Chapter 15 The movie is finished

As for the gap between the domestic and foreign film industries, Gu Wei could do nothing but silently complain a few words. Whether it was the script approval environment, the rules of the film industry, the means of film shooting and post-production technology, the two were not on the same level.

Given the national conditions and environment, it is most important to do one's best. Gu Wei plans to win the annual box office championship with this movie. With the awards and box office, he will also make big productions starting next year, taking his destiny into his own hands and striving to change the domestic film and television industry bit by bit.

At the end of September, just a few days after teacher Chen Baoguo finished filming, Qin Hao’s classmates Chen Minghao and Zeng Li came to visit the crew.

Seeing the two of them, Gu Wei felt a little emotional. As students from the 96 star class of the Central Academy of Drama, their acting careers were not smooth.

In the original time and space, Zeng Li was known as the campus beauty of the Central Academy of Drama, but no one in the industry supported her for many years and she was never popular. Chen Minghao joined the Youth Art Theater after graduation and went to XJ to star in "The Seventeenth Black Poplar". It was not until 05 that he played both Mr. Fan and Bull Demon King in "Magic Phone" that he became a little famous.

The two of them arrived at the crew, greeted Gu Wei first and chatted with him for a few words. When they learned that they came specifically to see Qin Hao, Gu Wei gave Qin Hao half a day off and asked them to go shopping in Hengdian together. Before leaving, Gu Wei also asked them to have dinner together in the evening.

As soon as the three of them walked out of the crew door, Chen Minghao said directly: "Director Gu has a good personality and is polite to people."

Zeng Li next to her also nodded in agreement.

"That's right, don't you see who I am, brother? In the crew, Director Gu and I are good friends," Qin Hao started bragging again.

The two people next to him knew his character and ignored him.

In the afternoon, the three of them visited several scenic spots in Hengdian. Nearing evening, Qin Hao received a call from Gu Wei, and he took the two of them to a local restaurant near the hotel.

Gu Wei had already arrived and was waiting for them with the ordered dishes.

As soon as he entered the door, Chen Minghao said, "Sorry for being late. Director Gu has to wait for us here."

"It's okay, I just arrived too," Gu Wei said with a smile.

Then he looked at Zeng Li and said, "I've heard of your name, the campus beauty of the Central Academy of Drama. Now I see you in person today, and you are indeed very beautiful."

This sentence made Zeng Li blush a little, and she said politely: "Thank you Director Gu for the compliment. I have watched your movie "Tuya's Wedding" several times. It is so well shot."

"Haha," Gu Wei laughed out loud. He liked to hear polite words, especially when they came from a beautiful woman.

Several people ate and chatted, and the atmosphere was very good. During this period of time, Gu Wei had been getting along with Qin Hao and regarded him as a real friend, so he was more casual in his conversation.

"I heard from Qin Hao that you have been going to XJ to perform in drama since last year?" Gu Wei said to Chen Minghao after taking a bite of his food.

He is also a very honest person. He said directly: "After graduation, there was no chance for me to join any film crew, so I just wanted to act in a drama to hone my acting skills."

"There's no chance for this movie. I'll contact you again when I make another movie and find a suitable role."

"Thank you Director Gu."

"Thank you Director Gu."

The two of them answered at the same time, showing quite a tacit understanding.

The meal lasted until after nine o'clock in the evening. Gu Wei asked the crew to open a room for Zeng Li to stay in. As for Chen Minghao, Qin Haofei took him to sleep in his room.

The next day, the two stayed in the crew for another day. Watching Qin Hao, the male lead of the movie, filming on the crew, there was a look of envy in their eyes.

After seeing off Zeng Li and Chen Minghao, the crew resumed normal filming.

Early October, Hengdian World Studios.

The crew of "Time and Space Lovers".

Gu Wei was holding a big loudspeaker in his hand and standing on a chair. The other crew members were staring at him.

"I announce that the filming of "Time and Space Lovers" has officially finished."

"Everyone must attend the wrap-up party tonight."

"Ah, it's finally finished."

"Long live the director."

"See you at the wrap-up party tonight."

The shooting time was about the same as Gu Wei estimated, which was only about two months.

For the wrap-up party, Gu Wei booked the hotel where the crew was staying two days in advance, preparing to host a banquet for all the crew members and reporters present.

The wrap-up banquet that night was very sumptuous. There were nearly a hundred people, including crew members and reporters, and everyone had a share. After the wrap-up banquet, the reporters present were given extra red envelopes as travel expenses.

Originally, Gu Wei only planned to eat and drink, but the crew members disagreed and insisted that he go up and say a few words.

"Cough cough..."

Taking the microphone and walking to the temporary small platform, Gu Wei cleared his throat and said: "Today is the day when the film "Time and Space Lovers" is officially wrapped up. I didn't want to say anything at first, but my colleagues in the crew insisted that I say a few words, saying that if I didn't say something, there would be no sense of ceremony for the film's wrap-up. Okay, then I'll just say a few words."

Having said this, Gu Wei paused slightly, then scanned the entire scene.

"First, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone present here for their support for me and this movie. I would like to thank you all here first."

"clap clap"

As soon as he finished speaking, applause broke out from the audience.

Gu Wei smiled and continued:

"Secondly, the teachers in charge of camera, lighting, props, set, makeup, etc. are all very professional, and it was a pleasure to work with them in the crew. So, when the movie is released and I start my next movie, I would like to work with all of you again."

"Bah bang bang."

"Director Gu, if you don't mind, we will work with you on the next movie."

"Director Gu, please say hello to President Han. We are all willing to reserve time to wait for you when your new movie starts shooting."

"Director Gu, awesome!" Compared to the applause just now, the applause from the audience was now thunderous.

Come to think of it, during the time we were filming with Gu Wei, everyone had the best benefits, the working atmosphere on the crew was also happy, and everyone was willing to follow him.

Faced with the noise below, Gu Wei was not in a hurry. He just stood on the stage and watched everyone quiet down with a smile.

Three minutes later, the noise and applause subsided until the audience became completely quiet.

Gu Wei continued:

“Third, the crew’s filming went smoothly, and there is still a lot of surplus left. I discussed with the heads of several companies and decided to take out 100,000 cash tonight for a lucky draw.

The rules are as follows: 10 first prizes, 3000 yuan each. 20 second prizes, 2000 yuan each. The rest are third prizes, 500 yuan each. Everyone present will get a share, no one is left out."

As soon as he finished speaking, the people below couldn't sit still anymore.

Qin Hao stood up from his seat and said:
"Director Gu, do you keep your word?"

"Of course it counts. You are a leading actor, how can you not trust me as a director?" Gu Wei teased him.

As soon as the words were spoken, a staff member brought out a lottery box, which was filled with small slips of paper. Each slip had words like first prize, second prize, third prize, etc. written on it.

The staff then took out ten stacks of RMB from his bag and placed them next to the lottery box.

"Now I declare the lottery to begin, one by one in order."

"oooooo"

……

A group of people ate and drank and participated in the lottery, which lasted until late at night. After the reporters who were present went back and looked at the red envelopes, they were very satisfied. They came here to not only get news materials but also earn extra money.

The next morning, Gu Wei woke up and took a look at the news reports. The manuscripts were published both online and offline.

"The film "Time and Space Lovers" has officially wrapped up, and director Gu Wei held a wrap-up party to thank the crew members."

"The new film "Time and Space Lovers" directed by the Golden Bear Award is about to be released."

"The science fiction romance film "Time and Space Lovers" is a domestic science fiction work that cannot be missed."

"It is reported that the producers of "Time and Space Lovers" are China Film, Light Media, Huayi Brothers, and Xingchen Film and Television."

Looking at the extensive coverage by the media and Internet portals with almost no negative comments, Gu Wei thought that it must be the China Film Group that contributed, and the money he spent did not have this effect.

After washing up, Gu Wei walked out of the room and saw the crew members packing their luggage. On the way downstairs, people kept greeting him. He nodded all the way to the hotel restaurant. Just as he had something to eat, the person in charge of China Film Group came over and said to him, "Director Gu, most of the crew members will go back to the capital today, and I will bring the finished films back to China Film Group. Do you want to go back with the crew?"

"Well, I asked my assistant to book a flight for the afternoon. I'll rest for two days when I go back, and then go to China Film Group to do the post-production editing of the film. I'll talk about it after I get there," Gu Wei replied after taking a sip of water.

"Okay, Director Gu, then I will go back to the group with the crew and the filming equipment," the person in charge of China Film Group said politely.

Gu Wei nodded.

At two o'clock in the afternoon, Gu Wei, wearing a short-sleeved shirt, arrived at Yiwu Airport in the crew's car. When he arrived at the airport gate, he looked around and found no reporters, so he entered the waiting area.

After a two and a half hour journey, Gu Wei felt like he had just arrived at his destination as soon as he got on the plane. As soon as he walked out of the Capital Airport, he was spotted by sharp-eyed reporters.

"Director Gu, the filming of the new movie has been completed. What are your plans next?"

"Director Gu, "Tuya's Wedding" was shortlisted for the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival. Do you have anything to say?"

"Director Gu..."

Looking at the reporters surrounding him, Gu Weirang was afraid that they would block the entrance of the airport and cause a bad influence, so he said: "Don't block the entrance, go to the side."

Near the airport gate, Gu Wei answered a few questions from reporters and then looked for an opportunity to slip away.

After hailing a taxi and heading back to the company, Gu Wei was still thinking about the reporter's questions.

"I don't want to go to the film festival. If my boss didn't say anything, I would rather lie at home and sleep."

The journey was uneventful. Half an hour later, Gu Wei arrived at the entrance of Xingchen Film and Television Company, pushed the door open and walked straight in.

"Boss, did you just get back?" the front desk clerk shouted.

"Well, go and call Manager Wang Chen to his office."

In the office, Gu Wei had just finished making tea when he heard a knock on the door.

"Come in".

"Director Gu, have you just arrived?"

"Well, I just got off the plane. Is the company running smoothly during this period?" Gu Wei asked while drinking tea.

"Everything is fine, no major problems."

After hearing Wang Chen's answer, Gu Wei asked directly: "What problems need to be dealt with? Please tell me."

"Some film and television companies and celebrity artists called me seeking cooperation. Some of them were very powerful. I didn't dare to refuse directly, so I said I would make a decision after you came back," Wang Chen said while sitting on the sofa.

"Okay, if this happens again in the future, just refuse directly or let them contact me," Gu Wei said casually.

"I will be in the company these two days. You can summarize the problems you encounter and I will handle them."

"Okay, boss."

(End of this chapter)