Chapter 158: Which One to Shoot (5/5 Subscribe and Recommend!)
For general films, not to mention how much time it takes to prepare in the early stage, the shooting time is basically two or three months, or even longer.
Post-cutting soundtracks, etc., the time is definitely not short. Also, you need to leave some time for publicity, right?
Of course, there are times when a movie comes out in a month, or even half a month.
However, Xiao Xue didn't think Zhang Pu would do that.
She made cameo appearances in two Zhang Pu films, and it is clear that Zhang Pu is a director who strives for excellence.
A shot is not satisfied, he can shoot for days.
Whether it is "Crazy Stone" or "Loyal Dog Rhubarb", its filming cycle has taken a lot longer than expected.
"If you can catch up, you can catch up! It doesn't matter if you can't. Zhang Pu said with a smile, "By the way, you keep the schedule for April and May next year." ”
Zhang Pu will not ignore quality in order to catch up with the schedule.
If that's the case, the gains outweigh the losses.
With two films, he has already established a good reputation.
This kind of word-of-mouth has a strong box office appeal.
If he makes a bad movie, he will directly make the reputation he has accumulated before come to naught.
It's a fool's business.
Zhang Pu is not stupid.
"Okay!" Xiao Xue nodded.
Xiao Xue hit the schedule and changed the shooting plan.
Zhang Pu immediately began to ponder, which film to shoot?
A film suitable for the Spring Festival.
"People in Embarrassment"?
This film is indeed suitable for the Spring Festival, and it can resonate with countless people, and it can also be filmed as a series.
The box office should not be bad.
However, the film was shot in many places, involving planes, trains, automobiles, etc., which needed to be coordinated.
Preparation, shooting, post-production, I'm afraid the filming hasn't been finished yet, and the Spring Festival has arrived.
If you don't catch up with the schedule, will it be released before or during the Spring Festival next year?
This film, except for this time, will be released on other schedules, and the effect will definitely be greatly reduced.
A small-budget film is suitable for the Spring Festival, and it also has a certain box office competitiveness, so it will not become cannon fodder, so it must be a comedy.
When he thought of comedies, Zhang Pu subconsciously thought of Xingye's movies.
It's a pity that Zhang Pu doesn't think that he can shoot that kind of taste in a hurry, and he is not sure that today's fans can accept that style.
There is no Stephen Chow in this world!
A style that cannot mature overnight and needs to be accumulated.
Subsequently, Zhang Pu remembered "East Becomes West", a classic that was filmed in less than a month.
All right!
There is no Jin Daxia in this world, the characters in it are unfamiliar, and the comedic effect is directly halved.
A classic may no longer be a classic.
"Crazy Racing"?
If the style of "Crazy Stone" is continued, it should be able to attract a large number of fans.
The box office is definitely guaranteed.
However, Zhang Pu was a little hesitant.
He didn't want to make the same style of film. What's more, the racing scene in this film is quite large, time-consuming and laborious, and the shooting cycle must be continuous.
After saying goodbye to Xiao Xue, Zhang Pu has been thinking about which film to shoot.
There are many choices, and it doesn't seem like a good thing.
When they were struggling, Guo Ji and Huang Ye called to invite each other to get together.
Guo Ji and his two careers exploded with "Crazy Stone", and they have always been grateful to Zhang Pu.
As long as I have time, I will ask Zhang Pu to get together.
Of course, I am grateful to Zhang Pu, but I have no other purpose.
Who doesn't want to befriend a director like Zhang Pu?
Zhang Pu knows this, but if he is free, he never refuses.
"I haven't congratulated Director Zhang on the box office success of "Loyal Dog Rhubarb", Guo Ji said with a smile.
Some time ago, Guo Ji was filming. However, even so, when "Loyal Dog Rhubarb" was released, he shouted a few times for the film on Weibo.
No matter how big the effect is, Zhang Pu has received this intention.
"Thank you!" Zhang Pu smiled and said, "Well, by the way, do you two have a schedule for December and January?"
"Yes!"
Guo Ji looked at each other dazzlingly, a little surprised, and then hurriedly said.
Zhang [Bi Qu Island] Pu asked like this, so naturally there is a drama to find them!
Although they are no longer unknowns, especially Guo Ji, who has a previous foundation, they have now entered the second line, and they are not far from the first line.
As for Huang Ye, although he has been hovering in the third line, he has mostly played some supporting roles, but he doesn't know how much better than before.
And when he was promoting "Loyal Dog Rhubarb", he and Zhang Pu appeared on an issue of "Happy Home", showing an excellent sense of variety shows.
Later, he appeared on several variety shows, which turned out to be eye-catching, and also accumulated a lot of popularity for him.
Among the third-tier actors, he is definitely popular.
They are different, and Zhang Pu is even more different.
Both works are small and broad, who would dare to treat Zhang Pu as a rookie director?
"Okay, let's talk about it again when Ming'er comes to my company. Zhang Pu said with a smile.
When he saw Guo Ji and Huang Ye, a movie immediately popped up in his mind.
A movie that makes you laugh, but it can also make you cry.
A film about dignity.
Guo Ji's image and temperament are very different from the past, but when he saw him, Zhang Pu remembered the security guard Bao Shihong in "Crazy Stone".
And the male protagonist in the new film is also a down-and-out security guard.
Of course, the two character classes are the same, but the others are not.
didn't stay with Guo Ji for long, Zhang Pu went home directly.
He needed to get the script out there.
The next day, when Zhang Pu arrived at the company, Guo Ji and Huang Ye had already arrived.
"It's so early!" Zhang Pu said casually with a smile.
"Can't wait. Huang Ye said with a smile.
Zhang Pu smiled and led the two to his office.
"Print two copies!" Zhang Pu said to Tan Siming.
The script was written yesterday after staying up late and working overtime.
"A low-budget comedy movie, I intend to release it during the Spring Festival, and the time may be a little tight. Of course, it doesn't matter if you can't catch up. However, filming will definitely be fine in December. Zhang Pu handed the script to the two and said, "You guys take a look at the script first." ”
Guo Ji and the two nodded, picked up the script and read it.
It's a bit tight to catch up with the Spring Festival stalls, but these are not things they worry about.
They cooperate with the filming and play the role as well as possible, then it is enough.
"Nobody"!
Guo Ji and the two looked at the title, and a trace of surprise flashed.
The film tells a series of absurd stories about a pair of low-profile robbers, a down-and-out security guard, and a physically disabled but fierce poisonous tongue girl.
This is a film about dignity.
"Guo Ji, you play the male number one Ma Xianyong. Zhang Pu said, "Huang Ye, you play Li Haigen!"
"Good!"
The two nodded in response.
After reading the script, in fact, they all have a little guess about the role they are going to play.
However, as soon as Zhang Pu's words came out, they were still very happy.
Both of them enjoyed their upcoming roles, even if they only cursoriously read the script.
Especially Huang Ye, compared with the role of "Loyal Dog Rhubarb", which has a lot of scenes, but is like playing soy sauce, Li Haigen in "The Nameless" has more room to play.
They are all excellent actors, and it is natural to see that this film is not just a simple comedy.