Behind the scenes of the entertainment industry

Zhou Cheng did not go to Nortel for the next half month. In addition to avoiding Qin Nanlu, he was also looking for other members of the crew.

Lighting, art, make-up, props and background, these duties are relatively simple, and most of them can be provided by talents and talents. Moreover, these people often sign up for groups, as long as you find a leader, they will provide the others according to your requirements.

Zhou Cheng has specially vacated the position of clothing. He has promised to pay a lot of money. If Zhou Cheng neglects, this sister will go crazy.

The most important thing now is to find a suitable photographer, which is also the most important job in the crew.

For Nortel graduates Chen Li and Zhou Cheng, it is not difficult to find professionals in this field.

The Department of Photography of Nortel has not only produced well-known directors such as Zhang Yimou, Gu Changwei, and Zhang Li, but also emerging directors such as Ning Hao and Han Ping. It has also given the Department of Photography of Nortel the reputation of being the second directing department of Nortel.

Zhou Cheng originally suggested that if Chen Li had a photographer he was familiar with, he could directly recommend one. After all, a director and a photographer have been working together for a long time. Once a tacit understanding is formed between each other, the director does not even need to emphasize it. The photographer also knows how to capture the director.

Shots that need to be expressed.

However, this suggestion was rejected by Chen Li. With Chen Li's current status in the industry, he did not have the capital to attract famous photographers to join, and he looked down on mediocre photographers.

His last award-winning short film was shot by Liu Dong, a fresh graduate of the Department of Photography, who rented a set of equipment.

It's just that the pseudo-documentary mainly shows the storyline and does not require too much lens language.

As for the drama "The Donkey Gets Water", it is necessary to use different lenses to show the characters' characteristics and the rhythm of the story. Liu Dong's skills are not enough to be able to shoot a movie.

After communicating with Liu Dong, he also believed that he still needed to learn, and hoped that Chen Li could find a more professional photographer, and he could serve as an associate photographer or photography assistant. For this reason, Liu Dong also taught in the photography department for nearly ten years.

Give the student information to Chen Li for reference.

"If that doesn't work, let's ask Ning Hao. He graduated from the photography department and should know more about talents in this field than we do." Seeing Chen Li picking at the list he got from Liu Dong, Zhou Cheng gave the final answer.

Simple proposal.

"It would be great if we could invite Du Jie." Chen Li coveted Du Jie, who had been working with Ning Hao.

Zhou Cheng shook his head: "I guess not. Ning Hao is preparing for his new movie. Du Jie will definitely not give it to you."

Ning Hao was a little surprised when he received Zhou Cheng's phone invitation. The two had not seen each other since they came back from Ningxi City.

I heard that Zhou Cheng is also preparing for his own movie, and I don't know what's wrong with me at this time.

After thinking for a moment, Ning Hao went to the appointment happily even though he was also very busy. He also needed to relax and change his mind recently.

Instead of making an appointment at the hotel, they found a tavern near the school. Zhou Cheng and Chen Li found a good location and sent the address to Ning Hao. He, a Nortel graduate, was also familiar with this place.

After a while, Ning Hao arrived, and Zhou Cheng was shocked when he saw him.

Although Ning Hao is not handsome, he is usually neatly groomed. It's just that today, with his unshaven beard and vicissitudes of life, he looks very different from the last time Zhou Cheng saw him.

"Director Ning, what are you busy with? Why are you so haggard?"

"Are you really haggard?"

Ning Hao took a look at himself at the window glass next to him, and then said helplessly: "I have been busy with a new drama recently, and I haven't even bothered to take care of myself."

Chen Li stretched out his hand to ask the waiter to bring the menu, handed it to Ning Hao and asked: "Is it the racing driver movie you mentioned? Isn't it already finished and waiting to be started? What else is there to be busy with?"

Ning Hao waved his hand but did not accept it, and pushed it to Chen Li: "The male lead needs to be paid more, and I'm worried about it."

"No way, didn't you discuss it beforehand?"

Zhou Cheng was a little surprised. He had seen Ning Hao's film "Another World", which was "Crazy Racing" starring Huang Bo. With an investment of 10 million, the box office reached more than 100 million.

If "Crazy Stone" helped Ning Hao make a name for himself, then this film can be regarded as the work that truly established his status in the world, making him the fourth mainland director after Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige and Feng Xiaogang to have a box office of over 100 million.

After this drama, Ning Hao truly became the darling of capital pursuit. And Huang Bo also started his own road to becoming a god through this drama, and has since become a domestic first-line star step by step.

"I can't help it. He is very famous and popular, and he also has a master as his backer." Ning Hao shook his head.

After finishing his order, Chen Li returned the menu to the waiter, looked at Ning Hao and asked, "Who do you want to be the protagonist?"

Zhou Cheng took out his cigarettes and gave one to Ning Hao: "In any case, you have proven yourself as a director. If it doesn't work, just replace him."

"There are human feelings inside, it's hard to change." Ning Hao took the cigarette, took a deep breath, and talked about the reason for this.

After "Crazy Stone" received great acclaim, Ning Hao was preparing for his new work. He found his old partner Yue Xiaojun and his lover Xing Na to write the story, and completed a story about a bicycle racer in three months.

This drama is also positioned as a black comedy, and Ning Hao is planning to find a comedian to play the leading role.

When talking about domestic comedies, you can't bypass Zhao Jiaban on the Black Earth.

When Leader Zhao heard about this, he held a banquet for Ning Hao. During the dinner, he even opened a bottle of red wine worth 8,000 yuan, which was enough to give Ning Hao some face.

Finally, Leader Zhao recommended his beloved disciple, Nicholas Zhao Si, the dance king in "Country Love".

Since the broadcast of "Country Love", Zhao Si has become a minor celebrity in China, and his net worth has been rising steadily. After weighing the pros and cons, Ning Hao decided to offer a salary of 500,000 yuan.

However, after more than two months of preparations, when Ning Hao was about to gather the crew to start filming, the Dance King asked for an increase in salary. He thought that 500,000 yuan did not match his worth, at least 700,000 yuan.

"China Film Warner Hengdian...the name of this company is really a tongue-in-cheek..." Ning Hao couldn't help complaining, and continued: "The supervisors arranged by this company are very strict in reviewing every account. I am now a bit...

There is no extra budget.”

After finishing speaking, Ning Hao looked at Zhou Cheng with envious eyes. Recently, the news that Zhou Cheng was preparing to film and raise funds has spread throughout the circle. How many film and television companies are vying to send money. How can he be like himself, who asked his grandfather to sue him for making a movie?

grandmother.

"Let me give you an idea." Zhou Cheng looked around, motioned for Ning Hao to come closer, and said in a voice that only the three people sitting there could hear: "Call Zhao Si and remember to record it. Just ask him if he is serious.

Do you need an increase in salary before coming to the crew to report? If the other party replies yes, you will immediately change the person. In all likelihood, the other party will not tell Mr. Zhao about the increase in money. Even if Mr. Zhao later questions him, you will show him the recording.

, and said that it was the investor’s decision, and I had no choice but to do so.”

"Is it possible?" Ning Hao asked, staring at Zhou Cheng.

Zhou Cheng nodded and gave him a guarantee: "It should be possible. Do you think Teacher Zhao will be such a small person? He won't take two hundred thousand in his eyes. It's just his group of apprentices, one by one.

The level of education...the vision is just that little, and there won't be much potential."

Ning Hao pondered for a long time, then raised his glass and said to Zhou Chengjing: "If you do it like this, at worst, everyone will fall out. I, a behind-the-scenes director, am afraid of starting a lawsuit with stars like them."

Chen Li followed up with a toast: "Director Ning, I support you. We as directors cannot be controlled by an actor."

Zhou Cheng also had a drink with him: "Director Ning, if you need me anywhere, just ask. At least I can help in some places."

"Okay, thank you." With Zhou Cheng's promise, Ning Hao felt more at ease and drank the wine in one gulp: "By the way, you are just talking about my business. It's definitely not right for you to invite me here today.

For this reason."

Zhou Cheng put down his cup and said, "Brother Li, we don't have a photographer that we often work with. I originally wanted to ask if Senior Brother Du Jie is free, but now it seems that you may not be able to get away."

"Du Jie?" Ning Hao showed a hint of embarrassment: "The filming here will end in December. It's just that Du Jie has taken over another drama. The filming will start after the Spring Festival, at least until April or May next year."

It's over, can you wait here?"

Zhou Cheng shook his head: "April or May? I'm afraid it won't work. We are also planning to start shooting in March and April and finish filming by the end of May."

"Director Ning, do you have a suitable photographer here? Can you recommend one to me for emergency help? Liu Dong's level is still lacking and needs to be refined."

Ning Hao pondered for a moment: "There is indeed one, but this guy is arrogant and arrogant. I'm afraid it will be difficult to convince him."

"It's okay, I'll find a way." Zhou Cheng thought it was a price issue and readily agreed.