Poverty alleviation variety show goes to the countryside, my talent can no longer be hidden

Chapter 287 Cabbage and Pig

It was late in the evening when Xu Lingyue returned to the courtyard, and Zhang Hong came back with her.

Compared with her lethargic state before the New Year, Zhang Hong is now full of energy and vigor. The huge success of "Day and Night Chase" has made her extremely confident about the future of her new job.

After dinner, Zhou Hao formally held his first one-on-one working meeting with Zhang Hong.

"Hongdou's studio has completed the cancellation procedures, but the rented space and employees are still there. If you are willing, you can take over everything and make a seamless transition. This is basically a plan that minimizes costs."

"Of course, if you want to find another place, that's fine. I've also picked out a few good places for you..."

"No need, let's go there." Zhou Hao interrupted, "Old employees in the old place, it will be easier for you to control them. I'm just a wholesale project, and I still have to rely on you to do the actual work."

Zhang Hong likes to hear this. She is never afraid of normal business competition, but she is afraid that her own artist bosses will give blind orders and let her take the blame when things go wrong.

Now that Zhou Hao has expressed his willingness to delegate power, things will be much easier.

"This is a brief plan I specified for this year's project planning. You can take a look at it when you have time. If you have any suggestions for revisions or requests, you can tell me directly."

Zhou Hao took the file bag and nodded: "Okay."

"Tomorrow I will go to Shanhai Film and Television to formally start cooperation negotiations with them, but in the end I may still need you to sign in person..."

"No need." Zhou Hao shook his head and said, "Just authorize you to be the full agent."

Zhang Hong was stunned for a moment, "Aren't you afraid that I might betray you?"

"Don't use a person you don't trust." Zhou Hao said calmly, "Hongdou has been able to stay out of the vortex and keep itself clean for so many years. You must have made great contributions. I trust you."

Even though Zhang Hong is already an old hand, she couldn't help but feel a lump in her throat when she heard this.

People in the circle laughed at her for being incompetent and mediocre, and she ended up messing up a good hand... Finally she met someone who understood her!
Although it’s not to the point of “a scholar will die for his friend”, my mentality has indeed changed dramatically. “Okay, then leave it to me, and you just focus on your creation.”

Zhou Hao nodded and lowered his voice and said, "There is something I want to hear your opinion on."

"what?"

It took Zhou Hao ten minutes to fully explain his concerns and worries about both the stage and behind the scenes.

After listening to this, Zhang Hong thought seriously for a few minutes and asked instead, "What do you mean by behind the scenes? Are you willing to be a scriptwriter in the upper echelons, or do you want to develop into a director?"

Without any hesitation, Zhou Hao gave the answer directly: "Director."

He has a lot of classic film and television works in his mind, but they are basically finished products and he has no idea what the script looks like.

Instead of taking the trouble to translate these works into scripts, it is better to just film them yourself.

Moreover, many works, especially movies, have a strong personal touch from the director. If they are handed over to the director of this time and space to shoot, it is likely to go awry and change its flavor.

You have to control them yourself so that they can come into this world intact and authentic.

And there is a more realistic reason - the Chinese entertainment industry in this time and space is just like the one on Earth next door, with a director-centered system.

Apart from those crappy assembly line crews, the director has the final say in regular project crews. If you want to control the quality of the work throughout the entire process, directing the work yourself is the simplest and most direct way to control risks.

"Since you want to develop into a director, I suggest you take this role." Zhang Hong said: "Being a director is not like writing a book. It is more like a project management manager. It requires a lot of overall management experience, which is something you can't learn from books."

"I'll join the crew to shoot for a few months and take the opportunity to learn the operation mechanism and management skills of the set, just to accumulate experience for the future."

"Besides the profit value generated by the work itself, there are many invisible values ​​in making a movie, such as personal connections. Every person in the crew, big or small, is a personal connection. Every person has his own way and every person has his own way. You never know when they will be used."

"The entertainment industry is a world of its own. Going it alone is not a long-term solution. No one can guarantee that they will always be successful. When times get tough, it's all about connections. Money can't solve all problems."

"The most ready-made example is Hongdou. She was very popular when she became famous, but once she encountered some setbacks... do you think anyone is willing to help her?" Zhou Hao was silent.

He witnessed Xu Lingyue's current situation with his own eyes, which can be summed up in one sentence: "When the wall falls, everyone pushes it down."

During the fierce battle with Yang Yan, he, an outsider, led the counterattack and stabilized the situation until a turning point...

After thinking for a long time, he finally took a deep breath and made a decision.

…………

Shanhai Film and Television, President’s Office.

Peter Lam, who just returned to work, looked very high-spirited and could not hide the smile in the corner of his eyes.

"Day and Night" was a huge hit, and as the producer, Shanhai Film and Television naturally gained both fame and fortune, making a lot of money.

If there were some doubts within the company about the move to online dramas, they have now completely disappeared.

Real benefits can shut everyone up!

However, Lin Xina, who was sitting in his boss chair, was obviously a little depressed.

Although she also became famous with "Day and Night", the name "Zhou Shutong" has almost become a synonym for policewoman on the Internet.

But she is still very clear-headed. No matter how popular she is, she is just a supporting role after all. This is the play that belongs to Guo Chen and Zhang Yunfeng.

If I can become famous as a leading actor one day, that would be true success.

There is such an opportunity right now. The script of "The Beginning" is a project that is unanimously favored by Shanhai Film and Television. As long as the production process goes well, it will definitely be a hit!
However, although the company has already started the preparation process, the cast of leading actors has yet to be decided, and the main problem lies with the male lead.

In the past few days, artists and management companies who want to compete for the role of "Xiao Heyun" have almost broken the phone of their uncle Lin Jianyue, but unfortunately there has been no response so far.

Part of the reason was that Shanhai simply looked down on those weak traffic stars, and the other part was because of her - no matter how she looked left and right, she couldn't find anyone she was satisfied with.

But the one she wanted to work with the most in her heart just didn't want to take the job...

So angry!
"Hey, why are you pouting again?" Lin Jianyue said with a smile, "Who is this blind person who has offended our Miss Lin?"

Lin Xina knocked her chin on the table and said, "Uncle, what do you think it will take for him to accept this role?"

Lin Jianyue narrowed his eyes slightly, "Do you really want to partner with him?"

"Of course." Lin Xina pouted and said, "His image is suitable, and I am already very familiar with him. I feel weird when I think about acting in love scenes with those unfamiliar male artists."

Peter Lam chuckled, "Okay, stop hanging your head. He has already replied and agreed to take the role."

"What?" Lin Xina jumped up like a spring, her beautiful almond eyes sparkling, "Really?!"

"Really." Peter Lam nodded with a smile, "Now, can you go and read the script carefully?"

Lin Xina cheered and ran outside.

Seeing his niece happily leaving the house, Peter Lam's eyes showed a hint of worry.

In the past, I worried every day that the cabbages would be eaten by pigs, but now it seems that the cabbages are showing signs of eating the pigs instead.

How can this be done?

(End of this chapter)