Behind the scenes of the entertainment industry

After coming out of the coffee shop, Zhou Cheng contacted Cheng Feng on the phone and took Lin Shan to wait in the sofa area of ​​the hotel lobby.

Although the Dikuang Hotel is only a three-star hotel, it looks like an ordinary guest house from the outside, but once you enter the lobby, you find that the inside and outside are completely different.

As a hotel under the Geological and Mining Group, the interior decoration is restrained and luxurious. Several simple business sofas should be made of first-layer cowhide to the touch, and the matching coffee table is also authentic mahogany furniture. Looking around, you can see various minerals everywhere

The original stone ornaments are all valuable. The colorful and dazzling crystal chandeliers on the ceiling should be natural crystals based on their transparency, not to mention the huge amethyst stone next to the rest area, which is definitely rare. At this time,

But it stayed quietly in this hall, exuding an alluring brilliance under the light.

"See, some things can't just be taken at face value, especially in Yanjing." Zhou Cheng reminded Lin Shan while admiring the surrounding mineral ornaments: "As long as Yanjing can make some achievements, who can

I don’t have any background. So when you are in this circle, you must be humble. No matter what happens, you must not make any comments without knowing the inside story.”

"Take Director Cheng who I'm going to meet today as an example. It's not because of his reputation that he chooses to live here, but because he is relatively low-key." Seeing Lin Shan who was overwhelmed by the contrasting environment around him, Zhou Cheng also took the opportunity to continue.

Give him a lesson: "Cheng Feng is one of my seniors. Although we have not communicated with each other, he is recognized as a talented director in our school. This time he only produced a feature film, but there are

It covers the development of film and television in our country in the past thirty years. Many film and television materials appear on the screen for the first time, including the filming behind-the-scenes of films such as "Red Sorghum" and "Farewell My Concubine". Many big names in the film and television industry

All the celebrities were interviewed by him and appeared in this feature film. Think about how much connections and energy it takes to get it? If you can cooperate happily with Director Cheng, how much help it will be to your later development...

"

"Oh, Zhou Cheng, you are really good at talking. No wonder Director Zhang called me specifically to recommend you."

Before Zhou Cheng finished speaking, he heard another voice behind him. Zhou Cheng turned around and saw that it was Cheng Feng. He was not tall, and his shoulder-length hair was tied together with a rubber band at his neck, which looked a little artistic.

Although the eyes on the slightly fat face are not big, they reveal an inquiring gaze under a pair of black narrow-rimmed glasses.

As Zhou Cheng said, he had never crossed paths with him, but he had seen his photo in the school's column. Cheng Feng had been invited back as a famous alumnus to hold a work exhibition, so Zhou Cheng recognized him immediately

Come.

"Hello, Director Cheng, I'm Zhou Cheng." Zhou Cheng immediately stood up and pointed to Lin Shan opposite and introduced him: "This is Lin Shan, a professional singer."

Cheng Feng reached out to shake hands with the two of them and motioned for them to sit down. Then he reached out and arranged for the hotel waiter to bring a pot of Pu'er to them.

Cheng Feng personally held the pot and poured three cups of tea, and pushed one cup to Zhou Cheng: "Zhou Cheng, you're welcome. Just call me senior brother. After all, we all graduated from Nortel."

"Thank you, Senior Brother Cheng. Since you have spoken, I will overstep my bounds." Zhou Cheng expressed his gratitude to Cheng Feng, and then calmly placed another cup in front of Lin Shan.

"I heard from Director Zhang that you are from the literature department. Why did you change your career to become an agent?" Cheng Feng found a comfortable position and leaned on the sofa, crossing his legs. His focus was entirely on Zhou Cheng, standing aside

Lin Shan was ignored by him intentionally or unintentionally.

Zhou Cheng was also paying attention to Lin Shan and found that he seemed to be suppressed by Cheng Feng's momentum. He was not dissatisfied at all with Cheng Feng's contempt. After Zhou Cheng pushed the tea to him, he just expressed his gratitude gently and sat on the other side of the sofa.

Enjoy tea with a corner of your head.

"You also know that although our literature department can find work in many drama groups, it is still difficult to really get ahead. Most of us need to follow other screenwriters to gain qualifications."

Cheng Feng said with some surprise: "Isn't this how everyone comes here? Our directing department also started working as an assistant director."

Zhou Cheng shook his head: "I have a stubborn personality, and I don't want to sit around writing stuff all day long, and end up being picked on and revised again and again. So after graduation, I chose to be an agent. Relying on my fellow seniors,

With the help of my senior sisters, I might be able to make a name for myself."

What Zhou Cheng said may be true or false.

Students from Nortel's literature department are the easiest to get jobs while they are in school. Because of Nortel's brand name, even current students' screenwriting skills are more professional than those of Chinese departments in ordinary universities, so many film crews trust these students. Of course,

What's more important is that as there are more shooters, competition becomes fiercer and the price becomes cheaper.

This is also the current situation in the entertainment industry. Nowadays, in order to save costs, many production crews ask famous screenwriters to sign their names, or even directors directly name themselves as screenwriters, and then invite a group of students to be the shooters.

Zhou Cheng also worked as a shooter with Chu Ran, Li Yan and others when he was a sophomore. However, he had a somewhat gloomy personality and was not good at communicating with others. He became irritable after revising several times in a row, but Chu Ran and the others helped him deal with the aftermath. So he continued

He also refused to accept this type of gun job, and at the same time, Zhou Cheng understood the fact that he was not suitable for the profession of screenwriter.

Cheng Feng took a sip of tea and looked at Zhou Cheng with appreciative eyes: "There are so many people who have graduated from our school, but there are really not many people who can see it as clearly as you. All of them have their nostrils turned upward, patronizing the famous people."

After soaring into the sky, I finally realized that our school is a circle. In my opinion, Zhou Cheng, you will definitely succeed."

Graduates of Yanjing Film Academy have always been a very powerful group in the domestic film and television market. Among them are not only famous directors, actors, screenwriters, but also many who have established their own companies and become film and television drama producers.

But there are few people like Zhou Cheng who can really abandon their career and choose to be an agent.

When Cheng Feng praised Zhou Cheng, he also belittled others, which made Zhou Cheng unable to answer the conversation and had to smile and wait for him to finish.

"Thank you, Senior Brother Cheng, for your kind words." Seeing that the pleasantries were almost complete, Zhou Cheng began to bring the topic to the point: "I heard Director Zhang introduce this work of yours. According to Director Zhang, it is a reflection of China's reform and opening up.

A summary of thirty years of film and television, which not only classified and selected more than 300 realistic-themed films, but also conducted interviews with more than 100 filmmakers, which is no small task."

Regarding Zhou Cheng's unremitting praise for him based on Director Zhang's words, Cheng Feng smiled arrogantly: "Director Zhang and others have over-praised him. This work is a task assigned to the movie channel by the Guangdian General Administration. Since the leaders in the station trust me, I

I have no choice but to take up this burden. Thanks to the strong support from the school, I have more materials to improve this feature film. By the way, when freshmen start school in September this year, two of the episodes will be played.

When you have a chance, you can come and take a look."

"Definitely, definitely support it." Zhou Cheng hurriedly agreed, and then mentioned his request: "Brother Cheng, since our feature film will be released in September, we have to decide whether the ending song will be finalized. Let us

I can also contribute to this masterpiece."

Hearing Zhou Cheng mention his purpose this time, Lin Shan hurriedly sat up straight and looked at Cheng Feng.

"Actually, the first person we considered for the ending song of this film was Li Yongchang from the Conservatory of Music. He wrote the lyrics and composed the song "Homecoming", but he has been in France recently, so he looked for other singers." Cheng Feng pondered for a moment,

Lin Shan looked at the side and continued: "Xiao Lin, you were not within the scope of our consideration at first. After all, there were some bad rumors in the circle about what happened last month. This film was produced for a movie channel. The most important thing is

Everything must be controllable. Because the budget of this feature film itself is not too large, there is no money to replace the singer, you understand what I mean."

"Director Cheng, don't worry, I..." Lin Shan, who was eager to express his position, wanted to say something more, but was gently held down by Zhou Cheng.

This is Cheng Feng's price-lowering technique. After all, it is just the ending theme of a movie. With the reputation of a professor at the college, Cheng Feng cannot shirk it. Now it seems that it is a matter of cost.

According to what Zhou Cheng learned in advance, feature films like this are usually funded by the government, and Cheng Feng's final income depends on how much budget he can save in addition to the pre-agreed salary. He can take this part.

According to Zhou Cheng's estimation, Cheng Feng hopes that Lin Shan can pay less or even for free. After all, he has provided Lin Shan with a platform.

"Brother Cheng, I'm not very familiar with the leaders of the movie channel. They are affiliated with ****. I need your help to make peace. If that doesn't work, I can ask Director Liang of the variety show channel to come forward. I still have a good relationship with him.

It can work. Although their two channels are not the same system, TV's logo is different." Zhou Cheng looked at Cheng Feng quietly and showed his background in a timely manner.

"Liang Kun?" Cheng Feng mentioned the name and saw Zhou Cheng nodding, knowing that the other party was not bluffing him. Moreover, when Director Zhang of the Nortel Literature Department called him, he also vaguely mentioned Zhou Cheng's background. It seemed that the other party was not bluffing him.

Don't do anything fake.

"Since you said so, Zhou Cheng, this matter is settled. I will communicate with the movie channel." Cheng Feng drank the tea in the cup in one gulp: "As a brother, I will make you a friend, and I will give you the ending song."

Sing it for Lin Shan. The fee is only 30,000 yuan. Don’t think it’s too little. After all, the budget given by the movie channel is only that much. But we can help you bear the production cost. When the time comes, you can just hand over the recording invoice to my assistant.

."

"Thank you, Brother Cheng. I don't know when we will sign the contract..."