Rhapsody of Entertainment Rebirth

With the heroine settled, the film's preparations have accelerated.

Feng Xiaogang's filming team was quickly assembled. The assistant director, assistant director, camera team, lighting team, props team, and sound recording team are all formed one by one.

The shooting budget, script breakdown, and shooting plan were all slowly compiled into a book with the cooperation of the team.

For the selection of actors for other roles, the assistant director and assistant director also gave their respective target actors.

Among them, the most important supporting role was Li Xiaoxia's sister. Shanhe no longer paid attention to the actor's audition. He participated in the formulation of the entire shooting plan and budget with the assistant director.

Half a month later, Feng Xiaogang and Shanhe found Yu Dong with two thick books of shooting budget and shooting plan.

"Yu Dong, we have basically made the budget and plan. When will the funds arrive? You also need to decide on the location options as soon as possible. As soon as the funds arrive, we will start to build a studio. Some indoor scenes can be filmed first! "Feng Xiaogang handed the two brochures to Yu Dong.

Yu Dong took the two brochures and replied: "Just these two days, the company will review the budget as soon as possible, and the filming funds will be transferred to a specific account soon. China Film will have financial personnel join the crew, and I will lead people on location List the location as soon as possible, and then you can choose it yourself!”

"The Olympic Bid Committee will also send someone to join the crew to be responsible for liaison. Director Feng, if you have any difficulties, you can contact him directly! Of course you can also contact me, but I can't guarantee that I will always stay on the crew!" Shanhe explained to Feng Xiaogang.

Feng Xiaogang nodded, "Then let's decide on the actor for my sister in the next two days! I looked at Li Bingbing and found that Li Bingbing is the most suitable. If you are older, you can wear makeup. What do you think?"

"I have no objection!" Shanhe agreed.

Yu Dong would naturally not object.

"Director Feng, you and Yu Dong will decide on the remaining roles, and I won't ask any more questions!"

Shanhe followed Feng Xiaogang back and forth for nearly a month. The determination of exterior and interior scenes, shot planning, scene placement, props and costumes, and actor training were all basically completed.

The three main actors Jiang Wen, Zhang Ziyi, and Li Bingbing also experienced their roles.

"Run it! The preparatory work for "Dad" has been completed and filming can finally begin.

In more than a month, Yu Dong's publicity work has basically been launched, "Run!" The news of the filming of "Dad" has been widely circulated.

Written by Shan He, directed by Feng Xiaogang, starring Jiang Wen, Zhang Ziyi, and Li Bingbing, it was planned by the Beijing 2008 Olympic Bid Committee and produced by China Film.

"Run it! "Dad" can be said to be a well-educated film, and the filming of the film attracted collective attention from the media.

On March 1, 2001, "Run!" "Dad" press conference was held at China Film.

Shanhe sat on the stage and looked at the nearly a hundred reporters and various photography equipment in the audience, sighing in his heart.

After more than a month of running around, we finally reached the shooting stage.

"Hello Shanhe, I am a reporter from the National Youth Daily. Where did your inspiration for this script come from? Is it because you joined the Beijing Olympics bid committee? How much publicity do you think the movie will have on the Olympic bid?"

"The creation of this script is indeed related to me becoming an ambassador for the Olympic bid. This film is an inspirational sports-themed film. The main purpose is to promote the Olympic spirit, to let the world see the persistence of our sports people, and to promote the Olympic bid. , my source of inspiration is Olympic champion Wang Junxia. I believe the film will bring joy and thinking to everyone. Faith is not only in sports, but also in every step of life!"

"Director Feng, you have never been exposed to sports-themed movies before. How confident are you about the film? Where does your confidence come from?"

Feng Xiaogang cursed in his heart, but remained calm on the surface, ""Run! Dad" is a sports-themed commercial movie. Just now Shanhe also said that the movie will bring joy and thinking to everyone. This script is very suitable for my shooting style. , from the first time I saw the script, my team and I entered the story. We spent a lot of time understanding and experiencing the middle and long-distance running events. The three leading actors all trained with the track and field team for nearly a month. , many famous long-distance runners have joined the crew to provide us with guidance, including Ms. Wang Junxia, ​​the world champion of heroine prototypes. We are confident that the excellence of the script will be transformed into a popular movie!"

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"Director Jiang, this is your first public appearance as a director. Will you be involved in the directing work during the filming of the film? Are you satisfied with your role this time?"

"Listen, I'm just starring this time, and the script is excellent. I'm looking forward to my interpretation of the role!"

"Hello Zhang Ziyi, may I ask..."

"Excuse me, Miss Li Bingbing..."

The reporters asked various questions for nearly two hours.

After the press conference, the crew immediately set off for Mentougou Middle School, where the old teaching building and playground from the 1980s remained, and there was even a dirt track.

The next day, the crew started preparations for filming, and all units were checking equipment, scenes, group performances and other on-site issues.

At the same time, major media outlets across the country reported on "Run!" News about the start of filming of "Dad".

The headline of the Youth Daily is: Shanhe helps promote the Olympic bid and interprets the legendary life of a long-distance running champion!

Dazhong Daily also made a brief report: Beijing's Olympic bid has entered the sprint stage, and the filming of a promotional video for the Olympic bid has begun in Beijing.

The titles of other newspapers and magazines are even more varied.

"Feng Xiaogang may encounter Waterloo when he switches to the sports field!"

"The first close contact between Shanhe and Chinese films!"

"Zhang Ziyi is out of touch with Hollywood and turns to China..."

"Jiang Xiba's performance as a long-distance runner may compete with Feng Xiaogang for control of the film!"

Various reports have filled the public's attention, "Run!" Dad" quickly left a deep impression on the public.

"Run it! The news of the start of filming of "Dad" also attracted the attention of many book fans in Shanhe.

Fans of Shanhe have long been full of complaints against domestic directors. Shanhe's novels have been snatched up by Hollywood abroad, but no one cares about them at home. Fans often criticize domestic directors on the Internet.

This time "Run!" The smooth start of filming of "Dad" gave fans of the book a way to vent their anger. They began to rush to speak and leave posts on the Internet.

"Shan He has finally started to enter the film industry. I am full of expectations for him now. Domestic directors really can't bear to look at him. Shan He has such a good subject matter and just pretends that he can't see it!"

"'Run! Dad' sounds like an inspirational movie upon hearing it. The excitement of 'Bottom Girl' is coming again. Are you ready?"

"The lineup this time is really strong. Feng Xiaogang is considered a great commercial director. Jiang Wen is definitely a big star. Zhang Ziyi is also famous in Hollywood. Plus Li Bingbing, I heard that there are many veteran actors who will star in the show. , you can look forward to "Run! Dad"!"

"Have you not noticed? This is a promotional video for the Olympic bid. The promotional video cannot be promoted only in China. I think it will be distributed overseas..."

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The overwhelming publicity has added a lot of expectations to the public. Since the domestic film industry has fallen into a trough step by step, this is the first time that the filming of a movie has aroused public attention and expectations.

China Film Group saw how effective the publicity was and responded to "Run!" Dad" takes it even more seriously!

On the other side, on the old playground of Mentougou Middle School, "Run!" The filming of the first scene of "Dad" is finally about to begin.

Shanhe stood behind Feng Xiaogang, watching the recordkeeper make the final arrangements.

"Let's start!" Feng Xiaogang gave the order, and the entire film crew began to circle around Jiang Wen.

"Old City Middle School, the first game, the first time, prepare for action!"

With the sound of the recorder's voice, "Run!" The filming of the first scene of "Dad" has started.

Jiang Wen was made up to look more than ten years younger. He was training students with his hands on his hips on the playground, and he had the aura of a devil coach.

"Stuck!" Feng Xiaogang suddenly shouted to stop filming.

"How did you find the extras! Don't you know you can't look at the camera? Assistant director, go tell them again!"

A few minutes later, the recorder arranged the scene again, "All departments are preparing, the first game and the second game of Old City Middle School, preparation, action!"

In one morning, the entire crew only filmed three scenes, and they were all short scenes.

"That's it for the morning, let's have dinner! Let's continue in the afternoon!"

Jiang Wen took off the whistle from his neck and handed it to the prop man next to him, and walked towards Feng Xiaogang.

"Xiao Gang, the progress is a bit slow! I took so many pictures in one morning!"

"It's just the beginning. Let's get used to each other. Lao Jiang, be careful when you eat, don't smear your makeup. In the afternoon, we will film the training scene between you and Ziyi!"

"I know, let me take a look at the shots taken this morning to see if the effect is up to expectations. If not, take a few more shots!" Jiang Wen was really controlling.

Feng Xiaogang rolled his eyes at him angrily, "Old Jiang, this has just begun, why are you so anxious? I think you are just banned, so you are panicking!"

At two o'clock in the afternoon, the crew started filming again today.

Zhang Ziyi and Jiang Wen entered the scene. After a month of training, Zhang Ziyi indeed gained more of an athlete's temperament and her skin became much darker.

After rehearsing the scene for a few minutes, the two made a ready gesture to Feng Xiaogang.

"All departments are preparing, the first time in the fourth game of Old City Middle School, preparation, action!"

In the camera, Li Changchun, played by Jiang Wen, was scolding Li Xiaoxia, played by Zhang Ziyi, and his sister, played by Li Bingbing.

Shan He watched with great interest. The three actors performed well, and the photographer also controlled the lighting very softly. The overall feeling was good.

The entire crew was immersed in it, and suddenly Jiang Wen in the camera turned to the camera and shouted, "Stuck!"

Feng Xiaogang suddenly raised his head in anger and shouted at Jiang Wen: "Old Jiang, what the hell are you doing! Why is it stuck!"

Jiang Wen walked up to Feng Xiaogang, rewound the tape and looked at it, "Ziyi's expression is wrong! She shouldn't be so stubborn. If you analyze it, she should be a little afraid of her father! At least she had to act a little uncomfortable at the beginning. adapt!"

Shanhe watched the exchange between Jiang Wen and Feng Xiaogang. No wonder Jiang Wen was difficult to deal with. He really lived up to his reputation as a drama tyrant! It's stuck when you say it's stuck, no mercy at all.

"Even if it's not right, you can't call it a block, not after shooting this one! Lao Jiang, I'm the director, and I'm the one calling the block. If you don't understand, it's hard for us to continue filming this scene!"

Jiang Wen didn't care about Feng Xiaogang's outburst, "I know you're the director. Aren't we trying to get along? If something's not right, just change it. When filming, we all work hard together. You can't do it alone!"

Seeing that the two of them were about to quarrel, Shan He wanted to step forward to dissuade him, but before he could take a step, he was pulled back by Yu Dong.

"Shanhe, don't go there. They will have to do this sooner or later. The crew has a clear right to speak and cannot be dissuaded. Let them make the argument clear!"

In one afternoon, four scenes were planned, and two scenes were shot in the end. Jiang Wen and Feng Xiaogang exchanged words with each other all afternoon.

The atmosphere on the set was a bit gloomy.

Shan He was a little anxious, but Yu Dong was very calm.

"If they continue to quarrel like this, the progress will not be completed. How can we explain it to the Olympic Bid Committee?" Shanhe asked worriedly.

Yu Dong smiled and patted Shan He's arm, "Don't worry, they are both experienced. Do you know this? These two are testing each other's bottom line. It will only take a few days to run in. Once the crew is smooth, These scenes were quickly made up for!”

After listening to this, Shanhe asked thoughtfully: "Yu Dong, does this happen when every movie starts filming?"

"That's not true. In such a large crew, there are always hierarchy. If it is a long-term team, it will naturally be smoother. If we are working together for the first time, we have to decide who has the final say. It's not just the director, lighting, and recording. The props and logistics are like this. This time there will be special circumstances. Jiang Dao is notoriously difficult to deal with, but they will find a point of agreement. They have to accommodate each other, whoever has more and who has less is all!"

Shanhe nodded, he has learned a lot!

In fact, as Yu Dong expected, the two of them still cursed each other during the next few days of filming, but the progress was obviously accelerated.

The bickering between the two seems to have become their way of communication. They are the most senior in the crew, and everyone has gradually become accustomed to this atmosphere.

"If I cooperate with you again, I am my grandson. Jiang Wen, you are nothing. You don't know what it means to follow the script. You didn't say anything when the script was decided. Now you add drama to me. What do you call this? Stealing the show, you know, it’s so immoral!”

"Feng Pants, do you know what talent is? Planning everything is rigid and dogmatic! I'm inspired. What's the matter with adding an extra scene? Let's present the facts and be reasonable. You can't just ignore it because you're the director. Tell the truth!"

"You're awesome, you have tons of talent, but you have to follow the rules. Everyone is just like you! Besides, I don't know you yet. If there's one, there's two, there's three!"

"It's like playing the piano against a cow with you. Let's see the results. If I do something wrong, I'll bow and apologize. If I say something right, then you can do whatever you want!"

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Shanhe watched the two people's constant battle, and even felt a special sense of joy after getting used to it!

Jiang Wen is so interesting! You could call him a show-stopper, he really has pursuits!

You say he has pursuits, it’s so irritating!

Even if I kill you, I won’t be able to hire him to be the leading actor in the future!