Rebirth: I'm filming extra scenes on the set

Chapter 81: Can be a martial arts director and a director

"Little bandit, I need to cry for a while."

"Mi Mi, don't cry, don't cry."

“I really want to cry.”

A hotel near Hengdian.

Four people sat at the table.

Thinking of the situation on the set just now, Yang Mi said awkwardly: "Chen Cheng, you know, I called Director Zhang just now and said I wanted to introduce Xiao Fei and Shan Shan. Guess what, Director Zhang said the crew was full. But if you come, I'll have to find a piece of tofu to kill myself."

"No, tofu can't kill you."

Chen Cheng said.

Yang Mi clenched her fists and said, "Chen Cheng, you are going to piss me off to death."

"Just kidding."

Chen Cheng smiled and poured tea for the three beauties: "It's nothing, actually. I just know Director Zhang. So, Director Zhang gave me a favor."

"That's it?"

"What else do you think you want?"

Zhang Xiaofei next to him said, "Director Chen, you are still hiding it. Why don't you tell us what happened today?"

"What happened today? Didn't Chen Cheng say that he was dragged out for tea by his friends?"

Yang Mi was a little confused.

Zhang Xiaofei was helpless: "You really believe it."

"Well, it's a man's mouth that's deceiving."

Yang Mi raised her middle finger towards Chen Cheng.

Chen Cheng stopped the two of them and said, "It's nothing. I just signed a contract with Hengdian Film and Television. Director Zhang is also from Hengdian Film and Television. I didn't expect him to give me this much face."

As for why Zhang Lu rejected Yang Mi.

This is also normal.

It's impossible for any actor to just come and find connections, so as a director, you can just arrange a few roles for him.

Even if it is an important role, it depends on the director's mood.

But Chen Cheng is different from Yang Mi.

Even if Yang Mi is a supporting actress, she is just an actress.

As an actor, theoretically you should be managed by the director.

Chen Cheng and Zhang Lu are both directors and they work in the same agency, so how could they not give such face?

Not to mention a few special guests, even some roles with names and lines, or even slightly important roles, can be considered.

"No wonder, I thought."

Yang Mi nodded, finally understanding what was going on.

However, when she learned that Chen Cheng had signed a contract with an agency, Yang Mi excitedly congratulated Chen Cheng.

Although it seems as if Chen Cheng signed a contract with the agency, just like she signed a contract with the agency.

But actually.

The starting points of the two are completely different.

Even if Yang Mi signs the contract, she can only be an actor in the future.

Unless you encounter a particularly good opportunity, it is impossible to break away from the scope of an actor.

But Chen Cheng is different.

As soon as he signed the contract, he became a director.

Originally, Chen Cheng was able to become a director even without signing a contract.

This is a contract.

Yang Mi, who has been working in the agency for so long, knows this.

Once the agency puts a lot of resources into Chen Cheng, with Chen Cheng's ability, he may become a well-known domestic director in the future.

"Little bandit, Shanshan, in the future, Chen Cheng will become a great leader like our senior brother."

"Mi Mi, are you talking about Director Kai?"

"Yes."

"Oh my God……"

Zhang Xiaofei and Yuan Shanshan were stunned.

Chen Cheng quickly said, "Don't listen to Mimi's nonsense. There are countless directors in China, but only a few can be as good as Chen Kaige. I am at most an assistant director now. Although an assistant director is also a director, there is still a big gap between him and the director."

Chen Cheng has a clear understanding of his current situation.

At the same time, he is also very rational.

In the field of behind-the-scenes film and television, every level up brings with it huge challenges and pressures.

Chen Cheng was able to be promoted to assistant director so quickly, which was largely due to luck.

……

"Director Zhao, time is a bit tight. We need to confirm the first assistant director in the next few days."

The crew of The Lotus Lantern. Producer Li Jian said to director Yu Mingsheng.

"Yeah, I'm also working on that."

Yu Mingsheng nodded.

The Lotus Lantern is a major production invested and produced by CCTV, and the broadcast time has been set.

However, although time is tight, we must do what needs to be done.

Before selecting actors, the behind-the-scenes team must be established.

undoubtedly.

The most important team behind the scenes is the director team.

The director team is composed of the chief director, several assistant directors, executive directors, and script supervisors.

I won't talk about the stage notes, it's not that important.

An executive director is more involved in technical matters, and is easier to find.

The key is the assistant director.

The assistant director here includes the assistant actor director, the assistant on-site director, the assistant casting director, and the first assistant director.

The first assistant director is the most powerful assistant director besides the director.

Different from other assistant directors.

The first assistant director can be said to be the assistant of the chief director, or the partner of the chief director.

Its importance is much more important than that of the assistant director for actors, the assistant director for casting, and the assistant director for the scene.

This is why the first position Yu Mingsheng had to confirm was the first assistant director.

However, choosing the first assistant director is not an easy task.

This is not.

All major brokerage companies and producers involved in this drama recommended their own assistant directors.

As the chief director, Yu Mingsheng must strike a balance between the major investors.

"I think the main thing is to choose one among these five companies."

Looking at the list, Li Jian said, "Huayi, Chengtian, Tangren, Rongxinda, and Huace which was just established not long ago. Oh, and Hengdian Film and Television, so that makes six."

"Hengdian Film and Television also promoted someone?"

"Correct."

"Haha, it seems that Hengdian wants to develop its soft power."

"It's normal. Hengdian has such good hardware resources. It's really unreasonable not to enhance its soft power."

"This approach is correct, but the level of the directors they signed is too average."

Yu Mingsheng shook his head and was not optimistic about the recommendation from Hengdian.

Li Jian said, "No matter what, we still have to give them face. After all, we are filming in Hengdian."

"Mr. Li, CCTV is afraid of Hengdian."

"What's there to be afraid of? He is a local tyrant, so it's better to have less trouble than more. Even if it's not necessary, we should say a few good words."

"Too."

"This is the director recommended by Hengdian Film and Television, Chen Cheng. Take a look at his profile."

Li Jian put Chen Cheng's information on the table.

Yu Mingsheng took a look and said in surprise: "20 years old, are you kidding me?"

"I'm not mistaken. This person is called Chen Cheng. He has become quite popular in the circle recently."

"Chen Cheng?"

Touching his head, Yu Mingsheng felt that the name was somewhat familiar: "Oh, you mean the martial arts assistant director Chen Cheng?"

"it's him."

"Isn't he the assistant martial arts director? Why does he want to be the first assistant director?"

Yu Mingsheng said: "Isn't this a big step?"

"The information shows that he worked as an assistant director for a period of time on the Chinese Paladin crew."

"Xianjian asked him to go at that time, hoping to take advantage of his traffic. Eh..."

Speaking of the Fairy Sword.

Yu Mingsheng suddenly remembered: "Oh, by the way, the "Flying Sword" video released by the Fairy Sword crew at that time, was it directed by Chen Cheng?"

"Seems to be."

"Let me see."

turn on computer.

Yu Mingsheng started looking up the information.

"It's really him."

Yu Mingsheng tapped the table gently and muttered to himself, "This guy can be both a martial arts director and a director. Interesting, really interesting."

(End of this chapter)