Chinese entertainment director starts with filmmaking

Chapter 33: Filming, Seed

In mid-May, filming for "Cruise of Destiny" was nearing its end. All the scenes at sea had been filmed, and only the scenes on land remained.

Waves crashed on the beach, and several crabs were spitting as they built their nests. The camera then panned to reveal a pair of eyes.

The female protagonist is pushed into the sea by another version of herself, but is then washed back to shore by the waves. She wants to go home and see her son one last time.

If there is an afterlife, she will never treat him so harshly again.

"Okay, good form, you've passed this one!"

Gu Qing patted the board and said happily.

"Director, you're really going to put me through this. I've been soaking in the sea several times already, and my hair still smells of seawater."

Fan Binbin got up from the ground, took the towel handed to him by his assistant, and wiped himself down.

Upon reaching the water source, Fan Binbin vigorously scrubbed the sand off the soles of her feet before giving Gu Qing a charmingly disdainful look.

"Binbin, sometimes you need to let go of these celebrity airs to have a wider range of acting opportunities."

"After all, you don't want to spend your whole life just being a pretty face, do you?"

Gu Qingyang adjusted his baseball cap to let in some fresh air before speaking earnestly.

The other party did indeed suffer a lot in this film. The frequent role switching was a real burden on the actor's mental state.

But as a director, he would love to exploit his actors to the point of exhaustion so that the whole movie is in perfect condition.

Wong Kar-wai's filmmaking process is very demanding. He doesn't provide the plot or dialogue, relying entirely on the actors' own initiative.

Although Gu Qing kept some things to herself, it was all for the sake of the plot.

What he wanted was for the actors to not know the general plot after filming, so that they would suddenly understand it after the final cut.

"Director Gu, where did your god-sister go? Wasn't she always following you around?"

"What do you mean 'little sister'? Watch your words, we're just buddies."

Fan Binbin rolled her eyes at the righteous Gu Qing, and then drank her lemonade in big gulps.

These two completely treated them as tools for their game. When asked, they claimed to be brothers, but their daily interactions were incredibly sweet.

An eighteen-year-old girl is so lively, innocent, and clingy. I really don't know what Gu Qing was thinking, ignoring such a mature girl and spending all his time arguing with little girls.

"Brother Qing, look who I brought you!"

Said Cao Cao, Cao Cao.

From a distance, Jing Tian waved to Gu Qing with the two of them.

Wow, good heavens, Ning Hao actually came over without saying a word.

"Ah Qing, I can't get through to you on the phone. We have to ask Tian Tian to pick us up."

"Huh? My phone's dead. Hao-ge, this is too convenient."

Gu Qing touched his phone and realized that the battery was dead. He couldn't help but stare at the culprit.

These past few nights I've been chatting with Jing Tian on my phone, so I haven't really had time to charge it.

"Wow, being a director must be tough! You've gotten several shades darker!"

Ning Hao didn't dwell on it, but he was startled to see that Gu Qing was obviously much more tired.

"Xiaoqing, now that you're a director, you need to delegate some things to your subordinates. Don't try to do everything yourself."

Xing Aina also spoke earnestly.

The two were afraid that Gu Qing would work like a workaholic, which would only exhaust them.

"Brother Hao, Sister Na, don't be fooled by how dark-skinned Brother Qing is, he brought it all on himself!"

"We stopped filming when the sun got too strong, and all the main actors and crew went fishing!"

Jing Tian, ​​hands on her hips, raised her voice, seemingly eager to stir up trouble.

Hmph, it would be so much better to just stay offline and play with her.

"What? Such a thing exists?"

"What?! Is that even possible?!"

Ning Hao was shocked. How did he only find out about this now? He should have come over to play much earlier.

He lived a very hard life at home.

Xing Aina was both amused and exasperated. She shook her head and then pulled Jing Tian to the other side.

She hasn't been to Sanya much before. This time, she's not only visiting the set, but also taking a vacation.

"Sweetie, let's go swimming."

Xing Aina pulled Jing Tian and walked in the other direction.

Unlike in the future, there are fewer tourists now, and the film crew's name is also useful. The beach has been closed off. Although it can't be said to be completely monopolized, it can still allow only the film crew to stay at certain times.

In the afternoon, Ning Hao also joined the fishing group, carrying out his great air force operation.

They were all from the entertainment industry. Ning Hao was a director with some fame, and Huang Xiaoming and others welcomed him.

Friendships between men are quite simple. There were six people present: two directors, one producer, and three actors with different acting styles. They could all be considered members of the Beijing Film Academy faction. After a few words, they became quite close.

"Ah Qing, you should be almost done here, right?"

After finding a fishing spot and casting his line, Ning Hao finally spoke up to ask.

Actually, fishing isn't necessarily about hiding from anything; it's just about having something to do while chatting.

After all, men can't just chat all the time without doing anything.

"More or less. We've been preparing for a week, filming for a little over half a month, and it should be finished in the next couple of days. If you hadn't come today, I was planning to call you."

Gu Qing leaned back casually and spoke leisurely.

Although this movie is complex, the plot and characters make it relatively easy to film. If he hadn't paid attention to some details, it probably wouldn't have taken more than half a month to finish.

How easy is it to come across an opportunity for a publicly funded trip?

"Xiaoming, what are your plans for the second half of the year?"

"Director Gu, to be honest, this is the only project I plan to take on this year. I'm preparing to enter the music industry and solidify my reputation."

Huang Xiaoming paused for a moment, then said with a wry smile.

Last year, thanks to the TV series "Shanghai Bund", he and Sun Li became very popular, and he received a huge signing fee and signed with Huayi Brothers.

"Is this your own idea, or the company's idea?"

"What do you mean by that, Director Gu?"

Huang Xiaoming was surprised. After thinking about it carefully, he realized that the other party was not inviting him.

"I've been thinking about collaborating with you, but there's no rush. Let's wait until the film's performance is satisfactory."

"Hiss, a big fish has taken the bait! Quick, get the landing net ready!"

Gu Qing didn't elaborate, only leaving a hint. Seeing the fishing rod moving violently, he judged the size of the fish and immediately said excitedly.

Fu Dalong stood to the side, holding the net equipment, also looking on seriously.

If the fish escapes, even brothers will have to sever ties.

Huang Xiaoming sat to the side without moving, still pondering what Gu Qing meant.

If nothing unexpected happens, he will spend the entire year, and even most of next year, doing promotional appearances. He may even enter the entertainment industry to expand his influence.

During this period, being a triple threat in film, television, and music was the ultimate goal for actors and artists.

This was a decision he had made long ago, after discussing it with Huayi Brothers' senior management.

Huayi Brothers did everything it could to help him enhance his reputation, and his fame, in turn, helped Huayi Brothers go public.

After spending the past two weeks with Gu Qing, he had come to understand the man's temperament. He was mature yet naive, steady yet impulsive, with a long-term vision and a down-to-earth attitude. It was hard to believe that such a person was only twenty-three years old.