Chapter 547 The Opportunity is Gone
Although Director Li An asked this question, his tone was full of obvious certainty.
He Qi was stunned, but before she could say anything, Director Li An looked directly at Xiao Luo and asked, "Didn't you inform the actors that it's best to go without makeup today?"
If it was an experienced agent like Sister Kuan, she should have come to her senses by now. The next step would be to take the blame for the artist and follow the director's words and say that she forgot to give instructions.
But Xiao Luo had obviously never faced such a situation before, and lacked experience in dealing with emergencies. Moreover, he had just confirmed with He Qi that she was not wearing any makeup, so when faced with Director Li An's question, Xiao Luo blurted out: "Director, she is not wearing any makeup, she is just bare-faced!"
Director Li An laughed when he heard this, but he wasn't angry. He just shook his head helplessly while laughing: "I've made so many movies, and I almost personally supervised the makeup of all the actors. I know better than anyone what a person looks like with and without makeup. I can tell the difference without even a second glance. So don't think that just because I'm a man I can't tell if a girl is wearing makeup or not."
He Qi felt very disappointed.
Xiao Luo was also dumbfounded when he heard this, and glanced at He Qi uncertainly. Although He Qi was anxious, her mind was quick, and she quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, Director. I did wear nude makeup, but I thought it would be rude to see you completely bare-faced for the first time, so I took the initiative to put on a little makeup."
Director Li An didn't listen to her excuses at all. Instead, he asked directly, "There's a big difference between your appearance without makeup and with makeup on, right?"
"Uh..." He Qi's face turned awkward, revealing an expression of a miserable life.
Director Li An didn't need her to answer at all. He just said, "It's actually very common. I've seen many actresses look very different without makeup than with it on. Many of them are top-tier actresses, but that's just who they are. I don't think you should resist it. Natural makeup has its own charm. It's the most primitive beauty. Some of my favorite movie shots are those without makeup. These shots are often more impactful."
"Of course, I want to see your bare faces, not because I want to feel your impact. I just want to see if your original conditions are suitable for the big screen. If they are, I hope you can leave your life scenes in my film. After all, the subsequent development of the new actors I choose is generally quite good. No one has disappeared after starring in my movies."
Director Li An said, looking at Chen Li again, and praised with satisfaction: "You have very good conditions. A Kuan also showed me some small clips of your acting. Apart from the camera sense and the pronunciation of the lines being more like a TV drama, there are no other major problems."
"Thank you, director. I will practice my lines hard." Shen Li said quickly.
"These are all small things. With more experienced actors guiding you, you'll soon find the feel and rhythm of the film. You have great talent."
Ali was extremely excited to be repeatedly affirmed by Director Li An.
Sister Kuan listened from the side. Director Li An had obviously chosen Ah Li, so she took advantage of the situation and asked, "Then Director, can you give Ah Li a chance to learn? We're not picky about roles. Whatever role you think is suitable for her, our Ah Li can do it."
Li An smiled and said, "If it's just a small character, there's no need to mobilize so many troops."
He thought for a moment before saying, "After a while, the crew will hold a role audition in Longcheng. I'll ask her to come over and act with the auditioning actors, and I'll also see how she plays."
Going to act with the auditioning actors is equivalent to guaranteeing that Shen Li will get a role.
Before Chen Li could react, Sister Kuan looked at her excitedly and reminded her, "Ah Li, quickly thank the director for giving you this opportunity. This is an opportunity that no one else can even beg for!"
Chen Li came back to her senses, stood up in an instant, and saluted with excitement: "Thank you, Director. I will definitely perform well."
"Sit down, sit down. No need to thank me. Directors and actors complement each other. You act well and I shoot your scenes well. That's what's most important."
Chen Li nodded vigorously. She really didn't expect that Director Li An would be such a free-spirited and docile person.
"Director." Sister Kuan struck while the iron was hot and smiled sheepishly: "Could you consider our Chu He again? She has a good flow and can carry the box office!"
This is not the first time Sister Kuan has recommended Ji Chuhe to Director Li An.
But just like the previous times, the director smiled politely and shook his head, but his words were not polite at all: "No, your Ji Chuhe is just right for the small screen, which can highlight her characteristics to the greatest extent. But she is really not suitable for the big screen, at least it doesn't match my style. You can ask other commercial film directors, they are more concerned about the box office."
Sister Kuan actually already knew the answer in her heart, but now that she had the chance, she couldn't help but fight for it for Chu He.
Based on Ji Chuhe's popularity and status, Director Li An is right. Commercial film directors like her very much, and she has also accepted many commercial film scripts.
But commercial films don’t win awards. Ji Chuhe is about to win a grand slam in several authoritative awards for TV dramas, but he still has no film awards.
In terms of traffic, she has almost reached the top, but if she wants to become more famous, she must have the support of awards.
The value of film awards is much higher than that of TV drama awards.
Sister Kuan tried her best, but director Li An didn't give her a chance.
Seeing that Chen Li got the role so smoothly, He Qi on the side was so anxious that she kept poking her agent Xiao Luo's waist.
Xiao Luo was also very anxious, sweating all over his forehead!
"Director, I'll ask He Qi to remove her makeup right away. It'll be quick. Can you spare me a moment?" Xiao Luo had to speak shamelessly for the sake of the artist.
He Qi herself knew how important this opportunity was, especially since she and Shen Li debuted at the same time and their fans regarded each other as rivals. If Shen Li got it and she didn't, wouldn't she be pinned to the ground and rubbed against the other in the future?
She is very competitive and doesn't want to fall behind others.
"Director, I'm just going to wash my face and will be back soon."
He Qi stood up as he spoke, but Director Li An seemed to be emotionally stable and kind, but in fact he had extremely strict principles and standards in his bones.
Opportunity is a mysterious and ethereal thing. Sometimes it is right in front of you, but if you don’t catch it, then it is gone. It will not always float in front of you waiting for you to catch it.
"It's time for me to eat. As I just said, I don't like to talk about work during meals. Let's see if there's another opportunity later."
Anyway, there is no chance this time!
(End of this chapter)
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