After deciding to make "Little Actor", Zhang Tan started working on the script while looking for a director.
The studio does not have many contracted directors. The reason is that the film and television department is too weak. There are not many dramas to be filmed in a year, so naturally it will not sign too many directors, and it is not easy to hire truly capable directors.
After Zhang Tan got the list of directors, he invited two of them, but they were rejected. When they heard that it was a children's drama, they immediately lost interest.
Without a director, everything is in vain.
There was really no suitable one, so Zhang Tan decided to look for it outside. There was always something suitable outside.
After He Miao learned of the situation, he chatted with Zhang Tan, still in his office. He poured two cups of the fine Biluochun, smelled the aroma of the tea, and felt refreshed.
He Miao said bluntly: "If you can't find it, I'll recommend one to you. Do you know Zhang Tongshun?"
Zhang Tan was stunned for a moment and then remembered that this was the director of "Chief Jin", or to be precise, the former director.
The first two seasons of "Chief Kim" were filmed by Zhang Tongshun, but by the third season this year, it was withdrawn because it had inconsistent ideas with the lead actor Wang Yifan and could not compete with him.
Zhang Tan thought to himself that this person is really suitable. On the one hand, he is capable, as the first two seasons of "Chief Kim" have proven. On the other hand, he is currently idle at home and has been withdrawn from his famous work. This is very important to his career.
The blow can be imagined. Although it is not good to say this, it is helpful for Zhang Tan to persuade him.
Zhang Tan immediately went to find Zhang Tongshun, who was a middle-aged man in his 40s with a beard and a tall figure. He was wearing cotton and linen Chinese clothing, which was very retro and artistic.
"Filming a children's drama?" Zhang Tongshun frowned when he heard Zhang Tan's purpose. When he wasn't smiling, his expression was serious, "I'm not very suitable."
He said it very tactfully, but in fact, as soon as he heard the outline of the story, he rejected it in his heart. Although he is at a low point in his career, he will not go back to filming dramas about children having fun.
At the same time, he remembered that a director friend had told him in the past few days that Zhang Tan, a new screenwriter, was looking for a director and wanted to make a live-action drama for children. Everyone was looking forward to watching the excitement.
Although it is not enough to ridicule, it is estimated that not many people take it seriously. After all, such a drama has never been done before, and no one knows whether it will be successful. 99% of the time, it will be thrown into the street. No one will put their own future in the way.
Zhang Tan had the experience of being rejected, but he didn't take it seriously. On the contrary, it would be strange if Zhang Tongshun didn't hesitate at all after hearing this. He has real ability, but he is at a low point in his career, and he is more concerned about the choice of his next drama.
Just to be cautious, if the next drama I picked up just after being withdrawn is not available on the market, there is a real possibility that I will fall into a trap and be unable to get up.
However, Zhang Tan has his own way of saying things.
"Most of today's children are addicted to computers and mobile phones. They know little about traditional culture and have very little enthusiasm for active learning. The drama we are going to film is not for gimmicks, but to popularize traditional culture for minors.
Children take the lead, perform classics, and learn classics. Children have a closer relationship with children, and children’s influence on children is more effective..."
Zhang Tongshun looked at the young man talking eloquently, pondered his words, and felt a little shaken in his heart.
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Zhang Tongshun agreed with Zhang Tan's words, but he did not agree immediately.
Although they didn't agree, the two chatted about this project for an entire afternoon. The more they talked, the more speculative they became, and many of their ideas coincided with each other.
Zhang Tan is confident that he will completely convince Zhang Tongshun tomorrow.
Dinner was served at a gourmet restaurant in the urban village. Although these small shops are small and look like street fly shops, the dishes are very authentic, no worse than those high-end restaurants on West Chang'an Street, and even more authentic than them.
For example, Zhang Tan has eaten not only local cuisine in Pujiang, but at least 90% of the restaurants on West Chang'an Street. However, the local cuisine is not very authentic, but in Huangjia Village, you can eat the original juice.
Original local cuisine.
People are taste animals, and people follow their taste. At night, white-collar workers in the CBD on West Chang'an Street flock to the alleys of Huangjia Village after work, walking through the streets and alleys, looking for delicious food in the corners.
Zhang Tan’s dinner was chrysanthemum herring and Sixi grilled braised braised rice.
To make chrysanthemum herring, use a cross knife to cut the herring into pieces. When the oil temperature rises to 60%, fry it once. When the oil temperature rises to 80%, fry it again. Then pour the sauce mixed with tomato sauce, sugar and water.
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As for Sixi Roast Braised Brass, this is an authentic local dish that cannot be found in other cuisines.
Sixi is bamboo shoot slices, yellow flowers, fungus, peanuts, and roasted bran is a traditional delicacy in Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas. It is made by grinding wheat with skin into wheat bran flour, then rubbing and sifting in water to separate the gluten, which is fermented and steamed.
It is cooked and has a spongy shape.
Zhang Tan remembers that when he was a child, his grandma would make roasted bran during the Chinese New Year. He would rush to eat it, but grandma would slap his hand and ask him to save some with a smile, because it was for his father to eat.
The new year is coming, and you are getting rich.
Sixi roasted bran is a must-have dish for Pujiang people’s New Year’s Eve dinner.
Zhang Tan hasn't eaten it for many years, and her grandmother hasn't done it since her parents passed away. She said she hopes everyone will be healthy more than getting rich.
These two dishes are both grandma's specialty dishes. Zhang Tan sighed as he finished dinner, checked out of the shop, and walked back to the school.
"Hey, I really want to eat chrysanthemum herring. Where can I find it? I've been looking for it for a long time."
A beautiful woman was muttering as she walked toward him. Zhang Tan happened to hear it, looked at her sideways, and said, "Go forward 50 meters. The chrysanthemum herring in that shop is pretty good right here in the alley."
"Ah? Oh~ go straight?"
When Zhang Tan saw her, he was stunned for a moment and said, "Yes, just go straight. I just came out of there."
After chatting for a while, the girl asked him for WeChat.
Zhang Tan smiled and said, "I'm sorry, I don't have my mobile phone with me."
He waved and left. He said that she looked familiar. When he was eating just now, this beautiful woman was at the table next to him. Did she come out specially to pretend to meet her by chance? He was too familiar with this little trick.
In the academy, Xiaobai was gathering with her best friends.
Several times, Zhang Tan saw Xiaobai holding Cheng Cheng with his left hand and Liuli with his right hand, like a big brother.
But not today. Today, this Sichuan girl sat obediently on a small chair and listened carefully to Meng Chengcheng's story.
Also listening were Shen Liuliu, Xiaomi and Xiaoqian. Shen Liuliu kept twisting and turning on his chair, looking like a little monkey who couldn't sit still, but after glancing at Xiaobai beside him, he again He forced himself to sit down, resting his elbows on his knees, cupping his chin, and watched Cheng Cheng, a melon boy, tell stories.
"Don't come over, crawl away."
Some children wanted to come over and listen together, but Xiaobai warned them to leave. It was not that she was in a small group, but that Cheng Cheng would be shy and unable to speak out when there were more people. They were the only ones, and they were all good friends. She It can be said vividly.
Great, Xiaobai applauded, Luoliu was stunned for two seconds, and then clapped her hands enthusiastically, but in fact, this child's left ear went in and the right ear went out, and she had forgotten what Cheng Cheng said.
When the story came to an end, Shen Liuliu immediately said "I have to pee" and took the opportunity to run away.
"Xiaobai, do you still want to listen?" Meng Chengcheng asked. This shy and timid child's face was shining at this moment, and he had unprecedented confidence.
"Here's another one." Xiaobai said that if she had a story to listen to, she wouldn't need to read the picture book. Reading the picture book made her dizzy.
Hearing this, Meng Chengcheng was delighted to have another one. Zhang Tan quietly came to the side and found that this child was actually telling the story in "A Dream of Red Mansions". Grandma Liu entered the Grand View Garden!
Of course, it is not the traditional classic version, but the popular version for children in the picture book, but the overall framework of the story has not changed.
Zhang Tan was surprised that Meng Chengcheng could tell the story fluently without reading a book. Although the plot was simplified a lot, the story was sweet and full of cuteness.
He remembered what Teacher Xiaoliu had said before. Meng Chengcheng had a very good memory. He could remember the stories he had read once and tell them.
Now it seems that it is indeed the case!
Looking at Meng Chengcheng's usual performance, I would never have imagined that she has such abilities. Children are indeed treasures, and no one should be underestimated.
"Ah~~Save me, save me, Xiaobai~ Luo Zikang, this melon, wants to crush me~~~"
An urgent voice broke Meng Chengcheng's story, and Shen Liuliu ran over to pee.
From the sound of her voice, it sounded like she was panicking and in danger, but looking at her expression, the little guy was still laughing, with excitement on her face, and her teeth and claws were showing, as if to say, I'm so scared, come and chase me.
When she came back from using the toilet, she saw Luo Zikang stacking blocks.
"Luo Zikang, what are you doing? Let me touch you."
She ignored Luo Zikang's warning and stretched out her hand to collapse the three-story building that Luo Zikang had painstakingly stacked up. How could Luo Zikang let her go? He immediately roared and chased after her to flatten her.
Teacher Xiaoliu watched all this process, speechless and helpless, this little pomegranate was so naughty and mischievous.
Meng Chengcheng ran to Xiaobai for shelter. If it hadn't been for Xiaobai, Shen Liuliu would have turned from chubby to flat in just one night.
