1978 Synthetic Writers

Chapter 390: It’s better not to stay at the Beijing Film Studio

On this day, Jiang Xian returned to the Beijing Film Studio after a long absence.

"Acheng!"

From a distance, Jiang Xian saw Zhong Acheng and gave him a big hug.

"Hey, you're back from America? How do you feel?"

Nowadays, when people meet Jiang Xian, they will ask him about his experience in the United States and curiously ask him about this and that in the United States.

Jiang Xian was already used to it and just gave a few perfunctory answers.

"Oh, it's nothing. The world is the same, and it's the same everywhere. Here, I brought you a gift."

"Hey? How can this be so embarrassing?"

Although Zhong Acheng likes to talk, he is still a person with some i attributes. Hearing this, he was suddenly at a loss.

"You're welcome. I brought some for everyone in our magazine. They're not expensive things, just some snacks that Americans like to eat."

Jiang Xian took out a beautifully wrapped bag from his shoulder bag and handed it to Zhong Acheng, "I'm giving you a little more than others, so don't tell anyone about it."

"Haha."

"Okay, I'll say hello to my comrades. I have something to discuss with you later. Please find me some time to have a meal."

"what's up?"

"We'll talk about it later."

Jiang Xian kept everyone in suspense and pushed the door into the editorial office to say hello to everyone from Film Creation.

Everyone in the editorial department was immediately enthusiastic and gathered around.

"Editor-in-Chief Jiang!"

“Back from America!”

"I miss you so much!"

The enthusiasm of the crowd is certainly not groundless.

In the past two years, since Jiang Xian took over the magazine "Film Creation", its status has instantly changed.

The magazine went from being an insignificant miscellany published by the Beijing Film Studio to a highly regarded film magazine in the film industry and was called the "vanguard" of the film industry by many movie fans.

Today, a considerable portion of Beijing Film Studio’s income comes from the magazine Film Creation.

As the sales of the magazine increased, the editors of Film Creation also felt a sense of honor and identity.

From being the number one person in the Beijing Film Studio who was just waiting for death to now being able to pat his chest and say that he is a "film creator".

The source of this transformation, of course, is Jiang Xian.

So for a young man like him, everyone at Film Creation can be said to be truly impressed.

Liang Xiaosheng also wrote a song:
"Commander Jiang is here, and with him comes the spring of Film Creation!"

After distributing the candies and chocolates in the bag, Jiang Xian was called aside by Liang Xiaosheng, who said mysteriously:
"Editor-in-chief, do you know everything about the factory?"

"About the factory?"

"There have been significant changes in the factory during the time you were away," Liang Xiaosheng revealed.

First, the director of Beijing Film Studio was replaced.

In fact, Wang Yang had ceased to be the director of Beijing Film Studio since the Buzz Buzz Buzz period. For so many years, he had been holding the position of director of Beijing Film Studio under other names, in charge of the overall situation.

However, during the time when Jiang Xian went to the United States, the Beijing Film Studio held a meeting of leading cadres and creative cadres at the department level and above.

At the meeting, Nie Dajiang, a senior leader of the Radio, Film and Television Department, announced the appointment of the new leadership team of the Beijing Film Studio.

Wang Yang retired, and Beijing Film Studio welcomed its third director since its establishment.
——Hu Qiming.

Hu Qiming is also a very prestigious person in the Beijing Film Studio.

He was the producer of many well-known films, including "Little Soldier Zhang Ga", "The Heroines of the Yang Family", "The Wild Boar Forest" and "Song of Youth".

Lao Hu currently works in the Film Bureau, and is also the director of the Beijing Film Studio, shouldering two important tasks.

Rumor has it that Jiang Wen hooked up with Liu Xiaoqing back then. He acted very manly in front of Liu Xiaoqing's husband and confessed everything about himself and Liu Xiaoqing. However, when he came to the factory director Hu Qiming, he immediately became timid and held Hu Qiming's hand and said, "Old factory director, I'm sorry, I'm young."

This shows that the factory director holds an extraordinary status.

"What instructions does the old factory director have?" Jiang Xian asked Liang Xiaosheng.

"There are no instructions."

Liang Xiaosheng said, "There is a new general in the literature department."

The previous director of the Department of Literature was Jiang Huaiyan, but old Jiang had finally made it and was transferred from the hard-working Department of Literature to the Planning Department. The new director of the Department of Literature was a "general" appointed by Hu Qiming, Luo Chenghan.

Luo Chenghan was transferred to the Department of Literature by Hu Qiming himself. In Jiang Xian's opinion, this was very reasonable.

If we don't have our own people in several key positions in the factory, how can we make such a large machine like the Beijing Film Studio run?
After leaving the office, Jiang Xian thought that he still had to go and say hello to Luo Chenghan.

Liang Xiaosheng took him there.

Luo Chenghan is about fifty years old and has gray hair.

Liang Xiaosheng introduced the two people to each other and they shook hands.

"I've heard that there is such a genius in the Literature Department. He is truly a young talent."

"Director Luo is too kind."

Jiang Xian said a few polite words and Luo Chenghan poured him a glass of water.

"Jiang Xian, you came at the right time. I just happened to have some work to tell you about. I knew you were in the United States, but I never had the chance to tell you."

"You said."

"Cough cough."

Luo Chenghan coughed twice and said, "Film Creation has always been an important institution in our Department of Literature. Since you went to Film Creation, it has become a famous brand of our Beijing Film Studio."

"Director Luo, just say whatever you want to say."

"Then I'll tell you straight."

Luo Chenghan lit a cigarette and said, "As you know, our factory has always been in a difficult situation. In recent years, the higher-ups have been carrying out reforms and contracting, and it has become even more difficult for the factory to survive on its own.

You may not have been to the factory for a long time and don't know or understand that now in the troupe, all the actors, no matter who they are, famous or not, those who have won the Hundred Flowers Award or not. Even Liu Xiaoqing has to perform everywhere.

As for our Department of Literature, it is even more difficult. How to contribute to the factory is a big problem.

However, "Film Creation" has brought honor to our literature department. The advertising fees brought in by "Film Creation" can basically fill the hole in our literature department's expenditure.

There has been another big move in the factory recently."

Luo Chenghan said this and took a sip of water. "Two years ago, when we were filming "Camel Xiangzi", we built a street in the factory. After Director Hu took office, he urged the factory to prepare for the filming of "A Dream of Red Mansions". Director Xie and Director Xie Tieli took the lead and prepared to build another street."

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Jiang Xian certainly knew about "Dream of Red Mansions".

The 89 version of "Dream of Red Mansions" produced by Beijing Film Studio.

It was prepared almost at the same time as CCTV's "Dream of Red Mansions", with extremely high standards, and almost all the actresses of the Beijing Film Studio were mobilized. It is one level higher than the 1987 TV version, N levels higher than the 2010 TV version, and a galaxy higher than the 2024 movie version.

Zhao Lirong played Granny Liu.

Lin Moyu plays Lady Jia.

These two characters are definitely recognized as successful creations.

Unprecedented and unmatched.

There is also Liu Xiaoqing's version of Wang Xifeng. Few people will think of Liu Xiaoqing when mentioning Wang Xifeng, but it is undeniable that Liu Xiaoqing's acting skills are definitely better than those of the young Deng Jie.

However, because the TV version is more popular, few people think of Liu Xiaoqing when mentioning Wang Xifeng.

But there are also areas that have been criticized.

For example, Jia Baoyu, who is a woman dressed as a man, is the most criticized and the one who is scolded the most.

As a result, the 89 version of the movie "Dream of Red Mansions" was like a stone sinking into the sea as soon as it was filmed, without causing any waves.

It can be said to be the "longest" movie in mainland China, with a total length of 735 minutes, consisting of six parts and eight episodes.

It may also be the most tragic movie in China, or even the most tragic movie in the world.

"Well, there are still so many old employees in the factory who haven't had their housing problems solved. Building another street here? I'm afraid it will be detrimental to unity in the factory." Jiang Xian kindly reminded.

"Hey, don't be short-sighted."

Luo Chenghan patted Jiang Xian on the shoulder and said, "You have to take a long-term view. How successful was "Camel Xiangzi"? If "Dream of Red Mansions" is made, how much reputation can it bring to the factory? You are still young and may not understand this."

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After Luo Chenghan said this, Jiang Xian had nothing to say.

He just meant well to give me this advice.

If he insisted on stopping these people from filming, the Beijing Film Studio might even say that he was a stumbling block and roadblock on the studio's road to reform and development.

"Jiang Xian, to build this street, our factory will need money in every aspect. I have recently negotiated a few advertisements, and I am going to print the next issue of "Film Creation" for them. Take a look at these companies."

"advertise?"

Jiang Xian frowned.

Before, Jiang Huaiyan had almost handed over all the tasks of "Film Creation" to him, so whatever Jiang Xian said was basically the final word, and Jiang Huaiyan never interfered, so "Film Creation" has always been running according to his ideas.

But now that Luo Chenghan has arrived, the situation seems to have changed.

Jiang Xian took Luo Chenghan's plan and took a look at it.

"Director Luo, this is not okay, right?"

Luo Chenghan, these are not just a few advertisements?

And this price.

It’s no exaggeration to say that it’s a bargain.

Jiang Xian was negotiating the advertisement for Zhang Jieshi's raincoat at first. The price was 4 yuan each time, and the advertisement would be placed on the color page. To show his sincerity, he promised to advertise the raincoat in full width instead of in small pieces.

A full-page layout is one that has the same width as a full page, but occupies less than half of the page.

It looks very neat, generous and eye-catching.

What did Luo Chenghan negotiate? He wanted to do full-length painting, and the price was basically around 4,000 to 5,000 yuan each time.

Today's "Film Creation" is no longer the same "Film Creation" as before.

At a price of four or five thousand, it is no exaggeration to say that this magazine is a waste.

Moreover, with all these advertisements posted, is this a movie magazine or an advertising magazine?
Jiang Xian suddenly suffered from the PTSD of being surrounded by advertisements when browsing the web or using a mobile phone in the future.

What else can you do to open the app by shaking the screen?

frenzied!

"Director Luo, I don't agree with this, and we can't do this. This is destroying our foundation."

"I know, I understand."

Luo Chenghan raised his hand and pressed it downwards. "You built the magazine all by yourself. I understand that you have feelings for it, but you have to know that Film Creation is the film creation of Beijing Film Studio."

"What do you mean?"

Jiang Xian felt very uncomfortable when he heard this. "You mean I, Jiang Xian, turned Film Creation into a one-man show?"

"hehe."

Luo Chenghan chuckled and waved his hands, "Lao Jiang, that's not what I meant. You've over-interpreted it. But sometimes, I think we should obey the organization's arrangements when doing our work. The subordinates should obey the superiors. What do you think?"

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Jiang Xian couldn't bear to listen any longer.

Some people are doers, some are officials, and Luo Chenghan obviously belongs to the latter.

"Does Director Hu Qiming know about this?" Jiang Xian asked calmly.

"what's up?"

“It’s about advertising.”

"Why bother notifying the director about such a small matter? Can't we just discuss and solve it among our literature department?"

"Why don't you tell me?"

Jiang Xian suddenly asked, "Why? You, Luo Chenghan, want to turn the literature department into a one-man show for you?"

"What are you talking about?" Luo Chenghan's eyes widened.

"Oh, I don't mean anything."

Jiang Xian smiled, turned around and walked out of the office, Liang Xiaosheng followed him with a cigarette in his mouth.

"how is everything?"

"Director Jiang?"

"Where are you going?"

Jiang Xian said nothing and walked towards the familiar factory director's office.

After knocking three times, the door was opened and Jiang Xian saw Hu Qiming, who was wearing a black sportswear.

"Director Hu, are you exercising?"

"Practice."

Hu Qiming wiped the sweat off his forehead. He had studied Qigong for a long time and had a deep understanding of its essence. He also often used Qigong to treat patients.

"Comrade Jiang Xian, I heard that you went to the United States. When did you come back from the United States?"

"Not long ago."

Jiang Xian exchanged a few pleasantries and then told him about the affairs of the Literature Department.

"Film Creation has been established for a long time and has always been part of the literature department. I think this is inappropriate. For example, October was originally established in the literary editorial department of Jingcheng Publishing House, but now it has basically been separated. I think Film Creation has also reached this stage."

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Hu Qiming listened to Jiang Xian's words quietly and practiced his skills again.

"I think we shouldn't make a hasty decision on this matter. After all, we are a film studio, not a publishing house. The situation is different."

"Then Director Hu, I want to ask you a question. Can Film Creation be free from interference from the Department of Literature in the future?"

"How does this work?"

Hu Qiming frowned. "Since it is a unit of the Department of Literature and it has not been separated from it, what are you talking about? I know that you may not be familiar with Lao Luo. There was a conflict in the handover. The two of you can talk and solve it slowly. Isn't Lao Luo doing all this for the factory and for that street?"

"Besides, no matter how big Film Creation becomes, it is still a subsidiary of our Beijing Film Studio. Since it can make a profit for the studio, I think we can't miss this opportunity. Times have changed after all."

Hu Qiming spoke earnestly.

Jiang Xian scratched his head.

have to.

Good words can't persuade a damned ghost.

"In that case."

Jiang Xian sighed, stood up and said:
"It seems that my fate with Beijing Film Studio has come to an end."

"what?"

Hu Qiming glanced at him and said, "Jiang Xian, what do you mean by that?"

"Director Hu, I will submit my resignation later." Jiang Xian said.

He really doesn't care.

It was Wang Yang and Jiang Huaiyan who begged him to host "Film Creation".

Now that the magazine can no longer develop as he expected.