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Before Kei Fujiwara took a few steps, a group of reporters gathered around him. Although Kei Fujiwara did not go on stage to receive the award, due to his popularity and the fact that his work as a screenwriter won the commendation award, many reporters focused their interviews directly.

on him.

"Teacher Fujiwara, congratulations to "Suddenly Looking Back" for winning the Commendation Award."

"Thank you, thank you for your support."

"This seems to be your first film. What we are curious about is, is this "Suddenly Looking Back" your experimental work? Do you have any ideas about entering the film industry in the future?" Since the screenwriter of "Suddenly Looking Back" is

The news about Kei Fujiwara has spread, and it is also something that many film critics and reporters have been discussing collectively recently.

Kei Fujiwara's love for crossovers has been widely publicized. Originally he was just an ad for a variety show, but later he wrote a crossover, and then he crossed over to the broadcasting industry to make a TV series. He jumped repeatedly in different industries, but

All well done.

With lessons learned from the past, it is not so strange for this man who came from heaven to jump into the film industry.

"For the time being, I just want to focus on TV programs." Kei Fujiwara said,

"I have no plans to get involved in the film industry recently."

"What happens next?" the reporter asked unwillingly,

"Do you have any ideas for creating movies in the future?"

"We'll talk about the future later." Kei Fujiwara didn't want to announce his career plan in front of reporters, so he said perfunctorily.

After saying that, Kei Fujiwara squeezed out of the crowd and sped away at a brisk pace.

"Teacher Fujiwara, please stay." Not far away, Eiji Shirai called out to Kei Fujiwara from behind him.

Fujiwara Kei turned around: "Shirai-san?"

"Is it convenient to have a casual dinner with Director Ohno tonight?" Shirai Eiji asked with a smile. It seems that Shirai Eiji has something to discuss. He is a powerful executive of a large production company. Just looking at his professional status, he is higher than

Kei Fujiwara's.

Moreover, Matsunichi Pictures is also one of the founders of Fukuyama Television, which is equivalent to the parent company of Fukuyama Television.

Kei Fujiwara couldn't refuse his invitation. And he had no reason to refuse. A person close to the third-in-command in a large company also had valuable connections.

There are five major TV stations in Japan, as well as five major film production companies, and Matsuni Pictures is one of them.

But don’t get me wrong, not all TV stations are backed by the five major productions.

"Of course, I'll contact him right away." Fujiwara Keimichi. After Ohno Nagaharu and the reporters finished their tricks and walked out of the theater, he was directly intercepted by Fujiwara Kei in a car.

"Where to go?" Ohno Nagaharu asked.

"Eiji Shirai invites you to dinner. He probably has plans to recruit you." Kei Fujiwara said, adding: "Shirai is the executive director of Matsui Pictures. He is mainly responsible for film production. He has the real power of budget approval and certain personnel.

Power is the sole function of real power."

"Oh." Ohno Nagaharu nodded. After a while, Fujiwara Kei took him to a traditional Japanese restaurant. As soon as he walked in, a woman in kimono came with a gust of fragrance and said: "Yes.

Fujiwara-san, Shirai-san has been waiting for a long time." Fujiwara Kei nodded, followed the woman directly, and walked into a small box. Before the door was opened, he heard the sound of playing shamisen from inside.

After opening the door, Eiji Shirai was already waiting inside. Seeing the two of them, Eiji Shirai stood up and shook hands with them one after another: "Teacher Fujiwara, Director Ohno, congratulations to both of you for winning the award."

"Thank you." Kei Fujiwara replied with a smile. There was a woman in a kimono sitting in the box, playing the shamisen with an expressionless face, and not glancing over casually, acting as a human voice.

Metropolis really likes to use people like machines... Fujiwara Kei thought to himself, then stopped looking at her and continued to chat with Eiji Shirai.

"Do you want to continue making movies in the future, Ohno-san?" Eiji Shirai asked directly. Ohno Nagaharu thought for a moment, nodded and said, "If there is a chance."

"Or an independent movie?" Eiji Shirai waved his hand, and the waitress beside him poured wine for the three of them.

"With all due respect, although independent filmmaking has certain merits, it is relatively free and can give directors more room to perform. But after all, it is difficult to achieve big results with a small budget and small team model... If Director Ohno wants to,

You can come and work at Songni Pictures."

"Can I have my own directorial work after I go there?" Fujiwara Kei asked with a smile. If Ono Nagaharu couldn't ask questions, he would ask them.

Eiji Shirai shook his head: "Not good. Mr. Fujiwara, please understand. After all, capital is afraid of risks. Letting someone with no experience in directing feature films be the main director is an uneasy thing for the company. Although "Looking Back"

It's a good movie, but it doesn't make people completely reassured..." Eiji Shirai raised his glass and took a sip.

"However, if Ohno-san is willing to come to Matsuri Pictures, I am willing to give you the position of first assistant director. As long as you can prove your ability, you will have the opportunity to direct your first feature film in two years. You

What do you think?" In a film crew, there are four levels of assistant directors, from the fourth assistant director to the first assistant director. The fourth assistant director can only do odd jobs, while the first assistant director can directly participate in supervision work.

For ordinary newcomers entering the studio, if everything goes well, it will take two to three years for each level to be promoted, and it is even possible that they may be stuck at a certain stage and not be able to move up.

It is very rare to be able to join the crew as the first assistant director from the beginning, especially for a large film production company like Matsuri.

If Eiji Shirai promised

If "in two years you can independently direct your own movie" is true, the conditions are very favorable for most people who have the ideal of being a director.

Kei Fujiwara didn't express any further opinions. It was up to Ono Nagaharu to make his own decision. Should he start his own independent film and then find a big company to distribute it? Or should he directly enter the production department of a big company and become a contracted director.

Ohno Nagaharu thought for a moment and said, "Mr. Shirai, please allow me to think about it for a while."

"Haha, of course, you can think about it slowly." Eiji Shirai didn't mind and said with a smile.

"What about Mr. Fujiwara? Are you interested in movies?" Eiji Shirai suddenly turned to look at Kei Fujiwara again and asked with a smile.

"Me? I'm a TV drama screenwriter." Kei Fujiwara replied.

"The gap between TV dramas and movies is always smaller than the gap between them and literary works." Eiji Shirai said,

"Perhaps Mr. Fujiwara can also make a difference in the film industry."

"I'd like to give you your kind words. But I can't do three things at once right now. I'll finish the TV show first."

"Understood, understood..." The three of them chatted while eating. During this period, Shirai Eiji always changed the topic to movies from time to time, explaining that although Japanese movies are currently in trouble, as long as they survive this period, they may be able to make a breakthrough.

Heaven and earth and so on.

It seemed that he really wanted to drag Kei Fujiwara into the water. Kei Fujiwara just smiled. Speaking of Japanese movies, he thought that he had indeed seen a lot of them...