Tokyo bubble life

Looking at the song being played on TV, Nagayama Naoki's face couldn't help but become a little strange~

"

There comes a time when we heed a certain call

(When we hear the earnest call)

When the world must come together as one

(The whole world should unite)

Just you and me

(It’s just you and me)

We are the world

(We are all one family everywhere)

"

The charity action on the other side of the ocean has finally spread to neon. This song "We are the world" composed and written by Michael Jackson is a charity song sung by all the big names in the American music industry to raise funds for the humanitarian plight in Africa.

Nagayama Naoki probably knew that this song would raise more than 60 million US dollars for charity, and would later lead to a Live Aid charity concert that would shock the world.

It's one of the greatest and most important acts on earth, where rock stars live out the idea of ​​letting music change the world.

"Neon doesn't seem to have similar charity concerts?" Naoki Nagayama recalled, but he really didn't know much about the history of Neon's music scene in 1985 and had no impression at all.

"The date of the liveaid concert should happen to be July 13th. It happens to be Akina's birthday."

On the TV, images of MVs featuring rock stars singing together flashed across the screen. Each one of them was a dazzling contemporary star. This year's Live Aid was a famous abnormal concert in the history of world music.

"Charity."

Nagayama Naoki, who has been in Neon for more than five years, can be said to be very famous and very wealthy now. It is time to start some charitable undertakings. In this era, China and Japan have good relations, and there are many Sino-Japanese friendly charity organizations.

Random thoughts kept running around in his head, and Nagayama Naoki didn't know what to do for a while.

At this time, Akina Nakamori, who had just been answering the phone in the room, came to the sofa:

"Naoki-san!"

"Huh?" Naoki Nagayama looked at his girlfriend who looked delighted, "What good happened?"

"It's nothing special. Momoe-san invited us to have dinner at her house on the weekend~" Nakamori Akina had a smile on her face. She was naturally very happy to go to a friend's house for dinner.

"Do you need to make an appointment in advance for this kind of thing? Momoe-san is downstairs."

"Because it's a big meal!" Akina Nakamori explained, then looked at the program her boyfriend was watching, "Is this an American song?"

"Well, the latest Billboard Hot 100 singles chart tops the list in the United States." Naoki Nagayama said, "This song was sung by Michael Jackson and more than 40 other singers. All profits from the album will be donated to charity."

"Todoroki Dou?"

Although Akina Nakamori can speak simple English now, she doesn’t pay much attention to foreign affairs. She is a low-school student~ but she is already studying!

"Well, this song is just the beginning." Naoki Nagayama said, "There will be a charity concert on July 13th."

"July 13th?" Akina Nakamori was even more surprised.

"Akina, do you want to participate?" Naoki Nagayama asked, "This concert brings together the big names in Western pop music. It can be said that all the stars have gathered~"

"Eh~~~"

Nakamori Akina was a little moved when she stared at the TV. After all, neon rock music is very popular now, and she also likes rock music very much. If she can go and participate, not to mention it is her birthday.

"Naoki-san, but in July, there will be a nationwide tour."

"Is the time set?" Naoki Nagayama asked.

"Not yet, but usually around mid-July. It's right around the time of birthday." Akina's eyes were a little pitiful.

Naoki Nagayama said directly:

"If Akina wants to go, then just explain the situation to President Hanami. Anyway, this year's tour schedule should not be as urgent as before!"

"." After thinking about it for a while, Nakamori Akina still felt that it was more important to celebrate her birthday with her boyfriend, "Hey, I will explain it to Hanami-san!"

When Tokyo newspapers once again published many new films by Naoki Kuronagayama, the preview screening of "The Camera Don't Stop" finally began.

Ikebukuro's "Literary Sit" welcomes Shuyou's new movie again, and there will be another movie poster in the display case at the corner of the entrance.

The weather in late spring and early summer is very good. There is a slight chill in the early days, but when the bright sunshine shines on the body, the whole person feels a little hot, and the thin spring shirt can save some weight.

"Naoki-mulberry"

Standing in the lobby to welcome guests, Matsuo Souo was a little nervous, because just now, he saw the editor-in-chief of "Movie Weekend", the producer of Shochiku, and the supervisor of Toho Toei.

Senior people who could only be seen at award ceremonies and industry forums walked past one by one, greeted Naoki Nagayama and Shuichi Itou and entered the screening room.

"What's wrong?" Naoki Nagayama kept a business smile. This was something he learned from experience after asking his girlfriend for advice, "Nervous?"

"Hi"

After all, he is a fledgling young director, but he was actually given the title of assistant director in "The Camera Don't Stop", which really made him a little panicked.

When facing the big boss's greeting and handshake, I didn't know what to say and could only keep bowing, almost 90 degrees!

"Straighten up" Naoki Nagayama patted him on the back, "Today you represent the face of the tree friends!"

".Hi!"

Seeing that this "junior" who was older than him was even more nervous, Naoki Nagayama shook his head and comforted him:

"Munsheng, this is just a small scene. If you can't stand it now, what will you do when you stand at the Blue Ribbon or Academy Award ceremony in the future?"

"Blue Ribbon? Academy Award?" Matsuo Muneo was confused, "Me?"

"Of course, if this movie doesn't win you a Best Newcomer, wouldn't that damage my reputation?!"

Naoki Nagayama laughed. This "Don't Stop the Camera" will definitely win an award. Although the final grand prize is a bit difficult, he is very confident in the Best Newcomer, Best Screenwriter, and Best Editing awards.

If he can't even do this with his current fame, it will really "damage his reputation."

"."

Matsuo Muneo was speechless. He imagined himself standing at the award ceremony. In his expectation, this should have been something that could only happen after more than ten or twenty years of hard work. How could it be so easy?

It seemed fake.

"Naoki-san!"

At this moment, a call woke up Matsuo Muneo. He saw an old man who looked very kind and walked in with his friends.

"I came with Masahiro!"

Kobayashi Masahiro and Shinoda Masahiro went to watch the preview of "Don't Stop the Camera" together.

"Haha, Masahiro-san, Masahiro-san, thank you very much!" Nagayama Naoki showed a sincere smile on his face, and quickly took his two friends to the second row, "I saved a seat for you!"

"Naoki-san Masahiro-san repeatedly said that he had to stay for half an hour before, what's the matter?" Shinoda Masahiro asked in confusion.

"You'll know this after Masahiro-san watches the movie." Naoki Nagayama kept it a secret, "It's going to be released soon!"

"Oh, it's still a secret." Masahiro Shinoda didn't ask any more questions, but he said, "I just seemed to see other acquaintances. Kinji Fukasaku seems to be here too."

"Really~"

Naoki Nagayama heard the familiar name again. Kinji Fukasaku seemed to have something against him, but it was a pity that he had only seen him from a distance and didn't have much impression of him.

"Then he is also welcome to comment."

"So confident?" Masahiro Shinoda was surprised, "Kinji Fukasaku will definitely belittle it!"

"Haha, who else will listen to him?"

Although the laughing stock incident has been over for a long time, the joke about Kinji Fukasaku is still circulating in the director circle!

After talking to his two friends for a while, Naoki Nagayama returned to the hall to continue receiving people who participated in the preview, many industry insiders, many movie lovers, and naturally young college students.

Everyone came here for Naoki Nagayama's reputation, and they all wanted to see the details of the new movie.

"Naoki-san is almost done," said Shuichi Idou, "It's time to start the screening, let's go in too!"

"Hmm~"

Unlike other movies, "Camera Can't Stop" has no title at the beginning, and the short film starts playing as soon as the projector is turned on.

With the young actors' artificial acting, the zombies' stiff movements, and Matsuo Muneo's furious rush into the camera, "Camera Can't Stop" officially starts playing.

"What the hell is this?!" Wearing a low-brimmed hat, Kinji Fukasaku watched for a minute, and this thought popped up in his mind, "The cinema is showing the wrong movie, right?!"

Although he was very unhappy with Naoki Nagayama, he had to admit that Naoki Nagayama was the most talented and outstanding director in recent years, who had won many high-level honors and had a great style at a young age.

His movies couldn't be at this level on the screen!

At the same time, whispers began in the screening room, and waves of buzzing sound kept coming, making Matsuo Muneo, who was sitting in the first row, feel uneasy.

"Naoki-san"

"Munsheng, be quiet!" Nagayama Naoki didn't explain much, "Watch a movie!"

"."

Matsuo Muneshige could only force himself to continue watching. In fact, he couldn't even watch the first half-hour short film!

Seeing that Nagayama Naoki, who was sitting in the first row, didn't move, everyone could only continue watching.

However, those reporters and commentators have even begun to arrange Nagayama Naoki's new work in their minds.

Shaky shots, nonsensical plots, and awkward acting As "Don't Stop the Camera" was played, the audience's voices became louder and louder.

"What is this!" "It's terrible!"

"Hey? Did the director look at the camera? He said to the camera, 'Don't stop the camera!'"

"It's like he's talking to us."

"Awkward acting. Is he stalling for time?"

"Why is the camera not moving again?!"

"Roar, the thighs of those two zombies are a bit scary."

"Hey, how did this big sister stand up with an axe on her head?!"

"Why is the rising camera so slow?"

"The whispers came from the back row, and Naoki Nagayama could hear them clearly. It seemed that some of these audiences wanted the director to hear them. Who asked the director to present such a film?

Is he playing tricks on all the audiences?

Even the directors in the industry frowned at this time. They naturally saw the shoddy work of this part, and even guessed from the actors' eyes and expressions that they must have seen the noteboard on the set.

What made them curious was that Naoki Nagayama would not really make such a bad movie? !

Although everyone had some complaints and confusion in their hearts, they still gave face to the director in the front row, and no one chose to leave!

Half an hour later, the screen darkened and slowly showed the subtitle "One month ago"

The movie officially began!

"Ah, isn't this an actor? How did he become a director?"

"So that's it. He accepted the commission of the TV station and broadcast live from beginning to end!"

"Zombies. Live broadcast from beginning to end. How could there be such a stupid plan?" "Is zombie culture popular?"

As the movie continued to play, the pits that had been buried began to be filled one by one.

Everyone watched the early preparation process of the film and felt that the brutal director in the short film was actually a bullied and gentle old man behind the scenes. He kept communicating and compromising between the producer, actors and crew. Finally, the live broadcast script was obtained.

What was surprising was that during the official live broadcast, the two leading actors actually had a car accident, so the director had to rescue himself, and his wife was also pulled in to rescue

"So it was forced!"

"Haha, when I saw that director scolding the actors, there must be some personal grudges!"

Looking at the current behind-the-scenes production process of the movie and recalling the movies they watched before, the audience finally began to react, and some people even smiled knowingly.

Seeing the zombies lying on the ground after putting on makeup, they had to rely on the director's human body manipulation:

"Hahaha, the uncle who plays the zombies got drunk! He turned into a puppet!"

When the weak assistant director cried:

"Oh, the weak assistant director was vomited all over. So pitiful haha~"

"Wow, it turns out that the sound engineer had a stomachache!"

When the actor who played the sound engineer couldn't find a toilet and was forced to shit in the corner while putting on makeup, the audience burst into laughter,

"Hahaha~ It's really disgusting but so funny!"

As the movie continued, the audience discovered the beauty of this movie. Every embarrassing moment in the previous half an hour was a foreshadowing for the subsequent movies. Now it seems like a sudden realization.

Coupled with the unexpected and funny development, the audience laughed very happily.

"Ah! The girl holding the camera fell flat on her face! It hurts so much! But it's also very funny! Hahaha~"

"So the blood-spurting shot was actually shot with a straw?!"

"Hahaha, it turns out that the shot of the zombie's thigh was used to look at the writing board."

The audience's discussion became positive. They were just happy for the funny part of the movie, while the experienced directors and industry insiders were full of surprise.

"So... This is a movie about the process of making a movie!"

Masahiro Shinoda muttered in surprise, using a funny way to let everyone understand the real process of making a movie.

Although some of the points are a bit exaggerated, the conflict between the producer and the director, the difficult actors, the unexpected events, and the accidents are all factors that must be present in the process of making a movie.

"And it's not boring like other documentaries, and the tidbits are not boring either," Kobayashi Masaki whispered, "The directors will all laugh when they see it!"

The one-shot shooting, the play-within-a-play technique, the concerted efforts of the film crew members and the final warm scene

"Don't Stop the Camera" contains the director's thoughts and explorations on the future of film, while also taking into account smoothness and fun. The setting of the lens, the coordination and transition of the picture, and the interpretation of the plot are all extremely coherent and natural.

"This is a real movie!"

Shinoda Masahiro's evaluation of Naoki Nagayama has improved again, and he really regards him as a flagship figure in the film industry.

In another corner, Fukasaku Kinji's expression changed from initial suspicion to disgust, then to sudden realization and surprise, and finally to the current frown

"Naoki Nagayama has reached another level!"

In fact, well-known directors in the film industry know that it is not too difficult to make a commercial film, and it is a skill to make a commercial film sell well. But to make a truly good movie, it requires the right time, place and people.

The script, actors, director and even the current film environment all need to be suitable.

And this "Keep the Camera On" really made the senior directors' eyes light up.

Kinji Fukasaku believes that after watching this movie, the new and daring directors will soon play with the one-shot and the play within the play~

"Naoki Nagayama, this man is really not to be underestimated!"