Space-time SWAT

Once the topic is selected, it is time to proceed to the next step.

The two hosts took out a stack of colored paper with a hundred names and personal information on it, and distributed a copy to each guest.The chief planner said flatly from the side: "These are the list of actors provided by the program group. You can choose by yourself. As for inviting them to participate and remuneration, they are all handled by the program group. Of course, in reality, the director's casting, It will not be so easy. There are still processes such as reading materials, inviting auditions, screening, etc., but there are also many directors who are optimistic about the person and directly contact the agent of the actor. Because we have limited time, we try to be as simple as possible in some links, so , there is no need for everyone to spend time contacting actors and persuading them to participate. If you have decided now, you can submit your name on the spot. If you cannot decide now, you can propose it at any time before the end of the competition. In addition, if you have If two or more guests select an actor at the same time, the actor can choose the crew he wants to join, and if necessary, we will arrange for you to communicate via video."

After listening to the ten guests, they immediately buried themselves in the list of actors in their hands.There are only 100 people in total, and if all ten guests choose the actor above, then fifty will be needed, which is equivalent to choosing one of the two.Of course they hope to be able to choose good actors, and they don't want to fall behind and no one can choose.Of course, some guests have their own means or have a strong foundation behind them, so they will not choose the actors on the list, but now they can't reveal the clues.On the surface, the ten guests seemed to be selected from a list.

There are very few actors on this list who are rightly popular, one-third of them are yesterday's superstars who have passed away for one reason or another And one-third of the stars seeking transformation are rookies who have just debuted and haven't had any decent works yet.

For those who have never been a director, it is very difficult to use these actors to shoot works that eliminate their opponents.Therefore, the guests all wanted to consider carefully, and were not in a hurry to delineate the people on the list.

The chief planner was already prepared for this situation, so he provocatively said, "Because our program is new and original, there is also a preferential policy. The first guest who chooses the actors on the list is guaranteed to be successful. Others will fight for it, and in addition, in the future, the box lunch ordered by the crew will enjoy a [-]% discount."

For other guests, this kind of discount is actually very attractive, but Bai Sangji quickly circled five people on the list, and then handed it to the nearby host.Mahalo was a little surprised, took it with a smile, walked over and handed it to the chief planner.

The five actors selected by Baek Sangji come from each of the three camps.

The first one is Wang Hao, a crowned actor who has long passed away and has been down for many years. He is the only laureate-level actor on the list.If he hadn't been desperate, he would never have taken such a risk. If no guest chose him, it would definitely be a huge blow to him.

Then there is Zou Guanghao, an acting star who has also been out of date for many years and has disappeared from everyone.Back then, because of his carelessness in his private life, his ex-wife and mistress fought each other on duck necks, which caused an uproar.The opponent took the opportunity to hire trolls to fuel the flames, making his reputation notorious, and soon he was forcibly terminated by all the endorsement brands and advertisers, and almost lost all his family property.Afterwards, he divorced his ex-wife, and Xiaosan also packed up her belongings and ran away.He had nothing, so he had to go far away to Beiluozhou, but he failed to make a name for himself in the entertainment industry in a foreign land for many years. Love squeezed into the list of candidates for this show.

The third and fourth actors are idol stars who want to transform, Yindun Media artists Qiu Di and Lu Tingting. They have been called "plastic vases" by film critics and knowledgeable audiences for many years because some of their parents and elders are Only senior police officers can gain a foothold in Silver Shield Media, and as they get older, their status becomes more and more embarrassing.Yindun Media stuffed them in and hoped that they would be able to transform successfully.Both Bai Sangji and Xie Zhengqing were entrusted by Silver Shield Media, hoping to give them a chance.

Finally, there is He Chaoyun, a graduate of the Acting Department of the National Film Academy, who has just been signed by Guan Xu's studio. His image, character, understanding, and acting skills are not bad, and he is an orthodox academic school.Huang Yizhou mentioned it twice before, hoping that Bai Sangji can lead him to debut.Baek Sangji had seen his graduation works, and he recognized his image and acting skills, so he was circled.

Obviously, among the candidates selected by Bai Sangji, Wang Hao and Zou Guanghao are the actors he is determined to win. The latter three are all related households. It is good if they can come, but it doesn't matter if they can't.

After reading the list he had drawn up, the chief planner naturally understood, but his face remained calm, and he promised in a gentle manner, "The five actors selected by Mr. Bai will definitely be in place within three days."

Baek Sangji said cheerfully, "That's great, thank you."

Xie Zhengqing looked sideways, "Are you serious? The election was so fast? Is there any inside information?"

"Not at all." Bai Sangji said softly, "Like you, it was the first time I knew the rules of the competition and saw the list for the first time. However, I have a story in my heart that I have always wanted to shoot. It can be used by changing the details, so the actors were selected in a targeted manner, lest the person I like be chosen by you."

Xie Zhengqing thought for a while, "Well, you have been a police officer for many years, and the story you want to shoot must be about the police, but it fits the topic you have drawn. I am not as lucky as you, and I still don't know how to shoot it. "

Bai Sangji reminded him in a low voice, "It's not difficult to change the story you wanted to act in the past to fit the theme you want to shoot."

"That's right, I'm thinking about it." Xie Zhengqing also realized that it's not good to say too much here, so as not to wake up the opponents who are still confused, so he stopped talking.

Other guests are still studying the list, occasionally discussing with friends and acquaintances sitting next to them, or asking about actors they are not familiar with, so as to know what they are doing.

Baek Sangji was silently thinking about the scene to be filmed in his heart.As soon as he saw the topic selection, he suddenly remembered the classic police film "The True Colors of Heroes" he had seen in his previous life.But this is a microfilm, and the funds and actors are limited, so there can't be too complicated scene changes. It's better to put people in a relatively closed place, so it's easier to deduce all kinds of fierce conflicts and turbulent undercurrents, and it's more complicated. attractive.Thinking of this, "New Dragon Inn", which he had seen in his previous life, suddenly appeared in his mind.Soon, he decided to adapt the plot of "The True Colors of a Hero" and put it in the background of "Dragon Inn". The time is not ancient times, but the present.He himself can play the mysterious boss of the Longmen Inn. Although the role is small, it is very important.

After about 10 minutes, two more actors selected one to three actors on the list, and Xie Zhengqing also selected two.Because they can act in person, they are not too harsh on the selection of actors, as long as they have a little acting skills or a bright appearance, it is good to use this to increase the filming budget.

There are still many actors on the list, and the actors selected by the three guests do not overlap, so there is no need for additional communication.After the chief planner looked at the candidates they had selected, all promises could be made within three days.

After waiting for another ten minutes, the chief planner asked the other guests and confirmed that they could not decide on an actor for the time being, so he announced that today's recording is over, "The first stage of the microfilm will be filmed for a total of [-] days, starting from tomorrow , The live broadcast will also start tomorrow. However, everyone can start the live broadcast today, and it will all be counted as extra time.”

The guests agreed happily, and got up and left one after another.Those who know each other go together, and those who don't know each other go alone.

Xie Zhengqing was still walking with Bai Sangji, and said as he walked, "Tell me about the Prairie Mounted Police."

"Okay, let's go out and find a place, sit down and talk." Bai Sangji smiled lightly, "Those coffee shops are empty now, very quiet."

"Okay." Xie Zhengqing was enthusiastic, "We can start a live broadcast together, and then we can talk."

Bai Sangji looked at him, "You are not afraid of being heard by your opponent and inspired."

"I'm not afraid." Xie Zhengqing was confident, "I'm the only one who chose the grassland mounted police. That type of police is too special, and I'm afraid that others can't learn from it in a hurry. Like your topic is criminal police, special police, armed police, and marine police. , Internet police, anti-narcotics police, anti-smuggling police and so on can all be used for reference, and the story you want to film cannot be revealed.”

"Well, that's true." Bai Sangji admitted that what he said was reasonable, "That's okay, after we walk out of the gate, we can start a live broadcast and slowly find places to drink tea and eat. This process can be regarded as promoting Kunlun Film and Television City .”

The operation of the live broadcast and other related matters are handled by their assistants, and neither of them will worry about it.

Xie Zhengqing raised his hand and looked at his watch, "It's past three o'clock, we can broadcast live for five or six hours, and then our micro-movie can be increased by five or six minutes. To be honest, I don't care if I don't have money." , such a small amount of money, whether it increases or not will not affect the overall situation, I just want more time. What wonderful stories can be filmed in half an hour? We don’t know how to make literary films, we can only take the route of commercial films, the time is too short No way."

"Yes." Baek Sanji agreed, "I also hope that the length of the film can reach 45 to 10 minutes, so that there is enough space to tell a complete story."

Xie Zhengqing nodded, and then sighed, "The increase in the length of the film means that the shooting time will also increase. It will be too difficult to produce the finished film in two weeks."

Bai Sangji didn't think the time was too tight, "Fourteen days is not too short, and it shouldn't be too difficult to make a micro-movie that is less than 10 minutes."

He remembered the movie "Gunfire" made by the famous Hong Kong director Johnnie To in only 80 days in [-] in his previous life at a low cost.As soon as this [-]-minute-long film came out, it was recognized by the industry as Johnnie To's best film since its debut, with the most creativity, the most complete personal style, the best fit between form and content, and the highest balance between art and business. Thus officially declaring the birth of a style director who fully controls genres and freely uses techniques.

"Gunfire" not only had a good box office, but also made great achievements in art.Not only has it become a classic of gangster shootout films, but it is also the film that Johnnie To has won the most awards: No.19 Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Director, No.30 Seventh Taiwan Golden Horse Awards for Best Director, Fifth Hong Kong Film Awards Best Film, Best Director Award from the Film Critics Society, Best Actor Award at the Golden Horse Awards.

Bai Sangji has already decided that his first movie will have the soul-stirring plot of "True Tomorrow", the semi-closed structure of "New Dragon Inn" and the stern style of "Gunfire".