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Chapter 109: List of Two Film and Television Crews

Chapter 109 List of Two Film Crews (Please Subscribe!)
After Liu Xiaoqing became famous for starring in the Beijing Film Studio's film "Little Flower", her work relationship was transferred from the August First Film Studio to the Beijing Film Studio.

Currently, she is known as one of the "Four Golden Flowers" of Beijing Film Academy, along with Li Xiuming, Zhang Jinling, and Zhang Liwei from the factory.

She has just finished filming "Hidden Net," directed by Wang Haowei, and is currently in a lull in her acting career.

After Chen Fusheng and his group arrived at the Beijing Film Studio yesterday, rumors circulated that the studio would be asked to cooperate in the filming of two films that had just been approved by the Film Bureau to generate foreign exchange. Upon hearing this news, Liu Xiaoqing could no longer sit still.
This morning, I heard that Chen Fusheng and his team had come to the factory again and were auditioning, so I rushed over immediately.

But in reality, Chen Fusheng and his team weren't auditioning for actors today; they were auditioning for behind-the-scenes staff from the film crew.

The reason why crew members also need to be "interviewed" is that there are too many people who want to join the Beijing Film Studio this time.

Secondly, the conflict between Han Sanping and the crew during the filming of "The Tuner" also gave Chen Fusheng some experience.

The lesson learned is that instead of waiting for the production team to assign a list, it's better to have a "two-way selection" process through interviews. This is not only fairer, but also makes the production team more effective in terms of team cohesion.

But to Chen Fu's surprise, the first interviewee to come in was Liu Xiaoqing, just as they sat down.

Although Chen Fusheng, who played "Grandma Qing" in his sixties or seventies in later years, had never interacted with her in either of his two lifetimes, he was still very familiar with her face.

So as soon as she came in, Chen Fusheng recognized her.

Then I was a little confused.

Thinking to myself, 'I'm hiring behind-the-scenes staff today, what are you, an actress, doing here?'

However, since the person was already inside, he couldn't just kick them out.

I could only pretend not to know him and ask:
"Hello comrade, please introduce yourself first."

"Ok."

Only now did Liu Xiaoqing realize that she was a little nervous.

He swallowed hard, then raised his head and said:
"Good morning, Director Fusheng, Director Lingzi, and examiners. My name is Liu Xiaoqing. I am 31 years old this year. I started acting in 75. Over the years, I have appeared in films and television series such as 'Comrade, Thank You,' 'Little Flower,' 'Look at This Family,' 'Wedding,' and 'The Mysterious Buddha.'"

At this point, Liu Xiaoqing paused deliberately, looked in the direction where Ling Zi was sitting, and said, "I was also fortunate enough to star in Ling Zi's film 'The Wilderness.' In addition, in terms of awards, I won the Best Supporting Actress Award at the 3rd Hundred Flowers Awards last year for my role in 'Look at This Family.'"

"I love acting, and I can play any role. I can endure any hardship in order to play a role well. So I hope that the two directors can give me a chance. I will definitely live up to your expectations."

Chen Fusheng and Ling Zi exchanged a glance. After all, the latter had just worked with Liu Xiaoqing and had some past ties with her, so she took the lead in the conversation.

"Xiao Qing, it's been a long time."

"It's been half a year since I last saw Sister Ling, but when you took your film to the Cannes Film Festival last time, I thought you would take us with you."

"It's not that I didn't want to take you guys, it's just that my movie was only going to be screened at an exhibition, and they didn't give me a spot. Otherwise, I would definitely have thought of you first."

"I knew it! Thank you, Sister Ling. Could you give me another role in your new movie? I'd love to continue working with you."

"To tell you the truth, this time I'm filming a martial arts movie. Xiaoqing, you don't have any martial arts background, so even if I give you a role, you can't play it."

Hearing this, Liu Xiaoqing felt a chill in her heart, but thankfully, she still had a glimmer of hope. She then looked at Chen Fusheng with anticipation.

Chen Fusheng thought for a moment and said, "I'll think about it. But today isn't an audition for actors, and we haven't prepared any roles or scenes. Of course, Comrade Liu Xiaoqing, you are very excellent. If there are suitable roles later, we will notify you to audition again."

Liu Xiaoqing couldn't tell whether the words were a polite refusal or a genuine opportunity, but she understood the implication of 'sending the guest away.' She didn't pretend not to understand, after all, although Grandma Qing was daring, she knew her limits; otherwise, she wouldn't still be acting at sixty or seventy years old.

"Liu Xiaoqing's acting skills are quite good, and as she said, she is not only able to endure hardship, but also dares to try and challenge any role."

After Liu Xiaoqing left, Lingzi said something on her behalf.

Chen Fusheng nodded, somewhat surprised, and then said:
"It's a pity that there isn't a suitable role for her in this play, otherwise we could have worked together."

Yes, these are Chen Fusheng's honest words.

Although he had the advantage of Liu Xiaoqing always playing young girls, it wasn't a sign of ill will; at most, he would tease her.

Therefore, if there is a suitable role for her in his drama, Chen Fusheng would not mind working with her.

The interviews continued. The good news is that, following Liu Xiaoqing, all the subsequent interviewees were qualified candidates.

This kind of interview is different from auditioning for actors; it's very efficient. In just one morning, they had already finished interviewing nearly a hundred people who came for the interview.

"Comrade Fusheng, how did your interview go?"

Just as it finished, the old factory director walked in with a smile.

"It went smoothly, but I didn't expect so many people to come, old factory director."

"Hehe, as long as it goes smoothly. As for having a lot of people, isn't that normal? Apart from those who have tasks they can't get away from at the factory, who wouldn't want to come to your film crew and make a name for themselves?"

Seeing that the old factory director had spoken so bluntly, Chen Fusheng was at a loss for words.

Actually, Wang Yang came over to invite them to eat in the cafeteria, since it was lunchtime.

"Old factory director, we can just eat out like everyone else. Your hospitality is a bit much for us."

When the group arrived at the canteen, Chen Fusheng originally thought that they would eat the same communal meals as everyone else, but to his surprise, the old factory director led them to a small room and cooked for them separately.

"It should."

After the former factory director and several factory leaders greeted everyone and asked them to take their seats, they continued:

"Therefore, Comrade Fusheng, your choice to cooperate with our Beijing Film Studio is something we should all celebrate together."

"Secondly, Comrade Fusheng, regarding your suggestion yesterday to build a film and television base on the orchard site, our factory leaders held a meeting this morning, and most comrades expressed their support, believing that this is a great project that will benefit future generations. Regardless of whether the higher-ups agree to our construction, we must thank Comrade Fusheng for your suggestion."

As he spoke, the old factory director raised the wine glass in front of him—no, the tea glass—and continued, “Since it’s noon, in order not to delay the afternoon’s work, we have only prepared tea. Now, I will toast Comrade Fusheng with tea instead of wine.”

"Old Factory Director, you're too kind. Actually, my suggestion to build this film and television base was partly out of personal consideration." Chen Fusheng glanced at everyone at the table before continuing, "As you all know, I'm also a director. Once this film and television base is built, it will be more convenient for me to film in the future, won't it?"

"Haha, no problem. Once it's built, we'll invite Director Fusheng to film a test shoot first..."

The ensuing meal was filled with joy and harmony, with both hosts and guests thoroughly enjoying themselves.

in the afternoon,

Chen Fusheng and his team returned to the meeting room prepared for them by the Beijing Film Studio. Based on the interviews that morning, they finalized the behind-the-scenes cast and crew for the two production teams.

The cast and crew list for Chen Fusheng's "The Devotion of Suspect X" is as follows:
Director: Himself.

Screenwriter: Himself.

Producer: Jiang Fei. This was assigned to him by the Film Bureau.

Assistant Directors: Zhang Zeyu, Li Xiaowan
Photography: He Ping.

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The following is the behind-the-scenes staff list for Lingzi's "The Cotton Robe":
Director: Ling Zi.

Executive Producer: Chen Fusheng.

Screenwriter: Chen Fusheng.

Producer: Liu Tao.

Assistant Director: Liu Qiulin

Photography: Rodin. She was also the photographer for "The Wilderness".

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