Chapter 352 'Operation Red Sea' script review passed
Xu Ji suddenly said that he would start writing the script immediately, which really surprised several other directors present.
The main reason is that no one thinks that this gift film task can progress so fast.
And Hu Lan also said that there is actually no big limit on time.
Is it necessary to be in such a hurry?
And after all, it is a gift film and an official mission, so the relevant requirements are definitely not too low.
How could a script written in one day pass Hu Lan's review?
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"Director Xu, do you mean that you can give me the script today?"
Hu Lan also asked in disbelief.
Of course, it's not like those directors don't know how fast Xu Ji writes scripts.
The record of writing "Soldier Assault" within a week is still fresh in my mind, so I really don't think what I said to Xu Ji was nonsense.
Xu Ji nodded.
Today is Sha Yetong’s birthday, so Xu Jicai wanted to finish writing the script today and then go back.
"Computers and empty rooms are no problem."
"If you have any needs, you can tell me directly and no one will disturb you during this period."
"Of course, if Director Xu can really write the script today, then we can also complete the review today."
Hu Lan naturally agreed directly.
In fact, compared to some other directors, Hu Lan is most hopeful about Xu Ji.
Although Xu Ji’s qualifications may be the youngest among them.
But the other person was the one who originally filmed "Soldier Assault".
Regarding the theme of this tribute film, Xu Ji is indeed more advantageous than some other directors.
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Coming out of the conference room, Deng Shengxing smiled and said:
"This trace is truly worthy of its reputation."
"Are you more energetic than Director Zang when you were young?"
Obviously, he did not think that Xu Ji was able to complete the script in one day.
Not only did he not believe it, but so did several other people.
The main reason is that this is simply not in line with a few people’s perceptions.
We all have been in the film industry for so many years, and we are all among the top directors.
We are also very clear about the importance of the script.
For example, when they were filming, it was not uncommon for them to spend a year or two just polishing the script.
Even if the company arranges to shoot some popcorn commercial films.
The script also takes at least half a month to finalize.
I have never heard of a script being finalized within one day.
No screenwriter can do it. The first version of the script can completely make them unable to find flaws.
After Zang Sheng heard Deng Shengxing's words, he shook his head.
"He is much better than I was when I was young."
"When I was in my twenties, I was still working as an oddball on the crew. Director Xu is now a super first-line director."
"Besides, maybe he can really write the script in one day?"
"After all, it's normal for directors like us, who are buried up to our necks in dirt, to be unable to keep up with the times."
Zang Sheng’s words sounded like he was putting in a good word for Xu Ji.
It even makes people think that he admires Xu Ji, a young director.
But in fact, he and Deng Shengxing had the same idea.
I don’t think Xu Ji can write the script in one day and still pass the review.
Neither Deng Shengxing nor Zang Sheng had a good impression of Xu Ji.
After all, the two companies they work for, one is Phoenix Entertainment and the other is Smallpox Entertainment, have not been on good terms with Xu Ji for a day or two.
For example, Deng Shengxing and Xu Ji had competed in the ring at the same time before.
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The film "Infernal Affairs" that I wrote was so miserable, and the unhappiness in my heart became even more obvious.
So at this time, the strange ambivalence between the two of them, which they said to each other, is actually normal.
Of course, both Tianwu's Wang Huilan and official director Ruan Zhong remained silent and did not speak.
Although they didn’t think Xu Ji could do it.
But Wang Huilan is very clear about the relationship between Tianwu and Tongji Entertainment.
The young master here is now an artist under Tongji Entertainment, so the two sides have naturally formed an alliance.
It is impossible to say these gossips for no reason.
As for the official director Ruan Zhong, he actually has a very good relationship with the official actor Chen Kang.
Although I have never met Xu Ji, I have had some understanding of him before.
Tongji Entertainment often cooperates with these official actors, so the relationship cannot be bad.
Ruan Zhong naturally also has a heart for Xu Ji.
However, the two of them did not say anything more.
Mainly because they also felt that Xu Ji took things for granted.
Subconsciously, I didn’t believe that Xu Ji could finish writing the script in one day.
So although I didn't know how to express my anger, I never thought of taking the initiative to speak for him.
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"The more I say this, the more curious I become."
"Why don't we come over again in the afternoon and have a meeting to discuss the schedule for everyone's movie release."
"Then take a look and see how Director Xu's script goes?"
Deng Shengxing suggested.
Because each of several people needs to be responsible for a gift film.
And they all asked for it to be released within this year.
Under the premise of box office requirements, it is naturally best to avoid a certain schedule.
According to what Hu Lan said before, they need to coordinate this aspect themselves.
"No problem here, I have time in the afternoon."
Zang Sheng, who has the highest qualifications and achievements, was the first to say yes.
Wang Huilan and Ruan Zhong didn't know what to say, so they agreed.
Deng Shengxing actually wanted to watch Xu Ji's jokes while having a meeting.
Wang Huilan and Ruan Zhong also felt it.
But after all, the status is there, and it's still on the official side, so there won't be much of a conflict. At most, it's just a couple of yin and yang.
This made Xu Ji feel uncomfortable.
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When several directors were talking and leaving, Xu Ji was already holding the laptop that Hu Lan asked his subordinates to bring and started writing the script.
To be honest, it really doesn’t take long.
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Compared with TV series, although movies are more sophisticated in production, they also pay more attention to the story and plot.
But after all, the space is there, it is simpler for Xu Ji.
In less than an hour, he had finished writing the script.
Of course, Xu Ji hasn’t stopped yet.
Because he knows very well that the movie he chose this time is actually more important in the final analysis.
So for the next morning, Xu Ji spent the rest of the morning drawing out various storyboards for the movie and some related precautions.
This is not the first time Xu Ji has written a script in this way. There was almost no pause in the process, and the whole process went very smoothly.
They started the meeting around nine o'clock in the morning and ended before ten o'clock.
After that, Xu Ji wrote the script until one o'clock.
It took three hours in total, but it was actually completed in two and a half hours, but in the end Xu Ji carefully went through the entire script.
Standing up and stretching, Xu Ji came to his senses and felt the hunger coming from his stomach.
At this moment, Hu Lan knocked on the door and came in.
Xu Ji took the initiative to ask
"Minister Hu, is there anything to eat near here?"
Hu Lan also smiled and said: "I just came to tell you this."
"Mr. Duan and I have just finished our work. When I heard that you haven't gone to have lunch yet, Mr. Duan asked me to call you together."
"Actually, you don't need to be in such a hurry. There is no need to write the script today."
"We don't have limited time..."
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Hu Lan talked a lot.
Xu Ji did not interrupt the other party and let him finish.
Then he said: "Minister Hu, actually the script has just been written."
At this time, Hu Lan subconsciously thought that what Xu Ji said was that he had not finished writing, so he said: "It doesn't matter, actually I haven't finished writing..."
Xu Ji had no choice but to emphasize it again.
"Minister Hu, I said I have finished writing the script."
—"What?"
Hu Lan was stunned, unable to react.
"It's right here, but it hasn't been printed yet. I don't see the printer."
Hu Lan:......
He thought Xu Ji might be able to finish it in one day.
But I never thought it would be so fast.
Even just spent a morning.
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In the end, Hu Lan accepted this reality.
Although it feels a bit incredible, Xu Ji did it.
After instructing his subordinates to print out the script on the computer, Hu Lan asked Xu Ji to go to lunch with him while holding the script.
We went to a mutton-shabu hotpot restaurant in Beijing that looked a bit unattractive from the outside.
Of course, the taste will not be bad. The mutton is not only of good quality, but also very fresh.
After all, Hu Lan is considered a native of the capital, and although Duan Shengyu is not a native of the capital, he has stayed here for most of his life.
They both know the taste of food in various places in the capital.
Xu Ji was devouring the mutton covered in sesame sauce, while Duan Shengyu and Hu Lan on the other side were looking intently at the script that Xu Ji had spent the whole morning writing.
The story itself is actually not very long.
If you just go through the plot briefly, it actually won't take long.
The reason why Hu Lan and Duan Shengyu were so slow to read it at this time, and it took them a long time to turn the page, was because it was filled with a large number of lifelike storyboards drawn by Xu Ji.
Due to time constraints, it was impossible for Xu Ji to directly restore the contents of the footage.
But the most important thing about the storyboard is that it allows people to have a sense of the picture in their mind at a glance.
Xu Ji has done a very good job in this regard.
Because he has been writing scripts for other people in Tongji Entertainment for a long time, Xu Ji’s storyboards tend to be in a style that allows people to quickly understand his ideas.
At the beginning, the two of them would pick up the tachyon meat from time to time and rinse it, but later they simply put the tachyon down.
Only Xu Ji was left eating alone.
Xu Ji did not disturb the two of them. After eating, he wiped his mouth and waited quietly.
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After a while, the two people, who had basically not eaten much, put down the scripts in their hands one after another.
Then they looked at each other.
Hu Lan was the first to speak:
"Director Xu, I knew before that you were good at military-themed movies, but I didn't expect that after reading this script, I felt that I still underestimated you."
"You can't even call it good at this. You should be described as professional."
Duan Shengyu was actually a little surprised after hearing Hu Lan's words.
Although he had served in the army, he had been retired for a long time, so he did not understand some of the contents of Xu Ji's script.
of.
Especially some of the battle plots and various military knowledge.
But if Hu Lan, an active-duty soldier, can't fault it, then it can indeed be described as professional.
Because he is now the director of the Radio, Film and Television Bureau, Duan Shengyu actually had somewhat different concerns than Hu Lan when reading the script.
The other party was attracted by the various professional military knowledge and tactics in the play.
He values the story of the entire movie script and the quality of the presentation.
"This "Operation Red Sea", even if you put aside the gift film, it is definitely a very exciting work."
"And I don't think there's anything to fault about it, whether it's the concept, the subject matter, or any other aspect."
"It definitely meets the requirements of a gift film."
"The only thing I'm a little worried about is whether the scenes in these plots are a bit too much and too cruel."
Duan Shengyu also spoke at this time.
Hearing Duan Shengyu's worry, Xu Ji was about to speak, but Hu Lan beat him to it.
"What happened?"
"The scene is bloody? Or does it not have a good ending?"
"We shouldn't take beautiful pictures, we should let people clearly understand that war is inherently cruel."
"Peace itself is not that easy to obtain."
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"I don't think there's any problem."
"Mr. Duan, please don't get stuck in the review of "Operation Red Sea" and ask you to delete the plot or something."
After hearing this, Duan Shengyu replied helplessly:
"This is a gift film. As long as you have reviewed it, I don't dare to have any objections."
"Besides, I think what you just said makes sense."
After the two of them finished talking, Xu Ji then asked:
"Then Minister Hu, Mr. Duan, review of the script..."
After hearing what Xu Ji said, Hu Lan did not hesitate and said directly: "After review, the follow-up project of "Operation Red Sea" can be directly approved."
"I will help you coordinate, and all related shooting needs should be fine."
Xu Ji was relieved after hearing this.
At this time, Duan Shengyu reminded him: "Do you want to report it to your superiors?"
Hu Lan gradually calmed down.
But he still said: "I'll send the script to the boss for a look."
"It shouldn't be a big problem."
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Hu Lan's words came true. After sending the script out, he made a few more phone calls, and not long after, the review was approved.
After Xu Ji received the prepared reply, he went directly back to the hotel to pack his things, and then was sent to the airport by someone arranged by Hu Lan.
At the same time, while Xu Ji left the capital, directors of several gift film projects, including Deng Shengxing and Zang Sheng, gathered together again to discuss the issue of allocating the film's release time.
Of course, as soon as he arrived, Deng Shengxing couldn't wait to see Xu Ji and ask him if he had finished writing the script.