Zhao Yang really has something important to say.
Wenxin Film and Television finally decided to invest in Zhuang Yan's new film, but made a request, hoping that Sheng Shisong, an artist under their company, would play the leading role.
Although Zhao Yang is a producer, Zhuang Yan's films always have the right to speak in his director's hands.
The script for the new movie has not yet been finalized, so Zhuang Yan naturally cannot choose the actor for the male lead - even if the investor requests it.
But the cooperation with Wenxin can't be broken up because of this, everyone can sit down and talk about it.
It's better to choose a day than to hit the sun. Sheng Shisong will fly abroad to attend a fashion festival the next day, so he made a temporary meeting tonight.
Zhao Yang said on the other end of the phone, "I know you won't come to the appointment at night, but today's situation is special, you have to come with whatever you want. Wenxin is willing to invest not a small amount this time. I didn't force you to agree to their request, but talk about it. Let's talk about the head office?"
Zhuang Yan was sullen in his heart: "I don't lack that little investment money either."
"It's not about money or money." Zhao Yang said bitterly, "You are developing in China, can you not deal with these film and television companies? Anyway, to save face, people are willing to wait for you. And Wenxin brings not only It's money, its actors, its cinema channels, and most importantly, its connections behind major awards, all of which you can't buy with money now."
The entertainment industry is a place that pays attention to qualifications and connections.
The preparatory work in the early stage, the process of shooting, and the publicity in the later stage… can not be completed by oneself.
Therefore, a film rarely has only one investor. The participation of multiple capitals can not only avoid risks, but also allow the film to enter the domestic market faster and understand the operating rules of domestic film and television.
Zhuang Yan was expressionless: "I see, I can't tell you."
Zhao Yang breathed a sigh of relief and quickly sent the address.
He was really afraid that Zhuang Yan would not give face, after all, it was not the first time that he was angry with an investor.
After hanging up the phone, Zhuang Yan turned to Xie Ning and said, "I have something to do, so I'll go first."
Xie Ning put down the digital pen: "Then I will send it to you."
"No." Zhuang Yan waved his hand, "My car is parked not far away, and I'll be there in two steps. You have to follow me when you go out."
As soon as he walked to the living room, before he could open the door and go out, he heard Xie Ning's voice from the stairs: "Wait."
Zhuang Yan subconsciously stopped.
Xie Ning trotted all the way over, breathing slightly short of breath. He held a navy blue scarf in his hand and handed it to Zhuang Yan: "This scarf is for you."
Zhuang Yan raised his eyebrows: "Is this your scarf?"
Shane nodded.
Zhuang Yan smiled: "Give it to me?"
Xie Ning blushed: "Yes, isn't your scarf for the Snow Rabbit outside?"
Zhuang Yan moved in his heart and deliberately teased him: "I want you to surround me with your own hands."
Xie Ning: "… "
Zhuang Yan looked at him: "what, can't you?"
Xie Ning bowed his head and hesitated, twisting his hands around the scarf.
Zhuang Yan smiled when he saw that he was at a loss when he was teased, and was about to say that I was joking.
I saw Xie Ning glanced at him quickly and whispered, "Then... you bow your head."
Zhuang Yan was taken aback.
Today's Xie Ning is too... well-behaved and obedient.
It's like letting him do whatever he wants, and he won't refuse any request.
Zhuang Yan's throat rolled.
Xie Ning didn't pay attention. Seeing that he didn't move, he thought he didn't hear clearly, and repeated: "Lower your head."
Zhuang Yan looked down at him, only to feel that Xie Ning was going to drive him crazy.
But Zhao Yang and Wenxin's investors were still waiting, and he couldn't do anything.
Xie Ning wrapped a scarf for him and sent it to the door: "Be careful on the road."
Zhuang Yan smiled and went out.
After Zhuang Yan left, Xie Ning couldn't calm down and stopped painting.
He packed up the things in the studio, and was about to go to sleep after washing up. He went to the window again, wanting to see the snow rabbit at the gate.
The night was dark, the villa took up a large area, and there was an entire garden across the gate, and not even a shadow could be seen.
Instead, when he turned his head, the rabbit doll on the bedside table tilted his head and looked at him quietly.
Xie Ning blinked, and out of nowhere, he reached out and put the rabbit doll beside the pillow and fell asleep peacefully.
the other side.
Wrapped in the scarf that Xie Ning had personally wrapped around him, Zhuang Yan seemed to be floating in the air while driving.
The meeting place was at a secret high-end club. Zhuang Yan didn't have time to go home and change his clothes. He was still wearing the sweater, which matched the scarf Xie Ning gave him.
But this one is not serious enough to talk about business, fortunately he is the director.
Most people's impression of the director is that he is a maverick, either unshaven and like a sharp brother, or over forty years old with a big belly.
When they saw Zhuang Yan's appearance and temperament that he did not lose to the stars, everyone was shocked, and no one cared about his casual dress.
In addition to the heads of Zhao Yang and Wenxin, there were also Sheng Shisong and his agent present.
Zhuang Yan had heard of the name Sheng Shisong.
Before Zhuang Yan went abroad, Sheng Shisong had already become famous and started to star on the big screen.
Not to mention all the movies he starred in are popular, at least the box office is not bad.
After so many years, he has never been out of breath, and works one after another. The three words Sheng Shisong are the guarantee of the box office.
But he has regrets.
He never got the best actor.
The nomination has been mentioned many times, but as a result, I ran with him again and again, but I failed to touch the best actor trophy once.
Even the black fans laughed at him for fear that he was not destined to be an actor.
"Sorry, I'm late." Zhuang Yan said without guilt, sat down on the sofa next to Zhao Yang, and observed Sheng Shisong across the table.
Sheng Shisong deserves to be a person who has been popular for so many years in the entertainment circle where newcomers are born.
The person in charge of Wenxin is named Wang Congliang, who looks like he is in his early 40s and has a Mediterranean hairstyle.
Although Zhuang Yan has just returned to China, his reputation is well-known - the fact that "Monologue" was shortlisted at the Cannes Film Festival has spread all over the circle.
Moreover, Zhuang Yan has a good background and is backed by strong capital. Wenxin intends to invest, but he does not dare to pretend to be the father of the gold owner.
Wang Congliang greeted him with a smile: "It's not too late, we didn't wait long."
Then he introduced Sheng Shisong and his manager Chen Guangbin to Zhuang Yan.
After a few chats, Zhuang Yan went straight to the point: "I heard Zhao Yang's request from your company. Since everyone is sitting here, I won't beat around the bush—I don't agree with this request."
"Don't be in such a hurry." Wang Congliang handed a cigarette to Zhuang Yan, "Since Director Zhuang has come to see us, it means that there is room for discussion on this matter."
Zhuang Yan took the cigarette, but didn't light it, and turned it between his fingers.
Wang Congliang said again: "I also brought Shi Song to you, you might as well think about it more."
Agent Chen Guangbin smiled and said, "I'm not boasting, Shi Song's acting skills are top-notch in his age group, and he can handle most roles. Except for him, Director Zhuang may not be able to find better actors."
Zhuang Yan glanced at Sheng Shisong with a half-smile but not a smile: "My new movie has just started, the script is still in the writing stage, and the character of the protagonist has not yet been determined. It is too early to make a conclusion."
Wang Congliang smiled: "It's more convenient if the script hasn't been decided yet. If there's anything inappropriate, find a way to change it, or it'll be suitable."
Zhuang Yan leaned back on the sofa, but his voice was cold and firm: "Impossible. My script has been carefully crafted, and it is absolutely impossible to change it just because someone says it."
Wang Congliang's expression stiffened.
He has seen many directors, some of whom bowed down to attract investment, and some who were arrogant and arrogant to talk to him about conditions, but this was the first time he saw Zhuang Yan who didn't give any face, and refused if he refused.
Sheng Shisong suddenly said, "I heard that Director Zhuang's film is from the background of the Republic of China?"
His voice is gentle and sweet, and he is an actor who has specially practiced his lines. He speaks in a melodious manner, neither in a hurry nor slow, and it is very comfortable to listen to.
Zhuang Yan nodded: "Yes."
Sheng Shisong chuckled lightly: "Director Zhuang may have just returned to China and he still doesn't understand the current situation in China. This film with the background of the Republic of China has been severely censored recently, and it is not easy to pass the trial."
"Really?" Zhuang Yan raised his eyebrows.
Wang Congliang hurriedly said: "Yes, yes, the above has been strictly grasped recently, and even smoking scenes are not allowed. Artists' tattoos, ear studs, etc. must all be coded, and costume dramas cannot be set in an overhead setting... It's special, I'm afraid it will take a long time to review that level."
Zhuang Yan smiled playfully: "Then what do you mean, let me change the background?"
"Of course not." Wang Congliang said, "It's just that it's hard to judge, it's not that the filming is not allowed, and the piece of censorship..."
Wang Congliang smiled meaningfully: "... It's not a big deal if you trust the relationship to work."
That said, it almost means that they have a relationship with the Cultural Affairs Bureau.
However, as a veteran film and television company, Wenxin has been dealing with the Cultural Bureau all the year round, even if there is no relationship, they can build a relationship.
Zhuang Yan put the cigarette on the table: "The film I made, but the review is secondary - even if it can't be released, you can still apply for the competition, right?"
He looked at Sheng Shisong and meant something: "Isn't this also the purpose of your coming to me? What you are looking for is not how much box office or how much profit my film can bring, but what you are looking for. Award."
Sheng Shisong smiled helplessly: "In this case, Director Zhuang should also know that I really long for this opportunity and will do my best to complete it."
The entertainment industry is a place with many actors and few resources.
There are as many powerful actors as the crucian carp crossing the river, but there are very few good directors.
And talented directors can't help but bow their heads under money and capital to pursue huge profits from commercial films.
There are only a handful of people like Zhuang Yan who don't care about box office flutter and only go for awards.
After all, everyone wants to eat, not everyone is like Zhuang Yan with a Zhuang clan standing behind them, and tens of millions of them are thrown down without blinking, just to hear a sound.
Zhuang Yan returned to China to prepare a new movie, many people in the circle were eyeing it, and Wen Xin also wanted to take advantage of the investment opportunity to share a piece of this big cake.
Zhuang Yan smiled at Sheng Shisong: "I'm not dissatisfied with you, you are indeed a good actor, with excellent acting skills, strength, and willingness to endure hardships, but you are not irreplaceable."
Sheng Shisong's expression changed slightly.
Zhuang Yan went on to say: "Although I just returned to China, it's not that I don't understand the market. To be honest, there are many actors outside waiting for me to choose, and I don't ask for your box office guarantee. If I can perform the feeling I want, I am also willing to use him."
Sheng Shisong smiled bitterly: "In Director Zhuang's eyes, I'm not as good as a newcomer?"
Zhuang Yan shook his head: "It's not your problem. I'm still saying that. It's impossible for me to decide on the leading role now. Only when the script is completed can I know what the leading role I want is."
Zhuang Yan was resolutely unwilling to give in, Zhao Yang persuaded him with a blushing face, but he remained unmoved.
Wang Congliang was so angry that his eyes were red, and he refused to let this big cake go.
In the end, Sheng Shisong sighed and said, "Since Zhuang Yan insists so much, I won't force it."
Chen Guangbin frowned: "It's better than this, let's take a step back and don't ask Director Zhuang to use Shi Song, but... Can Director Zhuang be given priority to audition when he chooses a role?"
Seeing that they were willing to take a step back, Zhuang Yan's expression became warm: "How do you say?"
Chen Guangbin smiled and said, "Just let him be the first to audition. If his performance meets Director Zhuang's requirements, we will give him this opportunity, and we will no longer open auditions to others."
Zhao Yang was afraid that Zhuang Yan would not give face, so he tugged at his sleeve in private.
Wen Xindu has backed down to this point, this request is reasonable and reasonable, and it would be too much to disagree.
Zhuang Yan smiled and came down: "No problem."
Zhao Yang breathed a sigh of relief.
Zhuang Yan continued: "If you are not satisfied with the audition results, don't blame me for not giving you this chance."
Sheng Shisong said to himself: "I believe in my acting skills."
Zhuang Yan raised his eyebrows: "Then I'll wait and see."
The producer, Zhao Yang, is in charge of the other parts of the cooperation. He stood up and stretched out his hand to Wang Congliang: "It's a pleasure to cooperate."
"Happy cooperation." Wang Congliang shook his head at Zhuang Yan, "I saw Director Zhuang's temper today."
Zhao Yang felt the same, and even gloated a little.
"You'll see more deeply in the future."
The war of words was over, and the smell of gunpowder in the house dissipated.
Sheng Shisong was going to catch the plane tomorrow morning, and everyone didn't talk nonsense, so he left.
When going out, Sheng Shisong passed Zhuang Yan and praised, "Director Zhuang's scarf is pretty good, where did you buy it?"
Directed at his words, Zhuang Yan decided to give him one more chance during the audition!
"It was given by someone else." Zhuang Yan said.
Sheng Shisong nodded, raised his feet and was about to leave, when he saw Zhuang Yan raised his head very proudly and said, "I still surrounded me with my own hands."
Sheng Shisong: "???"
What the hell
…
A consensus was reached on the cooperation with Wenxin Film and Television, and the new film began to be on the right track.
Zhuang Yan went around for a few days, and when Zhao Yang came to ask him about the art group again, he remembered that he had not confessed his identity to Xie Ning.
At the same time, news came from Yang Rui.
"The main beauty of the movie you asked me to find last time." Yang Rui said, "I do have a suitable candidate."
Zhuang Yan asked, "Who?"
Yang Rui: "It's a new student I accepted, called Xie Ning."
Hearing the name, Zhuang Yan was taken aback.
The author has something to say: take a look at Zhuangzhuang's career line, anyway, his career line will also be Ning Ning's career line in the future.
The entertainment industry and movies are basically nonsense and can't stand the test.
Zhuang Zhuang (showing off his face): I have a scarf that Ning Ning put on me, do you have it