I didn't want to be an actor

Chapter 266 Launch Conference (44)

The younger son was sent to a juvenile detention center, the older son committed suicide without warning, and the father eventually became a murderer.

When the sun shines, everyone has a shadow.

The core characters of "A Sun" are three teenagers: Ah He, the youngest son of a family of four, Ah Hao, the eldest son, and Ah Fei, Ah He's "bad friend".

The character of Ah Fei is actually a tragedy.

Family background: He only has his elderly grandmother. When he committed a crime on impulse and out of loyalty, not only was his family unable to provide him with any help - not even a penny to pay, even his only relative, his grandmother, was sent to a nursing home.

No one around him showed him any sympathy, and his friends just wanted to distance themselves from him. In short, he was a poor man who was isolated and helpless...

In contrast, Ah He's parents gave him a lot of help, and in the end his father even helped him kill the troublesome Ah Fei.

Ironically, Ah Fei died because he was worried that Ah He would be scolded by his boss for the cigarette smell in the car, so he chose to get out of the car to smoke, which gave Ah He's father a suitable opportunity to kill him...

Let’s talk about the crew and actors meeting each other.

"Teacher Chen Jin, who played my mother in Do You Know?, told her about A Sun, and she came to help..."

"Teacher Chen Daoming, we have already met at the Qinhan Film and Television City in Duyun."

"This is Bailu, my... friend, who is here to play the wife in the play..."

"Jing Tian..."

Shen Liang’s group naturally had to introduce everyone to each other: “Xiao Zhan, we’ve known each other for 15. We participated in a talent show together… Later he signed with a company. He’s a warm-hearted guy, so he plays Ah Hao, which is also true to his nature; Wang Yibo, Brother Han introduced us to each other… At the time, I felt that this person had a bad vibe, so this time, I asked him to play Ah Fei!”

Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo hurriedly greeted...

"This is Director of Photography Mr. Li Pingbin. Our producer particularly likes Mr. Li Pingbin's photography style..."

Seeing that Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo were not surprised to hear Li Pingbin's name, Shen Liang reminded them in a low voice: "Teacher Li is the photographer of director Hou Hsiao-hsien, and has also worked with Xu Anhua and Wang Jiawei... a top photographer!"

"so smart?"

“Who is our producer?”

“…my aunt…”

After Shen Liang finished speaking, Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo looked at him at the same time. The latter waved his hand and said, "Don't look at me. I've already said that I'm a resourceful guy!"

……

The initial budget for "A Sun" was 1200 million yuan. The actors were mostly there to help out, and the highest paid actor was Director Chen, who received 30 yuan...

——According to Shen Liang’s estimation, this movie will only have a box office of 3 million at most!
After all, the subject matter is there, and with the blessing of Brother Hu, the box office of "The Gathering at Southern Station" was only over 200 million.

But at least it can exceed 100 million - Shen Liang + Xiao Zhan + Wang Yi Bo, this lineup is too popular.

Making money is certain.

Therefore, the investors are Shen Liang Studio + China Film.

One is responsible for production and the other for distribution.

Simply perfect!
Later, Wajijiwa, Tengxun Films and BJ Culture all wanted to get a piece of the pie…

Mother Shen thought about it and gave up 40% of the investment amount - after all, they do have more experience in distribution and publicity than China Film...

So, there are five production companies in total: Shen Liang Studio, China Film Group, Wajijiwa, Tencent Pictures and BJ Culture…

It’s not over yet. Rao Xiaozhi’s Yi Yi Yi Culture Media will also co-produce the film. In addition, Guo Fan’s Guo Fan Pictures and Han Shanping’s Zhengfu Pictures will also co-produce the film.

Let’s do business together and make money together!

The film industry is a place of fame and fortune, where everything is about relationships. It's just that the pie of "A Sun" is too small, otherwise, more partners could be introduced.

In this cold winter of the film and television industry, let’s stick together for warmth!
From this perspective, has Shen Liang been promoted to capital?

What the hell is capital? He has no share in distribution, promotion, upstream production, or downstream channels. Is this also called capital?
At most, he can only be considered a producer with some say!
Oh, Rao Xiaozhi came here with producer Han Shanping...

……

"The idea for the script was given to me by Shen Liang. He told me the beginning and the character settings, and the story was supplemented by me and the screenwriter..."

“…It’s different from “Nobody”. “Nobody” itself is very dramatic, while “A Sun” is more plot-oriented…”

Many media came to the opening ceremony, and the first person to be interviewed was director Rao Xiaozhi.

Then he asked Shen Liang: "Why is it called "Sunshine"? "

Shen Liang said seriously: "All things are bright and full of hope; at the same time, it also contains the interweaving of light and darkness, as well as the repeated joys and sorrows...

There are not many suitable roles for people of my age. I originally wanted to work on the theme of school bullying, but this theme is not easy to handle. I happened to see a news article that 'A 17-year-old boy in Shanghai opened the car door and jumped off the Lupu Bridge after an argument with his mother'... I felt that our minors live a very repressed life. In school, teachers are the authority, and at home, parents are the authority.

All communication is never equal... and then there is this story! ”

“…So, this is a movie about the mental health of minors?”

"No," Shen Liang waved his hand: "When the movie is released, you will know it after watching it!"

“…I heard that you called all the actors?”

"Yes, I worked with Chen Daoming on Joy of Life, and Chen Jin played my mother in The Story of Minglan. I have a good relationship with Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo. When they heard that I was going to organize a group to make a movie, they came to help without saying a word."

"What about Bai Lu?"

"The same goes for Bai Lu..."

"Will it be embarrassing?"

"I thought it wouldn't be awkward at first... After all, it's been three years. I still felt a little awkward when we met in the morning... Fortunately, she and I didn't have many scenes together..."

"Isn't she playing your wife?"

"When she appeared, I was already in the juvenile detention center. When I came out, my child was already three years old..." At this point, Shen Liang looked annoyed and glanced at Wang Yibo: "Did I spoil the plot?"

Wang Yibo was speechless: "…You have almost finished telling the story of your character!"

"…My fault," Shen Liang said hurriedly, "I said not to report it…"

"Hehe..." The reporter who was interviewing him smiled and then asked, "Your first album has sold over 100 million copies... Many people are concerned about your music plans. Do you have any plans to hold a concert?"

Shen Liang shook his head: "There are no offline concert plans for the time being. However, if everyone wants to watch a concert, I will work with Douyin to organize a few online concerts... No need to buy tickets, the kind that can be watched with a mobile phone..."

“Why not hold a concert?”

"…I don't have time! I still owe Tengxun two dramas and a variety show…How can I have time to hold a concert?"

“…So, you consider yourself an actor?”

“Not really…”

“What is the specific positioning?”

"A worker, a relatively free worker..."

(End of this chapter)