As the saying goes, bike sharing is like a mountain apart. Although bike sharing has developed in full swing, in the second half of 2016, this fire has a tendency to ignite the streets and alleys.
Especially with the strong entry of small yellow bikes, shared bicycles have obviously had a tendency to change the streets and become a new phenomenon on the streets.
Bicycles, which originally seemed to have withdrawn from the stage of history with the development of the times, were transformed into a new concept of "sharing economy" and once again stood in the spotlight.
Otherwise, the cycle of the times is an upward spiral, and the so-called future trends are just retro nostalgia with a different origin.
However, although the development of shared bicycles has been so booming, on the other side of the mountain, that is, in the entertainment industry, everything is still just quiet and peaceful.
On the contrary, the news that Ning Hao, a sixth-generation director, condescended to produce and protect a new director spread like wildfire, arousing a good response in the industry.
After all, there is no airtight wall in the world. For such a project, just the bonus brought by the famous director Ning Hao is enough to attract the attention of many actors.
What's more, following inquiries, the identity of Zhou Dongsheng, the investor, naturally came to light, even in the entertainment industry where seniority is a clear distinction.
Zhou Dongsheng, a wild man, can only be regarded as half an insider, but in the current trend of traffic first, he cannot withstand the huge traffic and controversy that Zhou Dongsheng possesses...
This is undoubtedly a plus point for the film project itself. After all, if a film can become popular before it is filmed, it can get a lot of attention and exposure first...
This in itself is an undoubted plus point for the movie. After all, for any movie, publicity and distribution are always the most indispensable part.
Even the combination of a famous director and an actor is bound to be vulgar, let alone the first film project directed by a cutting-edge director?
Even the actors are still in the to-be-decided stage. Looking at the entire film project, both Ning Hao, the famous director, and Zhou Dongsheng, the investor, have completely overshadowed the director.
The director who was originally in charge of a movie has become an unknown person that no one cares about. However, it is impossible that there are no smart people in the huge entertainment industry.
Just think about it, even a famous director like Ning Hao is willing to serve as a producer, and he can also get the approval of an investor like Zhou Dongsheng...
As the saying goes, those who have gained the right will get many help, while those who have lost the right will have few. Being recognized by famous directors and investors is at least enough to prove that this new director must have his own merits to impress the former.
Under the influence of multiple factors, the news of this film project suddenly attracted a lot of attention in a small area, and many discerning people were immediately enthusiastic about the script of this film.
After all, in their view, the key to a new director's ability to impress famous directors and investors is naturally this script. It can't be just by picking up chrysanthemums, right?
For a time, many actors began to inquire, wanting to know what kind of film project this was and how they could put together such a unique combination...
Ning Hao was accustomed to this, but it was the first time that Wen Muye held the symbolic authority of director, a very symbolic authority in the crew, and was somewhat at a loss when faced with the incoming greetings.
Ning Hao, on the other hand, patted Wen Muye on the shoulder nonchalantly, "It doesn't matter, take your time. If it's a big deal, just let me do the things that offend people. You are the director, you only need to be responsible for making the decision."
Wen Muye couldn't help but take a deep breath, nodded seriously, and said sincerely: "Thank you, senior, I'm just not used to it. I will adapt to the role of director as soon as possible..."
Ning Hao didn't say much anymore. After all, he always had to take such a step, and he was not much better at the beginning.
To a certain extent, both of them are equally lucky to have the opportunity to direct a movie themselves, but times have changed.
Several actors who stood out from the first movie directed by Ning Hao have now become well-known movie kings and famous directors in the entertainment industry, and even he is no exception.
Looking at Wen Muye, who was just starting out at this moment, Ning Hao's eyes seemed to be full of his own green appearance, and something called inheritance emerged spontaneously.
This was undoubtedly Ning Hao's original intention in launching the youth film project. Thanks to the kindness of a noble man, he was able to make a difference.
Now, the roles have been reversed, and he is finally living the life he expected.
"Okay, let's decide on the main characters first. You don't have to worry about the registration and establishment of the project. Although it is a bit difficult to adapt a real life story, it is not a big deal..."
"On the contrary, your script is not an ordinary challenge for actors. Judging from the current impetuous atmosphere where traffic is paramount, those young talents and traffic stars can basically be excluded..."
Ning Hao said lightly, with a hint of helplessness in his words. Faced with the chaos that is prevalent in the industry today, Ning Hao can only deal with it alone.
Fortunately, movies are no better than TV series. Any shoddy and perfunctory plot will naturally be full of flaws when put on the big screen. Apart from fans, the audience will not pay for it.
"Hey, I prefer to choose actors who are more willing to devote themselves to shaping the characters. I believe that in the film industry, there are still a group of real actors who truly treat actors as a profession..."
Wen Muye touched his head and expressed his "naive" thoughts seriously. For an academic director who had just stepped out of school, he obviously still retained his yearning and longing for art.
It's just that no matter what time, the world always needs some naive people to exist and adhere to some so-called bottom lines and principles, so that people can feel that the world is not so bad.
"It's natural. There are a lot of actors like this in the industry. As long as there is an opportunity for them, they will be willing to give everything for it. Now this opportunity is in your hands..."
"It's just that these little-known little characters naturally don't bring any fame bonus to the movie itself!"
Ning Hao said meaningfully, and Wen Muye smiled with relief and suddenly said: "Isn't this the same for a director with no reputation? But I know that I will do my best to make this movie!"
"So I believe that if we can gather a group of people like me, then the filming of this movie will not be a problem."
Zhou Dongsheng, who had arrived late at this time, happened to hear the conversation between the new and old directors and couldn't help but applaud.
"Okay! The literary director's ideas really coincide with mine, especially those scenes that destroy self-image. Those little freshmen will not be willing to shave off their precious hair for this..."
Zhou Dongsheng said in a teasing tone.
"I see, Mr. Zhou is worried about money, right? After all, the salary of a top-notch young actor is enough to cover the investment in half of the movie, right?"
Ning Hao humorously made a harmless joke. Since the last time we interacted with each other, as long as this man can pee in a pit, he will naturally become familiar with this relationship.
"Then our money doesn't come from the strong wind. Instead of hiring some embroidered pillows that are of no use, we might as well give more opportunities to some actors. Maybe there will be unexpected surprises."
"Director Ning is very experienced in this regard. Maybe we will have a best actor in this movie..."
Zhou Dongsheng didn't care, he sat next to Ning Hao carelessly and joked.
"You think so, Director Wen!" After saying that, he didn't forget to mention Wen Muye.
"I have confidence in my script!" Wen Muye said meticulously and seriously while wearing glasses.
"The next step is to find the right candidate. This actor audition is quite boring, but not as interesting as Mr. Zhou expected~"
Ning Hao smiled and joked.
"Boring? Isn't it right to be boring? After all, it's my "The Boring Life of Zhou Dongsheng". Isn't this the material that is delivered to your door?"
“Just in time to consolidate the content of my trip to the capital, it seems I haven’t bothered to update it for a while~”
Zhou Dongsheng said eagerly that as this material happened to be delivered to his door, Quan should just do some publicity for this movie in advance.
At least the fact that I have nothing to do and participate in the selection process of my own investment movie projects still fits the theme of "unpretentious and boring".
Of course, there is also the matter of the Dongsheng Charity Fund, which is ready to go. At that time, it will also be necessary to use this short video to play the role of "making money".
Not to mention, if Zhou Dongsheng is defined by the label of "Internet celebrity", this awareness and responsibility are undoubtedly several versions ahead of other Internet celebrities, which can be called a dimensionality reduction attack.
But obviously, not everyone who is based on the Internet must be an Internet celebrity. At least Zhou Dongsheng is not just an Internet celebrity.
Thinking of this, Zhou Dongsheng couldn't help but have a whim, so he gave an order and directly chose to put this whim idea into practice.
After all, Zhou Dongsheng only needs to move his mouth and convey his thoughts to Li Jiana, his assistant, and then he only needs to relax.
As the saying goes, "The boss just talks, but the subordinates run away and break their legs." If you are the latter, it will be miserable, but if you are the former...
You will know how enjoyable this kind of fun itself is. Everyone hates capitalists, but who doesn’t want to be a capitalist?
Fortunately, the work of actor audition cannot be completed in a short time. It is often a long and boring process.
There was enough time for Zhou Dongsheng to finish his work, so Zhou Dongsheng was happy to act as a bystander.
But it has to be said that the influence of preconceived notions is so great that many actors just show up, and Zhou Dongsheng is already marked with an X in his heart.
Especially for the protagonist "Cheng Yong", many actors who have a certain status in the industry are naturally ambitious to win this role.
However, the setting of "Cheng Yong" as a Northeastern man in the original script is enough to affect the actor's judgment to a certain extent. In addition, the ups and downs of this character's plot, and the blooming of human nature...
All determine that this role is very difficult and cannot be mastered by ordinary actors.
Not only was Zhou Dongsheng preconceived, but even Ning Hao, who was the producer, and director Wen Muye, did not see that they could make the decision and applaud them, and they felt that "this role must be for you".
Looking at the two people with their brows furrowed and their index fingers and thumbs rubbing their temples with headaches, Zhou Dongsheng, a bystander, watched with gusto.
Currently, as an investor, Zhou Dongsheng naturally has the power to veto or even make decisions, but Zhou Dongsheng is the old god who acts as a bystander.
When it comes to fulfilling his promise of "never being guided by an outsider to an expert", after all, things that are too easy to obtain will not be cherished. This principle always applies to the vast majority of situations.
The same goes for "correct answers".
But after all, Ning Hao, a representative of the sixth generation of directors, took action, and the actors he initially identified and screened were basically not ordinary people.
As we all know, in the entertainment industry, the relationship between fame and strength is not an equal sign.
The same is true for the relationship between unknown people and ordinary people.
Especially in this three-thirds of an acre of land in Beijing, all three major art schools in China are located here.
Nortel alone has countless excellent actors to choose from. Although both of them are from Nortel, in today's era, the two of them do not have any narrow-minded ideas about being self-conscious.
If there is a suitable actor who happens to be from Nortel, that would be great. If not, the priority should be given to serving the role.
Under this circumstance, although there is still a lack of a final candidate for the main role, this audition is not without success. There are still suitable candidates for the secondary roles.
Especially when a man with some stubble walked in, with a somewhat unruly and unique temperament on his face. Perhaps the most valuable thing is that there is still a trace of youthfulness in him that has not completely disappeared.
It seems contradictory, but this is enough to show that actors have a certain degree of plasticity, unlike some special actors who are limited to one type of acting throughout their lives and are difficult to escape.
Zhou Dongsheng took a quick look and burst into laughter. Isn't this just Huang Mao?
Perhaps it was Zhou Dongsheng's laughter that caught their attention. Ning Hao and Wen Muye both looked up.
"Hello teachers, I am Zhang Yu..." Zhang Yu introduced himself dutifully.
"Oh, it's you. I watched your last movie. Your acting skills are quite solid and your plasticity is strong. The literary director can pay more attention to it." Ning Hao on the side gave his opinion.
Wen Muye glanced up and down, and seemed to see something he wanted in him, so he couldn't help but said, "Can you accept dyeing your hair yellow and shaving it bald?"
Zhang Yu was stunned for a moment, then grinned and said, "I obey the director's arrangements. I don't have any problems in this regard."
"Okay, then you can try the role of Huang Mao. This role does not have many lines, but it is very important..."
Seeing the familiar Huang Mao appear, Zhou Dongsheng couldn't help but stretched out happily, feeling that the project was finally on the right track.
Ning Hao on the side came over and said: "The Youth Film Project has been fully prepared. I am going to officially announce it and hold a press conference in the next two days. Mr. Zhou, don't forget to attend..."
"This film is the first representative work of the Youth Film Project. I will do my best..."
Zhou Dongsheng's heart moved, "For such an important event, Director Ning should have invited many friends in the industry to witness it, right?"
"It's natural. Several friends who I have collaborated with very happily in several of my works are all invited..."
Zhou Dongsheng smiled brightly. If that's the case, isn't the protagonist's matter absolutely certain?