Also, don’t spread rumors in school, keep a low profile, ok, I’m busy here, I’ll hang up now.”
After hanging up the phone and putting away his cell phone, Wei Yang turned and walked into the conference room, continuing to look through photos and resumes with Liu Junjie and the assistant director.
Unlike what outsiders imagine, there are thousands or tens of thousands of resumes and photos put together, and only a few people are screened, so there is no way to compare them one by one and check them carefully.
So, in addition to some key focus objects that have been marked in advance.
Resumes are rarely looked at unless you make it to the final few rounds.
In the first few rounds, people basically just looked at photos. Each person held a stack in their right hand, and their left hand kept swiping down the photos, like cutting noodles. Each photo stayed on the retina for an average of one second, or even less than half a second.
If you leave an impression on the screeners, you will be selected to enter the next round. If you fail to keep the impression, you will be eliminated directly.
It's so cruel!
Every new actor in the industry has submitted hundreds of photos to the crew, and 99% of them end up in the trash can and shredder.
Since "The Best of Us" has only received a few hundred photos and the workload is limited, it is not that exaggerated.
Although the screening speed is still very fast, it can only stay for a second or two, which is enough to see everyone's face clearly.
I don’t know if it was a coincidence, but the photo of students from the Performance Department of Shanghai Theatre Academy happened to fall into Wei Yang’s hands.
From freshman to senior year, from the class of 2006 to the class of 2003, there were less than 200 students enrolled in the Performance Department of Shanghai Theatre Academy. Wei Yang probably had more than a hundred photos in his hands.
The proportions are amazing!
With mixed feelings, Wei Yang began to screen. He found quite a few acquaintances, with the majority being from the Class of 2004.
Hai Lu, Li Jinming, Zhao Ji, Zheng Kai, Chen Chichi, Du Jiang, Wang Xiaochen, Wang Chuanjun, Jiang Shuying...
It is worthy of being a famous star class, and the proportion of those who have succeeded is much higher than that of the other three classes.
For example, in the class of 2003, there was almost no one Wei Yang was familiar with, there was a Jin family in the class of 2005, and the class of 2006 where he was was not much better.
In addition to Li Jiahang, there are Hu Yifei and Lou Yixiao from "Love Apartment", and Wei Qianxiang who played many supporting roles. The dramas are popular but he himself is not. If they were not in the same class, Wei Yang might not even remember him.
As for He Linfeng and Ma Xin, Wei Yang had never heard of them in his previous life, and he guessed that they had become ordinary people.
Many people often talk about their professional training, the three major art schools: Beijing Film Academy, Central Academy of Drama, and Shanghai Theatre Academy, but only they know their own hardships.
Only a few can make it, and even being able to stay in this industry and make a living as an actor is considered talent. The vast majority of people are forced by reality to work behind the scenes or simply change careers.
This topic is sad to talk about, but it does not affect Wei Yang's selection criteria.
The eliminated photos flew onto the table one by one...
Are you kidding? Wei Yang himself was still bowing his head and acting like a grandson. How could he have the right to sympathize with others? Except for using his power for personal gain toward his three roommates, he handled everyone else impartially.
Finally, they selected about 100 photos, and Liu Junjie made the final decision: "These are it, sort them by role, and then call the phone numbers on the photos one by one to notify them to come for the audition on the weekend."
Before he could finish his words, the staff brought in a pile of resumes and photos.
"This is something that many companies and agents have pushed for."
Wei Yang picked up a few and looked at them: "Artists from Beijing are also casting here?"
The assistant director next to him stretched his waist, not surprised: "The film and television companies in the mainland are concentrated in Beijing and Shanghai. There are too many people and too few jobs. They will rush to any place where there is a little movement. As long as they can hear the news, it is not difficult to pass on a photo."
"Too."
Wei Yang understood, and put himself in his shoes. If he heard that a film crew in Beijing was recruiting actors and he met the requirements, he would also find a way to ask someone to send a photo of him.
If it doesn’t work out, then forget it, but if you get an audition opportunity, I guess many people would be willing to come from far away to give it a try.
The overall competition is fierce, so as long as there is a slight chance to succeed, many people are willing to take the risk.
Liu Junjie is old and has limited energy, so he takes a rest while Wei Yang and the assistant director continue to choose.
"Um?"
Suddenly seeing a photo, Wei Yang paused and put it in the position for selection. Under the light of the incandescent light in the office, a girl with a bun and baby fat on her cheeks was smiling in the photo.
…
A few days later, on the weekend , the Venus Hotel next to the Blue Whale Company, the crew of "The Best of Us" rented a small hall here for a week-long audition.
"Okay, thank you for your hard work. Go back and wait for our notification."
"Thank you, teachers."
Several people bowed and left. The executive producer couldn't help but complain: "Didn't you do any homework before the audition? You knew it was a school play, but you dyed your hair yellow and played a little gangster."
"Okay, no need to get angry, the fat guy is okay, to be determined, forget about the others."
Liu Junjie has been in the industry for decades and has already mastered the skills. He doesn't take this matter to heart at all and glances at his watch calmly.
"It's been more than two hours. Let's take a 10-minute break."
Sun Wei had been bored for a long time, and he stood up immediately after hearing this: "Come on, Xiao Wei, let's go out for a walk."
Nodding to Liu Junjie, Wei Yang got up and followed him out. He went to the toilet first, then came to the stairwell. They each lit a cigarette and puffed out smoke.
However, when he goes out, smoking and drinking are social activities, and he will not refuse. This is not like drinking, where many people like to persuade him to do so. He just lights up a cigarette and goes with the flow.
Sun Wei was addicted to cigarettes, so he took out a cigarette and smoked it. Wei Yang waved his hand and said, "I'm done, you smoke first. I'll go to the upper window to get some fresh air. The room is too stuffy."
"Go ahead."
Sun Wei knew that Wei Yang had no addiction, so he didn't force him. The latter went upstairs, found a window, and felt the fresh air while thinking about the person he had just chosen.
"Wei Yang?!"
A cry of surprise startled Wei Yang, who was lost in thought. Turning around, he saw that they were all familiar faces.
Li Jinming, Zheng Kai, Zhao Ji, Chen Chichi from Class 2004 mentioned just now, and Lou Yixiao and Cai Die from the same Class 2006 music class.
"Xiaoxiao saw Ma Xin and the others just now and thought you weren't here."
"I came early and wasn't with them."
Wei Yang didn't say it directly. Except for Lou and Cai, he wasn't very familiar with this group of people. However, Li Jiahang got along well with them, so he had met him several times.
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Every time we meet, it feels like I have traveled into the world of "Love Apartment" for a meeting.
It was the same today. Zeng Xiaoxian, Hu Yifei, Wan Yu and Mei Jia were all here, which made Wei Yang feel a little dazed as if time and space were being confused.
"Who are you interviewing? Male lead, you're so handsome, there's a lot of hope."
Li Jinming asked curiously, she has a lively personality, a bit like the character Meijia she played in "Love Apartment", but not as careless and bold as Meijia. Wei Yang has a good impression of her.
"I tried Lu Xinghe, the second male lead."
"Lu Xinghe?"
Zhao Ji, who has a gentle personality, looked down at the audition information sheet sent by the crew and said, "There is no such role."
Wei Yang explained: "This role is quite special and is not open to the public for the time being."
Cai Die was pleasantly surprised and said, "Then your chances are great."
The young Lou Yixiao looked at Wei Yang with a blushing face. Her real personality is completely different from Hu Yifei in "Love Apartment". She is quiet, introverted and a soft girl.
"Congratulations, Brother Yang."
Even Li Jinming and Zhao Ji gave congratulations and praise. Wei Yang was fair and handsome, and it was easy for him to win the favor of girls. More importantly, there was no direct competition between the two sides.
It is still worth being happy when classmates/junior students/+friends are successful.
The girls surrounded Wei Yang and talked happily with laughter, but the two boys who were traveling with him felt a little uncomfortable.
Chen Chichi was fine, as he had a higher EQ. Zheng Kai was a bit arrogant, and couldn't stand Wei Yang being so popular, so he couldn't help but make a sarcastic remark.
"Hasn't it been decided yet? Why are you showing off? Don't let it all end up in vain."
After hearing this, Li and Zhao felt a little embarrassed, but after all, they were classmates, so they didn't say much.
Cai Die and Lou Yixiao have a good relationship with Li Jinming and Chen Chichi, and are just ordinary friends with Zheng Kai. They are traveling together this time because of the other two people.
In their hearts, Wei Yang, who is in the same class and has a good relationship with them, must be more important.
Especially Lou Yixiao, who had some secret feelings towards Wei Yang. Even though she had a quiet personality, she was so angry that her face turned red.
"Can you speak?"
Cai Die's temper was even more explosive, and she directly said: "That's better than you, you can't eat the grapes and say the grapes are sour."
"What did you say…"
Zheng Kai was furious and was about to step forward. Wei Yang pulled Cai Die and Lou Yixiao behind him, faced Zheng Kai, and looked at him coldly.
"Get lost!"
Wei Yang is exactly 180cm tall. He is not strong but slender and well-proportioned. Zheng Kai's height is unknown but he is obviously shorter than Wei Yang.
As soon as the two met, the other lost in terms of momentum.
More importantly, Wei Yang, who had someone to rely on, didn't mind really doing it to him, but Zheng Kai had concerns and didn't dare to make a move, appearing to be a little timid.
"We are all from the same school, don't let outsiders laugh at you."
Seeing the two sides confronting each other, Chen Chichi came over immediately to stop them. Li Jinming and two others also came to pull Zheng Kai. The latter took advantage of the situation and was dragged away with an angry look on his face.
"Excuse me, buddy,"
Chen Chichi was a good person and even came over to apologize. Cai Die and the other person were a little angry, so they parted ways with the main group and chose to audition on their own.
Glancing at Sun Wei, who was waving at him after finishing his cigarette, Wei Yang whispered, "Don't try Jiang Niannian."
Then he waved to Cai and Lou, hurriedly reunited with Sun Wei, and returned to the meeting room together.
(End of this chapter)