Chapter Seventy-Three: Not Optimistic
The director's moment is probably at the celebration banquet.
In general movies, the main person who carries the propaganda must be the actors, and the director is only behind the scenes.
In fact, at the beginning of formulating the publicity plan, Sun Honglei, the star of "Border Storm", who carried the propaganda - Sun Honglei relied on Liu Huaqiang to become popular, and he has not been a big brother for many years.
Unexpectedly, Lu Xiaoran came out halfway, and the two dramas "Struggle" and "Latent" directly swiped the screen, in terms of popularity and national degree alone, it is no worse than Mr. Chen before he didn't take pictures!
Then, the staff changed their focus, Lu Xiaoran starred in the box office, and he was the one who was promoted the most...
The propagandists didn't close their eyes and brag blindly, but more put out Lu Xiaoran's resume, and then said: "Border Storm", November 30th, please taste!
The comparison is pertinent.
If you blow something' comparable to "Disciple", "what" Hong Kong has four heavenly kings, and it is enough for the mainland to produce a Lu Xiaoran'...
It's like 'Gong Huangyinghou', '85 post-85 actress'...
Before bragging, you still have to weigh your own pounds.
"Border Storm", Lu Xiaoran served as the screenwriter, director, starring...
And it was a great success.
Li Ming's attitude is of course very enthusiastic, after all, the pony is the biggest winner...
Even Li Li, who has never taken Lu Xiaoran seriously, has a smile on her face: "Congratulations to Director Xiao Lu, the first movie is so successful, it is really promising!"
Lu Xiaoran remained polite and bowed slightly: "... Thank you. ”
He knew very well why the other party's attitude would turn 180 degrees?
It's not because "Border" is making money!
"It is inseparable from the strong support of Brother Big Dog and Sister Zhong!"
"That's also your own ability!" Li Ming was very enthusiastic and patted Lu Xiaoran on the shoulder: "Let's go, take you to meet a few people!"
……
The actors of the "Border Storm" crew are all here except for Yang Mi.
It's really not that she doesn't want to come, the two big dramas of "Red Mansion" and "Fairy Sword III" are waiting for her, and she really can't squeeze out extra time.
The benefits that a successful film brings to actors, especially newcomers, are very practical - increased popularity, increased salary, more drama appointments...
Yang Xiaomi, regardless of whether the role is pleasing or not, she is the heroine of "Border Storm", the benefits this brings to her are huge, if there is a similar role in the future, she will definitely think of her...
On the set, you can feel that the staff and the actors of the crew have a different attitude towards her, and there is some respect...
After all, movie actors and TV series actors are not the same!
At least when "New Red Mansion" is promoted, her position will be raised a few times;
When "Sword and Fairy III" is broadcast, Yang Xiaomi's national degree and forced style are available, directly surpassing most post-85 actresses, and only Liu Yifei can be compared to her...
Tangtang's harvest is also very big, Xu Li's connections are mainly in the Hong Kong circle, she has been helping Tangtang find a suitable script, most of the time she can only play a supporting role with soy sauce, but now it is different, after "Border Storm", her popularity and popularity have risen, and she has the confidence to talk about the script, otherwise people ask 'What masterpieces do your artists have?', she can only answer 'Not yet, but she has unlimited potential...'
Lao Cao, Group Peak...
"Latent" + "Border Storm" directly opened up the popularity!
Zeng Guangxian said a few days ago that Lao Cao seems to have won the best newcomer in the Southern Festival and the Whoosh Fox Video TV Series Festival...
These two award ceremonies are certainly not top-notch, but it is better to win an award than not to win an award!
Sun Honglei...
finally has a movie work to come out, and the reputation and box office are good.
"Seven Swords" and "Heaven's Mouth", he played supporting roles, including "Zhou Yu's Train", which can be regarded as an affectionate second male;
"Border Storm" is his first starring film...
One hit and you're on the move!
seems to be lucky, but this is his eighth year in the film and television industry...
He is very grateful to Lu Xiaoran, no, in the booth, he pulled Lu Xiaoran, and felt all kinds of feelings: "After acting in "Border", I can't look at other books." ”
Li Ming also said: "The most important thing in this industry is not stars, it should be good scripts, how did those bad movies come about?
"It's really hard to find a good script now, I haven't picked up a good book for a long time..."
Speaking of this, he looked at Lu Xiaoran intentionally or unintentionally.
Xiao Luzi looked at Zhong Lifang: "I can't say that, let the screenwriter control the crew, a project is likely to become his taste, or there must be a producer who can control the overall situation..."Border" can be successful, it all depends on Sister Zhong!"
“… Huh?"
Zhong Lifang was pulling Tangtang and didn't know what to talk about, and was suddenly Cue, a little confused...
Li Ming nodded: "Lifang is really powerful, with her, I dare to let go of my hands to make movies!"
"No, I'm okay with the accounts, I can't do anything else..."
"You underestimate yourself too much, Sister Zhong's ability can definitely take care of a film and television company..."
Zhong Lifang looked at Lu Xiaoran with a little suspicion and asked, "What's wrong with you?"
"It's fine!"
Li Ming smiled: "Haha, in short, "Border" can be successful, everyone has worked hard, the script is well written, the actors are acting well, and Lifang is in charge of the accounts!"
"Indispensable for the foil of peers!"
"Yes, our "Border" won the box office with "Destiny Call Transfer"!"
"Here, cheers!"
A few people raised their glasses, Lu Xiaoran took a sip, and then heard Sun Honglei ask: "Director, can we set up a project for the next play?"
Lu Xiaoran smiled slightly: "... I want to make martial arts in the next part!"
"Martial arts?"
Li Ming and Zhong Lifang looked at each other...
"Yes, it's martial arts..."
Lu Xiaoran looked at Li Ming, and then said: "It is said to be martial arts, but in fact, it is about revenge and love..."
Then he told the general plot of "Sword Rain", and added at the end: "If you want to shoot this drama well, you must use Xiangjiang's action team, and you have to use a big star!"
"What about investment?"
"Preliminary estimates... At least 30 million!"
If you want to create a world of sword rain, visual effects are a must, so at least half of the 30 million is used for special effects!
Martial arts are inherently expensive!
Li Ming sighed, and then asked, "Why don't you continue to follow the path of crime films?"
Zhong Lifang simply made it clear: "Xiao Lu, don't take too big steps, Feng Xiaogang has to shoot the Lunar New Year trilogy before transforming into "A Sigh", you have to consider the market..."
Lu Xiaoran was silent for a moment, and then said: "Martial arts have always been very marketable!"
“… I mean that the audience's fixed perception of you, your debut film is a crime theme, of course you should continue to follow this path, if you want me to say, you will continue to make crime movies, if you don't have a good script, I will help you find it!"