I'm not mentally ill, I'm a master of a thousand faces!

Chapter 359, All in on "Let the Bullets Fly"

After the film's run ended.

The results are now clear.

It's already quite an achievement to have reached this point.

For a fledgling director, this is already the limit.

Neither Jiang Wen nor Jiang Chenggang said anything about Li Yun's act of giving out the award.

The act of submitting awards is something that almost everyone who thinks they have some talent will do after making a film. But whether they will actually win an award, or even get a nomination, is a very slim possibility.

negligible

Of course, from Jiang Wen's perspective, Li Yun's films are of good quality.

But the awards might be compared with films from the last two or even three years.

Talented people emerge in every generation.

You are one of the most talented people of your generation.

However, Jiang Wen and Jiang Chenggang didn't have much hope of winning any awards.

After all, this was a very slim chance; even "Crazy Stone," which had a similar box office trend at the time, only received a nomination.

That's already a pretty good response.

"Foreign broadcasting rights? Sure! Of course."

The profit-making process for a film is not yet over.

The introduction of foreign elements.

Just like Batman, they make money both domestically and internationally.

Of course, whether it's profitable or not is another matter, but at least someone is buying the copyright and importing it, which is a good thing.

now.

The success of "Silenced" is now a settled matter.

With his economic income, fame, and resume, he was able to gather the main actors for "Let the Bullets Fly".

Immediately after the completion of "Silenced," the project "Let the Bullets Fly" was launched.

The investment amount will be all the profits from "The Crucible" this time, and even a lot of money will have to be put in.

"Open and spacious! Bold and grand!"

At this moment, Jiang Wen couldn't help but give Li Yun a thumbs up.

"You're not that old, but you've got quite the ambition."

Li Yun was both amused and exasperated by this.

Money.

Compared to treating illness.

Treating the illness is more important.

The prescription was "Let the Bullets Fly".

In terms of investment, it was indeed not a small amount. Even though Grandpa Lu had secured the team from the August First Film Studio, using their team was not free; it also cost money.

Li Yun felt that her illness was probably the most "expensive" illness in the world.

Of course, this disease can also make money.

Suddenly, all the box office revenue, copyright fees, and other income came in, and then it all rolled out again, leaving not a single penny.

extreme--

Few people are so extreme when it comes to investing in movies.

Many investors who had originally intended to negotiate with Li Yun stopped in their tracks and turned to run away.

This investment habit is far too extreme.

Generally, if one out of ten film investments is profitable, then you've made a profit.

I've never seen a filmmaker go all in at once.

After all, if you walk by the river often enough, you're bound to get your shoes wet.

"I'll take ten million."

Jiang Wen immediately invested ten million yuan, which was most of his wealth.

"Thanks.":

"It's alright. It's a good collaboration between the two of us. You're the director, and I'm the assistant director. We each have our own roles, and it wouldn't be right for me not to contribute some money," Jiang Wen said with a smile.

He wasn't someone who looked down on money.

But Jiang Wen still has a bit of the romantic literary temperament.

He acknowledged Li Yun's talent.

So he participated in this film investment.

Liu Qianqian and Gao Yuanyuan also followed suit.

Jiang Wen only regretted that he wasn't more handsome.

He stubbornly believed that Li Yun used his good looks to get these two beautiful women in the industry to obey him.

At this point, the film "Silenced" had finished its final stages.

Zhuo Wei also contacted Li Yun, who had even received many film offers after his cameo appearance in "Silenced".

He found being an actor interesting, but his ambitions lay elsewhere.

He has a place that suits him better.

Peeping in the shadows.

Zhuo Wei's talent and work—or rather, his hobby—lies in peering into even darker, more private matters from the shadows.

If it's too dark, he'll choose to expose it—just like the prototype for "Silenced" this time, he's already written the script.

Regarding another place, a place where, at this very moment, the same thing is actually happening in "The Crucible".

Liu Ping is a hero; he exposed the darkness. But there are still many more places in this world that have not been exposed.

the film.

It is possible to change a person.

The film "Silenced" changed Zhuo Wei, who used to be a profit-driven entertainment reporter.

To be honest, Zhuo Wei was very rich in his previous life. After all, he became the "King of Paparazzi" and had access to a lot of dirt on big shots in the industry.

That's all pure silver!

But "Silenced" changed him. He still works as an entertainment reporter, but occasionally he will also promote and highlight the shining points of his profession.

Occasionally, I should be a respected journalist, rather than a sensationalist entertainment reporter.

"How does it feel? Doesn't it feel great and exhilarating? That heartfelt excitement and joy when you realize that your work has changed someone's life trajectory?"

The "director" next to Li Yun whispered in his ear

Is it exciting to change someone's life rules?

To be honest.

That's right.

That's really exciting!

That unparalleled feeling of excitement

Changing someone's life is indeed an exciting thing.

Something to be excited about.

"To be honest, I'm excited."

"Then you seem to be becoming more like me," the 'director' said with a chuckle.

"I'm not like anyone else, I'm just myself."

Li Yun smiled, his eyes narrowed.

The "director" standing next to him seemed somewhat disappointed.

We really can't let our guard down when it comes to these personalities; a moment of carelessness and we could find ourselves in a trap.

I'm always thinking about how to influence myself in some inexplicable way.

But my mind isn't so easily influenced now.

"Just be yourself." The superstar next to him didn't have as many ulterior motives as the director.

His personality is characterized by selflessness and compassion.

However, this kind of personality can also have a subtle influence.

This is definitely not something we can take lightly.

The attitudes of all parties towards Li Yun's new film are actually somewhat ambiguous.

Some people think that Li Yun has taken a bit too big a step.

From small investments to medium-sized investments.

This should be a gradual process.

According to what people around them say.

This time we should play it safe.

Let's make another movie of the same scale as The Crucible.

Instead of directly challenging large-scale projects.

They are still different themes.

The themes of "Let the Bullets Fly" and "Silenced" are completely unrelated.

From the background of the subject matter.

Then there's the presentation of its theme.

There is absolutely no connection.

It started by crossing genres.

If I had to say, this is incredibly bold.

That's quite daring.

Even Zhang Da Huzi called about this.

Li, be more steady.

Although he is not a director in the film industry.

But I also know that the film market is currently in a slump.

Hollywood beat them so badly they lost their bearings.

In this situation, the best thing to do is to explore familiar themes and make investments of a suitable size.

In the current film industry...

A total budget of around 8000 million is considered a large investment.

The current budget for Let the Bullets Fly is around 5000 million.

That's a real, substantial investment.

In this era where everyone is seeking stability.

Li Yun's strategy seems a bit extreme and radical.

It's quite like a spoiled rich kid who's acquired a huge fortune.

Then there's the feeling of wanting to squander it all.

There's always something that's not meant to be yours, and it's not meant to be yours.

The feeling of a spoiled rich kid making money beyond his understanding.

That's why Liu Lili called.

My daughter follows you around.

Don't do anything reckless.

Of course, don't mess with my daughter either.

Li Yun always felt that the second sentence was the key point.

No, no, we haven't done it yet.

Of course, she also analyzed it from the perspective of a senior.

Given Li Yun's current situation, it would be best to develop opportunities for small and medium-sized investments to achieve large returns, much like a melting pot.

This is a market that Hollywood movies haven't occupied, or rather, a market that they're unlikely to touch in the future.

Our large investments won't be used for low-end games.

If you stick to this market.

It's not bad either.

You, Li Yun, also want a small investment with a big return, don't you?

Unfortunately, their own personalities require things that require large investments and high returns.

Moreover, Liu Lili said something that was not quite right.

If we don't strive for progress, resources will eventually become increasingly scarce.

That's not enough to fulfill my ambitions.

That's not enough to fulfill my aspirations.

"This guy is a bit stubborn; he wants to explore the areas where Zhongda Investment is located."

Liu Lili even felt a bit of a headache.

Why is this child so oblivious?

If you don't listen to the old man, you will suffer.

No, I'm not old, I'm still young.

At this moment, Liu Lili.

It's definitely a bit of a headache.

His daughter will be working with him for the next three years.

His career path is related to his daughter's future.

However, up to this point, Liu Lili could still acknowledge Li Yun's talent, given his gift.

If it were in Hollywood.

It should be able to reach a second-tier level.

In the end, they may still be able to approach Li Lianjie's level.

Furthermore, if it's self-written and self-directed.

It also has its own advantages.

This is different from acknowledging Li Yun's talent.

This is also the least pleasant part.

It's probably Wang Chen, although the movie "Silenced" didn't directly affect him this time.

But the critical reception of "Silenced" is like a thorn in the side.

It pierced his heart.

In terms of ratings and word-of-mouth, it actually performed better than the movies that we ourselves had heavily invested in and favored.

This made him very unhappy.

Seeing Chinese-language films do well is more painful for him than seeing them flop.

"He was just lucky this time, but his good luck won't last forever."

Actually, there are some vested interests involved.

Only by having foreign films outperform Chinese films could he gain more power and resources within China Film Group, ultimately leading to his position as president.

Although Li Yun's experience with "The Crucible" did not make him feel a great sense of crisis.

But the feeling of dissatisfaction will still linger.

Similarly, while Liu Lili also appreciated Li Yun's talent, she didn't see it as a threat to the Hollywood film market.

All I can say is that he found a new path in the race.

But this track is ultimately a side road.

Compared to a broad, wide road, it certainly looks rather shabby.

This confidence comes from overwhelming strength.

This kind of self-confidence.

However, Wang Chen wasn't that magnanimous; he was a petty man.

This time, he remembered Li Yun.

If he could be tripped up, he would do it without hesitation.

However, the obstacle wasn't aimed at the opponent, but rather at someone they disliked.

Gao Yuanyuan and Liu Qianqian initially wanted to participate in "Let the Bullets Fly".

But it's not suitable.

After seeing the roles, the two surprisingly refused in unison.

Even Liu Qianqian refused.

She found the script very novel.

She is very unique, but there are no suitable roles for her.

What she needed was a "leading lady," a powerful leading lady, while "Let the Bullets Fly" was filled with a masculine sense of romance.

In fact, Li Yun also felt that there was no suitable role for Liu Qianqian and Gao Yuanyuan in "Let the Bullets Fly".

Li Yun himself also preferred to have them act in other TV series.

"I won't be just a pretty face."

"Me too!"

The two girls were unwilling to give in to each other, so one chose a legal drama to play a female lawyer, and the other chose an urban drama about a white-collar female CEO.

Gao Yuanyuan's challenge to the role of a "lawyer" seems to be a challenge to the lawyer in the movie "Silenced".

Liu Qianqian chose the female CEO.

The same choice architecture in all senses

In fact, Li Yun also felt that if you want to develop in the industry, you don't have to be a pretty face.

Li Yun was genuinely happy about their choice.

after all.

When everyone is striving for the same goal, the emotions and feelings are far more intense than those of ordinary people.

The relationship between the two.

It will be more profound.

At least, that's what Li Yun thinks.

In the evening, Li Yun was finally able to steal a moment of leisure from his busy schedule. Next, he would officially head to the set of "Let the Bullets Fly".

Now, I'm taking a walk with Liu Qianqian in the garden after the rain.

It's quite comfortable.

"I actually know that there's still a lot of room for improvement in my acting skills," Liu Qianqian said, resting her chin on her hand.

Liu Qianqian's eyes were very clear at this moment.

She was not unaware of her own problems even with the success of "Silenced".

Her biggest problem is probably her stiff acting.

Even with an unparalleled sense of immersion, one can even empathize with the character.

But not enough.

At least, his performance alongside Li Yun wasn't quite enough; their acting skills were still lacking.

Liu Qianqian understood this.

But she understood what she wanted.

Following Li Yun, it seems one can find the joy and true meaning of being an actor.

"Brother Li, Brother Li, you know what? When I was browsing the forum, I saw someone leave me a message. She said she's also a student at a special school. She was born mute, and people seemed to think she had mental problems. She's very insecure. Even if she was molested, she didn't dare to speak up because in other people's eyes, she was mentally ill. But after watching the movie, she gained courage."

"There were lawyers, teachers, and students who felt the power of the film."

"It's amazing how movies can change a person!"

Liu Qianqian's voice sparkles when she speaks.

It seems so.

It looks very tempting.

Li Yun thought.

Now, she is even more deserving of the title "celestial beauty".

(End of this chapter)