Just after New Year's Day in 2017, Lu Chen flew back to Xiangjiang.
The post-production special effects of "A Chinese Ghost Story" are being worked on overtime, and the post-production process also involves editing, dubbing and soundtrack issues. As a key figure, he must not be away for too long, otherwise it will affect the release plan.
So upon returning to Xiangjiang, Lu Chen did not rush back to his studio, but went to Xinghui Pictures.
The special effects of "A Chinese Ghost Story" were outsourced to Xinghui Pictures in Hong Kong. Xinghui Pictures is not the largest film and television special effects company in the Hong Kong industry, but it is very capable and experienced. It has participated in the special effects of many major domestic dramas.
It has a good reputation within the circle.
As a fantasy romance film born out of "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio", "A Chinese Ghost Story" does not involve a lot of special effects shots, but the post-production special effects are really worth every penny, so Lu Chen didn't care at all in this regard.
It was unambiguous and a budget of tens of millions was made.
Many domestic movies or TV series, including those from Hong Kong, are often reluctant to invest in this aspect. On the one hand, they clamor to be in line with Hollywood, and on the other hand, they make do with what they have to do to fool the audience. The resulting "50 cent special effects" make people laugh or cry. The result is
The gain outweighs the loss.
Lu Chen would not make such a stupid mistake.
The quality of Xinghui Pictures is quite good, and Lu Chen was very satisfied with the several clips that were prepared in advance.
"Director Wan, thank you for your hard work!"
Since the completion of "A Chinese Ghost Story", Wan Xiaoquan, the real behind-the-scenes director, has not had time to rest. He even stayed in Hong Kong on New Year's Day to supervise the later stages of the film.
Without his hard work and efforts, Lu Chen would never have been so relaxed. Whether "A Chinese Ghost Story" could have been filmed was still a question.
So Lu Chen, who flew back from the capital, was a little embarrassed to see Wan Xiaoquan again in the Starry Movie.
In terms of his whole-hearted love for movies, he is not as good as Wan Xiaoquan.
However, after putting in so much effort, Wan Xiaoquan was unable to put his name in the subtitles of "A Chinese Ghost Story".
But Wan Xiaoquan himself was very happy with it. He smiled and said: "It doesn't take hard work. This movie has great potential. No matter how hard it is, it is worth it, but"
He hesitated for a moment and then said: "According to the current progress, I'm afraid we may not be able to catch up with the Spring Festival."
January 27th is New Year’s Eve, and it’s only a little more than a month before the Lantern Festival. Based on Lu Chen’s request, Starlight Pictures is doing its best, but it may not be able to meet the requirements for "A Chinese Ghost Story" to be released during the Spring Festival.
Require.
Because even if the special effects are completed, the dubbing, soundtrack editing, etc. are all done, they still have to be submitted for review, film scheduling, publicity, etc. The time is really tight.
Unless the later requirements are lowered.
“It doesn’t matter if you can’t make it in time for the Spring Festival!”
In this regard, Lu Chen said flatly: "First of all, we must ensure quality. I only want precision."
The domestic film market is booming, and the Spring Festival period is the peak box office period. Originally, Lu Chen planned to take advantage of Xiangxiangjiang's new film support policy to take advantage of the Spring Festival period.
But he will never lower his quality requirements for the film because of this.
In Lu Chen's dream world, the original version of "A Chinese Ghost Story" is undoubtedly a true classic. Now that he has brought this movie into reality, he can only do it better so as not to ruin the classic.
After working so hard in the front, Lu Chen would never forgive himself for being careless in the back just to meet the schedule.
His attitude made Wan Xiaoquan very pleased.
Wan Xiaoquan has been in the industry for so many years and has made many movies. He has also encountered investors and producers who are eager for quick success and quick profit, and they make all kinds of unreasonable demands in order to quickly withdraw funds.
In Wan Xiaoquan's view, Chinese movies have produced a lot of bad movies, and these people need to bear a lot of responsibility.
He was once worried that Lu Chen was young and energetic, or that he was in a hurry to make money and would not pay attention to the later stages.
Now it seems that Wan Xiaoquan's worries are unnecessary.
Only then will his work be valuable!
"That's no problem."
After spending the whole afternoon at Xinghui Pictures, Lu Chen returned to the studio in the evening.
It was past the time to get off work, and there was almost no one in the office, but the light in the secretary room was still on. Li Zhen was sitting in front of the computer and busy working, and didn't even notice Lu Chen's appearance.
Seeing such a scene, Lu Chen, who had just come in, couldn't help but ask: "Azhen, you haven't gone back yet?"
"ah!"
Li Zhen was startled, but she was relieved when she saw it was Lu Chen. She quickly stood up and said, "Master Lu, are you back? I'm getting ready to get off work."
She knew that Lu Chen was going back to Xiangjiang today, and also knew that Lu Chen had gone to work at Xinghui Pictures to supervise work. She didn't expect that he would come to the studio so late: "What can I do for you? Do you want my help?"
Lu Chen smiled and said, "No, I'll get something and then leave, just in time to take you back with me."
"Thank you Mr. Lu"
Li Zhen hurriedly packed up the documents scattered on the table, as well as invitations and business cards, while saying: "I also have work to report to you."
Lu Chen nodded: "Then let's talk in the car."
Since the last defeat of Honghua and the defeat of this powerful local snake, Lu Chen Film and Television Studio has really made a name for itself in the Hong Kong circle and has been known to more people.
Liu Gangsheng's appreciation of Lu Chen brought his reputation to a higher level. Afterwards, he approached the studio to seek cooperation under various names. There was an endless stream of people inviting Lu Chen to banquets or participate in programs.
He had only been away from Xiangjiang for a few days, and Li Zhen already received a thick stack of invitations.
Sitting in Lu Chen's car, she reported to Lu Chen like a treasure trove.
"Hong Kong Star Entertainment invites you to attend their company reception tomorrow night"
"This is the business card of the chairman of Baolu Group. He wants to make an appointment with you."
"There is also this one, sent by Miss Shu Jing personally. I hope you can attend her new album launch conference."
"in addition"
"etc!"
Lu Chen suddenly interrupted her eloquence: "You mean Miss Shu Jing?"
"Uh yes."
Li Zhen was stunned for a moment, then realized what she had done and handed the invitation letter to Lu Chen again.
Lu Chen took it and looked at it carefully. Shu Jing's album launch will be tomorrow night.
Shu Jing was a celebrity that Lu Chen met when he first came to Xiangjiang. She debuted very early. After becoming famous, she married into a wealthy family. Later, she divorced her husband and returned to the entertainment industry.
Shu Jing is very keen on charity and has many connections in the industry. She is friends with Filia Chen.
Although there was such a relationship, because Lu Chen had a cup of coffee with her alone and was photographed by the paparazzi, a small scandal broke out, so Lu Chen basically didn't have much contact with her afterwards.
But the other party’s new album launch really has something to do with him——
I just came back from Hangzhou this afternoon. I am exhausted and tired. I only have one update tonight. Please forgive me. (To be continued.)