Chapter 20: The Finale Banquet
After the filming of the movie is completed, the actors can rest for the time being, but Wang Meng, as the director, can't stop for a moment.
Due to the trust of Director Lu of the director department, except for going to see it on the third day of filming, after going through the motions, he didn't pay attention to it. This is full trust in Wang Meng, and I also know that directors don't like a producer who points fingers.
Therefore, Wang Meng is both emotional and pressured, and can only do his best to shoot this film.
Tonight's finale dinner, the day's work side is the follow-up finish.
This includes the return of Volkswagen-sponsored cars, the return of rented cameras, and so on. As for the props, there are really not many, the props team leader of this movie is Zhang Lantian part-time, crafting Tang knives, stone axes, calligraphy and paintings, etc., just these props.
Unlike a TV series, the film of the film needs to be processed and copied, and then transferred to disk and then edited, that is, glue to magnetism.
The reason why film is used in the shooting of movies is for the needs of picture quality, after all, the big screen is not the small screen on TV.
Originally, Wang Meng's idea was DV shooting, but due to the strong support of the director department, it became a real movie.
Therefore, first hand over the work of film development and copying to the play, and as for the editing and dubbing later, Wang Meng needs to think about it.
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"Director Wang, at present, our total expenses are 634,500 yuan, and the remaining more than 100,000 yuan, except for the actors' salaries, it can be said that we have no publicity expenses at all."
Wang Peng looked helpless, and continued: "Originally, I wanted to hold a press conference. However, the last time I turned on the press conference, it was not very useful, and the property was not allowed, so I didn't get it. In this way, our propaganda will trouble Director Lu again. ”
"Movies are just burning money." Wang Meng sighed deeply in his heart and said: "In other words, according to the producer's 20% commission, we need to have a box office of 4 million to recover the cost?" ”
Wang Peng thought for a while and said, "You can also say the same. However, as a rookie director, even if there are big-name actors and Director Lu's face, I think the theater side and the distributor will give us a 20% commission, and the average newcomer has a 10% commission. ”
"I know......" Wang Meng was a little helpless, and said to Wang Peng: "Propaganda still needs to be promoted, I still have 200,000 here, although it is not of great use!" But at this point, there's no need to think about it so much. ”
This is the sponsorship given to Wang Meng by Wang Meng's parents.
"Besides, I don't believe that this movie only has a box office of 4 million."
Wang Meng was very confident, and Wang Peng didn't hit him.
Rather, he said, "Of course, I believe in the quality of our films!" As long as the results are out, not to mention the box office! You can earn it back just for DVDs and other accessories, and there are also TV channel broadcast fees. ”
In fact, Wang Peng didn't say a word, because he didn't dare to think about it. -- It is the overseas box office of the film. Even, some foreign film companies are interested in the film and will pay to buy the adaptation rights.
"Trust the quality of our films! Let's go, go see the copy. ”
Just as he was about to leave, Wang Meng thought of something again, and said to Wang Peng: "How many people do you want to invite to tonight's finale banquet?" At the beginning, several professors from Fudan contributed a lot to the script, and I need to invite it in person. ”
"Okay, then I'll go first."
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The aunt who received the call said that he would definitely go, and it happened that during the National Day holiday, several professors had time, and this film also had their hard work, and they would not refuse such an invitation.
And Wang Meng also thinks about it, because it involves his own future.
I have a lot of classic movies from my previous life, all of which need to dabble in scientific knowledge, Wang Meng doesn't want to show himself as a non-human, where there is a degree, learn to stop in moderation.
Although Xiao Gang Cannon in his previous life has written songs, written novels, worked as a screenwriter, acted, and directed very well. But people are so, plus they are old enough to have such capital.
How old is Wang Meng? 21 years old, 20-year-old young man.
If it's not human everywhere, then it's over. Learning to hide is the key to survival, and even the most ferocious animals know the benefits of hiding and the role of camouflage. This has been the universal law of this earth for hundreds of millions of years.
Therefore, it is very useful to make friends with such a group of knowledgeable professors.
After inquiring about the residences of several professors, Wang Meng wanted to invite them in person. And Zhou Changhe said that there was no need, he would do it with a few old guys, and promised to be there tonight.
At night.
The crew of nearly thirty people ordered three tables.
The leading actors, including the crew, are all present. Zhou Chang arrived with his wife and two professors, and Director Lu also came as a producer.
When the food and drinks were ready, Director Lu spoke first:
"I'm a producer, but I don't have much of a role, so how about we let our director say a few words?"
Director Lu didn't show off, but pushed Wang Meng to the stage.
Wang Meng was grateful. In fact, it is this old man who plays the biggest role in the film.
Since his rebirth, he has loved his family, and there are such kind mentors, as well as many like-minded big brothers (Wang Peng, Zhang Lantian and others), plus classmates who can laugh and have fun, which is undoubtedly lucky.
As luck would have been, the world wasn't that dark.
Always grateful, can avoid other people's detachment, Wang Meng stood up, with a grateful attitude and said: "Actually, it's not what Director Lu said!" I don't say that everyone understands that without Director Lu's support, there would be no movie!! A kind, loving elder who gave me this worthless student? With such a big support, I don't want to say anything, Director Lu, I salute you. ”
The so-called great kindness is not grateful, and Wang Meng's expression at the moment is like this. This move also won the secret applause of several experienced people, including Director Lu.
"Hehe, it's over, it's over, Xiao Wang. As soon as I retired from the bad old man, I saw that young people with ideas gave some small help......" As soon as these words were finished, everyone was still a little touched, but Director Lu suddenly jokingly said: "Anyone who knows me knows that I like to bring new people very much, haha......"
"Haha......"
One sentence pulled out the picture that was a little heavy just now, and everyone laughed.
After that, Wang Meng will continue:
"Next, I would like to thank Mr. Pan, Mr. Zhao, and Senior Sister Bingbing ....... Thank you for your trust, and thank you for tolerating some of my bad performances in the theater. ”
Wang Meng added several leading actors, including the three teachers in the play, as a director, it is not good to respect anyone alone, and the director has the right to pull a large number of people.
"I won't call Director Wang, this is not the crew, and it doesn't benefit to call you Director Wang, haha......" Pan Hong, as the biggest wrist, took the lead in speaking.
continued: "However, I don't agree with what Xiao Wang said just now, we are all actors, not just stars in the sense." What is an actor? It is to obey the crew and use sincerity in the play. I use my years of experience to tell you that you are a very good director and are not worse than others......"
When Wang Meng heard this, he looked flattered, and even said that Mr. Pan had won the award.
But Li Bingbing said: "Little junior brother, although I don't have as much experience as Teacher Pan!" But I absolutely recognize your directorial level. I used to think I was pretty good, but I'm really jealous compared to you who are improving one day at a time......"
What Li Bingbing said was half ridiculous, half serious.
In general, everyone is satisfied with Wang Meng's expression.
Next up are the crew of the crew.
"All the teachers of the crew, thank you, you unsung heroes, I hope there is a chance to work together again."
"Director Wang will need it in the future, just say hello......"
There are a few teachers who are not in the play, they are friends of Zhang Lantian in society, and they are all long-sleeved people who are good at dancing......
A few newcomers are also real, knowing their own positioning, and for a while they are submissive.
It's just that Jiang Shuying gave him a blank look--hold a grudge.
Wang Meng didn't care, didn't he just touch it......
"Brother Peng, Brother Zhang, do I need to say something?"
As for Wang Peng and Zhang Lantian, Wang Meng smiled at the two, after all, the three of them have feelings and are like-minded.
Not only that, Wang Mengfu also wants to form his own team in the future, the two have been depressed all these years, and having such an opportunity to converge talents can be said to be a matter of course.
"You don't have to be grateful, your cousin's ......?"
Wang Peng looked at Zhou Hui's family all night, including his aunt Zhou Changhe and his aunt Lu Shu.
Wang Meng glanced at him, and said disgustedly: "You can just go and inquire yourself, go to the side, I'll go with Brother Zhang." ”
"Haha......"
made Zhang Lantian laugh.
In the end, Wang Meng came to the side of several Fudan professors.
"Let's get to know, this is Professor Wu of Fudan University, this is Professor Liu, this is my aunt-in-law, professor of archaeology." Wang Meng introduced a few people to the crew and said: "I want to thank you here for your strong support, you have provided a scientific basis for this film, thank you......"
The crew is still very friendly to these professors, and looks at the three of them with a smile.
"No, we play a very small role, the key is that Mengmeng's script is good, and we can be regarded as picking up people's teeth." Circumference and accosted.
"Haha......"
Suddenly there was a burst of deafening laughter.
"Xiaohui, what's wrong?" The circumference and the puzzled face.
Wang Meng's face was bitter......
"Dad, don't call Mengmeng, call ......" Zhou Hui was stunned, what is it called? Nephew director, Xiao Wang director......
Zhou Changhe understood, and looked at Wang Meng, who was smiling bitterly, and blushed.
"Huh...... Wang Meng came out, I always thought he was a child who didn't grow up, I am proud of his current achievements, he is a good director. ”
There is a level to be said.
"Good! ……”
When everyone heard this, the pride of the elders and the expectations of the elders for the younger generations instantly overwhelmed the laughter just now. The eldest aunt can be regarded as redeeming the embarrassment.
In fact, Wang Meng was not angry, nor did he complain at all, he just felt 'uh! 'I don't know what to say, after all, are you an elder?'
Tonight, Wang Meng came to this world and got drunk for the first time......
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