Chapter 220: First entry into the film industry
"He's definitely stingy," Song Yan'an agreed. Having worked at the TV station for so many years, he was well aware of Ji Sheng's stinginess. "You're still young, so why not try your luck out there? If things don't work out, you can always come back and film a TV series."
Some artists who left TV stations have returned to film TV series, but the prerequisite is good ratings, which will give them resources. If the ratings are poor, it will be difficult for them to make a living in the future.
The market is so realistic and cruel.
"Brother An, why don't you go to the film industry?" Hu Xiaoxiao asked curiously.
The top male and female stars of the TV station have all changed their contracts to fixed-term contracts, so they are now very free to take on roles. If they want to try their hand in the film industry, that’s fine.
Song Yan'an said, "Don't be fooled by everyone calling me Big Brother and thinking I can do everything. Although I'm in the business of film, there's a difference between the film industry and television. Just because I can be a good TV actor doesn't necessarily mean I can be a good movie actor. The audiences for TV and film are also different. Plus, the film industry is even more complicated, and my personality isn't suited to that. Xiaoxiao, be careful when you go into the film industry; it's too murky and treacherous."
Because the film industry in Baogang is booming and making money quickly and lucratively, many gangs have entered the industry. The bosses who emerged from the gangs are more direct and unscrupulous.
Women in that circle, especially beautiful women, often have no control over their own lives.
Hu Xiaoxiao is prettier than the average beauty, and Song Yanan is quite worried about her.
"I know what's going on." Hu Xiaoxiao said.
"Then I wish you a bright future." Song Yan'an congratulated.
Hu Xiaoxiao smiled and thanked him, then extended his hand. "You knew Director Zhang Huai was going to film 'God of Cars,' so you must have known his phone number."
"Are you really interested in this movie?"
"Why not give it a try?"
"Okay, I'll copy it for you." After all, Song Yan'an had been in the industry for so many years and knew a lot of people. Zhang Huai happened to be one of them. He said, "Zhang Huai works at Xinghui Film and Television Company. Xinghui doesn't sign many actresses, so they often hire foreign actresses. You have a good image and high profile, so maybe you can be selected."
Hu Xiaoxiao took the phone number written down by Song Yan'an, and after returning, he began to look up information about Xinghui Film and Television Company and director Zhang Huai.
Xinghui Film and Television Company was established less than three years ago, but has already produced more than 20 films, mostly action films. During this year's Spring Festival, it released a nonsensical comedy that was quite popular.
Compared to Xinghui Film and Television, which has only a short history of three years, director Zhang Huai has a much longer resume. He first filmed TV series at Baogang TV Station, and later went to Ji's Film and Television. After leaving Ji's a few years ago, he went to another film and television company, and was only poached by Xinghui last year.
Hu Xiaoxiao went to the audio-visual store specifically, found the audio-visual tapes of movies shot by Zhang Huai, and bought a few to watch.
Zhang Huai is also a director who is good at making action movies. Hu Xiaoxiao checked and found that all his box office hits were action movies.
She has always been shooting mostly martial arts scenes and has been thinking about exploring other genres, but in the current market, action and comedy films are the best sellers.
Comedy films must have funny moments, which are much harder to shoot and act in than action films.
As for art films?
Hu Xiaoxiao cannot act in scenes with too delicate emotions, especially depressing scenes, as she is afraid of laughing and being kicked off the set by the director.
Moreover, there is no market for art films, and they are basically there to win awards.
After much deliberation, Hu Xiaoxiao decided to audition for Zhang Huai's "God of Cars". Instead of thinking too much, it would be better to get into the film industry first.
As long as she can get in, she doesn't believe she can't do well.
Hu Xiaoxiao picked a time and called Zhang Huai.
First, he introduced himself, and then asked directly about the casting of "God of Cars".
Unexpectedly, Zhang Huai was quite familiar with Hu Xiaoxiao. When he heard Hu Xiaoxiao's name, he laughed and said on the other end of the phone: "When you were doing the racing scene in "The Bund", I happened to be filming at the movie studio and specially watched a few of your scenes."
When Hu Xiaoxiao heard about this fate, he immediately felt that he and Zhang Huai were half-acquaintances, and asked about the casting requirements.
Zhang Huai said, "It's not convenient to talk on the phone. Come to Xinghui Company and we can talk in person."
Zhang Huai gave Hu Xiaoxiao an address and made an appointment to meet at noon the next day.
Hu Xiaoxiao was a bit surprised by the smooth start, and it also gave her more confidence. The next day, she put on her favorite red dress, put on delicate makeup, and painted a bright red lipstick, looking very beautiful and flamboyant.
Then I bought myself a new black brand handbag and some black high heels I bought a few days ago.
She used a hair iron to give herself a new hairstyle, checked in the mirror and found no flaws, then went out in high spirits.
Xinghui Film and Television is located in a bustling commercial district and has rented an entire floor in a commercial building as its company. When Hu Xiaoxiao came to Xinghui Film and Television, the receptionist's eyes lit up when she saw her.
"Ms. Hu is here! Director Zhang has instructed us to take you there directly when you arrive." The receptionist said as she led the way.
Hu Xiaoxiao gave her a big smile in return, "Thank you, pretty girl."
The receptionist blushed a little at the compliment and said, "Ms. Hu is really beautiful. You look even better than on TV. I've been following all of your dramas, every one of them."
"My next drama, 'The Bund', will be aired in a few months, so remember to follow it then." Hu Xiaoxiao gave a small advertisement for 'The Bund'.
As they were talking, they arrived at Zhang Huai's office. The receptionist knocked on the door three times, told Director Zhang something, opened the door, and invited Hu Xiaoxiao in.
Zhang Huai was sitting at his desk looking through documents. He had a square face, a short beard, and wore a pair of black-framed glasses. When he heard Hu Xiaoxiao arriving, he looked up and his eyes lit up.
Very few people would remain indifferent when they saw Hu Xiaoxiao for the first time, because she was so beautiful, so aggressive, and could attract people's attention at first sight.
Especially in recent years, her popularity has made her temperament more refined and outstanding, as if she is as dazzling as the sun wherever she goes.
Even though Zhang Huai was used to seeing beautiful women, he was still stunned.
When filming "The Bund", he watched several shows off the set and felt that Hu Xiaoxiao was outstandingly beautiful, but now after dressing up carefully, she is even more eye-catching.
What's even more rare is that with his professional vision as a director, he can tell at a glance that Hu Xiaoxiao's face is very suitable for filming, as if it was born specifically for the big screen.
Zhang Huai had been looking forward to Hu Xiaoxiao's arrival today, and he was even more delighted after seeing him in person.
After asking Hu Xiaoxiao to sit down, he talked to Hu Xiaoxiao about the movie "The God of Cars".
"The idea for the movie 'God of Cars' was inspired by Miss Hu." Zhang Huai was very amazed when he saw the racing scene between Hu Xiaoxiao and Xia Lu, and the idea of making a movie on this theme came to his mind.
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