportunity to release the movie.
Thank you everyone!
"Thank you for your hard work, everyone."
"Thank you for your hard work, director."
After downing a glass of wine, Fang Yi took his seat amidst applause.
Next, Huang Xiaoming and Deng Chao, as representatives, thanked the entire crew on behalf of the actors.
Dozens of people ate and drank to their hearts' content. The crew set aside some money for their return trip to the capital, and used the rest of the funds for tonight's wrap party.
Fang Yi had a low alcohol tolerance, so he only drank the first cup of wine. When others offered him a toast, he substituted plain water instead, and no one complained.
As he ate, he watched with a smile as everyone clinked glasses, his brows revealing both weariness and high spirits.
Being a director is one of the hardest jobs on the entire crew; while everyone else goes home to rest, he has to stay up all night.
First, we need to thoroughly check all the footage shot that day; second, we need to consider the scenes to be shot the next day.
San De frequently holds meetings with the production team to convey creative ideas and discuss filming details.
It's only when I'm sitting in the director's chair and yell "cut" that I feel comfortable and at ease, with a sense of power and control over the life and death of the entire crew.
The wrap party lasted for more than an hour. After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, they went upstairs to rest, arm in arm with each other.
In the room, Fang Yi took a hot shower and then took out a newly bought laptop to connect to the internet.
This is the computer he used for personal gain, purchased with filming funds.
He keeps his own in a small backpack, carrying it with him at all times, and doesn't plan to connect it to the internet.
After turning on his computer, he first opened China Movie Network, and then clicked on other websites such as NetEase, Tencent, and Sina.
After thinking about it, he downloaded the QQ software and logged into his QQ account.
As soon as I logged on, I saw several avatars flashing on my QQ page, one of which, a woman with a bun hairstyle, was particularly cute and adorable.
Beep beep...
"Senior, I've finished filming my scenes and returned to the capital. I'll be reporting to school in a few days."
When will you wrap up filming?
"Senior brother, I'm telling you, but don't tell anyone, I overheard Mom talking on the phone yesterday, and she's going to sell me!"
sold!
Who would dare buy a young girl!
Fang Yi opened the chat box and saw several messages from Liu Yifei. The last sentence almost made him burst out laughing.
The girl was clearly indignant as she typed, adding several pouting emojis to the end of her sentences.
He thought for a few seconds, then typed: "Is there a talent agency interested in signing you?"
The other person is not online.
Fang Yi opened other chat windows, replying while reviewing his memories of his previous life.
In terms of timing, the broadcast of "Chinese Paladin" at the beginning of the year marked another step forward in the young woman's career.
Following the character of Wang Yuyan, another classic screen image has entered thousands of households.
In addition, The Return of the Condor Heroes became a hit from the moment the project was launched, and even before the TV series aired, the term "Fairy Sister" starring her became a hot topic.
The young girl's fresh and refined image and huge market potential have made her a hot commodity sought after by major talent agencies.
Huayi Brothers, Tangren Media, Emperor Entertainment Group in Hong Kong, and even Japanese and overseas economic institutions have all extended olive branches to her.
Of course, fame brings trouble.
With good comes bad, and a large amount of negative information has already been directed at the young girl online.
Fortunately, the girl had a positive attitude and was well protected by Liu's mother, so she was not defeated by the rumors.
At this point in time, although Liu's mother and others helped her establish Red Star House and try to take an independent route, they did not completely give up negotiations with major brokerage companies.
It's good to have a big tree to lean on. If actors had a choice, who wouldn't want to join a film and television company that excels in all aspects?
The little girl's mother is probably still being selected.
Fang Yi thought to himself, replied to the message, exited QQ, and checked what major events had recently occurred in the entertainment industry.
March and April are typically the off-season for the film market, with only one film, "Letter from an Unknown Woman," receiving extensive media coverage.
This film is the directorial debut of Xu Jinglei, one of the "Four Actresses". It is an art film and of average quality.
The film was released in China on March 4th and has grossed nearly ten million yuan so far. While the box office performance is not outstanding, it has received good accolades and positive reviews.
The film won the Best Director Award (Silver Shell Award) at the 52nd Sebastian International Film Festival, which solidified Xu Jinglei's position as one of the Four Dan Actresses and a rare female director in mainland China.
Besides this somewhat trending news, two other film and television-related news items appeared on the entertainment sections of major websites.
The first is the Beijing University Student Film Festival, to be held on the 16th of next month; the second is the martial arts film "Seven Swords," which has been highly anticipated by many media outlets.
Both news items are related to movies.
Fang Yi browsed some posts but wasn't very interested.
Film festivals have nothing to do with him; even if he flew, he wouldn't make it to next month's awards ceremony for "Phone Booth".
"Seven Swords" was a flop, causing Tsui Hark to fall into a slump for two or three years.
Around ten o'clock, he yawned.
He got up, turned off the computer, and scurried into bed to sleep.
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The next day...
Just as the "Sniper Phone Booth" was carrying large and small bags, boarding the plane back to the capital.
Huayi Headquarters.
In the chairman's office, Wang Zhongjun sat upright in a large boss's chair, smoking a cigar and looking at the first quarter financial report with satisfaction.
The box office success of the two films, "Kung Fu Hustle" and "A World Without Thieves," which were mainly controlled and distributed by Huayi Brothers, has made Huayi Brothers very wealthy.
As the film's revenue sharing gradually arrived, the data on the financial statements increased month by month, severely impacting Wang Zhongjun's mental state.
He recalled a gathering a few days ago with Jackie Chan, a big name in the entertainment industry and an international superstar, during which they discussed the idea of co-producing a film.
This proposal was not made by Jackie Chan, but by Hollywood giant Columbia Pictures.
Both "Kung Fu Hustle" and "A World Without Thieves" sold their overseas rights, with the former being bought out by Columbia Pictures for a high price and promoted in major markets such as North America, Europe, and Japan in partnership with Miramax.
The two films allowed Columbia Pictures to witness Huayi Brothers' production capabilities and also drew attention to the increasingly mature mainland Chinese market.
At the gathering that day, Chen Yongxiong, head of Columbia Pictures' Greater China business, and Chen Guofu, the film production director, discussed co-productions over copyright issues.
At the time, Chen Guofu was very enthusiastic and said frankly: if Jackie Chan starred in the film, he would be willing to persuade Columbia Pictures to pay a high price to buy the film rights.
Wang Zhongjun took a deep drag on his cigar, staring at the strings of data on the financial statements. The abundant funds were making his head spin.
Starring Jackie Chan!
Perfect match!
That's definitely a possibility!
If successful, Huayi's industry standing will undoubtedly rise to another level, far surpassing other private enterprises.
Wang Zhongjun picked up the landline phone, preparing to call his younger brother Wang Zhonglei over to discuss it.
Speak of the devil and he appears!
Before he could even make a call, the office door was pushed open, and Wang Zhonglei walked in whistling.
Wang Zhongjun frowned, wanting to reprimand his younger brother.
Such a grown man, yet so unruly.
Wang Zhonglei knew his brother all too well, so he chuckled and spoke first.
"elder brother.."
"Good news! Filming for 'Sniper Phone Booth' has wrapped up successfully, and the crew is heading back to Beijing today!"