Middle age: leisurely life in the entertainment industry

"Making a micro-movie? Okay," Meiliang said, "Brother-in-law, what content are you going to shoot?"

Yu Dongqing looked at the fields of cherry blossoms and said that she had read such a story in a book:

The male protagonist is deeply depressed when his wife suddenly dies of illness and cannot extricate himself. The old father took the camera that the hero's wife used to take pictures before her death and came forward to comfort him. Magic happens when the shutter is pressed.

The male protagonist enters the world of photo recording!

The male protagonist suddenly realizes that this is a time tunnel where his wife's whereabouts can be found. So he shouted to his father who was outside the camera: the one that fell under the bridge, so that he could see his wife who was taking pictures under the bridge before she died.

Meili listened quietly to Yu Dongqing's narration.

Which book is this from?

This is obviously a story about yourself and Luo Yun.

Change the scene, just change the vest.

However, the story sounds interesting.

"Later, did the male protagonist see his wife on camera?" Meili couldn't help but ask.

"His father followed the hero's instructions and started rewinding, but the camera suddenly lost power!"

"Ah?!" Meiliang exclaimed in surprise: "Then the male protagonist will never disappear from the camera?!"

"Yeah. But luckily, there was still a little power, and his father turned the camera back on with only the weak remaining power." Yu Dongqing said slowly.

"Did the hero run out?" Meiliang asked nervously.

Yu Dongqing shook his head: "Unexpectedly, the male protagonist ran to the female protagonist regardless of everything. When he saw his wife, he opened his palm to his father outside the camera, with four words written on it: "Let me stay." "

"Ah?!" Meiliang covered her mouth in surprise again. She didn't expect the protagonist in the story to be so infatuated.

"Brother-in-law?" Meiliang looked at him blankly.

"Why are you looking at me?" Yu Dongqing smiled and said, "I just think this story is interesting, so I want to film it."

"Okay, let me help you!" Meiliang said, "I'll help you find shooting equipment."

"No need to bother, just use this camera." Yu Dongqing shook the Canon camera in his hand.

"Just use it?!" Meili felt incredible.

"It's just for fun, not to participate in exhibitions and win awards or anything like that. The camera is enough."

"Okay, but there must be actors and necessary staff, right?" Meiliang said immediately: "I asked Qingqing to help, I want to play the heroine!"

"you?"

"Brother-in-law, you don't believe I have this ability? Don't forget, I played the heroine in the movie "Oldboy" I filmed the year before last."

Of course Yu Dongqing knows.

This "Oldboy" is also a micro-movie, based on the script provided by Yu Dongqing, based on the original "Chopsticks Brothers of Time and Space".

Meili was the director, but she couldn't find a suitable actress for a while. Later, she simply played the heroine, and the final result was pretty good.

Won the award in the short film category of the University Student Film Festival that year.

Of course it's no problem for Meili to play the female lead, but Yu Dongqing plans to play the male lead herself.

Are the two of them playing opposite each other?

Forget it, it’s just a short film of a few minutes, and I’m too lazy to find other actors.

Thinking of this, Yu Dongqing nodded in agreement.

Meili smiled secretly.

She knew that Yu Dongqing would definitely play the male lead, so she would star opposite him.

Play the role of the deceased wife, the hero's true love.

Seeing that it was getting late, the two of them left the park without going home, so they found a small restaurant nearby and chatted about this matter while eating.

Although it is a micro-movie, and according to Yu Dongqing's idea, the time should be controlled within five minutes, the necessary actors and props are still needed.

The props are not complicated. In addition to the main camera, you also need to find a prop as a prop, and you also need to choose the scene.

Including both indoor and outdoor areas.

"Brother-in-law, I suggest you replace the bridge in your story with a cherry blossom tree? The background of this world is cherry blossoms, which makes it even more beautiful. Moreover, the cherry blossoms themselves contain a kind of poignancy, which can set off the theme of the story."

Yu Dongqing nodded after hearing this.

What Mingmei said makes sense.

Cherry blossoms

Yu Dongqing looked at the acres of cherry blossom trees, and Luo Yun also liked cherry blossoms.

And of course the actors.

In addition to the two leading actors, there are also several supporting actors.

"Brother-in-law, you can ask Brother Zhang Yang and the others. You are already good buddies, so your acting will be more natural."

Yu Dongqing agreed.

In the story, there are several scenes where the male protagonist and his friends are drinking and partying late at night, so it is most appropriate to highlight them.

"However, Du Hui recently went to Xi'an for a business trip to give lectures, and Zhang Yang. His music store is planning to represent the Oumler brand of the German company Blüthner. He is currently negotiating with them, so he is probably very busy."

Blanksler pianos are recognized as German national treasures by the German government, and Oumler is one of its sub-brands. They are famous for their full, clear and bright sound quality, and good ductility.

Yu Dongqing hesitated.

Everyone is very busy, so we can’t just put down what we are doing and play with ourselves, right?

When Yu Dongqing expressed her worries, Meili couldn't say anything, but she was thinking secretly in her heart.

Brother-in-law, are you embarrassed to tell Brother Zhang Yang and others?

I'll tell you!

I’ll send you a WeChat message now!

Meili was a girl who kept her word and immediately took out her mobile phone to send a WeChat message to the three of them.

"Military, hurry up and eat, don't play with your phone all the time!" Yu Dongqing warned.

"Nothing, okay."

Meimei used group messaging, and the three of them received the WeChat content from Meimei almost at the same time.

Yu Dongqing wants to make a short film? It turns out that Meimei sent a message asking them to help?

This matter needs to be discussed.

It was not easy to talk about this in a group of four people, so Zhang Yang simply created a temporary group and roped in Liu Yimin and Du Hui.

"Tell me, why does Dongqing suddenly want to make a short film now?" Liu Yimin asked.

"Whatever it is, it's a good thing. It's better than him being confused all day long, right? People always have to find something to do." Zhang Yang replied immediately.

"It's just, why don't you tell us directly and go through his sister-in-law?"

"I'm worried that you guys are busy and don't have time. Zhang Yang, aren't you negotiating with people from Bolansler Company? Also, Du Hui is going to Xi'an to give lectures."

"It's a waste to talk about business! If we don't talk today, we can talk tomorrow. Our buddies' matters are important." Zhang Yang replied immediately.

"By the way, Du Hui, what do you think? Why don't you say anything?"

Two minutes later, Du Hui responded to the message.

"Brother, I'm in class, no more chatting, I'll be back tomorrow!"

"Look, we have so many buddies! I'm going to call Yu Dongqing right now, but this guy still doesn't believe us!"

Just as Yu Dongqing finished eating, her cell phone rang suddenly. It was Zhang Yang. After the call was connected, he immediately asked: "You kid, why didn't you call us to make a short film? You know I like making movies the most!"

How did you find out the news so quickly?

Yu Dongqing was surprised. He glanced at Meimei who was sitting opposite and playing with her mobile phone, and knew everything.

So he smiled and said: "It's just a temporary thought. Besides, you are all busy, and I am just playing."

"It's okay to have fun, but you have to help your friends! Besides, you might win some big prize for making this micro-movie, so we can show our faces again, hehe. Yimin and Du Hui and I have agreed that we can do it at any time At your disposal! Du Hui will come back from Xi'an tomorrow!"

"Thank you." Yu Dongqing was very moved.

Several extras have been solved in this way, and now there is still the most crucial character: the protagonist's father.

This role is also very important in this movie, and can be said to be the second male lead.

Of course, find someone of similar age to play the part.

Yu Dongqing doesn't have the right person in hand.

Or do we have to find professional actors?

Or look for those old men who play chess to see who has acting talent?

"Brother-in-law, let dad play the role." Meiliang came up with an idea.

Your dad? !

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