After discussing some details with Wu Yanshu and experiencing rural life and the shooting time, Zhang Qiurui, Situ Zhaodun and Zhang Huijun went to Huaqiangzi Village, Luocheng Town, Gaotai County, ZY City, GS Province to survey the shooting location.
After arriving at Huaqiangzi Brigade, Luocheng Town, Gaotai County, ZY City, GS Province, Situ Zhaodun fell in love with this place at first sight.
Because Zhang Qiurui's description in the script was almost exactly the same as what he saw before his eyes.
Huaqiangzi Brigade is gently embraced by the endless Qilian Mountains. The village is nestled against the mountains and beside the water. The quaint adobe houses are dotted among the green fields. The smoke from cooking rises up, interweaving with the mountain mist in the distance to form a tranquil and far-reaching pastoral painting.
Situ Zhaodun excitedly pointed to an open area not far away and said, "Zhang Qiurui and Zhang Huijun, look there! We can use that as a filming location for a scene of villagers working together. The morning sun shines on the fields, and the villagers sweat profusely. Where else can we find such a harmonious coexistence of hard work and nature?..."
They stayed here for three days and discussed with the captain of the Qiangzi Brigade about filming a movie here next year, and asked the production brigade to provide accommodation and some other conveniences.
When the team leader of the production brigade heard that a film crew was shooting a movie in their brigade, he was overjoyed and agreed immediately. He agreed to everything Zhang Qiurui and the others said and even looked forward to the filming starting as soon as possible.
During these three days, Zhang Qiurui visited the surrounding areas of Qiangzi Brigade, surveying the shooting locations and scenes in the script. He was very busy. After the fourth day, they left by train.
This trip took a full eight days, including the round trip and the time spent on running errands. It was more tiring than shooting a movie that took ten days or half a month.
After returning, Zhang Qiurui rested for a day, checked for omissions and made up for any deficiencies. After confirming that there were no problems, he met with Peng Xiaolian, Liu Miaomiao, Cheng Kaige, Zhang Huijun, Tian Zhuangzhuang and others. Then Zhang Qiurui took a plane to Hong Kong.
It took Zhang Qiurui twelve days to fly back to Yanjing.
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Hong Kong, the next day.
"Boss, you're back. Are things going smoothly in the mainland?" That day, Chen Jiaying made coffee for Zhang Qiurui, brought it in and asked.
"If things don't go well, I can't come back. How is the crew of "A Chinese Ghost Story" being formed? Have the actors' schedules been adjusted? When can we start filming?" Zhang Qiurui took a sip of the coffee brewed by Chen Jiaying and asked questions one after another.
"The crew has been assembled long ago, and filming for A Chinese Ghost Story has started ahead of schedule. We still need to coordinate Zhang Guorong's schedule, so we will officially start filming in about three to five days.
"Boss, roles like Black Mountain Demon and Yan Chixia have already been decided. There's a female ghost role called Xiaoqing in A Chinese Ghost Story, and I've asked Anita Mui to play it. It suits Anita Mui's image, and Xiaoqing doesn't have a lot of scenes, so I'll let her gain some experience and gain some acting experience," Chen Jiaying reported.
"Just take care of the arrangements. Also, you'll be busier and busier in the future, so hire me an assistant to share your work and take over your position." Zhang Qiurui nodded slightly, his tone showing some recognition of Chen Jiaying's ability to do things.
“Yes, boss, I will find a suitable candidate as soon as possible.
Boss, our company has only two confirmed projects for next year called "A Chinese Ghost Story", and no other projects yet.
The filming of "Zombie Family" and "Zombie Supreme" is also nearing completion. In addition to "A Better Tomorrow" directed by the boss, which will be released this year, one of the two zombie films will be released.
Next year our company will have four movies released, including a zombie film, two "A Chinese Ghost Story" films, and an animated film, so there will be no shortage of exposure.
If our company has a project, we can start it in advance. The company has no shortage of funds, and with so many directors, we can't let them take a break, right?
"Boss, do you think we should write a few scripts? For Directors Li and Hu to shoot?" Chen Jiaying, thinking about the company's only two film production plans for next year, reminded Zhang Qiurui that, after all, a film company's operations require continuous projects to support them.
“What a tiring life!
We will hold a meeting on the last day of this year to finalize next year’s filming plan. We’ll talk about it then.
I'll give you a year-end bonus when the time comes. Remember to contact the other partners of the company, and you, Li Shuai, and the financial director will all attend." Zhang Qiurui pinched his brow, looking a little tired.
"Boss, we have received an invitation from the Golden Horse Awards, inviting you to participate in this year's Golden Horse Awards." After Chen Jiaying recorded what Zhang Qiurui said about the meeting at the end of this year, he mentioned another important itinerary.
"Have both films been registered for the Golden Horse Awards? When is the award ceremony?" Zhang Qiurui asked with a frown.
"The award ceremony will be on October 30th. Both 'Love' and 'The Tuner' are nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Director," Chen Jiaying replied.
"Yingzi, do you think I'll be a runner-up? The Golden Horse Awards are generally given to films shot in Taiwan, with only minor awards going to films shot in other regions.
Also, it looks a bit like the mainland over there, and although my two films were shot in Hong Kong, I am from the mainland.
This really poses a difficult problem for me." Zhang Qiurui rubbed his temples with a headache.
The two films I shot won major awards at the Berlin and Cannes Film Festivals. If I didn't receive the award, I would be embarrassed.
Now she is a well-known figure internationally. If she doesn't go, she will seem petty and look down on the Golden Horse Awards.
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