The entertainment industry shouldn't be like this

Chapter 40 I really hope a director falls from the sky

Well, fishing and all that is just a joke after all.

Filmmaking is a creative endeavor that requires passion.

But not all participants will be passionate. Some people participate just to earn a salary, some because they are bored, and some even just to eat free lunches from the crew...

If the main creators are fishing, these people will only fish and be more creative.

Fortunately, Zhou Lin and Xu Daoxing were both passionate partners with interests in the film, so Wang Wei was able to take some time off from his busy schedule.

In addition, he wants Dunhuang's publicity and distribution department to complete the big data transformation, which is not an easy task.

First of all, it is not easy to establish the corresponding data collection network and train talents who can analyze the data.

Not to mention, how to use the analyzed data also needs to be studied.

Fortunately, after listening to Wang Wei's description, Lao Wang was still very interested in it and volunteered to find someone to study it.

But do you think you can relax now?

As soon as Lao Wang left, Assistant Ding walked in again with a full work diary.

Other directors were waiting and watching, but he, who had been deceived by Dunhuang, took the initiative to recommend himself.

I still want a wife from the sky, I’m not greedy, just one is enough. Assistant Ding silently complained.

What a fucking bad luck.

I just hope he can turn this desire into results.

Although his name is Jin Zaiku, he doesn’t even have the word “ku” in his family, let alone the word “jin”.

Wang Wei could feel his overflowing excitement and sighed inwardly, just like himself before, what he longed for most was someone to provide him with an opportunity.

"Oh?" Wang Wei smiled, "This is interesting, let's talk about it."

But for some reason, he quite admired this assistant who was so affectionate.

Wang Wei stood up and couldn't help but praise: "Tsk, that's so considerate. What should I do without you as my assistant?"

He just desperately needs a directing opportunity.

Wang Wei nodded slightly and started thinking at the same time.

He had already seen Kim Jae-ku's previous works, including that comedy with a somewhat similar style.

"The year before last, he took over a project in Dunhuang and was hit by a car." Assistant Ding spoke concisely and to the point.

Wang Wei almost staggered.

He worked his way up from a small assistant on the production team step by step. After accumulating some connections, he secured a few small investments and made several independent films.

Wang Wei looked up to the sky and sighed: "Director, director, I really hope that a few directors will fall from the sky so that I can get rid of the remaining two projects at once..."

"The reactions of little people are very real. Whether it is what is not available is the best, or whether it is a sudden awakening after a dream, it can be said to be vulgar, but it is definitely a reflection of the innermost feelings of most people."

Well, it's not impossible to consider a salary increase.

It would definitely be a surprise if Shen Yan could still join us.

——Don’t forget that Wang Wei is also involved in three other projects in Dunhuang!

"I like a salary increase or bonus." Assistant Ding said emotionally.

The success of "Holiday in Peking" can restore the actors' confidence in Dunhuang, but it cannot eliminate the director's shadow on Dunhuang.

"Toy Story" has been confirmed to be jointly produced by Dunhuang, Weibo Technology and Shen Fu. Wang Wei has to pay attention to the progress from time to time;

"My Sassy Girl" and "Charlotte" need to recruit directors as soon as possible. Once they have a director, they will match the corresponding behind-the-scenes team and even the main actors.

The money in the treasury does not even consider the issue of salary, let alone bonuses.

However, Wang Wei's positioning of "Charlotte" is just a comedy movie that can make people laugh, and such a director is enough.

Assistant Ding didn't blink: "He has made many small-budget independent films, including a comedy whose style is somewhat similar to "Charlotte". I have prepared the video tape."

Although the Wang Wei in front of him was too young, at this moment, from his posture, to his expression, to his heart, he was absolutely respectful.

Taken together, this is a mature director who will most likely not make a bad movie, but don't expect to make a stunning one either.

Wang Wei couldn't help but wonder: "You don't think it's appropriate to make up for him, right?"

At least in the past, Dunhuang didn’t dare to say that there were so many applicants, but it definitely wasn’t like it couldn’t even recruit a few directors.

Wang Wei smiled again: "Isn't it nice to invite Shen Yan?"

Jin Zaiku stood up in a hurry, held Wang Wei's hand tightly with both hands, and almost cried with joy: "Thank you, thank you for the opportunity you gave me!"

The director of the production team died suddenly of a heart attack. Others said it was bad luck. He didn't believe in evil, so he seized this great opportunity and finally took over a big production, and then... he was hit by a car.

However, there is finally some good news today.

Wang Wei smiled and nodded without saying anything.

…

What’s even more fatal is that the bad influence of Dunhuang, which cheated three directors in succession in the past few years, still exists to this day.

"Yeah. I'll take a look later, and then help me make an appointment with him for an interview." Wang Wei explained.

The most important thing is that he is the boss of Dunhuang, and if he has money, he is the boss.

Wang Wei had no choice but to get straight to the point: "Director Jin, please read the script of "Charlotte Troubles". First, tell me what your overall thoughts are."

This once again gave Wang Wei a slap in the face.

Because there are no more choices.

He returned to the office and breathed a sigh of relief: "Finally we have a director for a project, and there is another one."

Shen Yan is a late-blooming comedian in China. He is very popular at the moment and has received a lot of scripts.

Later, the company discussed the specific details with him, but Wang Wei did not participate.

Don't drift!

Jin Zaiku did not answer immediately. He thought for a moment and then slowly said: "The script is a good one. The good thing is that it seems to be a farce, but it gives people a sense of reality."

Jin Zaiku seemed to be greatly encouraged, and he was about to express all his thoughts that had been brewing for a long time: "The script routine is very common, which is to let a low-level guy who can't do anything and eat everything, suddenly encounter the opportunity to rise to the top."

What's even more tragic is that although Dunhuang is notorious as a producer, their directors and starring actors who have made mistakes are also considered "unlucky people."

Although the scenery is very rough due to the limited investment scale, it still has the ability to tell a good story.

Wang Wei was frightened by his respectful attitude and said helplessly: "Director Jin, please sit down, don't be so nervous."

Oh, it's the project that turned the disaster movie into a "large disaster", and Kim Jae-ku was the unlucky director No. 2.

As for that comedy, although the laughter is not dense, it is not the kind of awkward laughter that makes you laugh hard, but it is basically integrated into the plot.

Well, it hasn’t won any awards, nor has it been a box-office hit, and after all, it hasn’t lost investors’ money. It’s just not above or below the level.

The last thing is, Dunhuang has screwed people up so badly before, so I should try to make up for it if I have the chance.

Then Wang Wei discovered that good directors are a scarcer resource than good actors!

"I have already asked Director Jin whether he is free this afternoon."

Of course he was not willing to be stuck in the same position for the rest of his life, so he took a chance and found connections to join a large-scale disaster film project in Dunhuang, becoming an assistant director and continuing to accumulate qualifications.

When Jin Zaiku saw that there was a way out, he perked up and said, "I have some friendship with Shen Yan, and I am certain that he can take on this drama."

Jin Zaiku paused for a moment. He didn't know if this was a trap, but he still kept his guard up and said bravely: "Yes, when I read the script, it seemed to have a bit of a stage play style. I immediately thought of Shen Yan, and so did he. I have a background in stage plays, and I am particularly good at interpreting the tragic side of the character in addition to the joy."

He has achieved results in one movie that he never dared to imagine. Regardless of luck or strength, he is not qualified to rely on his old age to act like one.

Wang Wei stretched out his hand and said with a smile: "Well, Director Jin, welcome to join the "Charlotte Troubles" project."

In the conference room in Dunhuang, when he saw Wang Wei coming in, he stood up, bowed and said: "Director Wang, hello, hello, I am Jin Zaiku."

Gan, it really is.

Jin Zaiku continued: "To shoot a farce well, it depends on the boundary between seriousness and ridicule. In addition to the director's control of the rhythm, it also requires a good comedian, who must have strong empathy and ability to It made the audience laugh until the end and shed tears.”

It’s not that there aren’t any interested directors.

When Wang Wei raised his head and was about to announce the result, his heart jumped into his throat.

"There are two more! "Toy Story" also needs to find a director." Assistant Ding who followed reminded.

Ding's expressionless assistant reported in a calm tone: "The recruitment of directors for "Savage Girl" continues to be difficult, but "Charlotte" has a more suitable candidate, director Kim Jae-ku."

——Not to mention creating a future, Dunhuang is still far from returning to its former glory!

After Dunhuang issued the director recruitment announcement, several second- and third-tier directors took the initiative to contact them, but when they saw their quotations, my dear, it was higher than the budget of the entire project. They just didn't have "I want to take advantage of the opportunity" written on their faces.

After he recovered from his injury, he found that not to mention large-scale productions, even small investors with whom he had good relationships before could not be attracted. The investors could only meet in person, chat for a few words, briefly read his script, and then serve tea immediately. Guest!

To put it bluntly, Lao Jin is neither a peerless genius, nor has he made investors a lot of money. Who can't invest in him? Why take risks for him?

Jin Zaiku looked at Wang Wei thinking quietly, his brows seemed to furrow, and his heart was pounding.

He slowly began to understand the reason why this guy had not stayed with his previous employers for a short time.

Wang Wei suddenly said: "I listen to what you mean. If you are asked to take the photo, do you have a suitable candidate?"

Who knows if it depends on Wang Wei's luck to stay safe and sound? Young people are full of firepower, so evil spirits don't dare to get close.

This made him hate Dunhuang until he heard news that Dunhuang was recruiting directors.

And the director of an animated film, especially the director who may be the world's first 3D animated film, is even more difficult to find.

——Don’t laugh, there are many people in the circle who believe this, and you can’t tell whether it’s because of a guilty conscience or a guilty conscience.

The others either have no qualifications or relevant directing experience; or they just want nothing to do... they can't even pass the level of Assistant Ding.

"Jin Zaiku? It sounds familiar." Wang Wei tilted his head.

No matter how named they are, these two projects cannot be regarded as Wang Wei’s projects.

Jin Zaiku accompanied Smiley and sat down on the sofa opposite Wang Wei, but he still didn't dare to sit on the sofa. Although his butt was pressed against the sofa, his upper body was straight.

Oh, no, it should be four. The last disaster movie tricked two of them at once, and one of them was tricked into the "pit" and slept forever.

Unexpectedly, a director actually fell down, and even once he fell off, there were two.

The director's gift package came from Shen Zhenyi, who was casually strolling around the campus.

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The second round of recommendation officially starts in the early morning. Family members, support us~~~

(End of chapter)