Huayu: Starting from joining the mainstream entertainment industry in 96

Chapter 573, Section 571: Fairness, Fairness, and Fairness Again
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Conference room at the headquarters of Shengying Media Group, Jingxin Building.

The rectangular conference table was full of people.

Wang Sheng sat in the main seat.

On either side of him were several core screenwriters of Shengying Film Studio, led by director Chen Guoxing, and two consultants specially invited from the Publicity Department of the State General Administration of Sport.

The theme of the meeting was a biographical film project about Liu Xiang, the sprinter who had just made history at the Athens Olympics.

"The authorization has been finalized." Chen Guoxing, the project leader, reported the progress to Wang Sheng. "We have signed an in-depth cooperation agreement with the State General Administration of Sport, which covers Liu Xiang's personal image authorization, story adaptation rights, and official support from the Track and Field Management Center."

The General Administration of Sport had a great idea for making biographical films about sports figures, and we hit it off immediately, making the coordination very smooth.

An advisor from the General Administration of Sport added, "Yes, Chairman Wang. With the foundation laid by our previous collaboration on World Cup tickets for 'Kung Fu Soccer,' this communication was very efficient."

We provided Liu Xiang with complete training logs, match videos, media interview materials, and some internal summaries from the coaching team, all of which are important sources for the scriptwriting.

The General Administration of Sport leadership instructed that a high-quality film be produced that showcases the fighting spirit, scientific training system, and patriotism of Chinese athletes in the new era.

Wang Sheng nodded slightly.

This was all as expected.

Shengying Media's good relationship with the State General Administration of Sport is built on a series of successful collaborations, such as the promotion of "Kung Fu Soccer" in conjunction with the national football team's World Cup campaign.

When Liu Xiang soared to new heights in Athens, breaking the monopoly of European and American athletes and creating the myth of "Chinese speed," Wang Sheng had already seen the enormous potential of this sport.

This is not only a commercial consideration, but also a precise capture in terms of cultural significance—recording heroes and shaping idols of the times is one of the responsibilities of the "regular army".

"What are your thoughts on the direction of the script?" Wang Sheng turned his gaze to the screenwriting team.

A young but quick-thinking screenwriter spoke first: "Chairman Wang, Director Chen, I think we should focus on Liu Xiang's growth trajectory, highlighting his talent and hard work, especially how he overcame injuries and technical bottlenecks."

The climax, of course, was the victory in Athens—12.91 seconds, tying the world record! This moment had to be filmed in a highly impactful way, to make the audience feel that exhilarating sense of national pride.

Another veteran screenwriter offered a more nuanced perspective: "Besides the glory on the field, we might be able to delve deeper into some emotional details."

For example, his deep mentor-student relationship with Coach Sun Haiping, his inner struggles under immense pressure, and his feelings for his parents and family. A multifaceted hero is what truly touches people's hearts.

Chen Guoxing summarized: "Our initial idea is that the film will adopt a classic three-act structure. The first act shows the initial emergence of talent and the honing of basic skills, from the municipal sports school to the national team."

The second act focuses on technological development and breakthroughs in overcoming bottlenecks, including the refinement gained from domestic and international competitions, as well as key technological innovations such as the "eight-step to seven-step" approach.

Act Three: Athens' ascension to godhood and the bestowal of glory. On the emotional front, the relationships between mentor and student, and father and son/mother and son, will be crucial pillars. We need to inject sufficient emotional power and dramatic tension while maintaining the professionalism of the sport.

Wang Sheng listened quietly, his fingers unconsciously tapping lightly on the smooth tabletop.

After a moment, he spoke, his voice steady yet carrying a decisive force:

"The general idea is correct. But there are a few points to note."

Everyone immediately focused their attention.

"First, authenticity is the bottom line, and also the lifeblood of our existence," Wang Sheng emphasized. "Liu Xiang's story is already legendary enough; it doesn't need excessive dramatization. What we need to do is refine and condense it, not tamper with it. We must make good use of training logs and internal materials; those dry data and details are often the most solid framework for shaping a character."

"Secondly, we need to broaden our perspective," he continued. "Liu Xiang's victory is not just a victory for an individual or for track and field events. It breaks racial stereotypes and the long-standing Western monopoly on discourse in sprint events."

This is an ultimate manifestation of national confidence in the field of sports. The script should subtly convey this grand meaning through the perspectives of coaches, teammates, media, and even opponents. However, it shouldn't rely on slogans; it should use facts and emotions to let the audience feel it for themselves.

"Third, the balance between commercial appeal and artistic merit." Wang Sheng looked at Chen Guoxing. "Director Chen, for this film, I hope to balance critical acclaim and box office success. There should be intense training and competition scenes, as well as heartwarming details of daily life."

Consider adding some moderate humor to adjust the pacing. The final product should be a film that the whole family can enjoy, one that is both exhilarating and moving.

He paused, then offered a specific idea: "For the beginning, we could consider not using the traditional childhood narrative. We could start directly from before the Athens final, with Liu Xiang warming up at the starting line, using a few quick flashbacks to outline his key developmental milestones."

Then, the starting gun fires, and the story moves forward at full speed. We want the audience to be engaged from the very first second.

The screenwriters quickly took notes of Wang Sheng's key points.

This guidance not only clarified the direction but also left ample room for creative expression.

"Regarding the actors?" Chen Guoxing inquired.

"Nationwide auditions"

Wang Sheng suggested a direction: "Find young actors with similar appearance, temperament, and physique, and conduct high-intensity professional track and field training for them."

Acting skills can be honed, but that "athlete's" spirit is essential. Liu Xiang's motion capture and close-up stunt double also need to be found and trained in advance. As for Liu Xiang's cameo or technical guidance, I will personally communicate with him and Director Sun after the first draft of the script is completed.

The meeting lasted for more than an hour, during which a more detailed discussion was held on the character biographies, key scene settings, and timeline of the script.

Wang Sheng demonstrated a profound understanding of sports themes and biographical films, and his remarks were always to the point.

Finally, he made the final decision: "Okay, let's proceed in this direction. Director Chen, you'll be in charge. The screenwriting team should produce a detailed story outline and character biographies as soon as possible. I hope to see the first draft of the script within three months."

"Understood, Chairman Wang," Chen Guoxing and the screenwriters replied in unison.

The meeting ended and everyone left one after another.

……

Wang Sheng walked back to his top-floor office.

On the desk, the assistant had already organized some of the day's important newspapers and internal briefings.

Wang Sheng sat down and casually picked up the top copy of "China Film News".

The above report is about the plagiarism controversy surrounding "Kekexili".

It was he who instructed that Lu Chuan be targeted.

If there were any other reasons...

Fairness, fairness, and more fairness!
(End of this chapter)