The days of filming in Azure Star

Chapter 5 Preparing to Build the Crew ([-])

Time passed quickly in Tang Bao's practice.

Three days passed in a blink of an eye, today is Saturday, and I made an appointment with Ma San to interview actors today.

Accompanying him was an assistant director sent by [Orange Light Entertainment].

Zhang Zhicheng is a senior veteran assistant director with more than 20 years of experience in the industry.It has a good reputation in the industry.

The company spent a lot of money to sign him last year when it wanted to enter the film and television industry.At present, there happened to be no film projects in the company, so Zhang Zhicheng was sent over to check them.

For Zhang Zhicheng, his experience of more than 20 years has allowed him to see too many things, and the company's senior management also told him about Tang Bao.He didn't need to come here to be the second in command, but he still expressed his willingness to come and take a look. He didn't have any work on hand, and he was idle anyway.The most important thing is to make a face in front of Ma Zhenyu.It is very necessary for him to have a good relationship with the chairman's father.

From now on, we will be young, and maybe one day we will have the opportunity to be in charge of the camera alone.

The interview was held at the Shanghai Academy of Film and Television. For such a low-budget youth movie, there is no more suitable casting than students from the Academy of Film and Television.

In an amphitheater of the Shanghai Film Academy, Tang Bao was selecting actors, and the situation was not optimistic.

The new director is making a low-budget film, which gives the crew no advantage in the competition.

Modu Film and Television Academy is one of the top film and television academies in China. Many crews like to come to this academy when they are looking for actors.

Some of the roles that are not the protagonists are suitable for students, so let them play. The pay is not high and they are obedient, which is very useful.

And the college itself has many students who have experience in performing arts.Some are child stars who entered the academy to improve themselves, and some were discovered after entering the academy to shine.

But none of this has anything to do with Tang Bao. For these darlings of heaven, even though the crew is owned by a big company, the new director and low-cost production still dissuade most of them.

After all, if a bad movie is made, it will be a great loss for promising actors like them.What's more, the salary is not much.

Labeled as a bad movie actor, it is very difficult to survive in this highly competitive circle.

Ma San's complexion is not very good, and the interviewees are all freshmen who are going to be sophomores and have no acting experience.

Director Zhang smiled and said nothing beside him, as if he had expected this situation long ago.

The interview went quickly and the leading role was basically confirmed.

Qi Mingzhi, a straightforward boy, and Jia Di, a rich man, these two characters are very simple, and there is no difficulty in acting.The heroine of the vase, Huang Jingjing, is a goddess, she just needs to be good-looking!So I chose a girl with the most temperament to interview.

Why not the prettiest?To be able to go to the Shanghai Academy of Film and Television, how bad the appearance can be.

The important role of Mr. Sa is played by Mr. Qin, a teacher of the Acting Department of Shanghai Film and Television Academy.Teacher Qin's family and Ma Zhenyu's family are family friends.

This time I came here for friendship and guidance, but Ma San arrested the young man, Teacher Qin couldn't hold him back, so he agreed to help.

Teacher Qin and Director Zhang both reduced their salaries, which is equivalent to coming to help. Otherwise, the budget may not even be able to pay wages.

Li Fei, a dance genius, is a classmate recommended by Mr. Qin. He is a junior this year and a student of the dance academy. He has more than ten years of dancing experience.

Tang Bao also expressed emotion, it is convenient to know people to do things.

The role of Li Fei is also a very important highlight. Teacher Qin assured her that this role is very suitable for the classmate she recommended.Definitely will not let us down.

The male protagonist's role is very important, running through the melody of the entire movie, and the requirements are relatively high.After interviewing all morning, no suitable candidate was found.

The second daughter, Sun Xiaofan, had a few backup candidates, but Tang Bao was still not satisfied, feeling that something was missing.

In the movie, Sun Xiaofan is a person who simply likes the male lead, giving silently without asking for anything in return. Tang Bao always feels that they lack the youthfulness and girlishness of girls.

After signing the contract and related confidentiality agreements, Tang Bao sent them the script, and waited for the notice of the start-up time, and read his own script first.

"Hey, it's hard to find actors." Ma San said frustrated.

Director Zhang looked at Ma San, hesitantly said: "I have a nephew from my family who is a senior at the Capital Film Academy. He has acted in a few TV dramas, but none of them are starring roles. He is about to graduate soon. How about I call him and ask him?" Is there a schedule for him to come and try?"

Tang Bao said decisively: "Since Director Zhang recommended it, let him come to audition, and the air ticket crew will bear it."

Director Zhang went outside the door to make a phone call, and soon returned to the classroom.

"My nephew said that he is busy graduating recently and has no work to do. He can make an appointment to come and talk."

"When?"

"Plane tomorrow night."

When people come here in the capital, it really takes some time to make various preparations and arrangements. Tang Bao expressed his understanding, but if they come here on Sunday night, the time will be very tight for Tang Bao.

After rejecting Ma Zhenyu's invitation to eat out, Tang Bao returned to his small apartment with self-knowledge.

They began to practice music and prepare for the competition, cramming their bodies and polishing their golden bodies.

Zhang Huohuo is a high-achieving student at the Capital Film Academy. He is about to graduate in his senior year and has starred in several TV dramas. His reputation in the industry is quite good, and he has handed in a good answer sheet for his college life.

When he was busy graduating, he received a call from the uncle who took good care of him.

The uncle said that he had a film project here, but he couldn't find a suitable leading actor, so he asked him if he would like to come and give it a try.

Zhang Huohuo, the lead actor on the big screen, is still very interested, and his uncle has helped him so much, no matter what aspect he thinks about, he must go and have a look, so he simply arranged the things in hand, and set off for the next day magic capital.

It was already late at night when Zhang Huohuo arrived in Shanghai. Ma San entertained the guest from afar and arranged his board and lodging.

Early the next morning, Tang Bao met with Zhang Huohuo. Tang Bao was really under a lot of pressure during this period, not only to consider the crew, but also to prepare for the competition.Try to take a deep breath to calm your mood.

Zhang Huohuo already knew that Tang Bao was the screenwriter and director of this movie, and he didn't dare to underestimate this young and excessive person in front of him.

"Hello Director Tang, isn't it me who is interviewing today? Why do you seem more nervous than me?" Zhang Huohuo joked.

Tang Bao stabilized his state: "To tell you the truth, there have been a lot of things and a lot of pressure recently, which makes you laugh."

Zhang Huohuo sat upright: "No, no, I understand quite well. Director Tang directed a movie at such a young age, and his future is boundless."

Tang Bao said: "Okay, let's get down to business. I believe you have read the relevant materials of the protagonist, so let's start?"

"Okay, I don't have much time to prepare, I hope Director Tang will take more time."

(End of this chapter)