Huayu: Hard fight against Zhang Weiping at the beginning

Chapter 253 The Belonging of "Fallen Leaves Return to Their Roots"
In the afternoon, Zhang Chen appeared at Beijing Film Academy.

Familiar roads, familiar inspection buildings, familiar offices.

The office is always so lively, with several teachers chatting while working.

Someone had sharp eyes and spotted Zhang Chen standing at the door. He poked Fu Donglai and said, "Old Fu, your favorite student is here to see you~"

Fu Donglai looked up and saw Zhang Chen at the door. He greeted him with a smile: "Zhang Chen, what are you doing standing at the door~"

Zhang Chen walked in with a smile, greeted all the teachers one by one, and Teacher Fu poured him tea.

Well, this is how excellent students are treated.

When boiling water is poured into the cup, the fragrance of tea leaves wafts around, refreshing the heart.

Zhang Chen took a sip and flattered him: "Well, Teacher Fu's tea is good. It smells so good~"

Teacher Fu chuckled and replied, "Not bad, right? This is what you gave me last time..."

"Uh~"

Zhang Chen was a little embarrassed.

Teacher Fu laughed: "Well, have you thought about it?"

Zhang Chen was stunned: "What are you considering?"

"Didn't I tell you about the graduate student thing last time?"

Zhang Chen held his forehead with his hand, uh, he had forgotten about this.

"Forget it, I won't waste this spot..."

Academic qualifications are not actually important in this circle; strength and connections are the most important.

And he already has all of these.

Moreover, if he really went to graduate school, he would most likely become classmates with Zhao Yanzi, and Zhang Chen didn't want to have any interaction with this person.

"Have you really decided? You are a promising candidate for the instructor, so it's probably just a formality..."

"Forget it, you should just refuse for me. By the way, teacher, I came here today to discuss something else with you..."

"what?"

"A relative's child wants to go to our school..."

Zhang Chen repeated what his father had asked him to do.

"That's it?"

"Ah."

"Tell me his information later. As long as he passes the line, there will be no problem. However, the line can also be operated."

It's not that he agreed to it rashly, it's just that it's not a big deal at all.

Liu Tianxian was able to be admitted as an exception at the age of 14, and Zhang Chen is now the pride of Beijing Film Academy. So it’s no big deal to send a person with connections in.

Why did Beijing Film Academy always want Zhang Chen to continue his postgraduate studies? Isn’t it just to keep him tied to Beijing Film Academy for another three years?

"Also, I have a script here. Can you take a look at it?"

After Zhang Chen finished speaking, he took out the script of "Falling Leaves Return to Their Roots". Fu Donglai was quite interested in it and took it and started reading.

Realistic themes?

It seems to be based on real events?
Has Zhang Chen changed his personality?

Fu Donglai kept having doubts in his mind until he finished reading the script.

"It's a pretty good story, a typical road movie, but it doesn't seem to be your style..."

"It's really not my style, so I'm going to let you take the photo this time~"

"Me?" Teacher Fu's hand shook and the scalding hot tea splashed all over his hand.

"Mr. Fu, can we take a look at the script?" Several teachers around were already impatient.

Teacher Fu handed them the script, and Zhang Chen smiled and said, "Yes, I want you to direct this movie yourself. "Fallen Leaves Return to Their Roots" is something I wrote especially for you..."

"I..." Teacher Fu was speechless for a moment.

Several teachers on the other side had already quickly read through the script and looked at Teacher Fu again with envy in their eyes.

"Hey, Lao Fu, why are you still hesitating? If I had a student like this, I would laugh out loud even when I sleep at night..."

"Yes, Lao Fu, if you don't want to take the photo, I can help you..."

"Old Fu, your student is really not bragging. He said in an interview that he would sponsor your movie, and now he has even written the script for you. We are so envious..."

The teachers were talking at once, and Teacher Fu felt a little emotional.

Zhang Chen said in an interview before that he would sponsor Teacher Fu to make a movie. He could choose the script and Zhang Chen would take care of the rest.

The teachers in the office even teased Teacher Fu about this. Of course, Teacher Fu was happy about it, but when asked to ask the students, he couldn't do it.

As a teacher, he doesn't actually think much.

As long as Zhang Chen says, "I am Fu Donglai's student" when someone asks him, that's enough.

But now his students are actually trying to make his dream come true. This...

"Zhang Chen, you don't have to be like this. I helped you back then, and that's what I should do as a teacher..."

Every teacher in the directing department wants to direct a film themselves.

Think about them all.

But making a movie requires real money, with investments of millions or even tens of millions. If they could raise investment so easily, who would still hide in school to teach?

Now that Zhang Chen has fulfilled his promise, the teachers congratulated him but they were actually envious of him.

"Teacher, please don't be polite. If you are satisfied with the script, then we will decide on it. If not, I will find another script..."

Before Zhang Chen could say anything else, Teacher Fu said hurriedly, "I am satisfied. I am satisfied. You gave me such a good story to film. Why would I be dissatisfied?"

Zhang Chen smiled and looked at Teacher Fu: "Okay, then it's settled. You will be the director and I will be the producer. My only requirement is that this movie must be made into a road comedy."

"Comedy?" "Hmm..."

Zhang Chen nodded: "If you are afraid of weakening the story, deliberately make it a light comedy. This is what I think. The core of this story is a bit heavy. If it is not made into a comedy, I am afraid the box office will be very poor.

I still hold the same view that making a movie must be worthy of the investors. A movie can make no money or little money, but the first premise must be that the investors should not lose money. Within this framework, you can play freely. "

"Okay, okay, I understand~" Teacher Fu agreed repeatedly.

"Okay, I'll leave first. Please ask the teacher to come to the company in a few days, and we will discuss the preparations together."

Zhang Chen stood up and said goodbye to the other teachers. He also advertised: "If any of you teachers have good scripts, our company can also help invest or help attract investment."

After Zhang Chen left, everyone thanked the teacher repeatedly and their minds became active.

Zhang Chen said in person that if other teachers have good scripts, they can also come to him and he can help to attract investment.

They teach film, and everyone has saved up a script or something, but they all stop at the stage of attracting investment.

Why is it said that being a director is the most difficult industry to break into? Because it involves real money, and investors don’t trust new directors at all.

How dare I give you the money when you haven't proven yourself?

But without works, how can a new director gain experience?

Therefore, if you can meet an investor who is willing to invest in newcomers, you should be very lucky.

In addition, don’t think that they are not newcomers just because they are teachers at the Beijing Film Academy. Without any works, even if you live to be 100 years old, you will still be a newcomer.

Major institutions have launched many programs to support newcomers, but only a few can actually get the money, and many of them are people with connections.

Those who are truly capable, after having finally overcome many difficulties and obtained the support funds, will receive much less in return.

They are all Pinduoduo experts, and cutting the price in half is considered good enough.

The 'Asian Rising Star Director' initially promised Ning Hao 500 million, which later became 300 million, and finally 150 million.

Teachers all know that such an opportunity is rare and will definitely only come once.

If the script is not good, Xingchen Entertainment will definitely not invest in it. If the script is good and the movie is successfully made, but the box office is not good, I am afraid there won’t be a second time.

So the script must be carefully considered and must be of high quality.

This isn't a script, this is a chance to soar into the sky.

The news spread quickly among the teachers of Beijing Film Academy. While people envied Fu Donglai, they were also holding their breath and wanted to come up with a good script. Some teachers had already collaborated with each other to work on a script.

……

CBD, Qingcheng Wuji was refreshing his blog out of boredom throughout the afternoon.

He felt that since Zhang Chen had said he would reply in his blog, he should not go back on his word. The reason why he hadn't done so yet was probably because he was delayed by something else.

As I was scrolling, suddenly, a new blog appeared.

Zhang Chen replied.

Zhang Chen finally replied.

Qingcheng Wuji was very happy and immediately clicked in to check, and it was indeed a reply to that post.

After confirming that it was correct, he didn't even bother to look carefully and started moving it immediately.

One minute later, a pinned post appeared on Zhang Chen’s forum - Zhang Chen’s formal reply to the post.

Countless forum friends clicked to view it immediately.

Zhang Chen wrote in his blog:
Today I accidentally saw a post in Zhang Chen Bar. The poster was a student studying film, asking me why I have not made any realistic films since my debut. I was deeply touched, so I specially responded here today.

Let me first explain why I have never made a realistic film so far, because films of this type do not make money, or it is very difficult to make money.

Any good stories?
Of course there are.

"Fallen Leaves Return to Their Roots" is a story about escorting the bodies of co-workers back home.

Based on a true story.

There is also another film about fighting human trafficking, called "Lost and Love".

Secondly, the story of Mr. Bai Fangli from Tianjin. Those who have watched "Moving China" should know that this old man used a tricycle to help more than 300 children return to the classroom.

The subject matter is good, the stories are good, and all of them are based on real events.

But as I said before, a good story does not necessarily make a good movie.

It is very difficult to make a hit with realistic themes, and I believe that I am not yet qualified in terms of both reputation and ability.

However, Xingchen Entertainment is a new company with a weak foundation and cannot withstand any storm.

I have to keep making hits and movies that everyone likes in order to keep this company running smoothly.

But what that classmate said is also right, film is the seventh art and it needs to bear social responsibility.

I don't deny this.

Therefore, Xingchen Entertainment is preparing to launch the "Fallen Leaves Return to Their Roots" project to let more people see this story.

But the director was not me, but my teacher Mr. Fu Donglai.

He is a very good teacher. He taught me all my skills.

He is more suitable than me to handle themes like "Fallen Leaves Return to Their Roots".

I hope I can bring you a good movie then.

In addition, I also shared my own experience in response to that classmate's troubles.

For newcomers who have just entered this industry, especially those who have not yet proven themselves with any works, it is best to demonstrate their commercial value first.

As a director or producer, the first person you are responsible to is not your own artistic ideals, but the investors.

When people invest real money in your movie, it means they trust you.

Only when you let investors see your commercial value and prove yourself to be trustworthy, will you be qualified to realize your artistic dream.

This is my personal opinion. I have always done this. I share it with you and hope it will be helpful to you.

(End of this chapter)