Entertainment Era: My Good Sister Is All Over the World

Chapter 80 The High Rank of the Big Shots (Fourth Update, Please Subscribe)

Of course, this is just the cut version; the content will definitely be compressed later.

In those days, a roll of film was about ten minutes long. In order to control costs and facilitate the scheduling of movies in cinemas, most movies were kept to be around 90 minutes long.

However, given the scale and brilliance of "Let the Bullets Fly," 90 minutes is definitely not enough.

Wang Yang had noticed this problem long ago. He told Huang Wenbin that Huang should cut as much as he wanted, but the final cut should prioritize the quality of the film.

After watching the movie, these veteran directors were also deeply moved.

"To be honest, I'm a little envious of Old Chen," Xie Tieli said with a hint of envy. "He'd been saying all along that he wanted to make a great feature film and then retire in style. Now it's more than just a good movie; it's a timeless classic. It will definitely leave a significant mark on Chinese film history!"

Although Ling Zifeng was slightly dissatisfied with the main theme of the film, he liked the story and the editing very much: "This film is not like Lao Chen's style, nor like Yu Yang's. That young comrade Huang Wenbin is really good. I'll ask him to help me edit the film when I have time."

Wang Yang quickly laughed it off: "Director Ling, you're putting too much pressure on the younger generation. He's not an editor, he's an excellent screenwriter."

"A talented person can excel anywhere." Xie Jin had long admired Huang Wenbin and said with a smile, "Have him write a script for me when you have time, and then you can have him directly promoted to assistant director."

Wang Yang was startled: "Comrade Xiao Xie, you're not trying to poach someone right in front of me, are you?"

"He's the younger Xie!" Xie Jin said, somewhat speechless, pointing at Xie Tieli. "He's two years younger than me."

Xie Tian laughed heartily: "In front of me, you are all just little Xie."

Xie Tian was born in 1914, Xie Jin in 1923, and Xie Tiexing in 1925.

Actually, the Beijing Film Studio also has Xie Fei, born in 1942. He is the son of Xie Juecai, a revolutionary veteran, but not from the same generation. He only filmed his first movie, "Fire Boy," last year. His future representative works include "Xiang Girl Xiao Xiao."

"The Year of My Birth" and "Black Stallion".

"It seems that the era ultimately belongs to the young."

Shuihua couldn't help but sigh, "I don't think I could ever make a film like this in my entire life. It's not just about the story and editing; it's that we can't escape the constraints of our time, and we always look at problems in the old way. We really need to communicate more with young people and try not to be left behind by the times too quickly."

Xie Jin suddenly suggested, "When we have time, let's organize a training program to mentor more young filmmakers, whether they are directors, screenwriters, actors, or in other positions. Send them abroad to study for a year or two, so they can be exposed to advanced film techniques from abroad and prevent us from falling too far behind."

This was clearly said to the leaders of the Film Bureau.

The leader did not answer directly, but pondered for a few seconds before replying, "We will take this matter seriously. If it is confirmed to be feasible after discussion, a policy will be issued. Please wait patiently."

"Just don't keep us waiting too long."

Xie Tian chuckled and said with a hint of self-deprecation, "We old folks might not be able to wait many more years."

"By then, there won't be any way to help the young people."

"I can only say as soon as possible; this is a major matter and cannot be taken lightly." The film bureau leader felt that he could not stay there any longer and immediately got up to take his leave.

With their endorsement, "Let the Bullets Fly" is basically fine. It just needs some minor editing before it can be submitted for review.

Of course, before that, we need to find someone to make background music and sound effects, etc.

"We've all managed to get together once in a while, we can't just break up like this, can we?"

Seeing that the party was about to end, Wang Yang immediately suggested, "Why don't we all go to my office for some tea? I have a box of fine tea that I haven't been willing to use, but it'll be just right to entertain a few of you guys."

The directors at Beijing Film Studio naturally had no objections.

"Then I'll have to trouble you," Xie Jin said with a smile.

Wang Yang offered his office to them, letting them chat about everything under the sun. He then arranged for Liang Xiaosheng and several other editors from the literature department to keep them company and take notes on their conversation.

Liang Xiaosheng had never seen such a scene before; the people in front of him were all very famous figures in the film industry.

Even Jiang Huaiyan was a little nervous when he saw this scene.

After chatting for a while, Xie Jin suddenly thought of Huang Wenbin and asked, "Hey, where's that little guy? Why don't we call him over for a chat?"

Although he did not say a specific name, everyone present knew who he was talking about.

Liang Xiaosheng quickly replied, "He said he was exhausted and was catching up on sleep."

"What are you sleeping for? Wake him up." Wang Yang said directly with dissatisfaction, "It's his honor that the seniors want to give him some guidance. Hurry up and wake him up."

"Since he's asleep, let him sleep!" Xie Tieli spoke up for Huang Wenbin, "He's been working in the editing room for over half a month, and he's really exhausted."

Wang Yang smirked and said, "He's just a wild monkey, very resilient."

"Even the most resilient person can't be used like a donkey." Ouyang Hongying waved her hand and said, "We're all here, who knows how much pressure he's under, how can he speak freely?"

Despite saying that, Liang Xiaosheng still secretly went to see Huang Wenbin at Wang Yang's instruction.

Wang Haowei murmured, "Once this movie is released, this kid will be something else. He's a true prodigy."

After a movie is released, the actors will definitely be the first to become famous, followed by the director and other behind-the-scenes staff.

However, Huang Wenbin is undoubtedly the one who received the most recognition in the industry for this film.

It is truly extraordinary that a newcomer to the martial arts world could become famous in such a way.

From now on, major film studios and even television stations will remember this kid's name.

"Do you think this movie would be popular overseas?"

At this moment, Xie Jin thought of another crucial question.

Xie Tieli thought about it carefully for a moment and replied, "Hard to say!"

"It's hard to say." Xie Tian still had the famous scenes from the movie replaying in his mind. "In terms of expressiveness, this movie is indeed very shocking, and it also has a lot of foreign film vibes. However, it is, after all, about the Republican era, and there are many localized metaphors that foreigners may not be able to understand."

"I think foreigners will definitely like it." The speaker was director Zhang Zheng, who had just become famous for "Little Flower". "This film has both the narrative style of Europe and America and the temperament that represents the charm of the East, which is exactly what they like."

Wang Yang is also carefully considering this issue, especially the matter of earning foreign exchange that Huang Wenbin mentioned to him some time ago.

"No matter what, let's see the reaction after the release," Wang Yang said calmly. "If it's acceptable, I'll apply to the Film Bureau to have it screened abroad, so that foreigners can also see our new era of films!"

"That's awesome!" Xie Jin clapped his hands and said with a smile, "If we can bring back one or two trophies, we can at least slap those old fogies in the face!"

Although reforms have been implemented and the times are moving forward, there are still quite a few die-hards hidden among the people who occasionally come out to trip us up, which is really annoying.

Tradition is never the problem; clinging to the past and being stubborn are what's truly incurable.

"We're getting old! Our creative output is no longer at its peak."

Cheng Yin's health was actually somewhat precarious. He murmured, "If films want to go beyond the domestic market and reach the international stage, they still need new talents like Comrade Huang Wenbin!"

Before long, Huang Wenbin slowly walked into Wang Yang's office: "Old factory director, why did you wake me up? I'm so sleepy, I really don't feel like saying anything."

"You're putting on airs, aren't you?" Wang Yang laughed and scolded, then stepped forward, put his arm around Huang Wenbin's shoulder, and pulled him into the house. He said with no small amount of pride, "This is Huang Wenbin, a screenwriter and planner at our Beijing Film Studio, and also a sophomore at Yenching Film Academy."

More than a dozen gazes, like swords, were directed at Huang Wenbin.

Huang Wenbin felt a chill run through his body, as if he were locked onto by more than a dozen sword energies, and instantly lost all sleepiness.

He couldn't help but exclaim, "What are you doing? Are you inviting me to dinner?"