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Chapter 119: A Series of Invitations to Film a Movie – A Brand New Theme to Challenge (A Must-Read!)

Logically speaking.

Song Hao has been promoting "The Bravest" these days.

Director Jiang from the fire department is also fully cooperating.

After all, this is the first film about firefighters with firefighting as its main theme.

There aren't many random or unnecessary elements.

It's simply about presenting a story.

Therefore, Director Long of the Anti-Drug Bureau and Director Zheng of the Jinling Culture and Tourism Bureau never introduced the two leaders to Song Hao.

However, unable to withstand the torment from the two leaders, both bureau chiefs eventually sent over Song Hao's phone number.

"Hello, hello."

"Excuse me, are you Song Hao, Director Song?"

Upon hearing that it was a young woman, Song Hao asked, "Yes, what's wrong?"

"I'm Secretary Chen from the Chang'an Culture and Tourism Bureau. I was wondering if you have some free time? Would it be convenient for us to meet in person? Our bureau would like to invite you to film a promotional video for Chang'an," Secretary Chen explained.

Song Hao then realized what was happening and suggested, "Sure, I'll go to Chang'an tomorrow."

"That's great! We'll send a car to pick you up at the airport."

After hanging up the phone.

Director Long called.

"Hey, Xiao Song." Director Long sounded a little anxious on the other end of the phone.

Song Hao hurriedly asked, "Director Long, what's wrong?"

“I just gave your phone number to Deputy Director Chu of the Ministry of Education, and he told me you didn’t answer the phone because it was busy. So I thought I’d call you to see what was going on,” Director Long explained.

Song Hao then told Director Long about Chang'an Culture and Tourism's invitation to film a movie.

Director Long chuckled, "Good lad, you're really too busy right now! Since you're going on a long trip tomorrow, come to my place now, and I'll invite Director Chu from the Ministry of Education over so you two can have a chat."

"Okay, thank you, Director Long," Song Hao said gratefully.

"You rascal, don't be so polite." Director Long laughed: "Let me tell you, ever since you filmed 'Operation Mekong,' every time we have a big meeting, the directors of other departments look at me with such envy. They all praise the quality of this movie. Oh, and that movie 'Dying to Survive.'"

"Never mind, I won't talk about it over the phone. Just come over here right away."

After hanging up the phone, Song Hao rushed to the anti-drug bureau without stopping.

To be honest, I'm so proud of myself.

It really all depended on the introductions from those bureau chiefs at the beginning.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have had so many resources and help later on.

Take the movie "The Bravest" as an example. Without the support of the fire department, how could he have used so much gunpowder and explosive props on site?

"Having official backing is really great!"

Song Hao also cherishes the opportunity to cooperate with the government.

As long as you don't commit any crimes, you can basically become a national brand in the future.

Arriving at the Narcotics Bureau, I entered the director's office.

He saw a middle-aged man chatting and laughing with Director Long.

Upon seeing Song Hao, the middle-aged man first sized him up, then smiled and asked, "This must be Director Song, right?"

He stood up, extended his hand, and solemnly introduced himself: "I am Chu Jun, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Education."

Song Hao immediately said respectfully, "Director Chu, hello, I am Song Hao."

In fact, when addressing a leader, the word "deputy" should generally be dropped.

That sounds more like it.

So after hearing this, Director Chu replied, "Come, let's sit down and talk."

Director Long began by criticizing him, saying, "You brat, you didn't even answer Director Chu's call? You made the director come all the way here in person. You've got quite the attitude!"

Seeing this, Song Hao stood up again and apologized respectfully: "Director Chu, I'm very sorry."

"It's alright, it's alright. I just heard from Director Long that the official team from Chang'an Culture and Tourism also wanted you to film a video. I happened to call you and you were talking to them." Director Chu said cheerfully, "I was originally in a meeting outside, so I just had my driver come in and sit down."

Director Long deliberately brought up this matter in front of Director Chu, his purpose being to say everything so that the conversation could continue.

Director Chu then asked, "Xiao Song, the thing is, I called you here today to ask if you are interested in filming subjects with educational significance for children? Have you ever been involved in this field?"

"Director Chu, a topic with educational significance for children?" Song Hao asked, somewhat surprised.

Director Chu nodded: "That's right. I guess you haven't had any contact with this before, but I admire your talent and ideas. The educational value of your films is excellent, which is exactly what we need right now."

"As you know, most of the works suitable for children to watch now are animated films, some of which have a bad influence. In recent years, parents have also complained that our children have not been able to enjoy more meaningful films and television shows."

"In addition, some people are easily stressed, for example, they will report inappropriate content in cartoons."

Director Chu said, both amused and exasperated, "Some people even reported Ultraman, saying he was inciting children to fight."

"Our current film and television works and animations targeting children and teenagers need a typical work to lead the way."

"I found you through Director Long's introduction."

After hearing these words, Song Hao understood what Director Chu meant.

He pondered for a moment, then said, "Director Chu, children generally prefer watching cartoons, but animated films and television series are indeed a field I haven't explored before. However, if there is a suitable story or script, my Guoteng Culture Media will also set up an animation production department to create a work of its own for our children."

Director Chu was very pleased to hear this.

Director Long praised, "Director Chu, you see, I told you, this kid is brave enough to take on any challenge, there's no job he wouldn't dare to take on."

Director Chu quickly added as a precaution: "If Xiao Song wants to make an animated film, I can definitely provide the funding and publicity. However, there is one condition: I hope the content will be approved by the Ministry of Education in advance."

"As you know, in today's society, producing an animated film officially represented by the government is no joke." "Besides meeting quality standards, the most important thing is to satisfy parents. There can't be any elements like violence, adult romance, or gore. You could say the requirements for the subject matter are a hundred times stricter than those for the movies you make!"

Song Hao nodded and said, "Okay, I understand, Director Chu."

"Of course, if we really have no clue, we should put it aside for now and not delay our work," Director Chu said with concern.

"understand!"

Song Hao left.

After he left, Director Long asked, "How was that kid?"

“He’s confident, decisive, and willing to take on challenges, but,” Director Chu said with some concern, “I’m still not very optimistic about his ability to complete this task. You know, his first promotional video was about anti-fraud, specifically about overseas scams; the second was a war film; and the third was your anti-drug gunfight film. As for this fourth one…”

"Not to mention, even children wouldn't understand 'Dying to Survive'."

Director Long said confidently, "Don't worry, Director Chu, I have confidence in this kid."

But in fact.

Song Hao wasn't entirely confident either.

After all, he had never seen any educational films for children before.

There could be no bloody fight scenes, nor could there be any romance between adults. It could be said that the requirements for the subject matter were the strictest task given by the leadership in more than a year.

Song Hao then opened the system's shop.

They were picking through the items.

When he selected the animation genre, quite a few well-known animations came up.

"Under One Person", "Qin's Moon", "GG Bond", etc.

But putting aside any educational value, these things would probably be difficult to get approved just from the review process alone.

For this reason, Song Hao even felt that he might have to give up the task given to him by the leaders of the Ministry of Education.

"Let's go to Chang'an first and talk about our thoughts there."

the next day.

He then arrived in Chang'an.

As soon as I got off the plane, someone was waiting for me at the airport exit.

"Hello, Director Song, I'm Secretary Chen." A sweet-looking girl in a work uniform stepped forward and greeted him.

Song Hao quickly nodded and replied, "Hello, Secretary Chen."

"I will now take you to our Culture and Tourism Bureau."

"Okay, I'm done."

On the way there, Secretary Chen explained, "Actually, after you made Nanjing a popular place, our leaders have wanted to invite you over for a long time."

"We were planning to invite you when you had some free time, but you've been too busy with one movie after another. There's no other way, so Director Ou can only extend the invitation as soon as your film 'The Bravest' finishes filming."

Song Hao said with a smile, "If you had told me earlier, I would have come to Chang'an whenever I had free time."

"It's alright. Now that you're here, my job is to take you to our director's office, and then my task will be complete," Secretary Chen said cheerfully.

soon.

The car then stopped in front of the Culture and Tourism Bureau.

When Secretary Chen led Song Hao inside, the staff of the Culture and Tourism Bureau were all surprised.

"Is that Director Song?"

"Is he the director of 'Dying to Survive'?"

"Yes, they also filmed 'Operation Mekong' and 'The Flowers of War'."

"I heard that he also has a movie recently, which has finished filming and has a release date set for October 1st, National Day."

"It's called 'The Bravest'."

Song Hao greeted them and walked to the director's office.

"Dong dong!"

Secretary Chen reminded from outside the door, "Director, Director Song is here."

"Okay, please come in."

The door opens.

Inside, a middle-aged woman was sitting. She stood up with a smile, walked over to him, and said, "Hello, Director Song, I am Ou Qin, the director of the Chang'an Culture and Tourism Bureau."

"Hello Director Ou, I'm Song Hao. It's a pleasure to meet you." Song Hao said with a smile.

After Secretary Chen led the person in, he closed the door behind him.

Looking at Song Hao's youthful good looks, Director Ou couldn't help but exclaim, "I never imagined that Director Song would be so talented and so young and handsome at the same time."

Song Hao laughed and said, "Thank you for the compliment, Director Ou, but after working on movies for more than a year, I'm practically no longer handsome, and I've lost a lot of hair."

"Just as handsome," Director Ou praised.

She then immediately got to the point: "Director Song, you know why I've come to see you this time, right?"

“Yes, Director Ou.” Song Hao nodded.

Director Ou sighed: "Alas, although our Chang'an is the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties, it has countless scenic spots, such as the Tang Dynasty Never Sleeping City, Mount Hua, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the Terracotta Army, the Ming City Wall, and so on."

"However, in recent years, our publicity has always lagged behind other cities. Some cities have even become the top five tourist cities in China because of a folk song."

She looked at Song Hao and asked, "The reason I asked you here is to ask if you could make a film that reflects the culture of Chang'an?"

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