Who says Beijing Film Academy has no great directors? (2002)

I don't know who spoiled these people, making them think they're emperors on set. He's not one of those stupid, tool-like directors who expect every piece of wood on set to be arranged the way he, Chen Yan, likes.

The female lighting technician stared wide-eyed in disbelief. In Hollywood, apart from a few big directors, the producers and lighting technicians usually have the final say on set.

How dare he fire himself like that...?

"Why should I..." the female lighting technician began to argue.

Chen Yan sneered and said, "As the director, actual investor, and controller of this film, my film set doesn't need troublesome people. You can leave now."

Chen Yan instructed James, "Settle her bills for today within ten minutes and let her go. I don't want to see her on set when I start work."

Chen Yan then turned and left. The female lighting technician was so angry that she wanted to go up and swear, but James stopped her.

James frowned, not wanting things to get out of control any further. "Atalna, don't make things difficult for me. You have no idea who you've been talking back to today. My boss is a three-time Cannes Film Festival Oscar winner and the Berlin Film Festival Best Director. He's not a toy you can just play with."

"What?" Atana frowned deeply.

"You never mentioned this to me! James! How could you do this? You made me lose a high-paying job."

James ignored her, glancing at his watch. "Atalna, you have seven minutes to leave. I won't say anything to the union that recommended you; I'll just tell them you left on your own."

Atana's neck veins bulged, her lips trembled for a moment, then she picked up her bag, glared at Chen Yan, and left indignantly.

James breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed he would have to question the personalities of his staff next time. Who were these people who came?

He didn't want his stable, high-paying job to be taken away by someone else.

James then looked around and waved to a girl not far away, who quickly ran over.

James whispered, "Ettiri! You're in charge of Atana's work now. Remember, whatever the director says, you do. I'll give you a bonus for being the main lighting technician later."

Etili covered her mouth in surprise, knowing that their salaries differed greatly.

"I will work hard!"

Chen Yan returned to the camera and saw that the new lighting technician was already in place.

Chen Yan directly instructed her to tilt the lights in the correct direction and adjust them to a suitable angle, then shouted, "Action!"

After filming this scene, Liu Yifei was covered in sweat, and there were two brown leaves stuck to her blue dress.

Chen Yan reached out and brushed it away for her. "Are you tired?"

"I'm not tired, I'm so excited!" Liu Yifei gets unconsciously excited every time she does action scenes, and she gets into character much faster than when she does romantic scenes.

Chen Yan chuckled: "You're like a husky."

"Hehe~" Liu Yifei made a face at Chen Yan.

Chen Yan lightly tapped Liu Yifei's head with his index finger knuckle. "Hmm, guaranteed ripe!"

......

The scene depicted Liu Yifei being led by a dog to the White Queen.

Anne Hathaway made a graceful entrance.

The props team meticulously crafted an almost pure white wig for her, and everyone was amazed when Annie put it on and appeared on stage.

"It looks so good." Liu Yifei looked over with envy.

"Black looks good too." Chen Yan glanced at Liu Yifei's black curly hair. He still had the Chinese aesthetic sense and felt that her pale skin and pure white hair didn't look very healthy.

Chen Yan maintained the Asian black hair design, which made Alice look full of energy.

Chen Yan called for action, and the White Queen's scenes officially began.

Liu Yifei presented the decapitation sword to the White Queen, while Anne Hathaway raised her hands lightly, each step resembling a ballroom dance. This was a technique Chen Yan had taught Anne Hathaway based on her appearance in a movie.

The production of this drama progressed very quickly, largely thanks to Chen Yan's ability to recall scenes from his past life at any time, and with a few minor modifications, it became a finished product.

"Shrinking medicine, let me think about it~"

"A pinch of worm fat, horsefly urine, butter fingers..." Anne Hathaway almost vomited after smelling it, then threw it directly into the crucible.

"Three coins from a dead man's pocket, two spoonfuls of hope." As she spoke, Anne Hathaway suddenly spat into the crucible, then elegantly wiped her lips.

Anne Hathaway laughed and said, "That's good!"

The special effects to shrink Liu Yifei's figure will be used in post-production.

When the glorious day arrived, everyone was on high alert. Although the scenes and some characters would be generated in post-production, everyone was very excited.

We're about to film Liu Yifei's dragon-slaying scene at the script reading session.

Liu Yifei donned specially made silver armor, gripped the God of War sword, and looked as determined as a warrior.

It was only at this moment that Chen Yan belatedly realized that Liu Yifei's reputation as a female warrior was well-deserved; her imposing presence stunned everyone present.

It was here, when Liu Yifei was fighting the dragon with its swollen neck, that her sword flew off. At the critical moment, Depp rushed out and protected Alice.

Chen Yan smiled. At that moment, Chen Yan knew that no one could replace Depp as the Mad Hatter; he was just too outstanding.

Not only when he plays crazy or eccentric characters, but his tender scenes are equally heartwarming.

In the final scene, Liu Yifei donned wire work, marking her highlight moment in the entire series as the Dragon Slayer Operation officially began!

Chased by the dragon with its bulging neck, Liu Yifei climbed the tower, and just as the prophecy foretold, she held the dragon-slaying sword in her hand.

She leaped onto the dragon's neck, and in the instant she was thrown back, Liu Yifei was hoisted high by the wire to the highest point. Then, with a cool and stylish move, she wielded her sword with both hands and slashed downwards, as if the evil dragon was right below her.

"I'll cut off your head!" Liu Yifei landed successfully, her movements so swift that even the staff around Chen Yan were surprised.

They didn't know that this little girl from China possessed such powerful energy.

Every move she made was powerful and vigorous, unlike the later actresses in the Chinese entertainment industry who played generals and whose martial arts scenes were as soft and weak as tofu.

Chen Yan thought about it carefully. Why were there no more female warriors like this in later generations? It might really be because people were brainwashed by the Korean Peninsula and the Okinawa region of Japan.

I like characters who are delicate and weak, and have no power to fight back.

"Click!"

Liu Yifei was slowly put down, her chest still heaving, and she rushed over anxiously.

"Director Chen, how was my shooting just now? Was it good? I can shoot another take!" Liu Yifei pursed her lips, waiting for Chen Yan's judgment.

Chen Yan handed Liu Yifei a piece of paper, gesturing for her to wipe her sweat, and then said, "Your filming was perfect, flawless!"

"Hiring a martial arts instructor was definitely worthwhile!"

Liu Yifei burst into laughter, "I knew I could do it!"