Chapter 34 Shooting location
It is true that many filmmakers have publicly complained about the censorship system, but what is their status? Either they have the reputation of "N-generation directors" on their heads, or they are professionals in literary and artistic films or even banned literary and artistic films, winning awards and selling their films overseas.
Copyrights can earn back production costs, and they don't rely on domestic box office to make a living. Anyway, no matter who they are, they have established themselves in the film industry, and some even have positions within the system.
You think too highly of me when you ask me, a fledgling director whose works have never even been released in theaters, to publicly comment or even criticize the censorship system.
And the insidious part is "Do you agree with Director Wang's point of view?"
Is there anyone who asks this question? Wang Molin’s status in the world is not comparable to that of Chen Jingxing. The 150 million investment in blockbuster movies failed to affect the box office even a hair. Still, studio investors are rushing to send money to others to make movies.
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If he had said, "I don't agree with Director Wang Molin's point of view," he could have imagined how the marketing account would exploit the topic.
"New film forces challenge the fifth generation of directors"
“The genius director publicly criticized Wang Molin, and netizens supported him”
Chen Jingxing attaches great importance to "Fatal Identity". This will be the beginning of his career's real take-off, and he does not want to join in the hype and controversy at this time.
As for "Do you have any specific suggestions for the review standards of modern-themed movies?" Is he a committee member or a representative? What suggestions can he make?
Chen Jingxing made a puzzled expression: "Director Wang said this? You also know that because I only made one movie, and it was an online movie, and I didn't get the Dragon Ball, I really don't know much about the specific review process. No
You have no say in the investigation."
The reporter smiled slightly: "Then let's change the topic. As far as I know, Director Chen, the movie you are about to shoot is a science fiction suspense movie about police and gangsters. It is said that there will be some plots involving murder, right?"
As the youngest director in the crew, Xiao Chen, it is obviously inappropriate to call actors and staff who are older than him Xiao X.
"But generally, themes like this abroad, especially in Europe and the United States, are generally rated PG13 or above, or even R-rated. Do you think the film "Fatal Identity" you are about to shoot is suitable for children to watch if it is released in China?
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He is the owner of the guest house at the service station, his name is Sanji. Because he has been dealing with passing drivers all year round, he is considered to be relatively fluent in Chinese among Tibetans.
After another half an hour, the interview ended under various hidden attacks from reporters. They shook hands and said goodbye. It seemed that the host and the guest were enjoying themselves.
The guest house is closed for at least five months every year, which also brings favorable conditions for shooting. Otherwise, it may not be possible to book the venue for half a month. Of course, money plays a big role, but it is still in a state of semi-closed roads.
There are situations where passing drivers cannot find a place to stay.
Chen Jingxing's bad premonition hit him again: "Well, actually there aren't any bloody scenes."
What Chen Jingxing saw after getting out of the car was an extremely desolate white scene, with mountains covered with snow all year round in the distance, and a chill that penetrated his bones.
"Hello, Teacher Bao."
"Are you Director Chen? Oh, you are so young!"
"I think "Fatal Identity" will be a movie suitable for all ages. Of course, I also believe that domestic audiences generally will not bring too young children into the cinema." That's weird.
A middle-aged man wearing a cotton coat and an ear protection hat with rough skin and facial features that looked like an ethnic minority came over first.
Both of them had a tacit understanding not to mention the words "movie rating".
The most disappointing person should be the reporter of the weekly. The editor-in-chief of the weekly strongly urged to interview Chen Jingxing. Firstly, the films created by this young and fledgling director have aroused a lot of popularity at home and abroad and are very topical. Secondly, the editor-in-chief felt that Chen Jingxing
After all, he is a newbie in the film industry, he doesn’t even have any experience in the industry, and his debut film has achieved such success. No matter how calm he is, he will inevitably have his tail raised, and it will be easier to guide him.
Fortunately, altitude sickness was not obvious yet.
All the photographic equipment and living equipment have been loaded on two trucks and arrived in advance. Because Chen Jingxing participated in an exclusive interview with "Southern People Weekly", Xu Wenshen and Yan Zhihao were the last crew members to arrive. Even the male lead Luo Chen was already there in advance.
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"Director Chen is finally here!"
"Actually, I think the point is not what movies to watch, but that children who are too young are really not suitable for entering the cinema because their various organs are still in the development stage. Audiences who often go to the cinema should know that the sound decibels in the cinema are very high.
Large, this is actually harmful to many children’s hearing organs that have not yet fully developed, and usually children’s attention
It is difficult to concentrate for a long time. The duration of a movie is generally 90 minutes or even more than 120 minutes. It is difficult for children to focus on the movie for a long time, and they may even have crying behaviors or stress reactions.
It will also disturb other audiences in the cinema, so I personally think it is not suitable for parents to bring too young children into the cinema."
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Unexpectedly, Chen Jingxing did not look youthful and energetic. His speech was generally conservative, and he did not have the opportunity to create big news for Southern People Weekly.
"...Teacher Luo, I have admired you for a long time."
Most of the actors are old acquaintances, and Luo Chen, who plays the male lead, actually met in the capital.
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"Hello, Teacher Lin."
Often when winter comes, the circuits are basically closed, and there is correspondingly less traffic. Even the gas station staff will leave in winter. In fact, the gas station staff are the owners of guest houses.
Chen Jingxing glanced around and saw Xu Wenshen shaking his head wildly and mouthing words to him.
Throughout the interview, although Chen Jingxing was dissatisfied with "the unruly people always frame me", he was generally satisfied with his response.
This is the embarrassment of being young. If it were those well-known directors, Xiao Bao, Xiao Zhao, Xiao Lin, and Xiao Luo would naturally be called over.
Colleagues who get along day and night may be okay, but temporary collaboration like this in the film and television industry is not appropriate.
"Hello, Teacher Zhao."
The national highway that Chen Jingxing chose for the guest house is located on the shortest of the three national highways entering Tibet. It also has the worst natural conditions and road conditions, with the heaviest snowfall.
Otherwise, why do foreign companies require everyone to have English names and call each other English names? Why do some Internet companies require their employees to have fancy names and call each other fancy names?
Teachers are still the most effective.
This is the main shooting location for Chen Jingxing's new film.
Calling me by name directly? It’s not appropriate either.
Chen Jingxing was enthusiastically led to the hotel all the way. The guest house was a three-story building with not many rooms. There were only 25 rooms in total. There was also a slightly smaller hotel behind the guest house. Even though there were two hotels, all the crew members stayed there.
It’s going to be stuffed to the brim.
It's a mouthful, but it doesn't take much effort to understand.
A guest house next to a national highway in the wilderness would be great if it could have electricity. Naturally, there is no heating or ondol. The few rooms are equipped with air conditioners, but they are basically unusable.
These days, not only do people in the film and television industry call each other this way, but also employees in the insurance, banking, and sales industries who are not familiar with each other or who work across departments also call each other this way?
Luo Chen said with a smile: "Director Chen, you are late. All the air-conditioned rooms have been selected."
Chen Jingxing felt that his response was quite perfect. This conclusion could be drawn from the reporter's fake smile upon hearing his answer.
Fortunately, this time the truck also carried a fuel heater and an electric blanket. The reason why electric heaters were not used was, of course, because the power supply was insufficient and the power was too small to support the use of high-power appliances such as electric heaters in dozens of rooms.
"The conditions are indeed a bit difficult, but the shooting time will not be very long. Please bear with me. There will definitely be enough oil heaters and electric blankets, as well as portable oxygen tanks. If anyone feels uncomfortable, please contact us
Let me tell you in advance, no matter how important the show is, it is not as important as physical health."
It should be said that the crew was fully prepared for filming in difficult conditions, and Xu Wenshen, as the executive producer, made sufficient material purchases and guarantees for this.
The most worrying thing is actually altitude sickness. The altitude here has reached 3,000 meters. Altitude sickness is inevitable, so in principle, the daily shooting time will not exceed 7 hours. Otherwise, half a month of shooting is not actually needed.
the term.
Chapter completed!