assistirfilmes Chapter 14 Project, Casting
Chapter 14 Project, Casting
Chen Jingyuan and Liu Yang booked a three-star hotel in Yanjing.
After resting for half a day after landing, I arranged to meet Liu Chang at a restaurant outside of Beijing Film Academy the next day.
next day
Liu Chang was already waiting outside the restaurant.
Arriving a little early can at least leave a good impression.
Even when opportunity knocks, it is reserved for those who are prepared.
In the entertainment industry, directors hold a very high status.
However, in the face of capital, everything is illusory.
Moreover, penguins are enormous creatures.
Internet capital was no longer an unfamiliar term in the entertainment industry in early 14.
In particular, Alibaba's acquisition of China Media Group is no longer a secret.
It's estimated that an announcement will be made soon!
This has had a significant impact on some of the film studios already in the industry.
However, directors and stars see more opportunities.
"As long as I can latch onto a powerful figure, everything will be fine."
"It doesn't matter if the conditions are a bit harsh."
...
Liu Chang couldn't help but remind himself in his mind.
He deeply understands how difficult it is for someone without connections to direct a film.
Just as he was lost in thought, two young men got out of a taxi.
Although the leader was dressed in casual clothes, his upright posture made him seem extraordinary at first glance.
The other person, who appeared to be an assistant, immediately realized that he needed to wait for someone to arrive.
Chen Jingyuan did know Liu Chang, mainly because he had seen an interview with him before his rebirth.
"Director Liu!"
"I am Chen Jingyuan, the head of the Tianhe Studio of Tencent Video."
"This is my assistant, Liu Yang!"
Chen Jingyuan led Liu Yang directly to him and spoke.
"I am... Liu Chang."
"No need to call me Director Liu, just call me Liu Chang."
Liu Chang stammered as he spoke.
This person was clearly a bit nervous and couldn't calm down in the face of this directing opportunity.
Although Chen Jingyuan looks unusually young.
But his composed demeanor makes it easy to overlook his age.
"Director Liu, let's go inside and talk!"
Chen Jingyuan was quite satisfied with Liu Chang's appearance and spoke up.
He just needs to be a tool director.
It's obvious that the person in front of us is quite suitable; as for whether things will change later, we'll see.
As dish after dish was served, Chen Jingyuan began to chat with Liu Chang.
The main focus is on understanding what happened on set during the director's filming.
To be honest, Chen Jingyuan didn't know much about acting before.
Although I had watched some behind-the-scenes clips while browsing videos before my rebirth.
I don't know the details!
Although he may serve as producer this time, the production team will still rely more on the director.
After chatting for a while, Chen Jingyuan had a better understanding of Liu Chang.
"Director Liu, would you be willing to direct the best version of 'Us'?"
Chen Jingyuan finally extended an invitation!
"Mr. Chen, I do!"
Liu Chang, his face flushed with excitement, spoke up without hesitation.
With this person's approval, the Best of Us project was officially launched.
The next day, Wang Tingting brought Jiang Qiaodan and Qiao Yujie over as well, leaving Huang Yuanming at headquarters to communicate.
The first thing to discuss is the budget.
After some discussion, the initial cost for all aspects was set at 15 million.
It's a youth campus adaptation, and the actor Chen Jingyuan chose some relatively unknown actors.
We are preparing to select from many schools, and the salary is not much at all.
However, the budget was a bit higher than expected, but fortunately Chen Jingyuan was able to accept it.
The project budget is ready; we'll submit it directly through Lao Huang.
Regarding the problems encountered in adapting the script, Liu Chang has already discussed revisions with many screenwriters.
In just one day!
Tencent Video has already transferred the funds to the studio's account.
Even Liu Chang couldn't help but sigh, "This is the sheer wealth and power of internet capital."
The approval process for funds in the tens of millions is incredibly fast!
After the funds arrived, Liu Chang began contacting various people.
In just one week, the basic framework of the production team was almost complete.
The assistant director selected by Liu Chang has already gone to choose a suitable filming location.
The next issue is casting!
As soon as the funding was secured, casting announcements were released at various universities.
The location was chosen to be Beijing Film Academy!
It's common for film crews to come to the Beijing Film Academy to cast actors, and since the director is also a graduate of the Beijing Film Academy, the academy will definitely support him!
Using a location for casting is not a difficult thing.
Time flew by and the day of casting arrived quickly.
Beijing Film Academy Campus
"I heard a film crew came to cast actors today."
"And both the male and female leads have a chance."
"Many senior students who meet the age requirements rushed back to audition."
...
Early in the morning, students from the performing arts department began to discuss and talk about it.
Become famous as early as possible!
Many predecessors' experiences have taught them that opportunities should not be missed.
Many of the performing arts students had expectant expressions on their faces.
Being selected would be an opportunity.
Beijing Film Academy Girls' Dormitory
"Yaoyao, do you want to give it a try!?"
Chen Yao's roommate, Wang Yize, spoke up, her words tinged with longing.
"Senior, you should definitely give it a try."
"At least I'll gain some audition experience, but I don't have high hopes."
Chen Yao calmly analyzed the situation and spoke up!
This senior, Wang Yize, is a year ahead of her, so there's still a chance.
She had only been enrolled for six months, and this semester had just begun.
However, some fantasies inevitably linger in one's heart.
The audition was at nine o'clock, and Wang Yize, Chen Yao, and many of their roommates started preparing at seven o'clock.
We arrived at the auditorium before eight o'clock, but there was already a long queue in front of us.
"There are just too many people?!"
Chen Yao and the others exclaimed in surprise.
"There are not only students from Beijing Film Academy here, but also students from Central Academy of Drama, Shanghai Theatre Academy, and other schools."
However, some students in front turned around and spoke up to explain after hearing what was said.
Chen Yao recognized her; it was Meng Ziyi, who was in the same grade but a different class.
I didn't expect her to audition too; maybe she, like me, wanted to get some practice.
Perhaps because they were in the same grade, and Meng Ziyi's cheerful personality, they quickly became friends.
Through their back-and-forth conversation, Chen Yao learned a lot of information from this person.
It turns out that the audition was for a production company invested in by Tencent Video, and the director was a senior alumnus.
Although it's just a web series, it gained popularity with the recent release of Soul Ferry.
And even earlier, Love Apartment, both started as online videos that gained popularity.
Don't forget that this web series was invested in by Tencent Video.
With strong publicity resources, it's not necessarily that bad.
This can be seen from the previous broadcast of Tencent Video's self-produced large-scale variety show, "Heart Signal".
Even web series are still highly sought-after resources!