I was just thinking about taking the arts exam and you said I've been playing supporting roles

Chapter 152: Trick a big director into filming!

"I can win this award thanks to the cultivation of Beijing Film Academy's Performance Department and Peking University's School of Arts!"

"..."

Chen Jin spoke in a very formal manner at the press conference.

Chen Yi, the dean of the Beijing Film Academy's School of Performing Arts, has already explained everything to Chen Jin, so just follow his instructions.

In fact, a group of reporters still complained when they heard this line.

Damn, what are you cultivating?

Aren't you a freshman?

But no matter how much we complain, we still have to go through the process.

There was a routine interview, a speech by the school leaders, and the Peking University School of Arts awarded Chen Jin a scholarship of 100 million yuan... After the whole process was completed, the reporters left with satisfaction.

Go back and hand in your homework. It has to be published in the newspaper and posted online today.

After all the reporters left, Chen Yi said happily: "Chen Jin, well done!"

"This is the first time that someone from our acting school has won an award from one of the three major film festivals, and the person in question is a current student!"

“It’s indeed a great honor!”

Chen Yu, director of the Film and Television Department of the Peking University School of the Arts, was laughing nearby. He and Chen Yi were old acquaintances.

Chen Jin didn't know this director, but Zhang Huijun had introduced him to him on the phone.

He is a very famous screenwriter and director in China.

He graduated from the History Department of Northwestern University, then got his master's degree from the Directing Department of Beijing Film Academy, and his doctorate from the Directing Department of the Central Academy of Drama. He is currently the director of the School of Arts at Peking University. He has been studying film and television theory, but also occasionally makes movies and writes scripts.

Zhang Yimou's future films "Rock Solid" and "Sniper" were both his work.

After Chen Jin chatted with him for a while, he left and told him that he didn't need to rush to register at Peking University School of Art, as Lin Zhaohua's class would not start until after National Day.

Now I am staying in Beijing Film Academy to attend the opening ceremony and military training.

"How's the preparation for the speech going?"

After Chen Yu left, Chen Yi continued talking to Chen Jin.

That's very polite. I guess everyone in the leadership circle of Beijing Film Academy knows about it now.

Chen Jin was able to get the leading male role in "The Founding of a Party" thanks to the relationship with the dean Zhang Huijun.

There is someone behind this person, he is not an ordinary student.

"Director Chen, not yet. I will try to write it down when I go back today!"

"It's okay, just remember to show it to Director Huo the day after tomorrow!"

The speech at the freshman opening ceremony is important, but there is no requirement on how well it should be written. However, it is definitely necessary to have the department head review it. In case you say something wrong or something, it would be embarrassing if there are reporters present.

The current director of the Performance Department is Huo Xuan, who was promoted this year and is the husband of Vice Dean Cui Xinqing.

The director who retired earlier was called Zu Feng.

This director will be very famous in the future. Last year, he became an instant hit for his role as Li Ya in the TV series "The Disguiser" and his acting skills were recognized by the public.

However, the reason he retired was not because he became famous, but because he had just married Liu Tianchi, the deputy director of the Central Academy of Drama, a few years ago.

After much deliberation, Zu Feng finally resigned from his job and prepared to try his luck in the entertainment industry.

He actually made a name for himself and played many outstanding supporting roles. His wife Liu Tianchi also became quite famous in the future. Not only did she teach many star students, she also appeared in various variety shows. The couple was doing quite well.

On the contrary, the current Director Huo is overshadowed by his wife and has always been very serious about his work.

"Okay, I'll take it to Director Huo as soon as I finish writing it!"

The two chatted for a while before Chen Jin walked out of the meeting room.

Up to now, he has completed all the procedures after winning the award, and now he has to take care of some personal matters.

He didn't forget Zhang Yimou's instructions.

There is no rush to complete the admission procedures, we can do it in the afternoon. Now I have to go see Zhang Huijun and the director of the directing department, Tian Zhuangzhuang.

Chen Jin brought some local specialties from Italy for them, each of them a handmade leather wallet. It was not a luxury item, but the workmanship was very good. However, Lao Tian probably didn't need it, after all, he had been to Venice several times.

I knocked on the door of Dean Zhang Huijun's office. This time Pang Liwei was not with him, but Old Zhang seemed very enthusiastic!
At least we developed some feelings over the phone.

The two of them had contacted each other by phone before when they took the college entrance examination and won the Venice Award. In fact, the only time Chen Jin had met him was when Pang Liwei took him there. But this second time, there was no awkwardness at all. Dean Zhang's expression could not be faked.

"make persistent efforts!"

"You are also acting in Yimou's new play, right?"

He was talking about "The Flowers of War".

"Well, Director Zhang told me to play the second male lead!"

"Then you can give it a try. I heard they're going to hire a big Hollywood star as the male lead. This movie is going to open up the international market, so take advantage of it!"

Zhang Huijun didn't say much. He accepted Chen Jin's gift after giving him a few words of advice and let him leave.

In fact, he had seen Chen Jin's development trajectory.

He more or less understood Chen Jin's character. This kid was quite down-to-earth and his old classmates had also warned him about it. Although they couldn't guarantee that nothing would happen to him in the future, if anything happened during his years at school, Beijing Film Academy would definitely protect him.

As long as it's not too bad, Zhang Huijun will definitely take action.

Of course, this is the worst plan. Looking at Chen Jin now, Zhang Huijun feels that he should not be stupid.

Next up is "The Founding of a Party" and "The Flowers of War", which one is not a big production?!
At present, he has become famous for "The Hawthorn Tree" and he has also read the public opinions on the Internet. With the accumulation of these two films and the Best Newcomer Award in Venice, it will not be a problem for him to become a first-line actor at the age of 20.

At this age, I no longer have any rivals among my peers.

Even in the past few years of the Chinese Academy of Drama, there have not been such outstanding students.

"I hope you won't be impetuous!"

"Act well!"

While Zhang Huijun was waiting there, Chen Jin had already arrived downstairs of the directing department.

He is currently a student in the directing department, but in the first two years he plans to take classes in the acting department, and when he has mastered acting skills, he will study directing.

So there is definitely no need to take directing courses now.

Following the floor Zhang Huijun indicated, Chen Jin came to the third floor, where the office of the director of the directing department was located.

Tuk Tuk!

Chen Jin knocked on the door, but no one answered.

"Not here?"

Chen Jin was a little puzzled. He poked his head inside and sure enough, there seemed to be no one there. Could he have gone to class?

"Your idea is good, but I think you should shoot a few short films first to gain experience!"

A slightly hoarse voice came from the corner of the stairs.

An old man dressed quite simply, followed by a young man with a flat head and glasses, were walking towards Chen Jin.

Flat-headed Chen Jin knew Wen Muye. They had met once before during the directing department's art exam.

And the old man is even more familiar.

Field shape!
The current director of the directing department of Beijing Film Academy was banned from directing for 10 years because of his film "Blue Kite" which involved the flood era.

At present, he has framed the ban document and hung it in his living room, like a family heirloom.

That’s right, he is the only one in China and the only Chinese director to win this award.

"Hello, Director Tian!"

Chen Jin hurriedly greeted him, and Tian Zhuangzhuang raised his head. His face was full of messy beard, and he looked like he had been hit.

Actually, not really. He is still living a very comfortable life in Beijing Film Academy. During the few years he has served as the director, he has accepted dozens of students in the Directing Department. Wen Muye who is next to him is the most talented one among his class of directing graduate students.

He also thinks that he has the best chance of success in recent years. Wen Muye's short films before he entered Beijing Film Academy all won awards and were very good. At least Tian Zhuangzhuang feels that this kid has his own ideas for shooting, and his sense of camera and characters are very good.

"you are?"

Tian Zhuangzhuang looked at Chen Jin, and Chen Jin hurriedly said, "I'm Chen Jin, a freshman in the acting department!"

"Hey, who is that?"

“Come in, come in!”

Tian Zhuangzhuang smiled and said to Wen Muye next to him: "The new best newcomer in Venice, the one with the red banner in the school!"

"Hello!"

Wen Muye was startled and quickly greeted Chen Jin: "My name is Wen Muye!"

"Hello, Senior Brother Wen!"

Chen Jin smiled, but took out his phone: "Add a contact number?"

"Huh? Oh, okay!"

Wen Muye was a little flattered. Without any hesitation, he directly took out his phone to add the person.

"You came here... just to thank me?"

Tian Zhuangzhuang sat there, drank a sip of tea, and spoke to Chen Jin.

Chen Jin nodded: "Yes, Director Zhang told me that I must come to thank you in person, otherwise -"

"Okay, what's your business with me?"

"Just saying hello!"

Tian Zhuangzhuang waved his hand, but Chen Jin took out a wallet: "I'm afraid you won't accept the expensive one. I saw this handmade wallet at the airport and it feels pretty good. It can even be engraved..."

Gilded words.

"Hahaha!"

Tian Zhuangzhuang laughed: "I've seen it, it's quite expensive!"

"No, no, just a little token of my appreciation!"

"Okay, I'll take it!"

"Thank you, that's very thoughtful!"

Tian Zhuangzhuang did not hesitate. Chen Jin had heard from Zhang Yimou that this old man was actually a very good person.

He and teacher Li Xuejian are cousins, and the two often drink tea together privately. In the beginning, he was the leading male role in many of Tian Zhuangzhuang's films.

In the words of Zhang Yimou, Tian Zhuangzhuang should be the most talented among the 78 players.

I was discouraged by the ban on guidance.

He comes from a prominent artistic family. His father, Tian Fangna, is very famous in the literary and art circles. He was the first director of the Beijing Film Academy Actors Troupe. His father participated in the establishment of the Beijing Film Studio and he once served as the second-in-command of the Film Bureau.

Mother Yu Lan is Li Xuejian’s aunt, who is also very famous. The role of Jiang Jie that is often seen in promotional posters is played by her. The one played by Chen Jin has met her.

Because of this background, Tian Zhuangzhuang was banned from directing for 10 years, which was a heavy blow to him.

In fact, this spell interruption is very good, otherwise it would be really lawless and people would dare to shoot anything.

"By the way, Xiao Chen!"

Tian Zhuangzhuang suddenly said to Chen Jin, "I heard that you have a notebook about undertakers. You got full marks for your college entrance examination essay, right?"

"hold head high?"

Chen Jin got Gavin Muye’s contact information and really wanted to talk about this.

Now after hearing what Tian Zhuangzhuang said, a new thought suddenly came to his mind.

Which student are you looking for to take a photo? Isn’t there one right in front of you?

Given his relationship with Ma, if he can produce "Life Events", won't it be easy for him to be nominated for the Venice Film Festival?
This is not Chen Jin bragging. He feels that the script of this movie is very good. He has experienced it and is deeply touched by it.

But the director seems to be a newcomer, and the editing, camera language, pictures, etc. are all very average.

This movie is entirely supported by the actors and the script.

If Chen Jin chooses not to experience the system, he can still watch the several films he has experienced as movies.

That is, the system has the original film provided.

Now he has the original footage of 5 movies, but only "Life Events" is useful.

I watched Chen Jin Venice several times when I was bored. This movie is absolutely dominated by men, and there are almost no roles for women.

If it’s filmed well, Venice will definitely win an award.

"Find a student from the directing department and try filming together!"

Tian Zhuangzhuang was talking, but Chen Jin didn't know whether to laugh or cry and said, "Director Tian, I'll keep this script for myself!"

"You can do it yourself, Xiaowen. After shooting a few short films, why don't you work with Chen Jin?"

"Chen Jin is quite famous now, your debut work will be promising!"

Chen Jin: “…”

"Director Tian, how about I find someone to work with me to get the script out and show it to you?"

"That's fine, let's see!"

Tian Zhuangzhuang obviously didn't think that Chen Jin was targeting him.

"The script is ok, why don't you come out?"

Chen Jin asked casually, mainly because Zhang Yimou said that old man Tian Zhuangzhuang was a very nice person, but not at all smooth, so he couldn't mix in the circle.

Another thing, Tian Zhuangzhuang’s acting is...very awesome.

We can only blame the artist’s parents for bringing him up well since childhood.

This old man is suitable to play the father of the protagonist in "Life Events". Of course, Luo Jingming is also very awesome. Chen Jin will decide when the time comes. The most important thing at the moment is to drag Tian Zhuangzhuang into the water.

"Cough cough cough-"

Tian Zhuangzhuang almost spit out a mouthful of tea after hearing what Chen Jin said.

Wen Muye next to him also secretly gave Chen Jin a thumbs up.

I guess only Chen Jin would dare to say such things.

"What did you say?"

Tian Zhuangzhuang wiped his mouth with his hand.

"I say, if the script is good, Director Tian, can you please step up and make the movie?"

"What about investing?"

Tian Zhuangzhuang smiled and joked: "I am very expensive!"

“No matter how expensive it is!”

"I'll vote myself!"

"Are you rich?"

Tian Zhuangzhuang narrowed his eyes and looked at the young man in front of him seriously for the first time.

In this day and age, there are still people who dare to ask me to film a movie? !

Chen Jin smiled brightly: "Yes, are tens of millions enough?"

Wen Muye: "..."

Tian Zhuangzhuang: “…”

(End of this chapter)