Huayu: Becoming a director has been incredibly successful for me.

"What are you talking about?" Tian Shun joked. "They're talking about my affair with an actress."

"Ah, an affair? Tian Shun, who are you with?" Liu Yifei was getting a little anxious.

With Fan Bingbing?

Among the main actresses in the production team, only I and Fan Bingbing are young.

"With you, you're not always by my side. If the crew sees this, they might think that way."

Since filming began.

Liu Yifei was on the set.

After finishing work, I went to find Tian Shun.

We're waiting to go back to the hotel the film crew rented.

Of course, we won't go back to the same room.

Sisi lives with Aunt Liu.

Wanting a room? That would be incredible.

"Me?" Liu Yifei's cheeks flushed. "Tian Shun, we don't have any romantic feelings for each other. We're just chatting right now, nothing... Oh dear, you made me forget to get to the point."

They quickly started talking about the discussion among the crew members.

I came over immediately to tell Tian Shun.

I feel that if things continue like this...

Tian Shun might not be able to control the situation.

Today marks the fifth day since the system was turned on.

For the first four days, everyone in the crew followed instructions. As the director, Tian Shun coordinated the various work groups behind the scenes to ensure that everyone cooperated perfectly and that the filming was completed more successfully.

This is how things should have developed.

But today.

Something's not right on set.

That's why Liu Yifei quickly came over to inform Tian Shun so that he could be mentally prepared.

She was even more worried that if everyone disobeyed the arrangements and the filming progress came to a standstill, what would Tian Shun do?

"Who said my second uncle took the photos on my behalf?" Tian Shun was quite surprised to hear this.

At the beginning.

That idea is reasonable.

But these four days.

He did all the directing work himself.

When my second uncle was there for the first three days, he just sat there and didn't come out to help.

How did it get to this point?

Does anyone else think that way?

"Tian Shun, you have to think of a solution." Liu Yifei knew how serious the consequences would be if the director lost control of the set and lost his authority.

"Okay, I got it." Tian Shun checked the time. "Qianqian, it's almost time for filming. How's your line memorization going?"

"Huh?" Liu Yifei was taken aback for a moment, then quickly said, "Tian Shun, I can't talk to you anymore, I have to go look at today's script."

I've memorized my lines.

But in order not to say the wrong lines.

Before filming begins, we need to reinforce the impression.

The entire sound recording for "Departures" was done on location.

It wasn't dubbed in post-production.

The dialogue must remain true to its meaning.

For Tian Shun, this is the most basic thing.

The filming took four days.

Liu Yifei realized what high standards meant; she was really pushed to the point of mental breakdown just for a single scene.

I'm fine.

She is a supporting actress.

A couple of days ago, in order to achieve the desired effect, Fan Bingbing and Qin Hao were put through a lot of trouble. One scene was filmed seventeen times before it was approved.

After Qianqian left, Tian Shun got up to go to the filming location to take a look, since filming was about to begin.

……

"Click!"

Tian Shun looked terrible.

What Sisi said this morning has come true.

The level of enthusiasm among employees is noticeably different compared to the previous four days; they are now working passively.

This led to many mistakes.

The actors are fine; they're not much different from a few days ago.

The lighting and road maintenance staff were completely out of work.

These behind-the-scenes workers thought that since Tian Zhuangzhuang was the director, the film might win awards, and with an award-winning masterpiece, their income would increase in the future.

But when Tian Zhuangzhuang left and Tian Shun came to direct, everyone subconsciously felt that it was a bad movie, and the disappointment was huge, and their enthusiasm for work was immediately gone.

"Stop for a moment." Tian Shun saw that Qianqian, Qin Hao, and Fan Wei were about to return to their original positions, and indicated that there was no rush, without saying anything else.

The entire crew was stunned.

The director stopped working.

No other work instructions were issued.

No one knew what to do, so they all looked at each other, and finally all looked at the director, Tian Shun.

Tian Shun deliberately waited a while, until everyone was puzzled and about to ask, then took the megaphone handed to him by his female assistant: "Today, it seems everyone is discussing that I was the one directing the movie, not Director Tian Zhuangzhuang."

At this moment, some crew members were discussing quietly.

Liu Yifei didn't expect Tian Shun to be so blunt.

Liu Xiaoli, who was sitting in the rest area, came over, also curious about how Tian Shun planned to resolve the situation.

"From the preparation to the start of filming, I have been the director the whole time, without any change. I also personally interviewed and recruited you all into the crew." Tian Shun raised his voice as he said this, "If you have any complaints or disagreements with me, you can leave the crew now. I will not try to stop you, but we have signed contracts. Just leave on set and follow the contract."

Some people were about to leave, but then stopped.

After all, the contract stipulates that unilaterally terminating the cooperation will result in a penalty for breach of contract.

"If you're not leaving, then show me your work enthusiasm. This isn't child's play; this is making a movie. If the movie is bad, we can get criticized, but if the audience loses faith in local films and refuses to go to the cinema to support them, then we'll all starve," Tian Shun said.

His expression grew even more excited. "So, let's take this movie seriously and work together to create a good movie that all audiences will love. I've had a very pleasant four days of filming with everyone. I don't know what's wrong with you all today? Why don't you believe I can make a good movie?"

Upon hearing this...

Everyone came to their senses.

These four days.

Tian Shun did a very good job as a director.

They are all industry professionals, capable directors and incapable directors. You can tell the difference after working with them for a few days.

Thinking that Tian Shunpai is bad is a preconceived notion.

At first, I thought that Tian Zhuangzhuang had acted as a ghost director in the movie.

Everyone panicked when Tian Zhuangzhuang left.

But then it dawned on me that during the three days Tian Zhuangzhuang was there, he had been in the rest area the whole time, had not participated in any work, and had not given any guidance to Tian Shun; he was just a complete bystander.

"I think there must be some people who think I have a strong background." Tian Shun changed his tone again, "So they think that my work can win an award or get some funding at a domestic college student film festival, or get some kind of back door. Let me tell you, I've never been thinking about college student film festivals, but international film festivals."

These words were spoken.

The staff behind the scenes were all surprised.

Tian Shun scanned the crowd, "You'll be the lighting technicians, prop masters, sound engineers... for award-winning films at international film festivals..."

"Director Tian, ​​can your film really win international awards?" someone asked.

"Yes, I believe in myself, and I believe in you all." Tian Shun asked everyone in return, "What, you don't believe in your own abilities? Or do you think that your work will never win an international award?"

Everyone shook their heads; how could they not believe themselves?

"Then what are you waiting for? Let's get to work and make a blockbuster that will win international awards and become famous at home and abroad." Tian Shun's last sentence was even a few decibels louder.

"Famous at home and abroad!" Now everyone is even more motivated to work than before.

Fan Bingbing, standing in the crowd, began to re-evaluate Tian Shun. This young director was no ordinary person; he was not only capable but also exceptionally eloquent, instantly igniting everyone's passion for work.

It seems.

A renowned young director is about to emerge in the Chinese-language film industry.

Thinking of this, a meaningful smile appeared on his lips.

"Tian Shun, you're so amazing!" Liu Yifei jogged over, her eyes full of admiration.

"What's so great about it? It's just empty promises." This might have worked in 2005, but in 2025, it would backfire.

But to be precise, Tian Shun wasn't just making empty promises.

"Departures" aims for A-list international film festivals, specifically the three most prestigious ones.

"Drawing big promises? What big promises?" Liu Yifei was completely confused when she heard this.

Tian Shun didn't explain anymore, since Qianqian's emotions had also been stirred up and she was even more motivated. "Qianqian, you're still asking? Aren't you going? You have a scene to film later."

"Yes, Director Tian." Liu Yifei saluted.

"You dare to make fun of me?"

"This is out of respect. Everyone here is your soldier, Director Tian. We'll do whatever you say." Liu Yifei smiled playfully and went to prepare.

On set.

Everyone was full of energy.

Everyone was moved by Director Tian Shun's words.

……

8 month 29 number

On the set of "Departures"

As of now, filming for "Departures" has been underway for seventeen days.

"Why are we getting a four-day holiday starting tomorrow? We haven't even finished filming yet." The crew notified us a couple of days ago that we would be on holiday for four days starting from the 30th.

"Is it because of Director Tian that we have to go to school to report for duty?"

"Are you kidding me? Director Tian going to school to register?" she said, completely disbelieving. "Could it be to attend a film festival? That doesn't make sense. Isn't 'Departures' Director Tian's debut film? Did he make a short film before that?"

"No, this is Director Tian's first real work. Director Tian is actually going to the school to enroll, and the school he's enrolling in is the Beijing Film Academy, the directing department."

"Really?"

"It's real! Realer than gold!"

Those who didn't know were shocked.

Thinking about it, it makes sense.

Director Tian Shun is so young.

Nineteen years old.

It's the perfect age for studying.

However, director Tian Shun has already started directing films, making him a unique figure in the industry.

As for the ability to direct films.

Outstanding.

Exceptionally outstanding.

This was a consensus reached by everyone in the production crew.

On the fifth day of filming, director Tian Shun's words greatly encouraged everyone in the crew.

Because no one doubted themselves, everyone became highly motivated from then on.

In his subsequent work, Tian Shun also demonstrated his strong basic directing skills.

The members of the photography and lighting teams all developed a deep admiration for director Tian Shun because he was so knowledgeable about photography and lighting. They felt that their own professional skills had been greatly improved through this collaboration.

His abilities are no less than those of well-known directors.

The only downside might be that he doesn't understand appreciation outside of filming. For example, actors playing dead characters are expected to receive a large red envelope, and he only understands this after his assistant reminds him.

The crew thought that Tian Shun might be too focused on the film and didn't pay attention to or learn about things outside of filming.

Now we know that Director Tian Shun is going to apply to enroll in the Beijing Film Academy.

I admire them even more.

He has not yet enrolled in the directing department of Beijing Film Academy.

That's the skill they have.

And so young.

The future is limitless.

If Tian Shun becomes a famous director in the future.

As this was my first collaboration with director Tian Shun, it was extremely beneficial to get to know him before he became famous.

Thinking of this

They need to perform even better.

If director Tian Shun becomes famous in the future, his next film might seek out the outstanding behind-the-scenes staff from his first film.