Chapter 4 Win a Future!
An hour later, Ke Zihua said goodbye to Liu Qianwei and came alone to an old six-story office building in the center of the city.
If you remember correctly, there should be a professional service company in this office building. Although it looks a little shabby now, after more than ten years of development, this company has become the largest film and television production company in Canada.
Vancouver has a well-developed film production industry and is the third largest production center in North America after Los Angeles and New York, and is known as the Hollywood of the North. Movies and TV series are often produced and filmed here, and you might just walk around the street and come across the set of a Hollywood blockbuster.
This is not only a mecca for filming, but also a world-class post-production level for movies and TV series. There are many special effects studios here, specializing in making special effects for Hollywood, and it is the largest outsourced special effects production base in Hollywood.
This has driven the film industry of the whole city, and it has given birth to a large number of various companies that make a living from it, and the service company that introduces all kinds of cast and crew to the crew is one of them, they will arrange personnel to keep in touch with each set at any time, and then arrange their own company's contracted actors, of course, these actors are professional and extras.
Ke Zihua's desire to make money quickly is not good by being an extra, only by re-taking the road of action stand-ins and stuntmen can he get such a reward in the short term, but he must be able to find a relatively professional and regular company, otherwise he will be pitted miserably even if he puts in the effort.
After asking the front desk, Ke Zihua and a few young people who also came to try their luck came to the third floor, and the entire third floor is called "Almighty Film and Television Cooperation Service Company", which shows that this company still has a certain scale.
When a beautiful blonde woman saw someone coming to negotiate, she came over and said to everyone, "Please fill out the application form as required, please wait quietly." ”
Among the people who came, a handsome white man seemed to be familiar with the blonde beauty, and quipped, "Tina, it's getting more and more charming to see you for a few days." ”
The blonde beauty threw a wink at him and said coquettishly: "Lewis, I don't know if your honey-coated mouth can impress the director inside." ”
Lewis's eyes lit up, "Is there another big production?" My dear Tina, I must say good things for me this time, I have been waiting for such an opportunity for a long time. ”
"Miku's dinner."
"Deal!"
Although such conditions are still very luxurious for this young man named Lewis, he still gritted his teeth and agreed, in order to be able to play a role in a large-scale film, even if it is just a little dragon with only a few lines, he is very willing.
You must know that such an experience is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity for these extras, and if they can be favored by any director, they may have a chance to become famous in one fell swoop.
Famous Hollywood stars such as Sean Connery, Pierce Brosnan, Harrison Ford, Hugh Jackman, etc., were all very small people before they became famous, and if they were not favored by the director, they might still be mannequins, fire-breathers, prop makers, or clowns on stage.
Therefore, no matter how big the price is, these artistic young people with dreams hope to have such an opportunity, which is also the fundamental reason why they please these ordinary office clerks.
In this way, after handing out the application forms to everyone, the blonde beauty left the reception hall with Lewis.
Ke Zihua has long been accustomed to such things, but the few people who came with him are obviously newcomers, and they are very dissatisfied with this, "How can this be?" Isn't that cheating? ”
"We should negotiate with the company, and we want a fair chance."
A small black youth even said angrily: "This is simply discrimination, I must complain about them!" ”
Ke Zihua just shook his head and smiled, and then filled out the application form by himself, he didn't apply for an extra, and he didn't have to pay attention to such a thing.
After carefully filling out the form, Ke Zihua sat on the sofa and waited quietly, and after about ten minutes, Lewis's voice came from outside the reception hall: "Dear Tina, I can get such an opportunity thanks to you this time, thank you very much." ”
"Dear Lewis, don't forget to promise me a big meal."
"Mybaby, I'll be waiting for you at the café at the intersection after work."
It didn't take long for the blonde beauty to appear in front of everyone again, and regardless of everyone's questioning, she put away the form and left.
In the manager's office, a fat middle-aged man and a bald black man were nestled on the sofa next to them, drinking wine and talking enthusiastically.
The middle-aged man took a sip of red wine comfortably, then raised his goblet and said: "John, this young man is not bad, he has participated in the film and television training class of Columbia University, and his image is still passable, but his performance is still a little immature." It's really a blessing for him to be able to take a fancy to him, maybe he will become popular after acting in this film. ”
The bald head clinked glasses with him, and said casually: "How can you be so lucky, how many Hollywood movies can be popular with hundreds of movies every year?" He's just playing a supporting role as a policeman. ”
The middle-aged man was a little surprised: "Didn't you praise his acting skills and image just now?" ”
The bald head shrugged his shoulders: "Haha, Evan, if you don't say that, will he act with his heart?" You also know what this film means to me, and I need all the people to give it their all. ”
The middle-aged man smiled and raised his glass again: "Haha, you old fox, then I wish you success." ”
"Cheers."
At this time, the blonde beauty Tina walked in with a few application forms, and said to the middle-aged man in a coquettish voice: "Boss, here are a few application forms, please take a look." ”
The middle-aged man took the application form in Tina's hand and quickly flipped through it: "Actors, actors, actors, all want to be stars, how can there be so many opportunities to become stars?" ”
"Tina, didn't I tell you, you can handle such an application form, why do you have to give it to me?"
Tina had no choice but to spread her hands and said helplessly: "They are all newcomers, and when I saw that Lewis was going to invite me to a big dinner, I asked for fairness, so I had to send them to you." ”
The middle-aged man smiled when he heard this: "Tina, my dear niece, you don't have to let your poor uncle suffer if you want to eat a big meal." ”
"Huh? There was actually a job to be a stuntman. ”
"John, look, this seems to suit your requirements, do you want to call in and have a look?"
The bald head was also interested, took the application form, looked at it twice, and asked Tina to go out and call someone.
In this way, the blonde beauty Tina came to the reception hall again: "Gentlemen, your application form has been seen by the general manager, and the company has also left your contact information, please go back and wait patiently, we will call you as soon as there is news." ”
"Which one is Mr. Ke Zihua? Please come with me. ”
"We all came together, why did we leave him alone?"
"He's applying for a stuntman, and you're all extras, don't make a mess and go back and wait for news."
The blonde beauty really frightened them with a straight face, and several young people who came to apply for the job had no choice but to leave, leaving only Ke Zihua to the manager's office under her leadership.
Ke Zihua came to the manager's office and saw a bald black man nestled in the sofa at a glance, a well-known black director, and the other white and fat middle-aged man next to him was undoubtedly the general manager of this company.
The two of them were a little deflated when they saw that the person who came in was young, and the fat middle-aged man asked, "Are you sure you are really qualified for the job of a stuntman?" How old are you this year? Eighteen years old? ”
"Mr. General Manager, I have been practicing Chinese martial arts since I was a child, and I have been practicing it for more than ten years. Although I am not yet 18 years old, I have worked as a stuntman when I was in China, and I think I am fully capable of doing a general job. ”
After listening carefully, the bald head also asked, "How are your driving skills?" ”
"Mr. Director, there is nothing wrong with the general chase shots, and if necessary, you can also do some difficult actions, such as high-speed crashes and rolls."
After hearing this, the bald head continued to ask with some doubts: "How do you know that he is the manager and I am the director?" ”
Ke Zihua smiled and said, "Mr. John Singleton, your "Block Boy" is a very good film, I like it very much. ”
"Aha, John, he's still your fan."
The bald head also grinned happily, and then stretched out his hand kindly: "John Singleton, fortunately." ”
After shaking hands with the bald director, the fat middle-aged man also stretched out a big hand and said, "Let me introduce myself, I am Evan Krauss, the general manager of this company." ”
After the introduction, Evan raised his own question: "You said that you have practiced Chinese martial arts for more than ten years, I want to know how powerful you are now?" I think it's best for us to have a more intuitive understanding, so that our director can give you a suitable salary. ”
Ke Zihua thought for a while and asked John: "Mr. Director, with all due respect, can I understand what kind of salary you can give for stuntmen?" ”
John frowned, he was a little displeased with this kind of actor who took the initiative to ask for his salary, and said in a stiff tone: "We need stuntmen who can complete difficult actions in this play, I think you should show your kung fu first." ”
"Well, as you wish."
After that, Ke Zihua looked around and found the external fire staircase outside the window, so he walked to the window and opened the window to look outside, then turned his head and asked John with a smile: "Mr. Director, if I jump down from here and climb up from the first floor intact, is it qualified?" ”
"What?"
"It can't be!"
You must know that there are no thick inflatable pads underneath, and although the height of the third floor is not high, if you jump without any protection, you are not a stuntman, you are playing with your life! It's beyond their imagination!
Ke Zihua also knew that there was some danger in doing so, especially since he didn't have full control of his new body, but he also had a reason to do it.
If he remembers correctly, John's film this time should be "Killing Police", although it is not a big production and even the total investment is not more than 10 million, but there are a lot of action scenes involved, and Director John has a wide range of contacts, if he can get his appreciation, I believe that the film will continue from now on.
Such a good opportunity is in front of him, Ke Zihua must not give up, this is simply a tailor-made opportunity for him to break into Hollywood in one fell swoop, an excellent opportunity with a very high www.biquge.info of Pen Fun Pavilion!
Don't forget, he's not even 18 years old! So he'd rather take a risk, and he's going to take this opportunity!
After being stunned for a while, John reacted and hurriedly persuaded: "I can hire you as an action stand-in, please don't do such a dangerous action." Child, dreams are important, but your life is even more important. ”
Evan also said: "I have to say that your idea is very creative, but it is too dangerous. ”
In fact, before the computer special effects system dominated Hollywood, the more large-scale action movies paid more attention to the performance of stuntmen, which represented the production level of an action movie, so whether or not you can hire top stuntmen is an important criterion to measure whether an action movie is good-looking before the film is released.
What's more, although what Ke Zihua is going to do now seems dangerous, it is also a skillful move that he has done many times before, so he is still very sure.
Ke Zihua knew their good intentions, and he also knew that they didn't know parkour, and at this time there was no concept of parkour in the movie, but in his previous life, it was already a well-known extreme sport.
As a good stuntman, if he can't complete some difficult classic parkour moves, it is simply not to mix, which also strengthens his determination to be the first to show Parkour charm in action movies!
"Mr. John, Mr. Evan, you may think I'm crazy, but I promise you that there will be no danger, please trust me."
John didn't answer him, but walked to the window, after carefully looking at the surrounding environment, and then thinking about the plot in the film, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he said to Ke Zihua excitedly: "If you can really complete such an action under the premise of ensuring safety, well, you don't have to climb up again, as long as you can jump out of the window and then descend to the ground safely, I will hire you!" ”
Before the words fell, Ke Zihua took a deep breath, and then rushed out of the window with an acceleration.
"Oh my God! He really jumped! ”
Evan turned white with fright, screamed and rushed to the window, looking down in horror.