This star’s style is wrong

"TV, are you in such a hurry this time? Why don't we wait until the drama is filmed?" Fang Xing is still used to filming the drama and waiting for all the major TV stations to watch the finished film before discussing the broadcast.

Wei Shurong quit this time, shook his head and said: "We have discussed it in a meeting in the station, and we still hope that Ark Culture's poverty alleviation drama will be broadcast on our station. We can accept it under any conditions."

Fang Xing shook his head and smiled: "What if I fail in the photo?"

Wei Shurong said that he had already won the Best Director, so how could he be so bad no matter how bad he was?

Of course, he had a determined expression on his face: "It doesn't matter, no matter how it turns out, our station will take it."

In fact, TV stations invest in making bad movies, or buy bad movies.

If the quality of the final shot is really worrying, then just suppress it and not broadcast it.

Or, broadcast it during non-prime time.

Anyway, Donghai Satellite TV needs to complete its task and must broadcast a TV series related to poverty alleviation work this year.

However, this task does not require a broadcast period.

If the drama is really not good, then it will be broadcast at noon, and the task will be considered completed after it is broadcast.

Anyway, Donghai Satellite TV has pre-booked Ark Culture, a poverty alleviation drama, so even in the worst case scenario, it won’t lose much.

Moreover, the contracts that can be signed now are only intention contracts. The price of the TV series will still have to wait until the finished film is released.

Of course, Donghai Satellite TV also has another option, which is to directly invest in making a film.

Nowadays, competition in the film and television industry is fierce. TV stations want to invest in making dramas, and many film and television companies want to cooperate.

However, Ark culture is not among them.

With the current market situation of Ark Culture, and the high probability that Fang Xing will be filming it himself, with the multiple BUFF blessings of Best Director and Best Actor, it is impossible for this kind of project to lack investment.

In fact.

Ark Culture has been lacking investment for two years. If you want to invest in Ark Culture projects, you have to exchange scarce resources.

After all, for a film and television company whose projects are 100% profitable, it is easy to imagine how popular investment is.

"TV, actually I haven't even thought about the script. Isn't it too early to talk about the broadcast platform?" Fang Xing still didn't want to settle down like this.

"Brother Fang, just tell me. What are your plans?" Wei Shurong also knows that the new drama project has not been officially approved yet, and even if it is negotiated now, it is impossible to sign a contract.

Wei Shurong ran to the Ark Culture headquarters. The main purpose was to take a front stand and ensure the advantage of being close to the water.

Fang Xing thought for a moment and replied: "TV, let me give you a thorough explanation. I really don't have a clear project yet, so I can't give you an accurate answer. As for the broadcast platform, there is a high probability that it will be many Taiwan broadcast."

Since "The Pretender", all the dramas produced by Ark Culture, as long as they are on the stars, are simulcast on multiple channels.

Because at the price of Ark Culture’s current TV series, it would be difficult for a satellite TV station to afford them.

This poverty alleviation drama is still a project supported by higher-level departments. As long as there are no problems when the drama is produced, there is a high probability that it will be simulcast on multiple channels.

Wei Shurong has been in this industry for so many years and knows this very well.

He grabbed Fang Xing's hand and said favorably: "That's natural, but brother Fang has to promise me that if there are multiple channels broadcasting, one of our channels must be there."

This requirement is not difficult.

After all, Ark Culture is indeed a company in Donghai City and has cooperated with Donghai TV for so many years.

If a new drama is going to be broadcast on stars and simulcast on multiple channels, it can be done on Donghai Satellite TV.

However, Fang Xing still pretended to be embarrassed: "Since the TV station has said so, I can only nod. However, I am afraid that when the drama is filmed, Donghai TV will not broadcast it."

Wei Shurong waved his hand: "That's impossible. As long as Ark Culture's drama is filmed, it will be broadcast on Donghai Satellite TV."

That's definitely what the scene said.

Of course, whether Donghai TV will broadcast it in the end depends on the quality of the series.

What the two of them are talking about now is a matter of friendship, not business.

Favors can be given, but whether we can cooperate in the end is business.

Of course, if favors and business can be put together, everything will be perfect.

Wei Shurong received a satisfactory reply and then stood up to leave: "Since Brother Fang agreed, I will wait and see. Donghai Satellite TV will free up its schedule in advance, and I will wait for your new drama."

Fang Xing agreed with all his heart: "Okay, let's walk slowly to Weitai. Why don't you stay for a meal?"

Wei Shurong waved his hand: "No, no, I think brother Fang must be very busy during this period, so I won't bother you. If you encounter anything during filming, just call me. As long as we can solve it, we will definitely solve it." .”

"Okay, okay, let's go slowly to the guard station." Fang Xing saw him out.

…

After Wei Shurong left, Fang Xing returned to the office and continued to look through the collected poverty alleviation materials.

Since poverty alleviation-themed TV dramas are tasks assigned by higher-level departments, they must have relatively clear goals, so the poverty alleviation materials provided by higher-level departments are also relatively complete.

These materials mainly include the deeds of advanced figures in poverty alleviation work in various provinces and regions, as well as introductions to the achievements of poverty alleviation work.

Fang Xing has been watching it for a few days.

From these materials, we can indeed dig out a lot of content that can be photographed.

While Fang Xing was watching, he would also search for information on the Internet and consider what specific content to film.

In fact, Fang Xing already had a rough prototype in his mind, but if he really wanted to shoot it, it would be best to conduct an on-site inspection.

Otherwise, some content may not be photographed, which would be more embarrassing.

Wei Shurong came directly to the company today. It is estimated that other TV stations will also find the company directly.

Fang Xing thought for a moment, picked up his phone, and called Guo Chunlei, the person in charge of this poverty alleviation drama:

"Hey, Director Guo, I just woke up.

“Yes, I looked at the poverty alleviation work information you gave me, and there is indeed a lot that can be explored.

“I thought about it this way, and wanted to see it on site so that I could determine whether it was suitable for filming into a drama.

"Yes, I'm going to take the crew over to see it. If it's suitable, we can consider location selection."

On the other end of the phone was Guo Chunlei, deputy director of the State Administration of Radio and Television. He only called a few people, one of whom was Fang Xing.

Guo Chunlei heard that Fang Xing had an idea and was very happy and said, "Okay. Which county do you want to visit? I'll have someone contact you."

Fang Xing turned the information in his hand to the page he liked and said, "I want to visit Jixi County in Ning Province now."

"Jixi... there is a lot of wind and sand there, and the poverty alleviation work is indeed very effective, but the environment there is not good. Are you sure you want to go there?" Guo Chunlei had read this information, so when he mentioned the name of this county, he knew where it was. .

"Yes, I am more interested in this place. Poverty alleviation work is not hard work. If it is a rich place, there is no such thing as poverty alleviation. Since you want to shoot, let's shoot in a remote place." Fang Xing said inner thoughts.

However, you have to go see it to know whether it can be photographed.

"Okay, when will you go? I'll have someone contact you and pick you up when the time comes." Guo Chunlei agreed.

"Just these two days. Now that you have decided to do something, let's take action." Fang Xing has always been resolute in doing things. Once he has decided to do something, he doesn't want to delay it.

"Okay, I'll have someone contact you later." Guo Chunlei agreed, and then asked his secretary to make arrangements.

…

After deciding to go to Jixi County, Ning Province, Fang Xing held a meeting at the company to officially launch the poverty alleviation drama project.

Qiao Yinghong stayed in Donghai and was responsible for the formation of the crew.

Fang Xing is leading the director team to prepare for a field trip to Ning Province.

On the day of departure, Lu Xiang'er reluctantly held hands at the airport, looking like she wanted to go with him.

However, the environment in Jixi County, Ning Province is indeed relatively poor. There is loess everywhere and the wind and sand are very strong, so it is impossible for her to follow.

I took a flight to Ning Province and took two more trains before meeting the pick-up person. I was then taken by a bus from Jixi County to the county town where I stayed.

The next day, Fang Xing took the crew, led by people appointed by the local county committee, to inspect the local poverty alleviation work.

Since poverty alleviation work is indeed effective, the environment is not as bad as imagined.

And since you go by car, you don’t have to bear it even if the environment is bad.

I will still go back to the county town to live in the evening.

The inspection lasted two days.

Fang Xing felt that he could shoot it, so he discussed the shooting ideas with the director team.

Where was the scene shot?

Where will the crew camp?

How should I take pictures when there is strong wind and sand?

Various issues were discussed.

The director team of Ark Culture is already very mature. Several assistant directors have filmed TV series with similar environments, so they all have experience.

In the evening, Fang Xing also went to the locals to inquire about the local situation.

I stayed in Ning Province for a total of four days and basically saw everything I wanted to inspect.

The rest of the matter can be arranged after the crew officially sets up camp in Jixi County.

The afternoon of the fourth day.

The group left Ning Province and took a flight back to Donghai.

When he was at the airport, Fang Xing called Guo Chunlei: "Director Guo, I'm sure, I want to film the story of Jixi County, Ning Province."

Guo Chunlei was a little surprised: "Are you sure? That place is very painful."

In fact, Guo Chunlei initially agreed to Fang Xing's visit to Jixi County, Ning Province, thinking that he was just going to have a look and nothing more would happen after seeing it.

After all, the environment in that place is indeed not good.

Unexpectedly, after watching it, Fang Xing would actually go there to take pictures.

Fang Xing's tone was firm: "Yes, I have thought about it. We will shoot in Jixi County. Bureau Guo will help us say hello to the local county committee, and the crew will be there next month."

Guo Chunlei thought about it again and thought it was also very good. Of course, poverty alleviation dramas must be filmed in places where the living environment is harder to make sense, and he immediately agreed:

"Okay, no problem. Since you want to shoot in Jixi County, let's do it. If you need anything, you can tell me or contact the local county committee."

…

After confirming the shooting location, Fang Xing began to prepare the script.

In fact, the script had already been prepared when it was in Jixi County.

Next we need to talk about actors.

Back in Donghai, Qiao Yinghong's crew structure has been put together, and all that's left is to stuff the crew with a suitable team.

Because the dramas being filmed are different, the service teams required will also be different.

For example, some Fu Hua Dao teams are good at costume dramas, so they are not suitable for this crew.

Many film and television companies are preparing for this poverty alleviation drama, and some are even fast and have begun auditioning actors.

It is not a secret in the industry that Ark Culture was asked by superior departments to produce poverty alleviation dramas.

If a drama with this theme is successfully filmed, the ratings will be secondary. The most important thing is the chance to win awards.

Therefore, before Ark Culture issued a casting announcement, many entertainment companies and brokerage companies had already contacted Qiao Yinghong.

Qiao Yinghong knows many gold medal agents in the industry.

They are all old acquaintances, so many agents of first-line actors are familiar with Qiao Yinghong, and it is common for them to send messages to find out the news.

When Qiao Yinghong reported her work to Fang Xing, she was going to introduce which actors were available:

"Boss, Liu Shiying's agent took the initiative to ask if there is any chance of cooperation. Liu Shiying has just won the title of Gladiolus. Filming dramas at this time will definitely be very popular."

Fang Xing thought for a moment and replied: "It's something you can consider. However, you need to communicate with them first. This time I shot almost all the outdoor scenes. The shooting was in Jixi County, Ning Province, and the environment was very poor.

"In addition, I don't accept cutouts for studio shooting. Important characters need to be with the team throughout the whole process until the scene is completed. You know these rules. Make it clear to them in advance.

"If Liu Shiying really wants to act, let her audition."

Qiao Yinghong started as Fang Xing's agent and became the vice president of Ark Culture. She can be said to be the person who best understands Fang Xing's work style.

On the surface, Fang Xing's requirements for filming the drama are actually the basic qualities that actors should abide by.

However, the internal entertainment environment is really great.

Due to the existence of the fan economy, celebrities can make money just by lying down, without having to work so hard at all.

Therefore, it is common for popular actors to cut out pictures for studio shoots, read numbers without reading the script, shoot multiple dramas at one time, and compete with each other.

Fang Xing's previous dramas would occasionally encounter this kind of situation.

Later, these terms will be clearly written in the film contract.

Therefore, every time during casting, the director responsible for negotiating the film contract needs to repeat these requirements to all the actors.

Of course, these requirements are not difficult to implement.

Because a drama is not shot episode by episode according to the plot, but the shooting time is arranged according to the actors' schedules.

In addition to the starring role, the scenes of other actors will be filmed together. After the scenes are filmed, the actor will be finished and can leave the crew.

Therefore, except for the lead actor who plays throughout the entire drama, the other actors can finish their work and leave the set within a week or two, and do not need to stay on the set for three months.

Qiao Yinghong nodded and agreed: "Okay, I will communicate with Liu Shiying and arrange for her to audition."

After the poverty alleviation drama project was officially established, Ark Culture released a casting announcement.

Get ready to start scheduling auditions.

For important roles, when the audition invitation is sent out, it will also be accompanied by a character introduction and a script for one or two scenes, so that the actors can first experience the character's portrait.