I'm the director, I'm not bad

Chapter 424 422. A Brand New Path
Ren Changzhen, Yan Dazhong, Zhang Minghuan, Yang Xiaoqing
These are the four directors who won the bid in the director group of "A Bite of Tongue".

Xu Xin didn't ask too much about the director's bidding, because the system used in the whole project is a "project system". In fact, the control of the program is still dominated by CCTV, so the team is naturally selected by CCTV.

Xu Xin didn't argue too much with Luo Ming about this kind of right to speak.

He is still relatively clear about his position.

In terms of affiliation in this matter, CCTV is naturally the boss.

In fact, there is no need to specifically clarify this point of view here. If any individual director or crew cooperates with CCTV, then they must be the boss.

You have to admit that no matter what CCTV does, it has an incomparable advantage over any local TV station or capital power.

Across the country, there are too many outstanding talents attached to them.

But that doesn't mean he doesn't have any rights as a director.

If the show is really going to be a success, then the credit must be shared equally between the director and CCTV.

And being able to "equally share" with CCTV is already very remarkable.

Xu Xin actually put forward two requirements for the selection of the director team.

First, the team must have enough local experience.

This requirement of emphasis made Luo Ming and the others focus almost all of their attention on programs related to the countryside.

Even the directors who worked with CCTV 7 sets are the key objects of investigation.

No, Ren Changzhen, the backbone of the director of the seven "People" documentaries.Before resigning in 7, he has been the executive director of "Long Live Life" and "Retain Craftsmanship" under the "People" variety documentary.

Has a very rich experience in local work.

After resigning, he has been cooperating with local stations in the documentary field, focusing on the regional culture of various provinces and cities.

It is the best choice for the team.

Yan Dazhong, who is also the director of "People", resigned with Ren Changzhen, and is a golden partner of many years of cooperation.

Xu Xin didn't ask why these two people left their jobs...

In fact, if you think about it, you can figure it out. As the golden partner, the two have already become the executive chief director of a large-scale documentary. The future is not bad.

However, he resigned...

There are more or less things going on here.

But he didn't ask.

And the following Zhang Minghuan and Yang Xiaoqing also have rich enough experience.

After reading the resumes of the four directors, Xu Xin's heart was more than half relieved.

And the second request he made was to ask Fang Xiu to come over.

Because Luo Ming slipped his tongue in the first meeting.

At first glance, this show is the "Charm Records" column, but in fact, the group of "Charm Records" will set up a brand new channel in October this year.

CCTV - documentary channel.

And this group of people are the backbone of the channel.

Fang Xiu's own people, in CCTV, Xu Xin felt that a brand new channel would have a better future.

Lao Fang has enough education and is even preparing for the Ph.D. exam.

In a brand new channel, there is a national support plan to do the endorsement business, which is definitely better than the original plan.

As for this request, Luo Ming "didn't take it seriously".

Because it's so easy.

With just a transfer order, Fang Xiu has already entered the team of "Charming Records".

At the same time, he will also serve as the diversity photographer of the photography team of "Bite of the Tongue".

Director Xu's old classmate.

Definitely take care of it.

And what I'm going to meet with you today is relatively simple.

Even in the same way, Xu Xin recounted the overall concept of "Bite of the Tongue" in front of several directors.

Then start the pre-project planning work.

But there was an interlude in the middle.

It made him understand the upright character of Ren Changzhen, the director he valued the most.

Chen Xiaoqing, director of the project planning department under "Charming Records", put forward a suggestion on the overall project plan of "Bite of the Tongue".

"Can we take advantage of the celebrity effect? ​​Invite some celebrities to come over to promote the delicacies of their hometowns? For example, if we go to the Northeast, we invite Shen Xiaoyang. For example, the canteen culture of foreign Internet companies that is very popular now, we can also invite Chao Chaoyang, Ding People like Sanshi... can still get a lot of sponsorship..."

This is purely a suggestion.

After all, it is an indisputable fact that the budget for "Bite of the Tongue" is tight.

Of the five documentaries that were used as a pilot, it itself ate 500 million.As a member of the project planning department, he was under a lot of pressure.

The other four projects share 1000 million equally... It is impossible to think about it.

The documentaries that can be shortlisted are all documentaries approved by CCTV, which one will be cut... It is difficult to explain in all aspects.

He could only find another way to think about how to solve the funding problem.

What's more... these things don't take much time.If more money was given, the funding for "A Bite of the Tongue" would be much more relaxed, and the pressure on him would be much less.

It belongs to "win-win".

Xu Xin can understand his mentality very well.

But Ren Changzhen seemed to have touched some... taboos, and directly raised objections at the meeting:

"No! If you want to shoot like this, I will never do it! I will never shoot celebrities!"

The level of response has exceeded many expectations.

But what she said was actually very emboldened.

She is a freelance director, and this time she is a shortlisted bid.

It's a big deal not to do it.

Nothing to lose.

She has come out of the CCTV system, and her "waist" is quite tough.

But Chen Xiaoqing's expression became a little uneasy:
"What's wrong with celebrities? Celebrities and delicious food have more ratings. You don't like Shen Xiaoyang?"

"I have no problem with Shen Xiaoyang, as the son of a Northeast person, there is no problem in my film. But if he appears in my film as a celebrity, I can't accept it!"

The two suddenly "conflicted" at the meeting.

And just after she finished speaking, when the smell of gunpowder suddenly rose, Xu Xin waved his hand:

"Director Ren, don't be so excited. You don't understand Director Chen's meaning."

He suppressed Ren Changzhen's sharp anger.

Then he turned his head to look at Chen Xiaoqing:

"Director Chen, I understand what you mean, but in this film, we explore the cultural roots of our nation through "eating". Inviting celebrities is a bit narrow. What we want is not to promote the delicious food of someone's birthplace, but Through different food diversity, let’s see a colorful film that highlights our spiritual core through food culture. Director Luo, are you right?”

After Luo Ming met his eyes, he understood the meaning and nodded:
"That's right. Lao Chen is actually afraid that our funds will be tight, and it's hard for a smart woman to cook without rice."

"I understand Director Chen's concern for our program group."

Xu Xin said with a smile:

"But it doesn't matter if you are poorer or more miserable. The general purpose of the program must not change. This is to discuss our "roots" with food. If this purpose is gone, no matter how much money there is, the whole pot of soup will change. smell……

So, Director Chen, you'd better work harder to withstand the pressure.No matter who says you are eccentric, you have to grit your teeth!
Don't mention anything else, just look at Director Ren's serious attitude, our film will definitely be no worse than any documentary!Director Ren's attitude is also the truest expectation of all of us sitting at this table today, don't you think? "

He cooperated with Luo Ming and shifted their anger to the original intention of "for the good of the show".

Chen Xiaoqing's face brightened.

Ren Changzhen's attitude like fried chicken softened.

At the same time, the eyes of a group of observers fell on the director who was in his early twenties in front of him... Only after knowing it did he taste a little taste...

Amazing.

Not to mention anything else, this and the slimy wrist can make both of them feel comfortable...

Although it is only the tip of the iceberg showing the ability to coordinate relationships, the "art" of director Xu's conversation is really just a young man in his early twenties?

Tsk tsk...it's really not easy!
But Fang Xiu, who was listening, felt like a bright mirror in his heart.

It's just the basic operation of Lao Xu.

When he was in the Olympics, as a follow-up photographer, he had seen with his own eyes how Lao Xu managed the tens of thousands of people up and down in an orderly manner.

Even to put it in an ugly way.

People in the Olympic Games may not know Director Zhang, but there is no one who does not know Director Xu.

If something goes wrong, find Director Xu.

No matter what the problem is, finding Director Xu to solve it has almost become the common understanding of everyone.

Tens of thousands of people are well placed, let alone these two people...

Gee...

Old Xu.

Strong!

……

"You said you... What did you lose your temper so quickly at the meeting?"

In the parking lot, Yan Dazhong said to Ren Changzhen speechlessly.

The two have worked together for many years.

She is a confidante for many years.

He is very clear about Ren Changzhen's temper.

Four words: rather than surrender.

If it weren't for this temper, she wouldn't have given up on CCTV's bright future and come out as a freelance director.

And Ren Changzhen never concealed it from Yan Dazhong. After hearing this, she said directly:
"Why did the two of us resign from "People"? Isn't it because of these things? I really hate looking for celebrities. What's the use of celebrities? What we want to shoot is the real life of ordinary people! To be real, to be real It’s the soul of the film! He said he wanted to invite stars, why?”

"All right."

Yan Dazhong shook his head:
"You know that's not what I mean. It's CCTV after all, you have to restrain yourself. Look, let someone rescue you today..."

"..."

Hearing this, Ren Changzhen also fell silent.

After walking a few steps, she said:
"It's kind of embarrassing... isn't it?"

"No. I'm still a young man..."

"Oh, I was really impulsive. But when he said that he wanted to invite celebrities... I couldn't hold back my anger! I saw this plan, and I really liked it from the bottom of my heart, so I came here! It It made me see the feeling of a BBC documentary!... But I was really afraid that it would end up being completely different..."

Before Ren Changzhen finished speaking, suddenly, a voice sounded from behind:
"Director Ren, Director Yan!"

The two turned their heads and saw Xu Xin speeding up from the building all the way to this side.

For Xu Xin, the chief director, although the two felt a little awkward in terms of age, but from what happened just now, and the brilliant resume of this young man who can be called a genius, the two of them no longer have any contempt.

The chief director came to look for them, and the two quickly stood still:
"Director Xu."

"Eh."

Xu Xin nodded, and when he came to the two of them, he took out a cigarette from his pocket.

"Thank you Director Xu."

Yan Dazhong accepted it with a smile.

After seeing Xu Xin's lighter, he shook his head again:

"I'll do it myself."

"fine."

After giving way, Xu Xin helped him light a cigarette.

After lighting one himself, he said:
"For project planning, we need some gourmets from all over the world to serve as consultants. The two of you will mobilize your own contacts..."

In fact, this has already been said at the meeting just now.

Not only the two of them, CCTV also came to look for them.

And Xu Xin just used this excuse to expand the topic.

But... His original intention was to make some promises to the two of them, so that the two of them could feel at ease and act boldly, and he would take care of it if something happened... Although it was a bit exaggerated, that was what it meant.

As a director, he knows too well what "creative freedom" is.

Unexpectedly, just as he opened his mouth, Ren Changzhen said:

"Director Xu, we really want to shoot the stories of ordinary people, right? We won't change it, right?... I really think this project is very good! What we want to present to you is the stories of ordinary people who have passed through thousands of years. The transformation of people's dining table, to explore our cultural roots..."

Xu Xin was taken aback...

But he immediately smiled:

"Of course. Director Ren, what I want to say is actually this. All the expandable content in the project will not be separated from this proposal that I wrote myself in a few months."

The moment she heard this, Ren Changzhen showed a down-to-earth look:
"That's fine, I'm really against taking pictures of penthouses that are out of ordinary people..."

"I understand, and I can see it."

Xu Xin nodded:
"However, what I want to say is, Director Ren, you can tell me your thoughts about the conflict of ideas in the future. Everyone is for the good of this project, but it will be more convenient for me to communicate about some things. Director Ren, Director Yan, including everyone in the team we will form in the future, everyone only needs to be responsible to one person, and that is me.

As for other things, you don't have to worry about it, and you don't need to worry about it.I'll handle it.I will give everyone the freedom of creation to the greatest extent. In the end, I will gather your freedom to me, and that's it.how? "

"Uh……"

Ren Changzhen hadn't spoken yet, but Yan Dazhong nodded:

"Of course, we understand Director Xu's painstaking efforts... I will ask Director Xu to take care of me from now on."

"Ha, that's what it should be."

Xu Xin smiled and nodded.

"In the future, everyone will be a brother who stirs horses and spoons in the pot, so don't be so polite. For the next work, I will write a direction plan tonight and send it to your mailbox. Future internal discussions will be in my Wife's company. After all, the environment over there is easier, shall we see you there then?"

"Okay, Director Xu!... I've caused you trouble today."

"Director Ren's words are too polite. You are a senior and a backbone, we just need to cooperate with each other."

After conveying his meaning, Xu Xin exchanged pleasantries with the two of them for a while, and after smoking a cigarette, he waved his hand and drove away in Volvo.

After the two of them politely watched Xu Xin leave...

"Do you understand?"

"……Um."

Ren Changzhen nodded:

"From now on, I will hand over all the matters that need to be communicated to the chief director... Tsk tsk...he is only 23?"

"24."

"..."

Hearing this, Ren Changzhen was silent for a few seconds, and suddenly said:
"Why do I have a sense of déjà vu that I have lived in vain?"

"Ha~"

Yan Dazhong chuckled lightly:
"Do you think anyone can be the Ouchi manager of the Olympics?"

"... Tsk tsk. I don't know what he will be like ten years from now."

Yan Dazhong did not answer Ren Changzhen's words.

Because he couldn't think of it either.

After all, no one knows what the future holds.

But one thing is certain... This director Xu, even at his current age, is better than many directors...

Much more powerful.

……

The start date of Beijing Film Academy this year is set on March 3st.

It happened to be Monday.

The holiday this time is quite long, and Xu Xin has officially entered the second half of his junior year.

However, for him who has already secured graduate studies in advance, his undergraduate studies are almost coming to an end.

In fact, to be honest, it is quite difficult to obtain the school's postgraduate qualifications.

Especially Beiying.

With so many excellent talents, if you want to obtain the qualification for insurance research, whether it is internal or external, you must be recognized as excellent.

And is Xu Xin's resume good enough?
The answer is inevitable.

But he's not without flaws.

In other words, the reason why he wanted to fight for this insurance research qualification was because of one of his natural defects.

Poor English……

If he was really allowed to take the exam, this subject alone would be enough to kill him.

So... just protect the research.

Compared with his "achievements", an English test cannot deny his excellence.

On the first day of school, he went straight to Yu Zhen's office and started to go through the formalities.

The normal stage should be to apply for postgraduate qualifications, submit them to the school for review, and then qualified students will have to take a re-examination. After the re-examination is over, the students who pass will get the school's admission notice.

And he came to Yu Zhen's office to receive the admission notice.

He didn't even take the retest.

Because the re-examination was on November 11 last year, and he happened to go to Shanghai to attend the first month meeting of the World Expo that day.

After submitting the administrative statement in advance, he, who had already confirmed the insurance research, did not show up in this re-examination at all, and he was directly OK after giving the dispatch certificate at the Modu. (Note 1)

When seeing Teacher Yu again after a few months, Xu Xin found that she had gained some weight...

The face is a little round.

But he didn't dare to say anything.

I'm afraid that Teacher Yu will show me why the flowers are so popular with the pointer of love.

And after signing a series of procedures, in September this year, he will officially become a first-year student at the Graduate School of Beijing Film Academy.

The tutor is also Yu Zhen.

As for her student, Yu Zhen was not polite. After all the procedures were completed, she asked:
"When does The Hawthorn begin?"

"The filming began one after another in late April. The main thing is that some exterior scenes of this film need a specific month. In April, we rushed to shoot some interior scenes, and in May we began to concentrate on shooting."

Hearing Xu Xin's words, Yu Zhen said directly:
"When the time comes, help me take last year's graduate student?"

"Internship?"

"Well. These students are not bad, but they lack practical experience. If they are good, they will arrange to learn from your crew."

"Okay."

Xu Xin readily agreed.

It's nothing more than a few more hotel rooms, and a few more free labors from various departments of the crew... what?Are you asking if you will be paid?

What an international joke.

Anyone who really wants to come to Director Xu's crew can come in if they want to do an internship?
Not to mention anything else, as soon as the news that his crew needed interns was released, graduate students of film and television directors had to fight to get in.

Because this is not only to improve the professional level, but also to record a glorious stroke on one's resume.

The ability of the sentence "I used to work as an intern on the crew of "The Love of the Hawthorn Tree" directed by Xu Xin" is much more capable than "I used to work as an intern on the crew of a certain advertising director".

What's more, if "The Hawthorn Tree" is successful, then the light of this resume will be even more dazzling.

In fact, speaking of it, Xu Xin and Teacher Yu are also mutually beneficial.

With the presence of Teacher Yu, he saved many academic troubles.For example, the English CET-[-] and CET-[-] for the postgraduate entrance examination, as well as the postgraduate qualifications and so on.

It was all done by Yu Zhen for him.

And after joining Yu Zhen's team in the future, whether it's academic papers or other aspects, his journey will definitely not be too arduous.

Similarly, holding Xu Xin's card in his hand, the title of "Mentor Yu Zhen" is also very unusual.

Under this kind of teacher-student inheritance, the comprehensive advantages of Yu Zhen, a mentor, must be great.When graduate students choose a supervisor, they think about it. If they come from the teacher, they can get in touch with Director Xu, and the tendency to choose will be aggravated a lot.

Disciples are also a small faction hilltop.

Can not be underestimated.

……

3 month 2 number.

No.20 Nominations for the [-]th Academy Awards announced.

Among them, last year's tribute film "October Besieged City" was the most eye-catching. A total of 15 people were nominated for this award, setting a record for the most nominations for a film in previous Academy Awards.

But it's normal to think about it.

Hong Kong films have always been given priority in the selection of tastes for the Hong Kong Film Awards.

"October Besieged" last year's box office was 2.9 million, although not as much as "The Wind"...

But their lineup is strong enough.

Almost all the familiar actors are in it.

So it's only natural that there are so many nominations.

Compared with the multiple award nominations of "October Siege", "The Wind" seems much more simple.

There are 5 nominations in total.

"Best Picture", "Best Director", "Best Actress", "Best Asian Film" and "Best Costume Design".

This nomination has a certain amount of explosiveness for journalists in the mainland.

After all, the Golden Horse Award did not nominate Xu Xin for "Best Director", but the Golden Image Award did.

And look at the shortlist, "October Besieged City", "Night and Fog in Tianshuiwei", "Red Cliff 2", "Shinjuku Incident", "Eavesdropping".

To tell the truth about these films, in terms of box office, only "Red Cliff 2"'s 3.7 million is higher than "The Wind".

But in the same way, in terms of the screening cycle, "Chibi 2" was released for 40 days, which is an increase of 4000 million.

What's more... How much is the investment in "Red Cliff"?

How much is "The Wind"?

Not to mention the other movies.

"Eavesdropping" 9000 million.

"Shinjuku Incident" simply did not appear in the mainland.

The box office of "Tian Shui Wai" was only a pitiful 116 million, and it hit the street in a mess.

Nothing compared to "The Wind".

As far as "ingredients" are concerned, in terms of achievements, "The Wind" won Yang Mi a double Golden Actor Award. Although "October Siege" had the same number of nominations at the Golden Horse Awards, the only winner was the best actress. modeling.

Moreover, the other shortlisted awards it has won are only the Golden Statue and the Asian Film Festival.

Oh yes, there is also the Xiangjiang Film Critics Society Award...

Everyone is the main theme, one won two gold medals, even counting Liang Bingning's three-gold actress, and a movie that only Xiangjiang played behind closed doors.

Logically speaking, it is clear at a glance who wins and who loses.

But the reason why the media thinks it is hot enough to speculate is also because... everyone wants to see if this year's Golden Statue Awards are for themselves behind closed doors.

However, people who are a little more sober can actually tell the difference... Compared with "The Wind", a movie about the hidden front, "October Besieged City", a movie about Mr. Sun Yat-sen's return to China, is "bigger".

It's normal if "The Wind" can't be beaten.

So Director Xu Xin's "Best Director" seems really mysterious.

Compared with the nomination of "Best Director", what attracts more attention is "Best Actress"...

Coincidentally, Yang Mi and Liang Bingning are also nominated as double heroines.

But this time, what they want to PK is Zhang Jingchu, who is inextricably linked with a certain director in Xiying Studio, and even rumored to be blocked in the mainland, and can only come to Hong Kong to hang out, Hui Yinghong from "The Devil" , Zhao Wei from "Mulan", Shu Qi from "You Long Xi Feng", and Wu Junru from "The Thief of Time".

Leaving aside who has the best chance of winning this time, there are quite a lot of hot spots about Yang Mi and Liang Bingning.

If Yang Mi can win the award...

Good guy.

Three Golden Shadow Queens.

Zhou Xun won three gold medals for "There's a Hollywood in Xiangjiang", "If You Love", and "Night Banquet". (Note 2)

Zhang Ziyi is "Jasmine Blossoms", "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", "2046".

At present, the only three gold actresses in China are obtained through different movie roles.

If Yang Mi wins the award, it will be equivalent to "The Wind" killing everything!
Although I know... because of "October Besieged City" and other accidents, Yang Mi has little hope for the Golden Statue Award...

But as soon as this gimmick appeared, the popularity of the news began to increase at a speed visible to the naked eye.

It shouldn't be so outrageous, right?
This is the first reaction of many people.

But the second reaction is: What if I win?
One movie, killing three golds?
Mom...

Compared with Yang Mi, Liang Bingning's enthusiasm is not bad at all.

"The Wind" earned her a nomination for "Best Actress", but the same "October Siege" earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

And no matter which of these two awards, as long as Liang Bingning can win, there will only be one winner inside and outside the circle.

Not right either.

It should be two.

One is Liang Bingning herself.

After she left Huayi, with these film and television works, she successfully made "Liang Bingning Studio" a firm foothold in the entertainment industry.

And last year I heard that she is open all year round.

There will be multiple movies coming out this year.

If that's the case...then her celebrity status may surpass all actresses by a large margin.

The success of this career has set an example for all actors.

but……

In some people's minds, she is not the biggest winner yet.

The biggest winner should be the Xiying Film Studio...not right.

It should be said that it is the old state-owned film studios that still exist in the world.

After Liang Bingning left Huayi, what did she do in the face of resource constraints?
She only did one thing, and that was to switch to Xiying Film Studio.

After becoming the deputy head of the actor troupe, he was supported and endorsed by Xiying Studio!
Starred in "The Wind" and won the Golden Rooster Best Actress.

Moreover, with the backing of "Western Film Studio", she began to straddle the two sides of the strait, whether it is the Beijing circle or the Hong Kong circle, etc., she has started to cooperate!

And this is a very strong signal to all... those who intend to leave some big brokerage companies and come out on their own.

Aren't you worrying that after you come out to work alone, you will be restricted by others and restricted everywhere?
It's very simple, learn from me and take refuge in these state-owned factories.

With a state-owned factory behind you, you can also develop your own business across circles.

Maybe, it won't let you get film and television roles easily, but it can make you the strongest backing when you are treated unfairly or others want to bully you!

How to fight, how to break through, depends on your own.

If you want to become a capital, want to be a master, then fight with your life!

What these state-run factories can do is to put you on the same level as everyone else!

Unless it is the kind of self-produced and sold resources, otherwise, you can wrestle with any private company or other people for all competitive resources!

Win this victory through your acting skills and your charisma!

And this is the background of the state-owned film factory!
You can fly without worry, the state-owned film studio will help you out!
What's more... the benefits that the Sixth National Congress can bring are far more than these!
Through Liang Bingning, the energy of these film studios suddenly jumped into the vision of all actors who wanted to start their own businesses.

They don't lack acting skills and charisma. What they lack is nothing more than Liang Bingning's embarrassment in the lack of capital support that will lead to an imbalance in the competitive scale.

But now...

Looking at Liang Bingning, who also turned over through the movie "The Wind"...

A brand new path...

Appear in front of everyone!
(Note 1: I haven't taken the postgraduate entrance examination, these are all the information I checked, including the re-examination, the exemption of CET-[-] and CET-[-], etc... If there are mistakes, just take it as my Xia Chong Yubing's nonsense. After all, I am not that tall Education, please understand.

Note 2: Because of "The Wind", "Li Mi's Conjecture" didn't get the Golden Rooster, so I watched other films of Gongzi next week, and arranged "The Banquet", which was nominated but not awarded, to the Golden Rooster.

Note 3: The same is true for Zhang Ziyi.The arrangement is "2046". )
(End of this chapter)