Chapter 107

Dong Siyan started to take things seriously from then on, but acting skills needed to be honed, and it wasn't something she could get immediately if she wanted to.

However, every time she felt that she was really not good enough, had no talent, and wanted to be lazy again like before, the crew would have new things and new people to stimulate her.

A few days later, she was hit again, and this time the hit was even bigger than before. Because in the story setting, there is a twelve-year-old girl who came in with her sister. In a cruel game, her sister died because of protecting her. The heroine couldn't bear it, so she went to comfort her, and thus there was a brief rivalry.

She had always been the most fragile game player, but at that moment, she squatted there, wiped the tears from her face, and then revealed a ferocious look like a wolf cub.

This close-up of the eyes has no other actions and no other lines; the little girl is just squatting in the corner.

This person was also selected through auditions. He said he is interested in acting. This is even the first time for this kid to act. I heard that he is the child of an ordinary staff member of the crew and signed up. He has no background, but he was selected.

She had only received some simple training and was such a young child with only a few roles, but she had a strong learning ability.

Dong Siyan is almost two years older than her, and they have been in the industry for longer and have more experience. But to be fair, she feels inferior to her in terms of her efforts in acting, and her efforts in the subsequent fight scenes, even after she cut a piece on her arm.

Everyone in this crew is so enthusiastic and hardworking, and the atmosphere is so good that she can't stop.

It was as if there was someone holding an invisible whip in this place. She once thought of just giving it a try and acting casually as before, but she was quickly stimulated to the point where she dared not think so anymore.

During the first month after joining the group, Dong Siyan felt as nervous as a newcomer.

After that, there was a confrontation scene at night, which was supposed to be a big scene between the heroine and the villain, with long lines and strong momentum. But even with this scene, Dong Siyan was still not satisfied when she finished working late at night.

This scene was very long and the director planned to shoot a long shot. She had done a lot of preparation for it and had memorized the lines long ago. However, once she got into the role, she was led by her co-actor who had been preparing for a long time and her momentum was suppressed the whole time.

It's such a frustrating feeling that you are the protagonist but are always being suppressed and beaten.

It’s not like Dong Siyan hasn’t acted in movies directed by big directors, and she has also worked with famous actors and even movie kings and queens, but this kind of heroine-led role, which is demanding and requires a strong aura, is different from the roles she has played before.

She plays opposite the best actor and actress, and the director usually gives her the role of a supporting actress in the settings and scripts, because he knows she has no ability, so he doesn't ask her to overpower the opponent. This movie is not like that.

The actor who was acting opposite her was someone she had never even heard of before, but his acting skills were really on par with the best in the industry. After he finished his lines, he looked at her with such a sinister look, as if he was really a serial killer who didn't take human life seriously.

After performing a few takes, Dong Siyan still felt that something was wrong, but she had gotten a little better and had a special feeling. There was a short pause in the middle, and the staff came over to adjust the lights. The actor on the opposite side looked at a few takes and still felt a little nervous and embarrassed, so he whispered to the director: "How about I hold back a little?"

The other party did not mean to be sarcastic. In private, this person seemed to be very honest. However, Dong Siyan waved her hand and said hoarsely: "It's okay, just act as it is."

The other party's acting was fine, but she would never do such a thing as to ruin someone else's performance for her own sake.

There were a few more takes, and Dong Siyan felt her head was a bit numb towards the end, but Director Meng said the last take was fine.

So she breathed a long sigh of relief, just like the heroine in the drama, who held on to the end and confronted the villain. Finally, she couldn't hold on any longer and sat on the ground for a long time before she recovered. When she came to her senses, she found that the back of her clothes was soaked.

But when she later watched the scene on the director's monitor, she still felt dissatisfied.

She did perform exceptionally well, scoring 80 points, but her opponent's acting skills were above 90 points. This scene was actually acceptable, and from the perspective of ordinary audiences, they were on par with each other.

But Dong Siyan had played this role too many times, and she could tell at a glance that she was still not as good as the other person.

She told the director about her feelings, but Director Meng also had to take care of the progress. A scene couldn't be performed indefinitely. To make the work good didn't mean that it had to be perfected to this extent. There was still a little time left, and Dong Siyan could make up for it when she went over to do the dubbing. She could also help with post-production and editing.

For the director, it is already very good if the actors can perform to this level.

But Dong Siyan went back and thought about it and couldn't sleep.

It was late at night, and she tossed and turned in her bed, thinking about the scene all the time. The scene seemed to be alive in her mind. She even felt that since she entered the industry, she had never felt such a sense of frustration as not being able to compare with others.

So at this time, Gao Jianfan Gao of Gaoshan Pictures always received her calls in the middle of the night and was woken up in his sleep.

Dong Siyan and she are very good friends, they are childhood friends, the two of them entered the circle together, the development of the entire Gaoshan Pictures is inseparable from the profits brought by Dong Siyan's popularity.

After going through so many ups and downs over the years, Mr. Gao never thought that she would cry in the middle of the night.

But she didn't hang up the phone and listened patiently to the other party's chattering.

"...You don't even know!" Dong Siyan cried and made a scene on the other side, "What kind of life am I living in this crew!"

Her first words were a bit fragmented and incoherent. Mr. Gao was stunned, thinking that Dong Siyan had been bullied. Then he thought it was impossible. Mr. Su Ning was a very strict person. It was impossible for him to do such a thing in the crew. Besides, Director Meng was one of their own. Besides, what kind of personality did Dong Siyan have? If the crew did something unfair to bully her, it would be others who would cry.

Then I understood after listening to her explanation in bits and pieces.

It seemed like the other party had finally found an outlet to vent his anger and brought up all the old accounts from this period of time.

"You know, I was forced to act by a kid, a twelve-year-old kid!"

"I've been in the industry for so long, and here I am being beaten up and hung up! It's so embarrassing!"

She was howling like a ghost on the other side, and the more she spoke, the more aggrieved she felt. Gao Jianfan did not know whether to laugh or cry, thinking that this girl was still feeling ashamed of her acting skills.

As an old friend and as a company president who has met many different kinds of actors, Gao Jianfan honestly thinks that she does not have any talent as an actor. However, it is obvious that Dong Siyan has a face that is pleasing to the audience and a personality that is suitable for the entertainment industry. She has the talent to be a big star.

But Ms. Gao had never expected that her visit there would cause such a big reaction. If only two or three actors performed outstandingly, the feeling would definitely not be so strong. However, the entire crew was like this, and Dong Siyan felt aggrieved.

Those who can become top stars usually have a strong desire to win and are unwilling to easily admit their failures, so it is normal for her to feel this way. However, she thinks it is a good thing for President Gao to evaluate this matter.

This is a drama with an investment of over 100 million yuan, not a small one. How can such a large project produce a good work without strict requirements? This is a truth that everyone in the industry knows, but everyone often has too many things to consider, and they give in here and there, so the requirements are naturally not strict. But Su Ning doesn't care about this.

Many times, getting along with Su Ning was like a spring breeze, but on crucial matters, he would not give in.

President Gao admired such people, especially those in the same high position. She knew she couldn't do that, so she patiently listened to Dong Siyan's venting, and then asked: "Then why don't I talk to President Su and tell them not to act this way. Anyway, I came here to not let you suffer any injustice."

Then, as she expected, Dong Siyan fell silent instantly.

She knew this was a good script, and she also knew that the work produced with such efforts would definitely not be bad. Having said so much here, the source of her emotional fluctuations was that she sometimes felt that she was the weak link in this play.

She is obviously the heroine, the leading heroine.

The protagonist in the book is smart and tough, and she always maintains the last bit of kindness and humanity in the game of death. She is a very good character. But as an actor, she did not play such a role well. Instead, she was at a disadvantage in the confrontation and needed to be rescued in the later stage.

Rather than being angry, she felt an indescribable sense of shame. Dong Siyan had stayed in her comfort zone for too long.

She is not an ordinary person. She is a top star with an annual income of hundreds of millions. She has to work hard all the time.

Of course, Mr. Gao could take her back and let her shoot a more relaxed movie. He could have someone else play the role. Gaoshan Pictures could afford to compensate her anyway. But she said, "No."

I'm just in a bad mood, so I'm looking for someone to complain to. I still have to stay here.

"I'm not leaving," Dong Siyan sniffed, feeling that she was fine again, and said, "Find me an acting teacher. Come to my place in the next two days, no, tomorrow."

Although the crew has an acting director, that is for everyone, and she needs a dedicated acting teacher.

Gao Jianfan said "OK".

After she hung up the phone, she leaned on the bed and thought for a long time. She was no longer sleepy.

Su Ning had many concerns about this selection system at the beginning. It is often unrealistic to talk about fairness in the entertainment industry, so she was reserved.

But now it seems that the situation is really good.

Even if a person does not have sufficient acting talent, after so many years of training and experience, even if it cannot reach 100 points, it is not impossible to reach 80 points of excellence.

After Dong Siyan made the call that night, she dreamed about the confrontation scene for several days. She seemed to have truly experienced the spiritual core of the heroine of "Survivor" who never gave up, and gradually figured out and understood this character.

The teacher that Mr. Gao found came over very quickly, and Director Meng also felt that this female lead was much better than before, and most importantly, the feeling of being strong was right.

After that, Dong Siyan was quiet for a long time, quiet in the true sense of the word.

She used to be a very active person, but for almost a month, she hasn't posted anything on social networks or major official media platforms, not even on her Moments. Her fans are almost suspecting that she has been kidnapped.

Fortunately, at this time, the official Weibo of "Survivor" began to release some shooting highlights. Posting some short clips without involving spoilers is also a reasonable way of publicity during the filming period.

The fans finally saw the new owner, and when they reposted the post with joy, they also discovered some unexpected surprises.

Dong Siyan's acting skills can actually be seen here! She really has acting skills, not just a fan filter. Her makeup and styling are also different from before, and her acting state is surprisingly refreshed.

And her good performance is not limited to a few animated pictures. As the main female lead, she takes up a lot of the ten-minute behind-the-scenes footage. The crew gives her enough face, and she performs exceptionally well in many shots.

And this isn't even the finished film yet. Just watching some of the footage in the behind-the-scenes footage, some of which has a green screen behind it, is enough to get you into the drama.

Fans were shocked!

They are the ones who know the changes of the protagonist the best. I was already very happy to be selected into the Cliff Theatre Club. At least I don’t have to worry about it being a bad play. I didn’t expect to get unexpected gains!