Sure enough, Mr. Han stopped worrying about this matter immediately: "Shanzi, I heard that you have at least two projects to be launched in Xiangjiang. Ask Boss Yang to find out the news and keep it hidden. Can you give me some advice? Happy words?"
Liu Qingshan smiled and said: "You can't blame me, Uncle Yang, for this matter. The title of the first film violated the mainland's censorship system. If it ends up not being released in the mainland market, don't blame me." Me? I simply let it go to the major film companies in Hong Kong at that time, and I didn’t get involved! Another film is still in preparation. I will send the script to your house someday. If you are interested, let’s talk about it. Cooperate!"
Mr. Han was very pleased with his attitude: "Shan Zi, I won't say any more. You are a person worth getting to know, and you consider things thoroughly, and you don't have any small thoughts! I will remember it!"
Liu Qingshan took the opportunity to speak: "The premiere of "Let the Bullets Fly" will be at the end of this month, and some European and American guests may be coming by then. Someone has offered to take this opportunity to meet you. Do you think I should make some arrangements? "
Huaying holds the power to import films, and even the eight major Hollywood film studios dare not treat them with caution. They all know that China is the largest regional market, and the box office is astonishingly high.
It is true that several film companies have approached Liu Qingshan. Although they do not lack common channels with Huaying and Hanshanping, the addition of Liu Qingshan in a semi-private communication situation often has unexpected effects. external effects.
Mr. Han is very interested in this issue because he knows that Liu Qingshan has always refused to deal with the official directly. Since he raised it so proactively, he must have his personal thoughts.
So he asked seemingly casually: "Shan Zi, tell me the truth, do you have any ideas about the export of Chinese films in the future?"
Liu Qingshan did not intend to hide his plans: "For many years, it has been difficult for our Chinese films to get the chance to go abroad. I want to try the water first with "Let the Bullets Fly", even though I have certain connections there, But after all, it is outsiders who are trying to steal jobs from locals! If Huaying stood behind me, not only would I feel more confident, but the other party would also gain more face. After all, it would be the first domestically produced blockbuster film to go abroad. The support of even one more theater overseas is crucial!”
In fact, he did not fully explain what he said. "Let the Bullets Fly" was also invested by China Film Group. In fact, Mr. Han was also a stakeholder.
But whether this matter exists or not cannot be used as an excuse. Mr. Han is an official, and what he likes to hear most is righteous and awe-inspiring principles. Speaking such positive words in public will make him feel very powerful. A sense of achievement.
Of course, he is not so particular in private, but giving him enough face in front of outsiders is tantamount to handing over some of his promising future box office results in overseas markets to China Film.
Although the statement does not mean more income, and the original dividend ratio will not change, as the head of China Film, Mr. Han has made a significant contribution to the performance or job report.
Therefore, Mr. Han nodded understandingly: "You can make arrangements when the time comes. Remember to put the specific details in writing at least three days in advance so that I can report them in time!"
There are rivers and lakes everywhere, and it is the same in the officialdom. This statement is not meant to be derogatory at all. Jianghu is inherently humane, and the supervisory units behind Huaying also need political achievements.
The next filming went much smoother. Everyone knew that Director Feng was a tyrant on the set. All the actors at least memorized their lines when filming scenes that concerned them.
When it was almost noon, Jin Xishan left with Su Xi and Qu Xiangling, and other producers and producers also went to the hotel.
Expressing gratitude to Fan Wei and Feng Yuanzheng was just an excuse, and taking the opportunity to get together was their purpose.
These people don't usually stay on the set, but today they came here because of Liu Qingshan's return. It's not easy to have so many of them here.
As expected, it was Liu Qingshan who temporarily took on the role of director in the afternoon, but people's secret joy did not last long before they suddenly discovered that his directing style was just as rough and harsh, and not at all tolerant than Director Feng.
The one who felt the deepest impression was Wang Baoqiang. He originally thought that he would be given preferential treatment as an artist under the name of Xueyu Entertainment. Little did he know that in order to show the director's intimidation, Liu Qingshan first used him as a target for venting.
Fortunately, Liu Qingshan has all the original scenes in his mind. Wherever the actor's performance is wrong, his guidance will be targeted, instead of leaving the actor to wonder what is more suitable.
Therefore, although he could still be heard yelling angrily from time to time at the filming site, the issues he raised every time were really to the point, and the effects after reshoots were often obvious.
After doing this several times, everyone on the scene was convinced. Moreover, under his guidance, the filming progress was unexpectedly fast.
As for Director Feng and the others, they said it was just a formal banquet. In fact, it was after five o'clock in the afternoon when they returned to the set, and Director Feng was obviously drunk.
Although Uncle Ge is an alcoholic, he rushed back to filming before two o'clock in the afternoon. The legend that he never misses work due to drinking is indeed true.
Director Feng, who was quite drunk, played back the sample footage immediately. Half an hour later, he said: "It's over, here comes the people who are trying to steal my job. Not only has the quality not been reduced without me, why?" Is the filming progress so much faster?"
His words are the consensus of all the actors. Liu Ruying's words represent their common aspirations: "Why do I feel that Director Liu has a picture of the finished film in his mind? Although the camera clicks equally frequently, after his prompting The subsequent reshoots were basically a one-shot, and we all felt deeply that the correction was correct!"
Wang Baoqiang's temperament is the kind of silly and bold one who dares to interrupt at any time: "Yeah, Director Liu's instructions always stuck on the knot. My personal feeling is that you just need to do what he said and it's over." It’s very easy to get up, no psychological pressure!”
Director Feng narrowed his eyes and said, "You mean, your boss has a higher level of guidance than me, right?"
Wang Baoqiang hurriedly answered: "No, no, he wrote the script. The overall process is very smooth, but the expression of the actors' psychological changes is far less delicate than Director Feng!"
Liu Ruying chuckled, "I didn't expect my brother to be able to tell such a difference in image, but aren't you worried that belittling your boss in this way will prevent him from suppressing and retaliating in the future?"
Not to mention, the younger brother she recognized through this photo shoot really tried his best. It seemed that what she said was mostly a joke, but in fact, she was secretly helping Wang Baoqiang to correct the flaws in his words.
Liu Qingshan doesn't care about these small details: "Bao Qiang is right, I have only directed a few movies? Director Feng is the number one in the director's field. When he was filming emotional scenes, I was still playing with mud!"
Director Feng could hear his sincerity, and his face immediately turned into a smile: "Not bad, not bad, everyone performed very well today. In fact, you don't understand why I came so late. I did it on purpose. I want to test Shanzi’s on-site control ability! He also praised me just now, but rich experience is accumulated bit by bit. No one is proficient in an unfamiliar industry as soon as they get started. This is what Mr. Han gave me. Reminder, many people have high expectations for him!"
Liu Qingshan was not happy to hear other people's praise for him, especially those he knew more and more, so he immediately changed the subject: "Director Feng, how many scenes should we shoot tonight?"
"The work plan is in your hands, you have to figure it out! I drank a little too much, so I went to take a nap in the car! The drama manager, add an extra chicken leg to dinner. If the quality of the night shoot can be maintained, I will treat you to a late-night snack privately! "
This person has a bad temper on the set, but he is never stingy when it comes to daily treatment, and the money he spends is not his own money anyway.
During the filming that night, this person really gave up and slept alone until most of the night.
The filming of the crew was also delayed until after the early morning. This was not Liu Qingshan's personal wish. It was rare that the filming was so smooth. It was the initiative of many actors to request additional scenes.
It was precisely because Director Feng was willing to let Liu Qingshan go that the filming progress for the next month or so was surprisingly fast, which made Liu Qingshan feel like he was back on the set of "Let the Bullets Fly" again.
There's nothing he can do about it, all the images are stored in his mind, and he can point out any slight flaws with the original version in a timely manner.
This was not possible before. The on-set director's dominance was inviolable. Director Feng did not have such a clear sense of the scene. Even if he felt something was wrong, he would have to go through repeated reshoots to find the right feeling.
But the picture in Liu Qingshan's mind is exactly his original directing style, so the suggestions he puts forward are often the best in line with Director Feng's first feeling.
So with his intervention, the filming schedule originally took one and a half months. When the final scene was shot, it was at least twenty days ahead of schedule.
No one likes their working hours to be greatly shortened, especially for investors, shortening the investment cycle as much as possible can mean more money, so they all came on the day of completion.
Faced with so many people coming, Liu Qingshan did not participate in the show that day and just continued to be his actor.
This change made Director Feng nod secretly, confirming that the two would be close for a long time to come. Even when their respective films encountered market competition, their personal friendship remained unchanged.
For Liu Qingshan, he did not expect that the filming would go so smoothly. He originally planned to take a few days off during the premiere of "Let the Bullets Fly."
As a result, he ended the filming before the premiere. In fact, in the past two days, he had received phone calls from overseas guests arriving in Kyoto, and he did not stay overnight on the set for several nights in a row.
It was now the third day before the premiere. At the closing banquet that night, he only met in person and went to the dad hotel to receive guests.
