Chapter 131: Cherish Everything You Have Now

Ten minutes later, Ning Hao finished reading the script in his hand and sighed.

It's not entirely true to say that the script is very good. It is essentially a road comedy about a series of coincidences that happen to two people of different identities and classes.

This routine is very popular in Hollywood and has been almost overused.

Although the quality of this notebook is not top-notch, its market prospects are much better than his.

Being popular means having a market and being liked by the audience.

This also applies to China.

What's more, there is the Spring Festival travel rush, a topic that everyone cannot avoid and is very concerned about, which naturally attracts attention and discussion.

There must be a reason why Lin Yicheng can continue to be successful, Ning Hao felt emotional.

……

"I'll take this script." Ning Hao didn't hesitate too much. The project had a promising future, and Lin Yicheng was the screenwriter and investor. This was a good thing that others couldn't find even with a light.

Ning Hao thought that the reason why Lin Yicheng was willing to let him direct was probably because of Wang Hongwei's face.

After all, he had never filmed a comedy before and lacked relevant experience. If it weren't for the relationship between his fellow apprentices, this script would not have been his.

"Okay, senior brother, go back and prepare and come up with a plan." The reason why Lin Yicheng chose Ning Hao was not because of his relationship with Wang Hongwei.

Relationships are relationships, investments are investments, and they cannot be confused.

The reason I chose Ning Hao was simply because I knew he had the ability.

"By the way, I heard that you also invested in Yang Qing's book?" Ning Hao suddenly asked.

There are never any secrets in the circle, especially Lin Yicheng and Xinghe Film and Television Company, which are the focus of attention of people in the industry.

Yang Qing got the investment, and the news spread in the circle the next day. It was no surprise that Ning Hao knew about it.

"Well, his book requires a small investment and there is little risk." Lin Yicheng did not hide it.

"If we want to film Lost on Journey, we have to wait until winter." Ning Hao pointed to the script in his hand.

"Is there any problem?" Lin Yicheng didn't quite understand what Ning Hao wanted to say.

"It won't take too long to make a plan, and it's too far away from the shooting time. I have nothing to do during this period of time."

Ning Hao scratched his head, a little embarrassed, "I was thinking whether I could participate in Yang Qing's project."

"This isn't my first time filming a comedy. To be honest, I still have some doubts. So I thought I'd go over there to help him out and gain some experience at the same time."

Ning Hao was scared by the failure of his previous movie. It was not easy for Lin Yicheng to trust him and hand "Lost on Journey" to him. Of course, he had to do a good job.

If he fails again, he won't be able to bear the consequences. His path to advancement will be cut off from now on. The best he can do is go back to his old job and make art films.

Although Ning Hao started out by making art films, he doesn't like them in his heart.

He is a very realistic person. If he makes art films, unless he can make it to the top three in Europe, he will neither gain fame nor make much money.

Ning Hao still has self-awareness. He knows that his film has no chance of winning the three major awards. He is not on the right track. He has no money to convince the judges, so naturally they will not like him.

……

Why did he choose to make art films?

It saves money and effort, only a few hundred thousand or so are needed for a handheld camera, one or two scenes, and a few actors.

The director just walks around with a handheld camera, the actors walk around, and then says a few lines that the director doesn't understand, the actors don't understand, the audience doesn't understand, and only the judges can understand.

After the filming, you can’t get any big prizes, but you will basically win any fake awards as long as you go.

If you win an award, you will get a bonus. If you have a little fame, even if your film cannot be released in theaters, you can still sell some copyrights and make your investment back easily.

Looking at all the domestic directors, which one of them started out with art films? The successful examples of the predecessors are there, so the novice directors just need to follow this path.

It’s not that they like art films so much, or that they are so obsessed with awards.

They have no experience at all, who would be willing to hire them to make a commercial film?
Even if you want to be an assistant director or assisting director in a commercial film, it's not easy.

It is much easier to shoot art films than commercial films. If you can't even shoot this well, it is basically impossible to shoot a good commercial film.

The reality is so helpless, they have no other choice.

Ning Hao saw the prospects of the film and television industry, and of course he also wanted to direct commercial films and gain both fame and fortune.

The "Lost on Journey" project is his best opportunity at this time. For the success of the project, Ning Hao is willing to try every possible means.

……

"Do you know Yang Qing? How is your relationship?" Lin Yicheng asked this first.

"I've met him a few times, but I'm not familiar with him." Ning Hao was a little embarrassed.

He understood what Lin Yicheng was worried about, and immediately assured him, "Don't worry, I was just an assistant director or something, I won't interfere, I don't need any salary, and my name doesn't need to be on the film."

In the film and television industry, it is rare for two directors to co-direct a film, let alone serve as each other's assistant director.

Everyone has their own ideas and thoughts. When they get together, there might be disagreements. Who should we listen to?
In the end, a conflict arose and a good thing turned into a bad thing.

Unless two people have a very good relationship, similar ideas, and complementary abilities, joint guidance is possible.

Otherwise, there are usually more cases of mutual supervision.

For example, the style of this film is not suitable for me, but I can't bear to miss it. It happens to be suitable for you, and we have a good relationship, so I give the project to you and I will be the producer. It will benefit both of us.

"I have no objection. You need to communicate with Yang Qing. It's OK as long as he agrees." Ning Hao was willing to do so, and Lin Yicheng would not refuse.

I guess Yang Qing wouldn't object, after all, he is a rookie and it's his first time directing independently.

After all, Ning Hao is a director with his own works, so making him his assistant director is considered a compliment to him.

"Just your words are enough. I will go find Yang Qing later and make him agree no matter how high the price is." Ning Hao laughed.

Lin Yicheng believes this.

In his previous life, in order to find Liu Hua to play the role of Dao Ge, Ning Hao called Liu Hua every day and even asked the assistant director to come to his house and cry poor and pitiful.

A strong woman is afraid of being pestered by a man, and the same goes for men. Liu Hua really couldn't stand it anymore, so he was willing to take a pay cut to star in the film.

……

After seeing Ning Hao off, Lin Yicheng felt a little emotional.

He was very fortunate that he had made a good choice at the beginning and everything went smoothly, which is why he is where he is today.

Look at people like Yang Qing and Ning Hao, don’t they have any talent?

They just lack opportunities.

Just for this opportunity, they need to run their legs off, talk their mouths off, say nice things to everyone, and act like grandsons when they meet...

Lin Yicheng had experienced the bitterness and pain here in his previous life.

In this life, if he didn't have money, background, and connections, he would probably be worse than Yang Qing and Ning Hao.

You must cherish what you have now and not lose it!

Lin Yicheng warned himself in his heart.

(End of this chapter)