novellhall Chapter 63: The Script
Chapter 63: The Script
After showing off in front of Ning Hao for a while, Gu Qing felt much better.
There was nothing he could do; he couldn't hold his head high in front of Jing Tian.
The house is a detached villa in the Shunyi Central Villa District. It's a small three-story house with 400 square meters. It cost more than 4 million yuan in total, and the minimum price for the renovation was 5 million yuan.
However, the house is still under renovation, and he doesn't want to live there alone; it's too deserted, so he'll have to move to a single-level apartment.
This can be considered a sound investment; the price could increase tenfold in ten years.
There's no investment more profitable than buying a house. Courtyard houses, though expensive, are not really his favorite. He's not used to living there, and there's not enough human warmth; it's unpleasant to live in.
If I have the chance to buy it in the future, I will; if not, it's fine. It's not necessary.
January arrived in the blink of an eye, and Gu Qing was very busy during this time.
The preparations for filming "The Source Code," the selection of short films, the export release of "Cruise of Destiny," and the script continuation of Ning Hao's "Crazy Racer"—well, that's not important.
Inside the meeting room, Gu Qing was chatting with Ning Hao and several newly hired screenwriters about the script.
Gu Qing leisurely sipped tea while sitting at the head of the table, with the preliminary draft of the short film script on the table.
Ning Hao was frowning, carefully examining the script in his hand.
"Brother Hao, how's the script?"
After a long while, Gu Qing asked with a hint of smugness.
Although he didn't write a single word, he provided the general outline and core theme of the script.
There's no problem with him being the first to sign his name.
"This must be written for Jing Tian, right? It looks pretty good, but the story probably won't last two hours."
"We don't have any suitable subject matter in mainland China, and the market outlook is still uncertain."
Ning Hao put down the script, and at this moment he had to admit defeat.
I only knew that Gu Qing could write science fiction scripts, but I didn't expect her to have this talent as well.
Gu Qing can actually write movies about pursuing dreams and reminiscing about youth? And so easily?
"This is a short film, also known as a micro-movie, with a runtime of about forty minutes, and is primarily intended for online streaming."
Gu Qing laughed; he was quite clear about Ning Hao's thoughts.
Undeniably, there is no precedent for this in the market, but the first to try it will ultimately reap huge profits.
He also thought long and hard about creating a short film tailored for Jing Tian, and rejected many proposals.
For charity events, the time is too short, only three or four minutes, making it difficult to leave a lasting impression. In addition, since it is not for commercial purposes, celebrities will not be used in the casting.
He chose the first short film, "Old Boy," which is a story about dreams. Of course, it needs some adaptation to be remade.
Meng Li, a senior high school student, has loved singing and dancing since she was a child. When the talent show "Super Girl" was popular, she wanted to participate as well, and even neglected her studies for it.
However, her homeroom teacher, Shen Meng, was very strict and somewhat stubborn, and she never approved of Meng Li's participation in the competition.
Meng Li's family is not well-off. Besides her dream, she also hopes to earn prize money to help support her family.
Since he couldn't afford to hire a teacher, he did odd jobs to earn money.
While doing odd jobs, she also met a like-minded friend who was working hard to achieve her dreams.
During this time, she accidentally learned that her teacher, Shen Meng, had once been in a performing arts troupe and also loved singing and dancing. However, due to an accidental injury, Teacher Shen had retired from her beloved stage.
Similarly, Meng Li was disappointed because she almost missed the competition after accidentally injuring her leg. Teacher Shen patiently stayed with her at the hospital to provide psychological counseling.
Later, during their heart-to-heart talk, the two opened up to each other.
In summary, it tells an inspiring story about pursuing dreams.
The plot might be a bit cliché ten years from now, but it's just right now.
"I think your script is already quite complete. You didn't call me here just to look at the script, did you?"
Ning Hao was also very puzzled at this moment. He couldn't write this kind of script, and his appreciation ability was only so-so. Could it be...?
"I asked you to come here to take pictures. It just so happens that you and Tiantian are old acquaintances, so you'll be more comfortable using it."
"Hey, what do you mean by 'old acquaintance'? You wrote the script, why aren't you filming it?"
"Of course I filmed it, it just conflicted with the schedule. I was preparing for a new movie at the time."
Gu Qing was slightly disappointed. This film was quite memorable, but "Original Code" should have started filming around that time.
"I have no problem taking the photos, but it would be even better if you could take them yourself."
Ning Hao looked at Gu Qing and said with a strange expression.
Who wouldn't want to make money? Besides, it's not like he hasn't made short films and music videos before. This so-called micro-movie is just a type of short film. Maybe it just sounds better.
"It's okay, I have another movie coming out later, which will be the feature film version of this short film."
"Oh? You had a trick up your sleeve. Let me see the script."
Ning Hao was genuinely surprised; he hadn't realized the plot of the feature film.
"You'll see when the time comes. You just have to bear with it for now. I'll take a look at your script, but I can't guarantee I can revise it."
"We have different areas of expertise, and sometimes that can be fatal."
After confirming that Ning Hao would take over the short film, Gu Qing felt much more relaxed.
The original short film "Old Boys" was released out of nowhere, and a song of the same name also became a hit across the internet, making the Chopstick Brothers an internet sensation.
It's a pity that the sequel, "The Way of the Dragon," flopped due to a weak plot.
Gu Qing naturally also planned to make a sequel, and "Back to Twenty" is a customized version of this short film.
I just don't know if Jing Tian can carry the role of the female lead in a movie.
Yang Zishan did indeed deliver a remarkable performance in the original film, but this actress has always been underestimated.
But it's okay if it's a little short; he can get some training later.
After finalizing the script, Gu Qing handed it over to Jing Tian and asked her to study it carefully.
Outside the second canteen on the Beijing Film Academy campus, Gu Qing handed the script to Jing Tian, who looked completely bewildered.
"You need to do a good job in this movie, and figure out the character's emotions. There's another movie that needs your help, otherwise I'll hand it over to someone else."
Gu Qing ruffled Jing Tian's hair and said threateningly.
The other party was supposed to come to the company, since they are practically a boss and invested 30 million.
However, you still need to prepare carefully for the final assignments at Nortel.
"Don't worry, Qing-ge, I guarantee I'll complete the mission."
Sigh, I wish you could really do it.
Gu Qing sighed inwardly, also not really believing in the goals set by Miss Jing Tian.
Gu Qing didn't stay long. After sending out the script, she left the Beijing Film Academy. There were too many people there, and it wouldn't be good if she were recognized.
"Sweetie, isn't that Director Gu Qing? He actually came to deliver the script to you in person?"
When Jing Tian returned to her friends' group, she was asked questions by them.
Kan Qingzi looked at the file folder in Jing Tian's hand with envy in her eyes.
Chai Biyun and Hao Hao on the other side were in a similar situation. As actors, who wouldn't want to have roles to play before even graduating from school?
"Ah, right, the script that Brother Qing promised to give me."
"But he said the role might not be given to me, and I'll need to work hard."
Jing Tian clenched her fist, speaking to herself in a show of magnanimity.
The others traveling with her were speechless upon hearing this, but they knew Jing Tian's personality, and it was indeed something she would say.