Chapter 222 Poaching
It is the annual enrollment season for Beijing Film Academy again. This year, the number of new students has reached 440, an increase of 95 compared to last year.

The Department of Literature, Department of Photography, Department of Fine Arts, School of Photography, and School of Performing Arts all recruit students from all over the country (including Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan).

In order to better develop undergraduate education, the enrollment of higher vocational schools has been suspended this year. In addition, the directing department is updating teaching equipment and integrating teaching resources, and the enrollment will continue to be suspended this year.

"Schools are increasingly looking at appearances, and now even higher vocational schools have stopped enrolling."

After the trip, Gu Wei and Liu Yifei returned to the capital. Gu Wei also went to the school to chat with Xie Xiaojing.

In the past two years, the number of graduates from Beijing Film Academy has increased, but not many can really enter the circle. Many people are forced to change their careers a few years after graduation.

This also leads to the fact that Beijing Film Academy’s admissions are basically based on appearance. After all, being good-looking still has advantages in the circle.

Liu Yifei, who had just gone out for a trip, was in a good mood. She was looking through the photos she had taken during the trip, planning to select those to print out, and ignored Gu Wei at all.

"Xixi, there are many little Liu Yifeis in school."

"Really."

Hearing this, Liu Yifei became interested and asked Gu Weilai carefully.

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It is said that in the circle of directors, connections and resources are important.

Yu Feihong's film "Love Has Next Life" was announced to hold its premiere only after it was released on the 3rd. This guy is really amazing. He is not scared at all and directly attracts attention with a horror movie.

There were not many past director stars at the premiere, but Lu Chuan went, after all, it was invested by a company.

At the premiere, Yu Feihong announced that the film had been in preparation for ten years and had an investment of up to 4000 million yuan. Unfortunately, after the film was released, the box office on the first day was only over 80 yuan, and the box office remained dismal in the following days. The film is about to be forced to be removed from the screen.

After the movie was released, Gu Wei also went to watch it, and only after watching it did he understand why the movie was able to pass the review.

Gu Wei doubts that if any other director shot the film, it would still pass the review smoothly, as the film lacks the atmosphere of a horror film.

But there are almost no highlights. The story is so boring. With such a good behind-the-scenes and careful production, plus a few good actors, it would be better to add something else to win awards.

However, Duan Yihong's acting skills are quite good. At the beginning of the year, he became famous for his role as Long Wenjian in "My Captain, My Regiment".

After entering September, "The Founding of a Republic" and "The Whistleblower" began to be promoted.

Huayi Company's "The Sound of Wind" released the latest stills, which were surrounded by smoke and were accused of violating "smoking control regulations", which invisibly added some popularity to the film.

Compared with Huayi Company, China Film Group’s publicity this time was a bit low-key, which made Gu Wei a little curious. This was not in line with Han Sanping’s character.

"The higher-ups are holding a meeting recently and are planning to organize departments and units across the country to go to the cinema to watch the movie."

Han Sanping spoke leisurely.

"Uh... this isn't against the rules."

This is the benefit of having privileges, you don’t even have to worry about the box office, Gu Wei said with a smack of his lips.

"Watching a patriotic education film is a good thing, and there is nothing wrong with that."

Suddenly, Gu Wei thought that Huayi Company might have learned its subsequent operations from China Film Group.

Even though China Film Corporation did not put much effort into publicity, the list of invited guests for the premiere on the 10th had already attracted a lot of media attention after it was revealed.

After leaving Orange Sky Entertainment, Wang Jinghua clearly felt in the past two years that pure experience companies could no longer keep up with the pace of industry development.

In the past, she could still have equal dialogue with producers relying on the big-name actors and artists in her hands, but now, the trend of resources being king is becoming increasingly clear.

"Maybe I shouldn't have left Huayi Company in the first place."

Looking at the thriving Huayi, Wang Jinghua felt a little regretful.

Ever since the breakup with Huayi and Orange Sky, the company has been excluded and isolated by other film and television companies in the industry. After all, no one likes to cooperate with someone who frequently changes employers.

Due to insufficient resources, more than half of the company's artists began to have their own little ideas.

If this continues, the team will disband sooner or later.

After Xingchen Films announced the next Sino-US co-production blockbuster, many actors in the circle were interested.

Wang Chen received many calls from experienced companies, and he gave clear answers to them all, saying that it was still early for casting and that the casting would be decided by Director Gu.

However, some people did not dare to approach Gu Wei directly, so they targeted Liu Yifei.

Among them were Zhu Yawen and Jiang Yiyan, both of whom asked about the casting requirements in a roundabout way.

The young lady is not stupid. Although they are classmates and keep in touch, she will definitely not make any promises on these matters.

"You keep asking me about my role. It's so annoying."

Liu Yifei spoke irritably while talking to Gu Wei on the phone.

"Next time they ask you, tell them to come directly to me."

"Haha, they wouldn't dare."

"This is the effect we want."

Liu Yifei has a very good personality, she is sunny and kind, and she cherishes her classmates and friends. She sometimes attends gatherings of Class 02, but some people's motives are not so simple.

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There are big movies in the circle with costs of hundreds of millions or even hundreds of millions, and correspondingly there are low-cost movies with investments of millions or tens of millions. These types of movies are generally comedies or romances, and do not involve huge post-production and special effects shots.

Star Film and Television Company.

Gu Wei held a script in his hand, sat on the sofa, and read it slowly.

"Did the other party come to our door directly?"

After reading the script, Gu Wei asked curiously.

"Well, the company receives scripts seeking investment every day, so I took the time to read it. This one is pretty good."

Song Ge answered directly. Isn't it good? This one must be included in the list of low-cost, high-return films. The cover of the script clearly reads "33 Days of Broken Love".

“Who is this screenwriter?”

"Bao Jingjing, the script is adapted from her novel of the same name."

"It's good. She is from that company."

"She just graduated. I talked to her and planned to recruit her to the company. She is still considering it, but it shouldn't be a problem."

Compared to a script, Song Ge values ​​herself more. There are not many good screenwriters in the circle, and it is imperative to cultivate new talents.

"Okay, who should we find to film it? She alone as a screenwriter definitely can't make it work."

Gu Wei asked immediately.

"Director Wu Ershan? Director Ning Hao?"

Wu Ershan is busy with "Painted Skin 2". After he finishes filming, he will have to do a lot of editing and promotion. It is estimated that he will be busy for at least a year or two.

Ning Hao could do it, but I'm afraid he wouldn't want to. I heard that this guy has written another script, and this kind of urban romance film is not his style.

Gu Wei heard this and thought about it carefully.

"How is Lu Yang?"

Song Ge looked at Gu Wei in deep thought, and said after thinking for a while.

"That guy's mind is full of martial arts movies. I don't know if he's willing to do that."

"The era of martial arts movies has passed. Besides, it's fine if you want to make martial arts movies, but at least you have to wait until you become famous."

In Song Ge's opinion, there are so many newly graduated directors in the circle, but only a few of them can make movies according to their own wishes. The company can give him a chance, which means they value him.

"That's fine. You can go talk to him. Just like Director Wu Ershan, if you want to make a movie, you can join the company first."

"Okay, I'm sure I can convince him."

Song Ge nodded. He never thought that Lu Yang would refuse. No other company could offer such good conditions as Xingchen Film and Television, no matter in terms of fame or treatment.

After talking about the script, Song Ge took out a plan and handed it to Gu Wei.

“This is the plan I made for the company’s development in the next few years.”

Gu Wei took it and started to look at it, while Song Ge continued to talk.

"I plan…"

After reading the plan, Gu Wei had a rough idea in mind.

Song Ge’s goal is very clear. The first is to continue to actively recruit screenwriters and related staff.

Get in touch with talented directors in the circle, and it would be best if you can recruit them to your company.

Then there is the development of popular novels and IPs, which is not limited to China, but must be carried out simultaneously in Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand and other places.

Establish branches in these places, recruit directors to shoot popular movies and TV series, and expand the influence of Star Film and Television Company.

“Especially in South Korea, the Korean wave has been invading rapidly in recent years, so we need to make arrangements in advance.

If a company wants to grow, it must constantly recruit fresh blood.”

Song Ge spoke eloquently, his tone revealing great ambition.

"Okay, I'll leave all of this to you. If there are any issues that need my intervention, please report them to me separately."

Looking at Song Ge in front of him, Gu Wei felt a little emotional. Compared with Wang Chen, his thinking was clearer. It was indeed a wise decision to bring him into the company.

"How's the TV show going?"

After Song Ge finished his report, Gu Wei looked at Wang Chen next to him.

“Some scripts in the company are still being adapted, and there are many popular novels recently, so we are stepping up acquisitions.

Once a suitable script is adapted, we can start filming immediately, but there is a problem with the TV series director.”

Hearing this, Gu Wei had a headache. Film directing was fine, but TV series had always been the company's weak point. Compared with other film and television companies in the circle, there was still a bit of a gap.

"How's the discussion going with Zhou Yi?"

"The other party is still holding on."

"Think of another way. If it doesn't work, we can poach people from their company and offer a higher price.

I wonder if Zhouyi can survive without the people at the bottom.”

It is slow to achieve overtaking by accumulating slowly, so we should poach people on a large scale.

Gu Wei didn't believe that no one would come even though the salary was so high. One can only have ideals when one has enough food to eat, otherwise it would be wishful thinking.

After the company meeting, Song Ge and Wang Chen started to act separately, and the circle became lively for a while.

Many small companies began to tremble, after all, Xingchen Film and Television was coming openly this time.

"I heard that you guys have been recruiting people from all over the place recently, and your actions are quite significant."

Han Sanping called and said.

"The company needs to develop, but there is a huge talent gap. How about you, Mr. Han, support a few people?"

"Go to hell, China Film is still short of people. Don't forget to come to the premiere in two days. Also, other directors and managers from your company should come along so that everyone can have fun."

"Ah."

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(End of this chapter)