Chapter 141 Cannes Film Festival Changes Rules

Seeing him like this, Chen Xiao felt a little moved.

He even came up with the idea of ​​giving him a bonus.

As soon as I had this idea, I heard Fang Rong on the side joking: "Come on, your girlfriend is studying for a Ph.D. in Shanghai. You can't wait to fly there today, right? Stop pretending."

There was a burst of laughter in the conference room.

Chen Xiao also laughed.

Bai was moved.

After the brief joke, Chen Xiao exchanged a few words with Wang Rui and then looked at the casting director Sun Li.

"Director Sun, I have roughly selected some people. If you are kind, you can add some more candidates. We will audition from October 17th to 22nd."

Casting is the key point, so it takes a long time.

Chen Xiao continued:

"Kung Fu characters can be chosen from Peking Opera martial arts students and disciples of various sects."

"However, there is something to note. Don't change the martial arts types of the three masters. Legs, fists, and weapons. Because learning martial arts means practicing the lower body first, then the fists, and then the weapons. This also corresponds to the order of appearance of the three masters. Martial arts level."

Sun Li nodded as if he suddenly understood, "That's it. I understand."

It seems that the chief director has gained something from learning martial arts.

This is the attitude that directors and screenwriters should have!

Just when he thought of this, he heard Chen Xiao continue to ask: "As for the protagonist, do you have a suitable candidate?"

Sun Li thought for a while, his eyes lit up, "It's true, Yan He."

"I have the impression that he usually acts in idol dramas, right?"

"Well, he has good acting skills and loves martial arts in his spare time. There have been no outstanding martial arts film and television projects in the past two years, so he has not acted, but it should be fine."

"Okay, then invite me to give it a try, and please find a suitable candidate. If there are any problems, we will communicate in time."

The two chatted for a few more words and then ended the topic of casting.

Chen Xiao then talked with Fang Rong about the tone of the photography and equipment selection.

I communicated with the assistant director, production team, and post-production team for a while.

Finally, he looked at the director's assistant.

The director's assistant was his assistant during the filming of "Farewell My Concubine", named Chi Yu.

"Please rent a venue in the Capital Film and Television City. We will select and train actors there. After renting until November 20, we will go to the Shanghai Film and Television City."

"Okay." Assistant Chi quickly wrote down the work.

"Let's take a look. Do you have any questions?" Chen Xiao flipped through the schedule.

There seems to be a lot of work, but when it is divided up, it becomes less.

In the next month, he will give an online lecture to students.

Going to casting on the 17th.

I'm looking for someone to start a company in the middle of next month.

I usually stay with the crew. See if there are any problems with the progress in all aspects, and communicate in a timely manner.

Compared with the "Interstellar" period, there is less soundtrack work and more attention needs to be paid to casting. Overall, it's easy to deal with.

Everyone chatted for a while and then ended the meeting.

Chen Xiao just got home, lay on the sofa, and took out his phone to look at it.

I just found out that two big news broke on the Internet!

["Farewell My Concubine" and "Interstellar" were both shortlisted for the main competition at the Cannes Film Festival. 】

[The Cannes Film Festival has added new rules for nominations and awards! 】

When I clicked on the second one, I found that this condition was for him.

"New rule 1: Starting from next year, a chief director can only be shortlisted for one work in the same unit of the same year."

Cannes officials gave him face.

We only start counting from next year, so this year’s two movies are all shortlisted.

"The second rule: starting from this year, a work can only win a maximum of two awards in one unit."

Understandably, this is to ensure a sense of participation in other works.

whatever.

I don’t have time to worry about Cannes now, so I’ll take the time to go there on the day I finally receive the award to show respect.

With this thought in mind, he threw the phone aside.

Chen Xiao didn't pay attention, but this incident caused an uproar in the film and television industry.

The big companies are all enjoying the success, and those who have low self-esteem and anxiety are anxious.

The biggest reaction was from the actors.

Two or three hours ago, an actor received an invitation from Sun Li to audition.

This news definitely cannot be suppressed.

Even if the actor wants to hide it, he can't hide it from the company.

As a result, the news of the audition for "Kung Fu" quickly spread in the industry.

Three films were made, and all three films entered the three major film festivals.

By analogy, the fourth part will definitely be a hit.

It’s almost like whoever joins Chen Xiao’s crew will take off.

Moreover, everyone knew that he was going to set up a company. When he establishes a company, the resources will definitely be biased towards his own artists. How could it be their turn?

Even if they are willing to pay a sky-high liquidated damages themselves and leave their current company to find Chen Xiao. Chen Xiao may not be willing to accept it.

Therefore, the fourth part is the best opportunity!

Actors and major film and television companies quickly used their contacts to find out what roles were available from invited actors. And quickly sent an email to Sun Li, trying to get a audition spot.

Half an hour later.

After Sun Li finished dinner, he picked up his phone and looked at it, and his eyes widened immediately.

What the hell?

999+ unread messages in chat software!

99+ unread emails!

Open the chat software and take a look.

"Teacher Sun, I am Xiao Li who worked with you 13 years ago. Do you still remember?"

"Hello, Director Sun, we just worked together last year, and you praised me for my good acting. Could you please give me a chance this time?"

"Brother Sun, I got a good car recently. I want to ask you to go for a ride together. Are you free?"

…

999+ messages, except for a few ads.

All of them are asking for roles directly or indirectly.

Fortunately, he had cooperated with CCTV many times in his early years and shot three or four blockbusters, so his foundation is very solid.

If it were a young person, how could he withstand the pressure from all sides?

Alas, Wang Rui still lamented being tired.

He is tired as hell! I am the one who is tired, right?

…

At the same time.

In the luxurious gym of Lezhong Company.

A young man in his twenties is lifting weights.

"Yan He!"

The middle-aged man walked in quickly from the door, his face full of joy, "Kung Fu has invited you!"

Yan He put down the barbell, rubbed his shoulders, and looked calm, "Whose movie?"

"Chen Xiao's! Please be the male lead." The agent patted his shoulder excitedly.

Yan He's eyes moved, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly, "Kung Fu? Martial arts movie?"

"Yes! I think you are the only one in the circle who can take on this role. But we should not take it lightly and prepare well."

In recent years, there has been no demand for high-standard fighting scenes.

Therefore, there are few young actors who are both good at acting and fighting.

But Yan He is an exception.

Although he hasn't performed fighting scenes in the past three or four years, he likes martial arts and will find someone to practice with every week.

This can be said to be the right time, right place, and right people.

They are determined to get this role!