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Chapter 22 The quagmire(1/3)

Jin Fangfang: "In January, the three departments jointly requested that prime time satellite TV can only broadcast main theme film and television works."

Jin Fangfang: "In March, senior leaders of the regulatory authorities criticized a certain local station's Spring Festival Gala spoofs of "The City of Gold" and "The Banquet" at a weekly meeting, and demanded that domestic films not be criticized in literary and artistic works."

Jin Fangfang: "In June, Ning Province TV Station and Long Province TV Station Comprehensive Channel, which are known for broadcasting breast enhancement and other illegal advertisements, were required to ban all commercial advertisements."

Jin Fangfang: "In September, the vulgar and obscene "Five Sex" programs of two Tianfu radio stations were stopped, and all radio and television broadcasting organizations were prohibited from planning, producing, and broadcasting "sex" programs."

Xu Rong frowned and looked at the four messages sent by Jin Fangfang on her phone, not quite understanding what she meant.

After waiting for a few more seconds, Jin Fangfang sent another message: "Your wish may not come true."

There was no need for Jin Fangfang to remind Xu Rong. In fact, Xu Rong had already been mentally prepared. During his spare time during the filming of "Night", he had half-jokingly chatted with Zhao Baogang about whether he could help him write a notebook and he would pay for it himself.

After listening to his appeal, Zhao Baogang smiled bitterly and expressed that he was helpless. He neither wanted to write nor could write.

Zhao Baogang's works mainly praise the beauty of human nature, but Xu Rong's appeal is to criticize, and the policies are becoming more and more strict.

Xu Rong casually put the phone into his pocket and looked up at Jiang Wei, whose chubby face was full of confusion.

He and Zhou Yiwei had just dragged him back from a group of people playing werewolf.

Since we have to talk, we should naturally do it openly and honestly. It is a matter of fairness and justice. There is no need to be secretive and act like a thief.

Zhu Hong looked at Xu Rong and Zhou Yiwei with the same puzzlement. He had just returned from going out to do errands, and before he even had time to breathe, he was greeted by the two serious-looking people.

Xu Rong turned to look at Zhou Yiwei, and when he saw him nodding, he smiled and said, "Producer, director, don't be so serious. In fact, it's not a big deal."

"That's right, producer, director, we've been filming for a week now, and we've basically passed the running-in period. Producer Zhu, you've been contacting venues everywhere these days, and the director stayed up late to revise the script. We all see your hard work, and we feel very special.

I’m so moved, after all, it’s all about filming well.”

Listening to Xu Rong's words, the relief on Zhu Hong's face gradually faded away. Chatting and talking about things are different. Chatting can be aimless and talk about whatever comes to mind, but if you use good words to pave the way, it is not difficult to foresee what will happen next.

The turn of events is unacceptable.

But one man and two men came together to find him. Even if it was difficult to accept, he had to consider it carefully.

Xu Rong smiled and said: "Actually, it's also our fault. Me, Teacher Zhou, and Sister Xu, the three of us probably account for more than half of the salary, which makes the rest of our group all young newcomers."

"but."

Xu Rong saw the two people's expressions were gloomy, but did not stop because of this, and said: "Teacher Zhou and I have talked many times in the past few days, and I always feel that the atmosphere in our group is too jubilant. Director, you often say that we must present it to the audience.

A sense of heaviness, creating sunlit grays, and ultimately forgiveness through love.”

"From my own experience, I'm in pretty good shape, but when I get to the set every day, after basically filming a few scenes, there's nothing left."

Zhou Yi, who was standing around, also chimed in: "Xiao Xu and I have similar feelings. I have the illusion of being in a comedy."

Seeing that Zhou Yiwei had finished and stopped talking, Xu Rong continued: "Just like the kidnapping scene this morning, everyone was very happy before the shooting started, and they were also very happy after the shooting. Even during the shooting, there was basically no one."

There was tension and depression in his eyes, and I laughed out loud four or five times."

"I'm not saying that this atmosphere is bad, it's good, but if it could have appeared three-fifths of the way through the shooting, the effect would be much better than it is now."

Zhu Hong frowned and glanced at the thoughtful Jiang Wei: "Will this... have any impact?"

"The impact is huge."

Xu Rong shook his head and said: "Many of them are newcomers, and some are even filming for the first time. They are not very skilled in using their skills. It's like dragging a child into a performance. At this time, we have to subtly guide their emotions and let them enter."

state."

"Of course, these are just the opinions of Teacher Zhou and I, and they may be inappropriate."

After Xu Rong finished speaking, he turned his attention to Jiang Wei. Jiang Wei had a bold personality, a wide range of contacts, and a background in painting. He later started literary creation, and soon started writing scripts. He quickly used this as a springboard to start his directing career.

Proficient in everything, they are all-round development talents.

But it is difficult to call him a painter, writer, screenwriter, or director, because no matter which industry he is in, he has no masterpieces, only works.

This is probably due to his rich resume in his early years. He has a broad path, wide connections, and rich resources, so he has never served as a deputy or director's assistant to a famous director. His first script is also the debut of his directing career.

Unfortunately, unlike many blockbuster directors, he seems to lack the corresponding talent.

In fact, in Xu Rong's opinion, it is not the reason for talent, but professionalism.

To put it bluntly, it’s just for fun.

Because among the four industries of painter, writer, screenwriter, and director, it is relatively easy for directors to make money. As long as they fool investors, they can get money.

The other three professions are relatively more difficult, especially writers and painters. If you want to realize your identity, you must be recognized by some people and even the general public.

"Haha, I thought it was nothing. Actually, it's my fault that I didn't explain it to you earlier." After Jiang Wei was stunned, he said with a smile, "Teacher Xu, Teacher Zhou, what do you think the audience likes to watch?

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"Is it rigid preaching? No!" Before the two of them could answer, Jiang Wei shook his head confidently, "It's a contradiction, a conflict. Only a sufficiently dramatic conflict can attract the audience. I don't deny the role of performance, but in the end

The fundamental thing is that the characters rely on the script to survive. As long as the script is designed cleverly enough, the characters can naturally be presented three-dimensionally through the compact plot."

Seeing Zhou Yiwei want to argue, Jiang Wei waved his hand at him and said to Zhu Hong: "Old Zhu, I understand. I entered this industry in 2001 and have filmed four or five movies now. I have achieved some results and gradually gained experience."

After understanding the market demand, we are making TV series, not movies. Such sophisticated shooting methods are too expensive, such as "Meteor Garden" and "Return of the Pearl". From a professional point of view, do you really think it is very entertaining?

?But, did it affect its sales? Did it affect the audience’s liking?”

"No!"

In the end, Jiang Wei set the tone and said: "Our show is for making money, not awards. Our target group is the audience, not the judges of various awards. To be honest, as long as Teacher Xu and Teacher Zhou are here, the ratings will be the same."

.”

Although Zhu Hong agreed with Jiang Wei, he also had to take care of Xu Rong and Zhou Yiwei's face, saying: "We have just started filming, and they are both young people. Give everyone some time."

"But..."

Zhou Yiwei wanted to defend himself, but Xu Rong stopped him and said, "That's right. Let's wait and see. Let's go back first."

"I'll give it away."

Returning to Zhou Yiwei's room, Zhou Yiwei sighed and said, "Why did you stop me just now?"

Xu Rong shrugged his shoulders. He had to admit that what Jiang Wei said made sense. As long as he, Aunt Xu and Zhou Yiwei were around, there would be no need to worry about selling the play at a good price.

For Zhu Hong, this is enough. People are here to make money, not burn it. And with Jiang Wei's professionalism, even if he listened to them, he wouldn't be able to make any money. As he said,

He has done so many movies and has experience.

It has also become a habit.

Regarding the shooting effect, he has already drawn a passing line in his mind. As long as it is above this line, it will be fine. As for how high it is, it has nothing to do with the overall situation for him.

Xu Rong looked at Zhou Yiwei, who was sitting on the sofa, and asked: "Do you think Zhu Hong believes in Jiang Wei or us?"

Zhou Yiwei was silent. Jiang Wei only promised Zhu Hong that he would make money.

And if we follow their proposal, we may still have to burn money.

This is an easy-to-understand account.

Seeing that he was speechless and had no desire to chat, Xu Rong turned towards the door, waved her hand with her back to him, and said, "I'm going back."

"Why are we going? Why don't we go have a drink? This is so annoying." Zhou Yiwei was also very helpless. Originally, the investment by the crew was not small, and there were no major flaws in the script, but the filming was really boring.

It would have been nice if the young actors were just making a fuss and said a few words based on their status, but with Jiang Wei taking the lead and unable to communicate, there is no way to stop it. Forcibly stopping it will only cause conflicts.

"Go to rehearsal, there will be an announcement tomorrow."

"Bang."

Xu Rong returned to the room and called Xu Xing over to rehearse the show as usual.

What Jiang Wei and Zhu Hong think has nothing to do with him. Taking the role this time was originally to repay Aunt Xu's favor.

But now that I have accepted it, I just want to take good pictures.

There is no need to get angry at yourself because of other people's faults. If someone else throws a bowl, he can't also throw his own pot.

Can't do it.

Xu Rong no longer interfered with the filming, and just rehearsed and filmed honestly.

But probably because the three crew members kept making faces all day long, the atmosphere on the set gradually darkened.

It's just that this kind of heaviness is only superficial. At night, it's still time to play and make noise.

Zhu Hong is also trying to ease the deepening division. He doesn't want to make a fortune and run away. The film and television industry is so profitable, it's like buying a lottery ticket. He plans to make a movie as profitable as "Titanic" in the future.

As for movies, a charismatic actor like Xu Rong must be attracted.

Xu Rong also kept smiling.

He finally realized belatedly the consequences of the influx of capital that Shi Lanya had mentioned.

At the same time, he also firmly decided that if it was not necessary, he would never sign such a group again.

Waste of time.

When Zhao Baogang was filming "Night", although he was filming for idol dramas, at least he was careful. For example, in order to make Zhou Jie Ansheng live in the filming, he kept smiling at him.

After all, famous directors still need to be proud.

In the next two days, Zhu Hong called him twice for a drink after work, but he declined both times on the grounds of rehearsal.
To be continued...
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