Global Film Emperor

Chapter 44 Interview Passed
After that, Han Chen gave Lu Ze a scene from the script and five minutes to get into character. This time, Lu Ze did not disappoint the four of them and performed exceptionally well.

The interview process was actually quite complicated, since it was an audition for actors, not for trainees who wanted to become idols. Some of the things could be learned again within the company.

A popular celebrity is easy to cultivate if you're willing to spend money, but do you think you can become a Best Actor just by throwing money at an actor? That's pure wishful thinking.

Actors can't learn acting in a company and then be released into the industry. That's why many idol dramas and movies these days are so awkward to watch. It's because the companies have no way to hone their acting skills except by sending them out for real-world practice.

So if Lu Ze really signs with Qian Shijia, he won't have him practice singing and dancing in the company. Instead, he'll be given appropriate resources to audition. By constantly filming in production crews, the company will use external forces to help him increase his fame. In this way, an excellent actor who can make a lot of money will be created. As for how popular he becomes, it will depend on Lu Ze's personal abilities.

Currently, all four interviewers are very satisfied with Lu Ze. They have changed their original opinion of him. At least in this series of assessments, Lu Ze has been able to complete the requirements put forward by the four of them very well, which shows that he has a very good grasp of the professional skills of acting.

"Alright, let's end the interview here. We still need to discuss this internally. We'll give you a reply by tomorrow at the latest. I'll have my assistant come and show you around the company. Our interview with you is over, and now you can interview us. Have a good look around; we won't stay any longer."

"Okay, thank you, Minister Sun. I also want to thank the other three leaders. You all go ahead with your work, I'll just take this opportunity to look around."

After he finished speaking, the assistant at the door led Lu Ze away to tour the company's interior.

On the surface, the relationship between a talent agency and an artist is not one of superior and subordinate, but rather a partnership. The agency provides packaging and resources, and the artist uses those resources to earn money and then shares the profits with the agency. This is the business that talent agencies do.

Of course, in private, artists are always inferior to their companies, because without the company's resources, even the most popular stars will disappear from the public eye in a very short time. This is what is known as being sidelined.

It sounds cruel, but that's really how it is.

Following the assistant around the company, I saw that the entire floor had been rented by Qian Shijia, which is over 8000 square meters! All kinds of facilities are complete, including meeting rooms of various sizes, reception rooms, rehearsal rooms, recording studios, offices, dance studios, gyms and other rooms for various purposes. They have all been renovated and are already in use.

Qian Shijia only recently opened, so there isn't much information about it online, and Lu Ze only knows a little bit.

Through his assistant's introduction, Lu Zecai truly realized that this company not only did entertainment brokerage, but also produced records, invested in movies and TV series, and engaged in entertainment marketing. Basically, they were involved in all the popular areas of the entertainment industry.

This only made Lu Ze sigh, "Having a powerful backer is ruthless; they don't even test the waters, they just come in and do it."

Having learned all this, Lu Ze had a certain degree of approval for the company. If Qian Shijia really intended to sign him, and if the contract was suitable, Lu Ze wouldn't hesitate.

He signed it.

This was not a momentary rash decision or a sentimental act of dying for a friend; rather, it was the result of a long period of calm reflection.

To reiterate, big companies won't sign him, so which small or newly established company can rival Qian Shijia?

Moreover, Qian Shijia currently has so few artists, and he's the only actor. Even if they poach talent, it would take time, right? So, if they have resources during this period, who else could they give them to if not him?
If I can seize this opportunity, then even if I don't become the top dog of Qian Shijia, I can at least be considered a meritorious veteran, and I can live a carefree and happy life from now on.

With this in mind, Lu Ze's goodwill towards Qian Shijia increased dramatically, all because of one sentence.

If they want it, Lu Ze will come.

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In the other meeting room, three ministers and a director were also talking about Lu Ze, and they all expressed their appreciation for the actor who had come for the audition.

Talented actors are treasures, young and talented actors are even more treasures, and if you add good looks to that, then you're truly a rare gem.

"First of all, let me say this: Lu Ze has a very solid foundation in acting, and he is very talented. I predict that he will have a lot of room for improvement. He is a talent. Guo Mingde recommended him. President Hu should really treat Guo Mingde to dinner."

When it comes to acting, the other three are laymen, only Han Chen has the right to speak. Although he is only a second-rate director, he is still qualified to judge a young actor.

"I think so too. I don't understand the first point about acting skills, but if Director Han is so sure that it's not wrong, then the acting skills are qualified."

"Secondly, there's the issue of his character. We haven't known each other for very long, so we haven't seen much yet. But from his posture to his every move, and his way of speaking—neither humble nor arrogant, but logical and methodical—it's clear that he's mature and a rather steady person."

"Thirdly, I think Director Han's last sentence is very true. I also think Lu Ze has a lot of room for improvement. Maybe he won't reach the popularity of traffic stars, but as long as he acts well, he will receive much less criticism and attacks. If the company's resources can keep up and there are no problems, I think he has a chance to become a top star in four or five years. That's my opinion."

Sun Lihua said a lot, praising Lu Ze from the inside out. If a young actor has very good acting skills, then you have to admit that he is excellent, talented, and has a lot of room for improvement.

"Okay, I'll talk to Lu Ze now and see what he thinks. If he agrees, I'll write a report for President Hu. President Hu will decide on the revenue sharing and the contract term. That's all for now. I'll be going now."

Gao Wanzhi also voted in favor. Seeing that the other three had no objections, she closed her notebook, picked it up, and left the meeting room.

"Okay, that's settled then. I'm off too. I'll wait for Minister Gao's news. If it's signed, I'll have to discuss Lu Ze's character design and selling points with my department. Sigh... at least I have something to do. I'm so bored all day long, I'm getting moss-covered. I'm off."

Lu Wenrui also left, and everyone dispersed. They weren't too worried about whether Lu Ze would sign with Qian Shijia, because they knew that given Lu Ze's qualifications, signing with Qian Shijia was the best option, as long as he wasn't stupid.

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(End of this chapter)