That evening, four key figures from the drama department, Yu Dong, Zhang Xian, Bi Feiyu, and Cui Xinqin, gathered in Yu Dong's office.
After hearing that Yu Dong finished talking about the homework he assigned to the students, Cui Xinqin said with some confusion: "Teacher Yu, is this kind of homework too difficult for students in the performance department? This kind of homework is actually more suitable for drama creation.
Only students majoring in majors or directing are suitable, and acting students are only in their first year now, so it’s too early to engage in these things.”
Yu Dong looked at Zhang Xian: "Old Zhang, what do you think?"
Zhang Xian frowned and thought for a while, and said: "I also agree with Director Cui. This assignment is too difficult for acting students. These students have not even started acting yet, and they are exposed to scripts.
Lao Yu’s creation... To be honest, I put the cart before the horse a little bit."
Seeing that neither of them agreed, Yu Dong nodded, "You are all right, so this assignment is mainly focused on theater students. The reason why I proposed to let acting students join in as a group is not
It’s to test them, but to give them a rough impression of the script early.”
Bi Feiyu on the side said, "I understand what Yu Dong means. He simply wants acting students to get more exposure to other aspects of work in the film and television industry and accumulate some experience. And the drama department as a whole, all majors are closely related to each other.
We should have sincere cooperation, and it is also a good thing to let them have more contact. Now they are classmates, and after they leave school, they are likely to be colleagues who work together. Early contact can also pave the way for future work together."
When Bi Feiyu said this, Cui Xinqin was somewhat convinced, "If you put it this way, it is indeed beneficial for students to spend some time on this aspect, and I think a few students are indeed very interested in writing classes.
"
"Actually, the inspiration for this assignment came from Zu Feng's assignment, which is also the main reason why I asked them to participate in this assignment." Yu Dong smiled and said, "If you don't have any objections, then we will start giving them to the students."
We are divided into groups. By the way, there is one more thing I want to tell you. If the results of this assignment are very good, I will consider finding Deep Space to make it into a movie and put it in the cinema."
Zhang Xian raised his eyebrows in surprise, "Really?"
"Of course." Yu Dong smiled and nodded.
"In that case, that's really good."
Zhang Xian did not doubt what Yu Dong said, let alone a movie. Zhang Xian believed that even if Yu Dong asked the Deep Space Company to help make ten movies, the Deep Space Company would definitely agree.
Cui Xinqin had only been in contact with Yu Dong for a short period of time and didn't know much about Dong's situation, but looking at the reactions of Zhang Xian and Bi Feiyu, she knew that Yu Dong's words were definitely not bragging.
"Okay, okay, it's getting late, let's quickly divide the students into groups."
…
The day after the working groups were divided, Yu Dong contacted Jimmy.
After receiving the call from Yu Dong, Jimmy asked with a smile: "My dear, aren't you taking a break during this period? What do you want from me?"
"Please contact Doug Liman for me."
"Doug Liman?" Jimmy was a little surprised, "Don't tell me that you have already written the script for "The Butterfly Effect."
"The script hasn't been touched yet. I'm looking for him for another job."
"whats the matter?"
"I want him to help me make another movie."
After Yu Dong finished speaking, there was no sound on the other end of the phone for a while. Yu Dong thought it was because the signal was not working, so he said, "Can't you hear me?"
"You can hear it." Jimmy said from the other side, "What kind of movie is it? Why did you ask him to film it?"
Jimmy really couldn't figure this out, because Yu Dong and Doug Liman didn't know each other at all.
"A movie that doesn't cost too much and allows him to try and make mistakes."
When Yu Dong said this, Jimmy understood: "Do you want to test him before handing over "The Butterfly Effect" to him? So, you are still not sure about him. Okay, I will follow up on this matter
He said it, but before that, you want me to know what the script is, right?"
"The script hasn't been written yet, but I believe he will be interested."
Jimmy smiled and said, "I'm convinced. I haven't even written the script yet, so I've started looking for a director. I won't ask you about the specific story. Just tell me how much it will cost."
"It can range from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars..."
"Tsk, tsk, that's really a small cost, and our company can absorb it. But it's not easy for this kind of film to go to theaters. Are you going to release the disc directly? Or do you want to win an award?"
"We'll talk about it later after filming it."
I don't know if "This Man Came From Earth" can make a lot of money, but it will definitely not lose money. After all, the cost is low enough, and I can make money back no matter how I sell the copyright.
The reason why Doug Liman was asked to make this movie was that on the one hand, as Jimmy said, Yu Dong wanted to see if Doug Liman could make "The Butterfly Effect" at his current level. On the other hand, he also
I want Deep Space to have more movies that earn reputation.
…
After Jimmy talked to Yu Dong on the phone, he contacted Doug Liman.
Doug Liman had been waiting for news from Jimmy. When he received Jimmy's call, he almost jumped up from the sofa with joy.
"Mr. James, is there any news about the script?"
Ever since he found out that YU was willing to write a script for him, he has been in a state of anxiety waiting for the script.
During this time, he also put down all social activities and watched the Chinese version of "The Butterfly Effect" and "Chaos Diary" over and over again, hoping that he would be fully prepared when he got the script.
Jimmy heard the enthusiastic anticipation from Doug's voice. He smiled and said: "Doug, I'm sorry to disappoint you. YU hasn't started writing the script of "The Butterfly Effect" yet."
"Well……"
Before Doug even had time to be disappointed, Jimmy continued: "But I am calling you this time to tell you good news. Although the script of "The Butterfly Effect" has not been written yet, YU hopes to cooperate with you.
a movie."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Another movie?"
"Yes, the other one is also a very good script. YU put a lot of effort into it."
Doug Liman didn't quite believe what Jimmy said. He said with some disappointment: "I understand, YU doesn't quite believe in my ability."
"No, no, no, Doug, please don't get me wrong. YU doesn't mean this at all. And the filming of this movie will not affect "The Butterfly Effect."
Doug Liman opened his eyes wide, "You mean, I can still film "The Butterfly Effect," right?"
"Of course, that's what it means."
"So when will the filming of this movie start?" Doug Liman rubbed his hands, "Should I go to your place now to read the script?"
"...Actually, the script hasn't been written yet, and I don't have it here either."
"Is such that……"
Later, Jimmy briefly explained the situation to Doug Liman and told him that the cost of the film was very low.
Jimmy originally thought that Doug Liman would be disgusted when he heard the low cost, but he didn't expect that Doug Liman agreed directly after confirming that the script was provided by YU, without even knowing what story he was going to film.
In his opinion, as long as it is YU's script, there won't be any problems.
As a rich second generation, sometimes things are so casual.
…
In mid-November, autumn is in full swing.
Liu Ye was walking on the way to the Government Affairs Building. Along the way, he lowered his head and kept kicking the fallen leaves on the ground with his toes.
He is a class representative, so he often goes to Yu Dong to deal with schoolwork matters.
But he was also afraid of seeing Yu Dong.
Yu Dong is not much older than him, but he is very oppressive. Every time he sees him, he will ask him about his recent class.
Taking three steps at a time, it took Liu Ye about twenty minutes to walk from the dormitory to the door of Yu Dong's office.
The door of the office was open. Liu Ye first saw Yu Dong sitting on the sofa, and then saw a man sitting opposite Yu Dong.
The man had his back to the door, and Liu Ye could only see his back.
Seeing that there was a visitor in Yu Dong's office, Liu Ye stopped knocking on the door and was about to retreat when Yu Dong discovered him.
"Liu Ye."
Yu Dong shouted, and Liu Ye could only take a step forward, "Teacher Yu."
"Well, you're looking for me?"
"Ang, Teacher Yu, you have a guest. I'll come back later."
Yu Dong waved his hand, "No, you can come in."
Liu Ye licked his dry lips and took a few steps in the direction of Yu Dong. At this moment, the man with his back to him turned around and looked at him with a smile.
When Liu Ye saw the man's face, he was stunned.
This man is none other than the great director Zhang Yimou.
As an acting major, it is impossible not to recognize Zhang Yimou's face.
Yu Dong raised his eyes and looked at the stunned Liu Ye, "Why are you so dazed? You don't know how to call someone?"
Liu Ye quickly said hello, "Hello, Director Zhang."
Yu Dong nodded and introduced to Zhang Yimou, "Liu Ye, a student majoring in acting, has a bit of a weak foundation and is a dull person, but he still has some potential."
Zhang Yimou said with a smile: "I am only a freshman and still young. I have a bright future in the future."
"It still needs polishing." Yu Dong looked at Liu Ye again, "What do you want from me?"
Liu Ye blinked his eyes and said: "This assignment is very difficult for the students, so let me ask if the time for handing in the assignment can be postponed a little bit."
"How long will it be postponed?"
"Push it back..." Liu Ye stretched out a finger and said weakly: "One week, okay?"
"Okay, is there anything else?"
Liu Ye was stunned again. He didn't expect Yu Dong to agree so quickly.
"No, there's nothing else to do."
"Nothing else, you can go out first. Director Zhang and I have something to talk about."
"Okay, okay, I'm leaving first."
With that said, Liu Ye hurriedly started to walk out of the office, but Yu Dong called out to him again: "Don't you know how to say hello to someone before you leave?"
Liu Ye said to Zhang Yimou again with a red face: "Director Zhang, I'm leaving first."
Zhang Yimou smiled and nodded, "Well, goodbye."
When Liu Ye fled out of the office, Zhang Yimou looked at Yu Dong: "I didn't expect you to be so strict in front of the students. It kind of subverted my understanding of you. I thought you would be like this when you are with the students.
Like friends."
Yu Dong smiled and stood up to add some hot water to Zhang Yimou's cup, "I can make friends with them, but first we are teachers and students, and I have to be responsible for their studies. In fact, you should be happy if I am stricter with them.
Because I am trying my best to produce excellent actors for directors like you."
Zhang Yimou laughed: "So, I still have to thank you?"
"That's exactly what it should be."
Zhang Yimou smiled and shook his head. Yu Dong was able to explain this gangster logic so confidently.
"Okay, let's stop talking nonsense and get back to business. You told me on the phone last time that you wanted me to go directly to Hollywood to make a movie. Is it really more than just talk?"
When it came to business, Yu Dong also became serious, "Of course it's not just talk. If you are willing, I will help you arrange it. But this matter is not urgent. After all, the Chinese version of the novel has just come out and has not been published abroad. This time you come
, I want to talk to you about another thing."
Zhang Yimou nodded. Regarding another matter, Yu Dong had already mentioned it before, but Yu Dong did not say it in detail on the phone.
"What do you think."
"I want to make a movie about rural education." Yu Dong said directly.
Zhang Yimou was not surprised at all. As far as he knew, Yu Dong had always paid more attention to basic education in China. It had been in the news before when several of them donated royalties from "Essays on the Cucumber Garden" to support rural education.
"Do you have any specific ideas?" Zhang Yimou spit out tea leaves, "I mean, has the script been written?"
"Not yet, just a rough idea. If the script has been written, I don't have to go to such trouble. I can just give you the script and ask you if you want to shoot it."
"That's true, but you don't have anything. What are we talking about? Could it be that you want me to find the script by myself?"
"No, if you find a suitable script yourself, there is no need to talk to me, you can just go and shoot it yourself."
"That's right, if I have a script, I will shoot it directly. I told you before that I want to help Guangzhou Film and Television make a few movies, but now I am worried that I don't have a good plan on hand."
"I know that." Yu Dong nodded.
In fact, if Zhang Yimou comes later, maybe Yu Dong can give him a specific answer, because Yu Dong has already sent someone to ask Shi Qiangsheng, but he has not received a reply from Shi Qiangsheng yet.
If Shi Qiangsheng replies that there is already a plan, then buy the copyright of Shi Qiangsheng. If Shi Qiangsheng has no plan, then Yu Dong will do it himself.
Zhang Yimou came suddenly and didn't even say hello to Yu Dong in advance.
"You came in too hasty this time, otherwise I would have been prepared."
Zhang Yimou said with a smile: "I happened to have something to do when I went to Shanghai. It's not far away, so I came over. But having said that, I thought you were going to attend Magnolia, and I thought I could meet you in Shanghai. Who knew?
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