Shanghai Film Studio Director Studio.
Xu Guangtou flipped through a stack of drawings of storyboards and said, "That's great! The painting is so good!"
Ever since he read the script, he would run here every now and then whenever he had free time, and kept shouting: "I am the best person to play He Wei, and Li Tang is more suitable to play Lin Mo than me."
He also often discussed the script with Li Tang and Cheng Er based on his own understanding, and he also put forward many constructive suggestions. As the saying goes: When everyone adds firewood, the flames rise. At the same time, the crew also needs such a creative atmosphere. Only by working together can we get things done.
The Shanghai Film Studio certainly supports Cheng Er, a director from its own studio, who does not need to invest his own money to shoot "The Third Man." The key is that "The Third Man" also received funding from the HBF Fund. Regardless of the amount, if a director within the system of his own studio can be recognized by a foreign film fund, this is a resounding political achievement.
Therefore, the factory has given the green light to the venue, personnel, equipment, including the factory logo, which can be regarded as the greatest support for Cheng Er.
Although there are inevitably some jealous murmurs in the factory, in the final analysis they are self-funded. These days, if you have money, you are the boss, and it is useless to say anything.
"If you have the ability, go and raise some funds, and the factory will give you greater support."
One sentence can shut everyone's mouth.
Bald Xu also served as a director at the Drama Center before. For example, "The Color of Stocks" and the French comedy "Art" were both directed and acted by him. Including the filming of "Li Wei's Official", he was almost half a director.
But whether it is a drama or a TV series, it is different from a movie. What he calls a director is more of a guidance on performance. As for a real film director, guiding actors' physical and emotional expression is only one aspect of the director's work. In addition, he must master the selection of sight lines, light scheduling, picture composition, editing logic, sound matching, and many other professional things. . Xu Guangtou is very lacking in this regard.
So he was very willing to get together with Cheng Er and learn something professional.
A few days ago, he was driving his little Sail, taking Cheng Er, art designer Sun Li, and photographer Wang Yu everywhere to scout locations. Today was a summary meeting for a stage of work, but he looked around and saw nothing. Li Tang's figure couldn't help but ask: "Hey, where is the big boss?"
Because Li Tang invested the most this time, he was nicknamed the "big boss" by everyone, so Cheng Er naturally became the "second boss".
Originally, no one paid attention to the big boss's presence. When he asked, everyone's eyes naturally focused on Zeng Jia, who was calculating accounts with a calculator.
Zeng Jia shook her long hair that had fallen down and said, "Brother Li, I have something to do and I have to go to the capital."
It was supposed to be a one-sentence matter, but Bald Xu was a bitch-tongued, so he said, "A red guy is in a good mood!"
Others might not care, but Zeng Jia quit, glanced at him and said, "Yesterday, Brother Li received a call from director Zhang Yimou, saying that something happened."
Director Zhang Yimou, as soon as these five words came out, the room fell into silence.
All these people in the room are dependent on film and television. Director Zhang Yimou is undoubtedly one of the top practitioners in this industry. Their eyes looking at Zeng Jia were full of shock, envy, and even fanaticism.
"..."
Bald Xu's mouth opened wide with a look of disbelief on his face.
He just said casually that he knew about the relationship between Li Tang and Fan Xiaopang. The feeling of long-distance relationship was very uncomfortable. He had personal experience of this. Saying "I'm in a good mood" is nothing more than trying to save others with yourself. I guess Li Tang couldn't hold it back anymore and went to find a girlfriend.
But he never expected that this would be the case. He suddenly felt sour in his heart, and at the same time he felt a deep sense of powerlessness. He felt that the gap between him and Li Tang seemed to be getting wider and wider.
Zeng Jia felt secretly proud when she saw Xu Guangtou's wonderful expression. After spending this time together, she got to know Xu Guangtou to a certain extent. Shrewd, stingy, lustful, envious, and jealous were all words that could be applied to him. She might not even be disgusted with him, but she would definitely dislike him. Zeng Jia was happy to have the opportunity to stimulate him.
Before anyone could react, Cheng Er asked, "Brother Li went to the audition?"
He is now thinking about his movie. He heard that Li Tang went to the capital to meet Zhang Yimou, and he was afraid that it would affect his movie.
Zeng Jia said: "I don't know. When Li Tang left yesterday, he said that director Zhang Yimou wanted to talk to him."
Cheng Er was slightly relieved when he heard this, but he still asked with some worry: "Then when did he come back?"
"Brother Li didn't say anything about this. It's probably only two or three days."
At this time, Bald Xu finally calmed down his violent reaction and pretended to be calm: "Didn't you hear that Director Zhang is preparing a new movie?"
On the other hand, Wang Yu, who has been involved in the Beijing film industry for many years, said thoughtfully: "I have long heard that Director Zhang is going to make a martial arts movie, and some time ago I also heard that the new picture will contain a big move this time. Now it seems The news is true."
Wang Yu's words suddenly livened up the atmosphere in the room.
"Hey, it looks like Brother Li has been taken by Director Zhang this time!"
"Brother Li is so popular right now. There's no reason why Director Zhang can't see him. And a martial arts movie is just right!"
"Actually, Brother Li and Director Zhang have always had a good relationship. Don't forget that during the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Festival the year before last, Brother Li walked the red carpet with Director Zhang. The two of them were talking and laughing at that time."
People are talking more and more outrageously, as if Li Tang is already the male lead in Zhang Yimou's next movie, and maybe he will also shine in international film festivals like Gong Li and Zhang Ziyi.
Bald Xu opened his mouth reluctantly. He might be the only one who knew that Li Tang and Director Zhang Yimou probably had nothing to do with each other, but at this time, it seemed a bit inappropriate to go against everyone and try to explain themselves.
…
While everyone was talking about it, Li Tang had followed Zhou Wei into the villa.
As soon as you enter the door, you will see the layout of the office. There are several rows of partitioned desks in the open living room. Many staff are busy. There are several rows next to it with various ancient costumes and several black helmets. On a mannequin dummy.
"Teacher Li Tang, please come upstairs."
Li Tang and Zhou Wei walked up the spiral staircase and arrived at a small living room on the second floor. Three middle-aged people were sitting in there chatting. When they saw Li Tang come in, the middle-aged man sitting in the middle stood up and looked very confident. He smiled familiarly and said: "Haha, our Linghu Chong is here!"
"Hello, Mr. Zhang!"
Li Tang hurriedly walked a few steps and held Zhang Weiping's hand with both hands.
Just kidding, he is a big boss now. His collaboration with director Zhang Yimou is a bit like the legendary combination of Spielberg and Katzenberg in Hollywood back then.
At this time, the other two people also stood up. One was particularly short, estimated to be no more than 1.6 meters tall. He was more than a head behind the burly Zhang Weiping.
The other one has a simple and honest appearance, much like Mr. Lu’s friend named Gao Xixi who is a director in the Air Political Arts Troupe.
"This is Mr. Jiang from Hong Kong Anle Film and Television."
The little man turned out to be the famous Jiang Ershao, the producer of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon".
"Hello, Mr. Jiang!"
"Hello!"
Second Young Master Jiang looked at Li Tang with a calm expression.
"This is Hong Kong's famous action director Cheng Xiaodong, Director Cheng."
"Hello, Director Cheng!"
"Hello! I watched your performance in "The Swordsman" and it was very good!"
Compared to Second Young Master Jiang's strong Hong Kong accent, Cheng Xiaodong actually speaks fluently in Beijing movies.
Hearing him mention "The Swordsman", Li Tang then remembered that the other person was the action director of the two movie versions of "The Swordsman" and the director of "The Swordsman 2: The Undefeated East".
"Thank you, I'm still far behind Brother Jie's Linghu Chong." Li Tang said humbly.
Thinking that Li Lianlian is the unbeatable male lead in "Hero", I have to praise him.
Seeing Li Tang's humble attitude, Cheng Xiaodong nodded and asked, "Have you practiced?"
"I've practiced it, but I'm not very good at it."
At this time, Zhang Weiping interjected: "Li Tang's swordsmanship is good, and he also performed at the Huabiao Award Ceremony."
Li Tang clasped his hands together, gestured to Zhang Weiping to express his gratitude, and then said: "I studied Sanda for a few years before gradually getting into martial arts. I learned some boxing, kicking and swordsmanship. I have been practicing big guns in the past two years."
"Big gun?"
Cheng Xiaodong's eyes suddenly lit up and he hurriedly asked: "What marksmanship did you practice?"
"Zhao Zilong's eighteen spears, Wu Mu's thirteen spears, Tai Chi's thirteen spears, and..."
At this point, Li Tang paused deliberately.
Cheng Xiaodong was a little disapproving when he first heard about Zhao Zilong's Eighteen Spears and Wu Mu's Thirteen Spears. After all, these two sets of marksmanship were very popular. Anyone who knew how to shoot said they had practiced it, but most of them were empty-handed.
When he heard the Thirteen Spears of Tai Chi, he was slightly moved. Seeing that Li Tang was about to speak but stopped, he quickly asked: "What else is there?"
Li Tang scratched his scalp and said shyly: "Uh... In addition, it is not a formal marksmanship. I was lucky enough to work with Master Yu Chenghui when I was filming "The Swordsman" and I learned a few tricks from him."
"Master Yu Chenghui, is this a fighting method?" Cheng Xiaodong asked hurriedly.
As a martial arts instructor, of course he knew Yu Chenghui and knew that this old man had real kung fu.
Li Tang nodded and added: "Actually, the Tai Chi Thirteen Spears I practice can be considered a fighting method. I learned it from Wu Jing and it was passed down from their ancestors."
Not many people in the outside world may know about the Thirteen Spears of Wu Style Tai Chi, but Cheng Xiaodong knew about it. A smile suddenly appeared on his face, he nodded repeatedly and said: "Not bad, not bad. When Director Zhang comes later, he will show it to us. "
Next to them, Zhang Weiping and Second Young Master Jiang had been listening to the conversation between Cheng Xiaodong and Li Tang. The two looked at each other. Zhang Weiping was obviously smiling with satisfaction, while Second Young Master Jiang's face looked slightly ugly.
First update! Sorry to keep everyone waiting. I went out during the day and started typing without even having dinner. The second update will be updated before twelve o'clock.
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