"I think we should change the topic. Is it interesting to compliment each other like this?" Liu Qingshan listened best to praise from people he knew well.
Unexpectedly, Kang Honglei insisted on talking about this topic.
"Before coming here, our leader specially pulled me over to attend a small meeting! The tasks assigned to me by the leaders at the meeting were very straightforward, and they asked me to hold on to your life-saving straw!" Liu Qingshan smiled bitterly and spread his hands: "It's not that serious, right? How could any major project of your majestic Red Star Studio be without your presence?"
"That's just a superficial phenomenon. Since the country relaxed some inherent restrictions on cultural undertakings four years ago, the mainland market has quickly shown more flexibility from private capital, and those entertainment companies have the natural advantage of having most well-known artists. Red Star It’s actually going downhill now!”
"Yes, the impact of the market economy cannot be underestimated, but as far as our film and television drama production industry is concerned, there is increasingly no market for many positive historical dramas or works of a propaganda and promotion nature delivered by the state!"
"Isn't it! So when your script "Bright Sword" appeared, it attracted serious attention from so-called mainstream state-owned enterprises like us. Although some people are not optimistic about its difference from traditional forms of expression of consciousness, but More people still trust the advance and guidance of your editing ability!" After hearing the other party talk about this, Liu Qingshan did not show too much pretentiousness: "My creations are generally based on considerations of the future market, but not necessarily. It represents the more popular or commercialization of market factors. The main theme of film and television dramas has never been abandoned by the audience, but how to embody it more truly is the fundamental difference from the previous blindly catering to the general environment!"
"So, the main body of the general environment has actually changed a lot, but in terms of literature and art, there are still few people who dare to be such pioneers! To tell you the truth, I encountered many problems before and after I filmed "The Years of Passion" I have encountered all kinds of doubts. If it hadn't been for its high ratings later, I'm afraid I would have been shelved by now!"
"Is it that serious?"
"Of all those who intend to reform, which one has a smooth journey? It's just that within our Red Star, there are a lot of people who only know how to follow the rules and don't know how to forge ahead. Otherwise, why would Mr. Fu have to show off to the crew of "Bright Sword" at such an old age? Phase? So, many things are not what you see."
"Since this is the case, please convey it to the leader when you go back. As long as Red Star thinks that I, Liu Qingshan, am still available, come to me directly. I will do my best to solve the problem that I can achieve!" Liu Qingshan Agreeing so readily means that you understand in your heart that Red Star is an official production and propaganda unit supported by the state. The director and deputy director have to randomly choose one of them, either a colonel or a major general. How could such a special unit really do this? abjection.
Being able to establish a close cooperative relationship with such a state-owned enterprise is the dream of any large or small producer operating in the mainland cultural market.
Now that others have taken the initiative to extend this olive branch, if I don't rush to follow up, it can only mean that my own future development will be like that.
In a unique environment, marketability and commerce are all superficial. Once the environment changes, any entertainment capital will have to step aside.
His attitude made Kang Honglei very happy: "Don't worry Shanzi, he won't wait until I return to the factory. He will call and report as soon as possible!" Liu Qingshan nodded: "Although I have plans to go overseas for my future development, But the more purpose is to promote Chinese culture and expand our influence. This is by no means an empty talk or a boast! My roots are in the mainland. If there is any trouble outside, I will decisively withdraw my tentacles and shrink back to my hometown. No matter how much the economy We don't care about interests!" His statement was tantamount to expressing his stance, because he knew that his ideas would definitely be spread to the higher authorities through this person.
They didn't talk for long before he was called over by Haitang who was walking over.
"Boss, I mentioned that matter to Duan Yihong. He was so happy that he even said thank you for the opportunity! But he was also worried that there would be a conflict in the schedule!" Liu Qingshan lowered his head and thought for a while: "No, I'll do it over there. Turn on the camera first, and tell the director here to try to focus on shooting his related scenes, at least to free up a few days!" Haitang asked strangely: "Seeing that you attach so much importance to that movie, doesn't it have to be him? ?I’ve read the script, and it seems that Ye Jianbo doesn’t have many roles in it, right? And don’t forget, no director will tolerate an actor’s behavior. You made such a request before the filming officially started. Is that right for Director Kang? Isn't that a little disrespectful?" Liu Qingshan smiled and explained: "You saw it when you came, and I communicated very well with him. Don't worry, I will first express my apology when I talk about this matter, and I think he will understand. !”
"That's it! How is Liu Ye doing?"
"Damn, forget about him! I'm going to make a call right now!" He and Liu Ye had met before, but they didn't have much contact with him.
However, this person had a very good personal relationship with Hu Jun, so he planned to inquire with him first, and besides, he did not have Liu Ye's contact information.
Hu Jun answered the phone quickly: "Shanzi? It's rare. I didn't expect that a busy person like you could actually call me, brother!" Liu Qingshan didn't be too polite, and then talked about the matter.
Hu Jun happily said: "I know Liu Ye very well. He is a bit of a drama addict and pays special attention to new breakthroughs in roles. Although he has not debuted for a few years, in recent years he has starred in a large number of literary and artistic roles. The film has a good reputation in Europe, the United States and the small island country, and now it seems to be the leading niche in mainland art films."
"Maybe I didn't tell you clearly just now, but the character I need is a sissy. Does this have some side effects on Xiaosheng's fame?"
"You are worrying too much. You said he is a bit of a drama addict and is very willing to challenge new roles! But I don't know his latest schedule. When will your movie start filming?"
"If it's ready, it could start by the end of next month."
"I'd better ask you first. There are some things that are hard for you to ask. I've been friends with him and can say anything!" Hu Jun didn't waste time and dialed back within a few minutes of hanging up the phone: " Shanzi, you really know how to choose your time. He just received an appointment yesterday, saying it was a costume movie by a certain great director, but he has not officially responded yet because he always felt that his costume appearance was ugly!"
"It seems like there's something going on? He doesn't care that there aren't many scenes in my film?"
"I told him the truth, and Ye Zi didn't hesitate at all. He even gave him an excuse to quit the movie!" In fact, Liu Qingshan had already figured out that Liu Ye had been invited to film "The Promise."
And based on the film reviews, he learned that the so-called big production was actually generally disliked by the market.
For example, in that unfuturistic film, the appearance of almost every person and building has a strong plastic texture.
The makeshift photography building is so fake that you can smell the smell of paint that has not yet dried through the screen.
The costume is simply a messy seam monster, wearing a red flower-like armor with a bunch of random meaningless patterns embroidered on it. There are a bunch of octopus tentacles sticking out of the helmet, not to mention that the other actors look like Heavy Metal Killer Matt. style.
In addition, the logic is extremely confusing, all the characters are chattering, they cannot speak properly, they have to float around, the expression management is very exaggerated, and the deliberately ghostly tone is exaggerated and artificial, etc. And so on.
Of course, Liu Qingshan had not seen the movie, so he would not tell these hearsay things.
He just expressed his thoughts on the new film: "I plan to compete for awards with this film. You also know that before I go out, whether I have won awards is more confident than whether the film is a hit!"
"I will send you the number, but you should tell him yourself! But you don't plan to help my brother? I also need the blessing of the award!"
"We brothers have a long way to go, and there will be many opportunities to cooperate in the future. Maybe I can help you go out in the future!"
"Haha, then if you dare, brother is waiting for your good news?"
"This is not a problem, but I have to take it step by step, and every step must be calculated accurately, so as not to take too big a step and accidentally break the ball!"
"Damn, you're so rude, but I like it!" Liu Qingshan, who was in a good mood, hung up the phone and immediately dialed Liu Ye after receiving the text message.
As expected, they agreed very happily, but after agreeing, the agents on both sides still had to touch each other, and there was still some distance before the real dust settled.
Later, he joined in the conversation between Mr. Fu and the actors. This group of people has been chatting lively. The key is that Mr. Fu is interested in this aspect and has a deep understanding of the script.
He raised questions about almost every major role player, such as his understanding of the characters, his understanding of the evolution of the plot, his personal satisfaction and shortcomings in military life, etc.
Anyway, it was very comprehensive. When Liu Qingshan arrived, he could hardly get a word in. But he could tell that Mr. Fu listened most attentively to the answer of Wang Baoqiang, who could not even recognize the words, because his words lacked some politeness and skills and were entirely based on the truest feelings.
Moreover, this guy's semantics are more understandable and down-to-earth, and the accent he brings out from time to time is often the easiest for people to identify with.
After listening for a long time, he saw the old man yawning inadvertently. He was nearly eighty years old after all, so Liu Qingshan cautiously proposed to evacuate.
Unexpectedly, Mr. Fu handed the topic over to him instead: "Tell me about it. As the author, you should have a deeper understanding and have more say!"
