Chapter 395: The King of the Studio: Brother Yang is the Eternal God
“This is the Golden Triangle.”
Located in Myanmar's Golden Triangle, the crew of Operation Mekong arrived here today to film. Having already finished filming their scenes in China, the next scenes must be filmed here.
In addition to Chinese actors, this drama also features actors from many overseas countries. Actors from Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia...
Su Yang simply made a hodgepodge, and his purpose was very simple. With this gimmick, the movie might be able to make more money in the markets of these countries.
However, these actors are of different nationalities and speak different languages, which makes it too troublesome to use them. Most directors would not dare to do this.
"Okay, everyone, be quiet for a moment. Let me introduce you to Vista, from Thailand..."
After everyone arrived, Su Yang began to introduce everyone. After introducing Vista in Chinese, Su Yang switched to fluent Thai and skillfully introduced the Chinese people to Vista.
This Thai made Bista's eyes widen, and the others also swallowed their saliva. Su Yang spoke Thai so fluently.
But the shock was not over yet. Su Yang continued to introduce the actors, and the rest became Su Yang's personal performance time.
Burmese, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Laotian, Indonesian...
Su Yang's ability to speak various languages seamlessly astonished not only the Chinese crew members, but also the foreign actors.
Holy shit, what kind of magical skill is this? The crew members were also like this. They knew that Su Yang was good at foreign languages, but they didn't expect Su Yang to be so awesome.
If you are a die-hard fan of Su Yang, this is not surprising at all, because in the TV series "A Bite of China" that Su Yang filmed, he seamlessly switched between many languages.
The set became lively.
Su Yang's strong foreign language skills made the entire set flow smoothly. The addition of foreign actors and staff did not affect the overall smoothness.
Seeing the speed at which the crew was filming, all the actors and staff were secretly shocked, especially the veteran actors and crew members who had been working on the show for a long time.
This time they finally realized how powerful Su Yang truly was.
"Director Su is so efficient."
In the temporary resting RV, several actors couldn't help but sigh. The efficiency was too high, especially during this period, the entire crew's fluidity seemed to have suddenly changed a lot.
This feeling is strange, but it's real. Before I knew it, the progress had actually been incredibly fast. According to the original plan, this blockbuster film would have taken at least six months to shoot.
But now, the pace is much faster. At the current rate, filming could be completed in four months. If the pace is fast, it will be ready for the New Year holiday season without any problems.
"Have you noticed? Director Su's improvement is frightening. At the beginning of filming, Director Su's control over the crew seemed a bit unfamiliar. But now, I think he's as good as some veteran directors, or even better. Especially Director Su's direction of the play, it's so precise..."
Another actor sighed. The others nodded. Yes, they had sensed it, too. Especially during this period, Su Yang's control over the entire set had become even stronger. Many things were easily understood in a few words, and the entire crew quickly got into the groove, and filming speed continued to accelerate.
"Ah, comparing yourself to others is really frustrating. We shouldn't be envious. Let's just focus on filming our own scenes. The more we compare, the more frustrated we become..."
Everyone in the RV laughed, and their impression of Su Yang changed drastically.
Before participating in this TV series, they actually had no good impression of Su Yang. In general, they felt that Su Yang was too high-profile and too troublesome. At the same time, they also suspected that Su Yang would film many similar themes.
But after getting in touch with it, I found that it was completely different from what I had imagined.
Although Su Yang is famous, he is not arrogant. He is very humble and gentle. He has no airs at all. When he works on the set, he is very serious and capable.
When he's not working, he's always joking around with you, chatting with everyone, and telling jokes one after another, making everyone laugh. He's so funny even at work, so the atmosphere on the set is really good.
In terms of ability, Su Yang's performance also conquered everyone. In just a few words, he pointed out the key points and let the actors know how to perform.
At the same time, the professional movements of the actors are also very professional. Su Yang has demonstrated many professional skills on the set, which surprised many people.
Besides these, Su Yang is also very generous. He is not stingy at all. If it were another director, they might save money wherever possible. But with Su Yang, the routine is completely different.
Su Yang's working style is to spend money freely, and if it's not enough, then increase the budget. These two routines give the crew two different treatments.
To be frank, the salaries of the extras, special effects actors, and behind-the-scenes staff in Su Yang's crew were definitely much higher than those of other crews. Especially for the stunt doubles who performed dangerous actions, Su Yang paid them very high wages. In Su Yang's opinion, this was the money he paid with his life, and it was worth the price.
This generosity also earned Su Yang a good reputation on the set. Now, many people in the industry know that Su Yang is generous. Su Yang's crew is comfortable, with good food, good accommodation, and high income. Therefore, many extras, including martial arts actors, will come to the set as soon as they hear that Su Yang is in the play.
This is fame and prestige. Unknowingly, Su Yang has embarked on the road to becoming a big shot.
"Teacher Vista, I have a question for you. Are there any restrictions on foreigners opening entertainment companies in Thailand?"
On the set, after a break, Su Yang came to Bista and asked with a smile. This made Bista startled, but he did not hide it.
"It seems there aren't any restrictions. We in Thailand are quite open in this regard. Many Hollywood movies are sometimes produced in Thailand now. In recent years, our cultural industry in Thailand has developed quite well, and the government is quite supportive..."
Bista said with a smile. Although it was the first time to cooperate with Su Yang, but in just half a day, Bista had a good impression of Su Yang.
First of all, Su Yang's Thai is very authentic, so there is no communication barrier between them.
And Su Yang has a good personality and is not arrogant at all. Bista has also come into contact with some Chinese artists before, and they always look a little arrogant in the eyes of Thai artists.
After all, Thai artists make too little money and the Thai market is too small to be compared with China.
For example, Vista is quite famous in Thailand. However, Vista's commercial performances sometimes cost tens of thousands of Thai baht, which is only a little over 10,000 RMB. In China, you can't even hire an internet celebrity for more than 10,000 RMB.
Different markets, different status. So it is normal to be arrogant, but there is no discrimination in Su Yang's eyes. For such a Chinese director, Bista naturally feels good.
"Okay, I understand. Teacher Vista, I plan to open an entertainment company in Thailand. Maybe there will be more cooperation then. Teacher Vista, Thailand is your territory, so you have to take good care of it when the time comes."
Su Yang said with a smile, which made Vista stunned.
During this time, Vista also looked up information about Qingyao Media and Su Yang. Before they started working together, Vista knew Su Yang. After all, Su Yang was very famous all over the world and even had many fans in Thailand.
Coupled with the Dream Age incident, Su Yang was also a hotly discussed figure in the Thai entertainment industry. Bista also briefly investigated the entity of Qingyao Media and found out that it was a terrifying giant.
Thai entertainment companies have no choice at all. For example, the investment in "Operation Mekong" is something that is unthinkable in the Thai film and television industry. The investment is too huge.
Now, Su Yang wanted to open an entertainment company in Thailand, which made Bista very curious. The Chinese market was so big, why did Su Yang think of opening a film and television company in Thailand? The Thai market was very small, and the Chinese market was not comparable to the Thai market.
"Coach Su, you're joking. I'd definitely welcome you to Thailand. You're very famous in Thailand."
Bista smiled and said he was very happy to be able to participate in the filming of "Operation Mekong". Although he played a villain, the salary was really high. He wished he could make ten movies in Thailand and still not earn this much.
“I hope we can cooperate more in the future.”
Su Yang smiled. Opening an entertainment company in Thailand, or building a branch of Qingyao Media in Thailand, was a question Su Yang had been considering in the past few days.
Although the Thai market is not large, it is actually not too small if the entire Southeast Asian market is included.
Of course, this market can't compare to China, but making money in China means making money for our own people. In Thailand, no matter how much you make, you're making money from foreigners. That's a different feeling, and for Qingyao Media, it means something different too.
Being a bully at home isn't a skill; earning money from foreigners is. Su Yang also wants to make money in Hollywood. But you have to eat one bite at a time and walk one step at a time.
It's unrealistic to expect to make money in Europe and the United States before you've figured it out in China. So, we should test the waters in the Southeast Asian market first. Even if we end up losing money, it won't be a major blow to Qingyao Media.
Establishing a branch in Thailand, radiating to the whole Southeast Asia with Thailand as the center, and gradually making Qingyao Media famous, will bring huge benefits to Qingyao Media.
Besides, there are still many good Thai works in the mall. It is exciting to take these works out and conquer Thailand with them.
Thinking of this, Su Yang suddenly became extremely interested. If he could shoot a few hit movies in Thailand in a row and break the Thai box office record, that would be absolutely thrilling. Besides, he might not make much money, but he would gain a lot of fame. After all, he had the Gold Medal for Director.
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