Behind the scenes of the entertainment industry

Ningxi City, located at the eastern gateway of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, should be regarded as the provincial capital city with the lowest sense of presence in the country. Even Urumqi and Ls in the west, or Lanzhou in Gansu Province are much more well-known than it.

It is precisely because of this non-embarrassing geographical location that the Ningxi Municipal Government began to vigorously develop tourism and increase its popularity. At the same time, it kindly invited the "Huaxia Media College Student Film Festival" to settle in Ningxi. In order to distinguish it from other film festivals

, it is more directional. After soliciting the opinions of movie fans, the organizing committee renamed it the "First Youth Film Festival", and also shortened it to the "Green Film Festival". The name is full of youthful atmosphere at first glance, Ningxi City

The government also hopes to find another way to make this film festival a business card of the city.

Also because of the name, this film exhibition attracted many young filmmakers. Many graduates from China Theater, Nortel, and Shanghai Theater came here, including Zhou Cheng in another world.

Famous filmmakers I met.

The Youth Film Festival opened on July 24 and lasted until closing on the 28th. A total of more than 60 films were exhibited in major theaters in Ningxi City.

The closing ceremony was held at the Ningxi People's Grand Theater. Although Zhou Cheng and Chu Ran also had tickets, they did not walk on the red carpet. Instead, they entered through the special channel for participating filmmakers.

With the strong support of the Ningxi Municipal Government and General Manager Guangdian, although the guests invited to the closing ceremony of this film festival cannot compare with the "Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Awards", they are still as star-studded.

According to official disclosures from the organizing committee, a lot of actors have come, including Chen Kun from "The Ballad of Clouds and Waters", Feng Bingbing from "Mo Gong" and Yu Nan from "Tuya's Marriage".

There are many emerging film and television newcomers. In terms of directors, there are Jia Zhangke and Lou Ye, who are known as the sixth generation directors, Wang Jianquan, who won the Berlin Golden Bear Award, young female directors Ma Liwen, Li Yu, and last year's "Crazy Stone"

Ning Hao, Xu Zheng and others made a splash. In addition, Han Sanping, who came to support on behalf of the official government, and the CEOs of several film and television companies were also invited to attend the closing ceremony of the film festival.

Zhou Cheng and others entered the venue. Through the windows of the venue, they could see that the red carpet outside had not yet started. Some well-known filmmakers had not entered. On both sides were some movie fans holding celebrity posters and entertainment media reporters from all over the country.

Chu Ran looked at the red carpet with envy, and said to Zhou Cheng unwillingly: "This is the 'Youth Film Support Program' award. If it is the 'Best Screenplay' award, Brother Li and I can accompany you to the red carpet."

The carpet is rusty, maybe there will be some Ningxi people who know me, let them admire me too."

The script "Donkey Gets Water" won the "Youth Film Support Plan" award and was not included in the traditional sequence of the film festival's traditional awards ceremony. It is the first of this film festival, and the Ningxi Municipal Government specially applied for 50

million support fund to select five outstanding film scripts for support. These funds are not invested much, but they can be labeled as the "first youth film festival", which is very important for Ningxi City, which is preparing to use the "first youth film festival" as its business card.

It is a good means to expand influence.

"Brother Li, we will work hard to film it in the first half of next year. If we can catch up with next year's Youth Film Festival, we will let Mr. Chu take the heroine on the red carpet with him. Let him show his face in front of the elders in his hometown."

"Meeting on the red carpet? Mr. Chu won't do it." Seeing that Zhou Cheng was serious, Chu Ran shook his head and refused, but before Zhou Cheng could react, he said coquettishly: "If your brother Cheng can let me take a job with you,

, I can reluctantly agree."

"What position do you want to do?" Zhou Cheng asked with some confusion. This is the first time Chu Ran has made such a request for this drama.

Chu Ran said sheepishly: "How about the casting director?"

"Casting director?" This was about devolving power from Chen Li. Chen Li, who was slightly unhappy, thought about it for a moment and suddenly realized: "I think you want to take this opportunity to pick up girls."

"After this period of rewriting the script, I have become obsessed with the role of Zhang Yiman. I'm afraid, Brother Li, you won't be able to choose the Zhang Yiman in my mind."

Zhou Cheng asked in surprise: "Do you have a candidate?"

"We have some ideas that we will discuss after we return to Beijing this time. I will make sure that both you and Brother Li are satisfied."

Chen Li made a promise: "Okay, as long as the role you choose satisfies both of us, the casting director will name you."

"Shen Shen Nao." Zhou Cheng shook his head. He also had a candidate for Zhang Yiman in his heart, but there was no news about that girl in this world.

Although the red carpet ceremony of the closing ceremony began, many people working in the film industry crowded into the venue. Zhou Cheng and Chu Ran are both newcomers to the film industry. Not many people know them, but many people know Chen Li.

"Hello, Senior Brother Zhao, they are graduates of the 2006 Literature Department..." This is Zhao Zhigang from the Nortel Performance Department, one class earlier than Chen Li.

"Teacher Liu, we are students from Nortel. It's such an honor to meet you here this time. Can we take a photo with you?..." This is Liu Linlin from the Department of Performance of Chinese Opera. Chen Li used to be in the Chinese Opera Department.

Xi had communicated with her.

"Mr. Lou, hello..." Lou Ye's nickname at Nortel is "Mr. Lou". He and Chen Li both belong to the directing department, and Chen Li's teacher is Lou Ye's classmate.

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As the red carpet ceremony began, there were more and more filmmakers in the venue, and finally a celebrity Chu Ran knew appeared. Seeing Chen Li and Lou Ye chatting happily, Chu Ran, who was somewhat silent, pulled Zhou Cheng to say hello.

"Senior Brother Ning, long time no see."

After Ning Hao was dealing with some acquaintances, he heard greetings coming from behind him. He turned around and saw Chu Ran standing there with a somewhat familiar man.

"Chu Ran, I didn't expect you to come to the film festival? Oh, by the way, you are from Ningxi, right..." Ning Hao and Chu Ran were familiar with each other. Chu Ran was a famous figure in various departments in school, and

His writing style is very good and he is the favorite partner of many directors.

"I am accompanying Zhou Cheng to the film festival." Chu Ran pointed to Zhou Cheng beside him and introduced him to Ning Hao.

"Senior Brother Ning, hello, I am Zhou Cheng."

"Zhou Cheng? This name..." Ning Hao thought for a moment and asked in surprise: "Did you write the script of "The Donkey Gets Water"?"

"Yes." Zhou Cheng smiled faintly.

"This script is really well written. It is the most outstanding one among the submissions to the new film project this time."

Ning Hao can be regarded as one of the promoters of the "Youth Film Support Plan" of this Youth Film Festival. When he was filming "Crazy Stone", he was constrained by fame and capital, and finally got the opportunity to participate in the "Asian Rising Star" film project promoted by Andy Lau.

Only with support can the production be completed.

Zhou Cheng replied shyly: "Thank you, Senior Brother Ning, for the compliment."

Ning Hao then said to Zhou Cheng: "What are you going to do with this script? If you want to sell it, I can help you contact interested directors."

If Ning Hao was not preparing a new film, he would have bought the copyright himself. Of course, if Zhou Cheng had no intention of producing it, Ning Hao would not mind buying it first and then filming it in a few years. For an outstanding actor

When a director sees an excellent script, he will never let it go.

"Director Ning, this script is not for sale. Zhou Cheng and I are going to work together to produce this film." Chen Li, who heard Ning Hao's intentions, hurried over and said that the film has found a director.

"You invest your own money? Do you know how much you need to make a film like this?" Ning Hao asked in surprise when he heard Chen Li's words.

Zhou Cheng smiled and said confidently: "I have made a budget, it will cost about 10 million."

"If it's difficult to handle such a large amount of funds, I can help you introduce Mr. Andy Lau. He should still have a share in this year's Asian Rising Stars film project."

"Thank you, Senior Brother Ning. If I need anything, I will definitely come to you."