"These are two scripts I have written. Let's see who will shoot them." Zhang Qiurui took out the scripts and handed one to each of them, asking them to look through them.
Except for Zhang Wenfu, the other five people are studying in the directing department and the photography department, and have a high appreciation ability for scripts.
They flipped through the script, sometimes frowning, sometimes trembling, sometimes with a smile on their lips, completely absorbed in the story.
An hour was enough for them to have a rough look at the two scripts.
"These two scripts are very thrilling. Mr. Vampire is thrilling but also funny.
"Uncle Zombie," on the other hand, leans more towards a traditional thriller style, with intense excitement and a tightly interwoven plot that keeps you hooked." Li Shaohong was the first to speak, apparently liking both scripts.
"That's fine with me. If you don't want to take pictures, I can." Hu Mei continued.
"In that case, ladies first, we'll let you two direct these two scripts." Seeing that Li Shaohong and Hu Mei both showed great interest in the script, Gu Changwei was somewhat tempted, but he knew his abilities and needed some time to calm down.
"Xiao Jin, Yi Mou, what do you think?" Zhang Qiurui did not decide who would own the two scripts, but turned to ask Xie Xiaojin and Zhang Yi Mou for their opinions.
"I will set up the company first. If I don't have time to shoot the movie, I won't participate." Xie Xiaojin said.
"Qiu Rui, actually I have a script that I like. I just need to trouble you to adapt it." Zhang Yimou said a little embarrassedly.
"Are you interested in the novel I wrote? Do you want to adapt it into a movie? Which one?" Zhang Qiurui asked when she saw Zhang Yimou's expression.
"A Chinese Ghost Story." Zhang Yimou said the name of the novel.
"Sure, no problem. I plan to shoot another movie at the end of this year or early next year. Plus I have other things to do, so I don't have enough time to adapt the script for you. It will be the end of next year at the earliest, or the year after next at the latest." Zhang Qiurui did not refuse Zhang Yimou's request and told him the approximate time.
Zhang Yimou still had vision. In later generations, the movie "A Chinese Ghost Story" was indeed a huge success. It not only achieved good box office results, but also won word of mouth and numerous awards.
Zhang Qiurui is well aware of this, so he expressed full support and expectations for Zhang Yimou's choice.
Zhang Yimou felt relieved upon hearing this. He looked at Zhang Qiurui with gratitude and said, "Qiurui, thank you. With you adapting this novel into a screenplay, I'm even more confident in the success of this film."
"After each of you choose one of these two scripts, start drawing storyboards and polishing the script," Zhang Qiurui said to Li Shaohong and Hu Mei.
Finally, Li Shaohong chose the script "Mr. Vampire".
Hu Mei chose the script "Uncle Zombie".
"Qiu Rui, are you going to shoot another movie this year?" After Xie Xiaojin and Li Shaohong and Hu Mei finished selecting the script, he heard Zhang Qiu Rui say that he planned to shoot another movie at the end of this year or early next year.
"Yes, the script is ready. I plan to invite a powerful person to play the leading role.
After what happened last time, without the protection of the gray forces in Hong Kong, some things will become tricky and difficult to advance. To avoid trouble, I think we have to find someone from the gray forces to provide us with protection.
This script is the stepping stone." Zhang Qiurui nodded, his eyes revealing a hint of contemplation and determination.
No one else said anything. They had been in Hong Kong for several months and knew that the current situation in Hong Kong was far more complicated than they had imagined.
On the surface, it seems prosperous and stable, but in reality, there are undercurrents, and all walks of life are more or less inextricably linked with those gray forces.
Even in the seemingly glamorous entertainment industry, there are many unknown secret deals and power games hidden behind it.
Zhang Qiurui continued, "I've already found a candidate who has a certain status and influence in Hong Kong's gray area and is also an actor. I hope I can help him win the Best Actor award at the three major international film festivals."
Thank you for your kindness. In the future, you will have someone to protect you in Hong Kong, which will make things much easier for you.”
"Qiu Rui, you have to oversee the editing of the movie "Love" and start shooting a new movie. In addition, the Berlin Film Festival will be held in February. If the new movie is to be shot after the New Year, it will have to wait until March of next year to officially start shooting.
It's only October now, and there are still more than two months until the Chinese New Year. In my opinion, we should finish filming before the New Year, go home for the New Year, and then edit it." Xie Xiaojin suggested.
"Okay, Sister Hong, you can finish filming 'Mr. Vampire' before the New Year and come to Hong Kong to edit it after the New Year. As for Sister Mei's 'Uncle Zombie', you can film it after the New Year." Zhang Qiurui nodded and agreed.
"Qiu Rui, please help me with the casting." When Li Shaohong heard that her film would be finished before the New Year, although she felt that time was a bit tight, she was filled with anticipation and excitement when she thought that her first film would be released soon.
She knows very well that for a new director, the release of a work is not only an important milestone in her career, but also a touchstone for testing her directorial talent.
"Don't worry, Sister Hong, I'll carefully consider the cast for you. Yimou, you'll continue to be my photographer, Changwei, you'll be Sister Hong's photographer, and Sister Mei and Xiaojin, you'll assist Sister Hong.
Sister Hong, don't feel any psychological burden. Just act boldly. It's just a matter of a few hundred thousand dollars, and we can afford the loss.
Besides, I know the script I wrote well, so as long as the actors' acting is good, it won't be a loss." Zhang Qiurui said confidently while comforting Li Shaohong.
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