Behind the scenes of the entertainment industry

"Do you know what it feels like to miss someone so much? I sent him a message. I woke up more than a dozen times one night. When I woke up, I looked at my phone. When I woke up, I looked at my phone. I just wanted to know if you had responded.

Have I ever experienced that? It’s that kind of hazy state where you’re half asleep, half awake, and you’re always looking at your phone to see if you’re looking at it..."

Tao Ze recited the lines he had written affectionately, and then showed off to Zhou Cheng and Chu Ran next to him: "How about it? My literary talent is very good. In just a few lines, I can compare Shen Bing to Cheng

Feng’s psychological state is described.”

"Papa..." Wu Xiaotian took the lead in applauding, and then sarcastically said to Chu Ran: "Chu Ran, I have always said that Tao Ze is the best at writing emotional dramas among our group, and you still argue with me? Look at Tao Ze.

These lines are written with so much feeling."

"It's a bit inconsistent with the character's personality." Chu Ran said scornfully.

"Not in line with the character?" Tao Ze, who was feeling proud, showed a surprised expression.

Chu Ran curled her lips and criticized him mercilessly: "Your line is too weak. Shen Bing would not say such unambitious words. You must know that Cheng Feng took the initiative to pursue her, and she is the arrogant and triumphant one."

"Don't hit Tao Ze. He just started writing this script today and hasn't fully understood the entire story structure. If he really understands it thoroughly, he will have a good performance." As the general person in charge of this script, he is working with Zhou Cheng

Li Yan, who was talking, took the initiative to help Tao Ze out.

Tao Ze also knew that his showoff just now was a bit frivolous, so he looked at Zhou Cheng and Chu Ran and asked, "Aren't you looking for actors in Renyi these two days? Why are you here?"

Zhou Cheng explained: "Let's choose the actors."

After confirming Yuan Quan and Liu Yijun, several people began to divide the work. Chen Li went to visit several veteran actors. As the director of this drama, Chen Li's personal visit can make these veteran actors feel that the crew cares about them.

of attention.

Zhou Cheng and Chu Ran went to two schools to select actors. When choosing a school, they came to Nortel first.

"School is on summer vacation, and even the students who haven't gone home are mostly interning in various production crews. How many of them can come for interviews?" Wu Xiaotian asked in surprise.

Chu Ran smiled proudly and said: "The students are on vacation, but the teacher is still here. We told Teacher Huang Lei about our requirements, but he didn't rush over immediately."

"We only came here because you two can think about school when you have the resources, otherwise we wouldn't be too lazy to take care of your work." Before Chu Ran finished speaking, Huang Lei's voice came from the door of the studio.

"Director Cui, Teacher Huang, please come in quickly. Chu Ran, make tea and use the one in my cabinet." Zhou Cheng turned around and saw the two people coming, and hurriedly stood up to greet them.

The two people standing at the door are both teachers from the Nortel Performance Department. The smiling one is Huang Lei, a teaching teacher in the Performance Department of Grade 05. Xu Xiaodan, the class teacher of Grade 05, is not at school, so she asked Huang Lei to recommend students on her behalf.

Another person who is a little more serious is Cui Xinqin, the star class teacher of Nortel. She once led the 96 star class. In addition to being the director of the acting department, she also served as the class teacher of the 2006 undergraduate acting class.

Their students were sophomores and juniors respectively after school started, and it was the time when they needed to practice their acting skills. When they learned that Zhou Cheng and the others had an opportunity to perform in a drama, they rushed over immediately.

"Tao Ze, Wu Xiaotian, you are here too, are you looking for a place to play games?"

"Director Cui, look what you said. We are here to help Zhou Cheng write the script." Wu Xiaotian hurriedly distinguished.

"Writing a script? Do you have any new creations?" Cui Xinqin looked at Zhou Cheng and asked.

"Yes, what Tao Ze and Xiaotian created is a TV series." Zhou Cheng explained: "We are mainly busy with dramas and movies recently, so we asked them to help with the TV series, and we just used the summer vacation to let them exercise.

.”

"It seems that you have a lot of projects." Cui Xinqin looked around Zhou Cheng's office and praised: "It seems to be quite impressive so far. I hope you can grow from this place and also do something for your junior brothers and sisters.

An example."

Zhou Cheng let the two of them sit on the sofa and served the tea made by Chu Ran: "It's just that the place is a little small. Teacher Huang can help me apply for two more rooms."

Hearing Zhou Cheng's words, Huang Lei couldn't help but laugh and said: "Director, look how much this kid has improved. He was a boring donkey in school at the beginning, but now he gets up as soon as you talk to him."

"Teacher Huang, this space is really not enough." Zhou Cheng pointed to the two offices and said: "We only have a studio now, and artists don't dare to sign because they are afraid that there will be no room for them to stay."

"Don't cry poverty to us." Huang Lei waved his hands hurriedly: "Director Zhang of your department still has resources. With the relationship between your father and Director Zhang, it is not easy to get two houses."

"It's better to say goodbye. I'm still thinking of a way to let my dad know that I'm taking advantage of him and not punish me."

Huang Lei was one of the few people in the school who knew Zhou Cheng's background. He was worried that Cui Xinqin would act like a department chair to Zhou Cheng and the others, so he took the lead in showing his affection for Zhou Cheng and briefly revealed Zhou Cheng's background. After all, he and Cui Xinqin were today

He is here to help students seek resources, and he should communicate with Zhou Cheng and the others on an equal footing.

Cui Xinqin understood and knew that these students had graduated and could not communicate as teachers and students anymore. Following Huang Lei's words, he said: "If you really want to apply for an office, I can also help you talk to Director Zhang."

Let’s communicate?”

"Thank you, Director Cui." Zhou Cheng was very satisfied with their attitude and expressed his gratitude to Cui Xinqin: "These two teachers only knew the hardships of starting a business after leaving school. They still owe our school support, otherwise we might not even be able to afford an office..."

"Don't be ridiculous, I have insiders in Renyi." Huang Lei interrupted Zhou Cheng's trick: "As far as I know, Renyi spent 100,000 yuan to purchase the copyright of the drama. The budget for the film production is even more than 100,000 yuan.

10 million, and we are prepared to invest 3 million in human arts alone. This is a large sum that has never been made by Nortel graduates in recent years."

"Nothing can be hidden from Teacher Huang." Zhou Cheng nodded, acknowledging this fact.

"Ten million?" Cui Xinqin on the side was speechless after hearing this.

It's not that Cui Xinqin has never seen big projects. Her students have even made films with investments of hundreds of millions. It's just that she and Zhou Cheng were surprised that their first project received such a large investment.

Although many domestic film investments now easily exceed 100 million, there are only a few people who can get that investment. Most of these people are big directors who have proven themselves through multiple films and have successful experience.

Ninety percent of domestic directors, including many famous sixth-generation directors, mostly shoot low-budget films with an investment of only a few million. Even Ning Hao, who made a splash with "Crazy Stone" last year, is the latest

The film "Crazy Racing", I looked for investment everywhere, and finally got an investment of 10 million from the newly established China Film Hengdian Warner Pictures Company.

Zhou Cheng and his team's first project cost more than 10 million. Now Renyi has not only purchased the drama copyright, but also invested 3 million in film production, giving them a good start in subsequent financing.

According to Cui Xinqin's understanding of people and art, having such support is enough to show how exciting this play is. This is definitely a good opportunity for Cui Xinqin's students.

After sorting out the relationship, Cui Xinqin looked at Zhou Cheng and Chu Ran and said enthusiastically: "Zhou Cheng, several students in our class are in Yanjing. You need some actors. I will notify them to come over for auditions."

"We need four actors, two men and two women." Chu Ran took over the topic and told the two teachers what they needed.

"There are only four people?" Cui Xinqin was slightly disappointed when she heard this number.

Zhou Cheng helped explain: "These four characters are all main characters, not just side characters with only one or two lines."

"Really?" Cui Xinqin asked in surprise.

Chu Ran nodded: "Two teachers, there are only ten main actors in our play, and several of them are older actors. The students in our school are not suitable. And the remaining actors are

The leader of the art school suggested that we choose between two schools, but our first stop was Nortel."

"You deserve to be trained by the school. Teacher Huang and I will definitely help you choose the right actor."

"Teacher Cui, their requirements are not low. According to what Yuan Zheng told me, these guys are very ambitious and they are all experienced actors. Not only Teacher Huang Teng, but also Teacher Dali and Teacher Fang Zige are their backup

Choose. There are also teachers Liu Yijun from our school and Zhang Zhijian from Nanyi. They all have superb acting skills." After speaking, Huang Lei paused and said: "I also heard that you are planning to invite Yuan Quan to be the heroine. Do you need my help?

, just give two more characters."

Zhou Cheng and Chu Ran looked at each other and smiled proudly: "Hey, Sister Yuan has already accepted this drama."

Huang Lei pointed at the two of them and laughed and cursed: "Look at how cool you are, why didn't you think of sending me an invitation? You know I'm also a drama actor."

"Aren't we afraid that you won't like our show?" Zhou Cheng explained.

Chu Ran broke the news: "Didn't you say that we need an acting school? Idol schools like Teacher Huang are not in our consideration."