Seclusion in the Entertainment Industry

Before Dong Guofan came forward and recommended himself, Wu Hengjiang had contacted many well-known directors in the industry, but no one dared to take on such a major Chinese science fiction film project.

After all, it is an investment of 300 million, and it is also a very challenging science fiction theme. If the film does not work well, it will ruin your job.

Even though Wu Hengjiang repeatedly stated that the success or failure of the film was not directly related to the director, no one was willing to agree.

After all, if the filming does not go well, even if the investors really do not hold them accountable, the reputation of the audience and fans is also very important. If it is like "Deep Space Trek" and ends up being criticized or even reviled by so many people, then no matter who it is, You have to think carefully before accepting this film.

So no one dares to take this risk easily.

Although it is said that if the film can be made well, fame and fortune will be achieved, but the probability of making a Chinese science fiction blockbuster is really very low.

In the end, even if it was a giant entertainment company like Beidou Entertainment, even if Wu Hengjiang had very rich network resources, and even if he knew various famous or unknown directors, no one was really willing to make this film.

Some people really don't understand the subject of science fiction, and some people are just afraid. All in all, the Chinese film industry in Nuovo University can't even find a director.

Therefore, when Dong Guofan took the initiative to stand up, some people such as Wu Hengjiang, Chen Feng and Tian Ming were even a little moved.

Although Dong Guofan worked as an assistant director most of the time, he is actually very proficient in the crew, the studio, photography, lighting, performance, etc., but he has never had the opportunity to truly stand alone.

More importantly, Dong Guofan showed his infinite love for science fiction movies when communicating with everyone. He is familiar with almost all science fiction movies and science fiction literature. Even a science fiction novel master like Tian Ming proposed a He has actually read all the very unpopular niche science fiction works, and he still remembers some of the details.

As for science fiction movies, his viewing volume has reached a terrifying level, and he can even speak clearly about some unpopular and bad movies.

In addition to science fiction movies themselves, more importantly, he is also very familiar with advanced foreign film industry technology. Speaking of this issue, Dong Guofan also specially thanked Wu Hengjiang, because Wu Hengjiang sent a group of people to go there a few years ago. Dong Guofan also got this opportunity through some connections and learned a lot from visiting some large foreign film companies.

Wu Hengjiang didn't expect that everyone actually had such a connection. After hearing this, he couldn't help but feel more relieved.

In the end, Dong Guofan's meeting with everyone ended in a very pleasant atmosphere. After signing a confidentiality agreement, he also received the script manuscript of "The Wandering Earth". \\

Although the final candidate for director has not yet been determined, he can first take the script of "The Wandering Earth" to study it carefully, and it is best to do some specific planning and evaluation. After all, science fiction films are different from ordinary film and television works. Many places require special effects and post-production technical processing. If these things cannot be controlled well in advance, it will end up being a mess.

Dong Guofan was very excited after receiving the script of "The Wandering Earth".

When I left, my hands were shaking.

It wasn't until he got into his car that he felt a little calmer.

Afterwards, he sat in the driver's seat and read the script of "The Wandering Earth" in one breath.

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After Dong Guofan left, Wu Hengjiang looked at Chen Feng and Tian Ming.

"How do you feel... about him?"

Before Chen Feng and Tian Ming could answer, Wu Hengjiang said to himself: "I think Xiao Dong is actually pretty good... his professional quality is strong enough, and his love for science fiction movies can also be seen, maybe... …Can you consider it?”

After a pause, he continued: "It's a pity that he still has little experience. He has never really directed a theatrical blockbuster. Although he has been an assistant director for a long time before, he is still not the same as an assistant director after all. Same...the other thing is that he really doesn’t have much fame, so it’s still too risky to hand over such a project to him.”

Tian Ming, who was next to him, thought for a moment and said: "I also think Xiao Dong is good. Although compared to some other big directors, he is still young and not famous... but he has enthusiasm and drive. If we really let him As for directing, I think he will definitely give 200% of his efforts to complete this matter."

"It's better than those so-called big directors who are famous and experienced and just go and film half-heartedly!"

Wu Hengjiang nodded, but then shook his head helplessly.

"Actually, there is another point... Director is a comprehensive job, not only professional skills must be excellent... More importantly, he needs to control the entire crew and all actors... If he does not have a certain prestige... It’s hard to convince the public… This point is actually quite important.”

Tian Ming also fell silent after hearing this. Indeed, as long as he knew a little bit about film shooting, he would know that Wu Hengjiang was right.

If director Dong Guofan can't control the crew and actors by then, then there may be no way to film the entire show.

After all, stability is also very important to a crew.

However, after being silent for a long time, Chen Feng finally said: "Actually... the director of this film is very important, but it is not important... because such a project cannot be completely controlled by the director alone. Yes, after the filming actually starts, I guess everyone will have to worry about it together... Therefore, the director needs to do his own job most of the time, and as for other things, everyone needs to work together!"

Indeed, the project "The Wandering Earth" is too big. If it were to be completely left to the director and crew, no one would be at ease. When the filming actually starts, everyone must work together and complement each other.

In this way, the director's work will actually become easier and simpler.

After all, the chores of the crew and the messy situations of the actors can be handed over to more professional people to handle if necessary. Even if the director can't suppress some actors, can't Wu Hengjiang still be able to suppress them?

"So, I also think that Dong Guofan is actually a very suitable candidate. If we really find a famous director with a great reputation, they may even reject our participation. We will really have no idea what the film will look like. .”

"On the contrary, a young and new director like Dong Guofan is more enthusiastic, energetic and creative, and may be able to achieve better results."

After listening to Chen Feng's words, Wu Hengjiang and Tian Ming thought for a moment, and finally nodded slowly. div

Seclusion in the entertainment industry