"Hello Mr. Zhang, I brought the samples. I don't know where to look at them?"
The canvas bag that didn't match the shiny suit contained Xiao Qi's treasure, the brainchild of his.
As for him, he got straight to the point and didn't beat around the bush at all.
In vain, Wu Di asked him to behave well and introduce himself. When he saw Lao Zhang, he went straight to the topic. Wu Di looked at Lao Zhang nervously.
This boy, has he even spared himself the courtesy?
Will this work?
Lao Zhang seemed to be thinking while drinking tea. Wu Di's heart was in his throat, but Xiao Qi didn't seem nervous at all now.
It was impossible for Lao Zhang to be nervous before he watched the movie.
I don’t know how many times I rehearsed at home, what to say in the opening remarks, how to clean up my appearance, Xiao Qi put a lot of thought into it, so when it came time to actually meet, Xiao Qi was not nervous anymore.
Because all the nervousness has been dissipated through repeated rehearsals.
After all, Lao Zhang is considered a celebrity in the entertainment industry. Photos and videos of interviews are flying everywhere. In order to see Lao Zhang and not feel weak, Xiao Qi also thought of many ways.
He even printed out a large picture of Lao Zhang and stuck it on the mirror, rehearsing it over and over again! For those who didn’t know, I thought he was going to be an actor.
"All right!"
"Let's go upstairs, everything is ready!" After Lao Zhang said that, he took the first step. Wu Di was full of doubts: That's it?
Are there no other moths?
Not normal, absolutely not normal!
However, regardless of whether it is normal or not, Lao Zhang has nothing else to say. The lease of this hotel will not end until the end of the month.
There was no way, thanks to Wu Di's numerous arrangements, the filming progress of the entire movie was increased by at least ten days.
As a result, Lao Zhang has already paid the rent, but the filming of the movie has been completed long ago. It was a huge amount of real money, and it was all spent!
Can't take it back!
Therefore, Lao Zhang is also a person who values economics first. Since he has already paid the money, there is no reason to leave early.
No matter what, you must live up to the full term of the lease.
In the suite, the playback equipment has already been prepared. For Lao Zhang, this is not difficult at all.
Everything is ready-made. This is originally a studio, with all kinds of playback equipment. Many times, Lao Zhang edits while filming, so he has to check the effect in advance.
The samples brought by Xiao Qi were easily put to use.
A few people sat down. At this time, the nervous and relaxed people immediately changed directions. Wu Di, the so-called co-director, completely relaxed.
Who cares!
Anyway, if Lao Zhang agrees to watch the film, it is a big victory. If the old man disagrees with the recommendation, then they will sign up themselves. At that time, we will write the recommendation words ourselves, and the famous director Lao Zhang will personally give guidance and strongly recommend it.
Anyway, if we write it ourselves, it won’t have much effect on the judges.
Whether it can be done or not depends on what the judges think.
However, this bullshit can still be blown away. This is all a marketing routine. Even if Lao Zhang knows about it, what will happen?
Will he jump out and tell the jury the truth?
No!
He won't.
It's because you refused to give face or write recommendations. Otherwise, how could we still produce and sell it ourselves?
Contrary to Wu Di, Director Qi, who was full of confidence in the hotel lobby just now, is sitting upright like a primary school student.
Very well-behaved and upright, as if Lao Zhang was trying to teach him a lesson.
Lao Zhang looked calm and composed. The screen lit up and the picture gradually became clearer. As the plot progressed, the smile on Lao Zhang's face became less and less.
"Mr. Zhang, is there something wrong?"
"You can tell me that I can change anything I can, and I will try my best to change it!"
Lao Zhang was watching the movie there with a serious face and didn't say a word. Xiao Qi was even more panicked. What on earth was going on?
Not a good shot?
Or are there any flaws?
Not for the film festival judges?
Countless conjectures popped up in Xiao Qi's mind, making him trembling and not knowing what to say.
When it comes to film reviews, Lao Zhang is the authoritative one!
Lao Zhang is also a frequent visitor to the judges of the three major film festivals. He is very familiar with what kind of movies conform to the tone of the major film festivals, which kind of movies are easy to win awards, and the routines.
In other words, Lao Zhang's suggestions can be regarded as the judges' suggestions, which are basically common.
Seeing that Lao Zhang had not expressed his opinion, Xiao Qi immediately panicked.
Wu Di quickly pulled him and whispered: "Don't worry, let Mr. Zhang finish reading before talking."
"But……"
"It's always okay to say a few words first, but you can't give no advice at all!"
"Why are you panicking?"
"I told you before to behave well, didn't you understand?"
"Have you forgotten all?"
Seeing his cowardly look, Wu Di was so angry that Lao Zhang was not a scourge, so what was there to be afraid of?
Just because he was worried that he would get in trouble, after setting a date to meet, Wu Di specifically told him to relax and behave well so as not to offend Lao Zhang.
When we met today, he seemed nice and calm at first. Unexpectedly, he returned to his original appearance as soon as the business started.
How does this work?
Don't say that Lao Zhang hasn't spoken yet, but he is a little serious. If Lao Zhang really starts to criticize and express all kinds of dissatisfaction later, how is he going to face it?
Jump into the river on the spot?
Or find a piece of tofu to kill?
Don't worry, even if he crashes to death, Lao Zhang will still be dissatisfied, let alone Lao Zhang, not even Wu Di will give him a look.
"No news is good news."
"Hold on!"
Xiao Qi had no choice but to endure.
Besides being patient, what else could he do? It was impossible for Lao Zhang to speak. After all, the movie hadn't finished yet.
According to Wu Di, it seems that it is normal for Lao Zhang not to speak. After all, Lao Zhang is a big shot and a senior.
He is a person of that era who likes to make experience summaries. Only after fully appreciating this complete movie can he make accurate judgments.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! As for Lao Zhang, what exactly is he thinking about now, how can young people guess it?
hehe!
What are the things being photographed?
Mad!
Half an hour later...
Although the movie only lasted about a hundred minutes, Xiao Qi felt that a century had passed. It was not until the last scene faded out that he let out a long sigh of relief.
Um!
Boss Wu said, if there is no news, it is good news.
Listen to Boss Wu, you are right!
However, the current boss Wu is also very vain. He just doesn't dare to tell Xiao Qi. Lao Zhang's face is really not ordinary ugly.
To be honest, Wu Di has been with Lao Zhang for so long and has never seen him look so ugly. This is too weird.
However, he really didn't say a word. During the whole movie watching process, Lao Zhang just leaned on the back of his chair and stared at the screen.
Nice looking and calm.
If Xiao Qi had made a super bad movie, then Lao Zhang's reaction would definitely not be like this.
With his irritable personality, he would have jumped up and scolded her a long time ago, so he would not waste time here.
But if it’s not a bad movie, what is it?
Lao Zhang's reaction was really unpredictable.
However, no matter how doubtful you are, you still have to face it after all. The movie is over, and no matter which side you are, you can no longer escape.
Xiao Qi was so nervous that she almost collapsed.
He picked up the tea cup, took a few sips, wiped his chin, and said generously: "Okay, Mr. Zhang, can you give me a recommendation?"
"If it really doesn't work, I won't force you to recommend it. I'll find a way myself and won't embarrass you!"
After Xiao Qi said these words, Wu Di realized that his face was red. It's not that big of a deal. Lao Zhang didn't say anything yet!
"Who said you can't do it?"
"Did I say that?"
Lao Zhang looked at the young people with surprised eyes. He had a feeling that I am not sick, but you are the only ones who are sick.
"Then what do you think?"
"Is our movie qualified to be included in the election? Can you please give me an accurate answer? It's really worrying!"
At this time, Wu Di could only speak out. It was impossible to count on Xiao Qi. He was so nervous that his hands and feet were weak.
Logically speaking, if you gather people to make a movie for the first time, if you can make it conscientiously and the quality is good, you have achieved your goal. He does not have to do this at all.
However, people are sometimes very contradictory. If Wu Di insisted on dragging him to participate in the film festival, he would not have such thoughts.
You won't be so nervous anymore.
However, since you have to register now, the requirements for individuals will naturally be different, and your expectations for the future will naturally increase.
It is precisely because of the strict requirements and high expectations that Xiao Qi is like now, neither sitting nor standing.
However, this actually didn't change anything. In his confused eyes, Wu Di quickly pulled Xiao Qi down and sat down.
Listen honestly to what Lao Zhang is thinking.
It seemed that the old man had an ulterior motive for acting like a stuffy gourd. At this time, Wu Di had some idea of what it was like.
The old man is hiding it now, he must be holding it back, and things must not be that simple.
"Xiao Qi, you are a talented director. To be honest, I envy you, sincerely!" As soon as these words came out, the four people were shocked, even though there were only two people in the room except Lao Zhang.
Xiao Qi was excited and quickly asked: "Really?"
"Is everything you said true?"
You see, I was so excited that I forgot to be humble. That's Lao Zhang. He said you were a genius. Can you accept it with peace of mind?
Do you think he will be happy?
However, the problem now is that even if Wu Di hears something is wrong, he can't do anything about it. He can't directly remind Xiao Qi in front of Lao Zhang.
In that case, wouldn't Lao Zhang lose face even more?
Lao Zhang nodded calmly and lit a cigarette.
How to relieve worries?
Only smoking.
"Don't worry, I will write you a letter of recommendation. If you are not in a hurry today, just stay in the hotel for one night and let me think about it. I will give you the letter of recommendation tomorrow. You don't need to find an operating company.
I can give you whatever I am familiar with."
"They also have a relatively good relationship with the jury in Shuicheng. You don't have to worry. Leave everything to them and they won't waste your time."
Xiao Qi was stunned there, completely overwhelmed by happiness.
What's happening here?
Not only are there letters of recommendation, but there are even generous gifts from the operation team? Moreover, it seems that no remuneration will be charged.
Will there be pie in the sky?
Is there such a good thing?
Of course, even if Lao Zhang wanted to charge a fee, Xiao Qi had no money and was short of money. If he wanted money, he might as well turn around and find a good son-in-law.
…………
After sending Xiao Qi away, Wu Di didn't leave. Of course he couldn't leave. He still had many unsolved mysteries waiting for Lao Zhang to answer.
"This Xiao Qi, I taught him so many polite words before, but he didn't use any of them. Is this the attitude of a benefactor?"
"Seeing how excited he was, his smile became stiff."
Recalling the expression on Xiao Qi's face when he left, Wu Di couldn't hold it back. What was that? It looked like a robot.
Wu Di originally gave him so much investment, tens of millions with a wave of his hand, but he was not so excited.
Don’t investors deserve any credit?
"You don't have to blame him. It's the same for new directors."
After the initial shock, Lao Zhang has now adjusted and even persuaded Wu Di, which moved Xiao Wu very much.
"But, that's not the case for me. It's not because of his poor mental quality."
"you?"
"What can you do?"
"At best, it's just a trip to the red carpet of a film festival with Xiao Qi to take some beautiful photos."
Lao Zhang actually looked at Wu Di with that contemptuous expression, so how could Wu Di not be so angry?
"Mr. Zhang, you said before that I had found a treasure and maybe I could win an award with Xiao Qi. Why are you saying now that I can only be a red carpet vase?"
"Maybe I can also win a separate award!"
"you?"
"What prize?"
To be honest, Lao Zhang really can't think of any other part in which Wu Di can achieve success, except for taking the prize with Xiao Qi.
It's not that he looks down on Wu Di. If he really looked down on him, he wouldn't agree to Zhang Feng dating him.
However, in Lao Zhang's opinion, Xiao Wu is the type of person whose appearance is higher than his acting skills. In other aspects, relying solely on personal ability will not win any awards.
You know, even in the world, authoritative film festivals such as the three major film festivals will have some rules that can only be understood but cannot be explained.
For example, there are often certain requirements regarding the appearance of actors.
Actresses usually need to be more beautiful, so that they can easily stand out in various stream-of-consciousness movies.
Act out that atmosphere.
After all, regardless of the mood or the atmosphere, what the audience likes to see is often the sadness and sorrow of beautiful women.
What?
Do ugly women also have all these emotions?
So what?
Who cares?
But the same thing is completely different when it comes to male actors. Those handsome guys who have made a name for themselves in film and television are often not regular recipients of awards.
They have extremely high box office results, blockbuster series, and can even star in art films that are loved by film festivals.