The day after returning to Yanjing, Lin Chaoyang and Tao Yushu went to their parents' home with their children in their arms.

When we met, the family couldn't help but talk about the Cannes Film Festival. Tao Yucheng is a teacher of Chinese opera, so he naturally knew the value of the awards won by "The Truman Show", so he was particularly excited.

He pulled Lin Chaoyang into a chat that never ended, and he became even more happy when he heard Lin Chaoyang say that "The Truman Show" would be introduced into the country in a while.

"This is great! The film has won such a big award and should have been released for the common people to see. You are bringing glory to the country!"

According to Tao Yucheng, the news that "The Truman Show" won Cannes was published in many authoritative media, not to mention those movie-related magazines.

In such half a month, it can be said that it has spread all over the country, and no one who pays attention to the news knows about it.

While the family was talking, someone came to the door and was introduced as someone from the school newspaper.

It was said that some students saw Lin Chaoyang on the road just now, and they ran over immediately.

After all, Lin Chaoyang is also a member of Yan University. He has won an international award. Naturally, the school newspaper has to promote him well. A few days ago, the school newspaper already published the news that "The Truman Show" won an award in Cannes.

Now that Lin Chaoyang has returned to Yanda, doesn't this interview material come?

After being interviewed by the school newspaper, Lin Chaoyang's family stayed at Tao's house for another half day.

Two days later, Hu Qiming informed Lin Chaoyang that Zhang Xinyan from Yindu happened to be in Yanjing and asked him and Tao Yushu to meet at Yan Film Studio to discuss the co-production.

Zhang Xinyan is a veteran director from Yindu. His most famous work is "Shaolin Temple" which was released in 1982 and became a hit at home and abroad.

In addition to his identity as a director, Zhang Xinyan also has an identity as the production manager of Yindu.

On the morning of the 17th, Lin Chaoyang and his wife came to Yan Film Studio. As soon as they walked to the door of the main building, they met the old screenwriter Su Shuyang.

"Yes, Chaoyang!" Su Shuyang saw Lin Chaoyang's face full of surprise, "Why did you come to our factory?"

"Lao Su! Let me talk about the script with Lao Hu."

Su Shuyang's eyes lit up when he heard this, "Are you going to cooperate with our factory again?"

"We have this plan, but we haven't discussed it yet."

"I understand, I understand!"

The two chatted for a while, and Lin Chaoyang and Tao Yushu went up to the second floor together.

The couple had made an appointment with Hu Qiming in advance to meet, and after chatting for a while, Zhang Xinyan first complimented Lin Chaoyang, and then took the initiative to start the topic.

"I had a chat with Director Hu before, and it will definitely be a good thing for us in Yindu to cooperate with Lin and Yan Film Studio. This film is led by you, and we have no objections.

Comrade Chaoyang really gave our z-school movies a boost, and I’m ashamed to say that——"

Speaking of this, Zhang Xinyan looked ashamed.

The predecessor of Yindu is the three Z-style film companies, Great Wall, Phoenix, and Xinlian. It can be said that since their birth in the 1950s, the status of these Z-style filmmakers in Hong Kong has been very embarrassing.

He belongs entirely to a minority group in the Hong Kong film industry and is ridiculed as a "leftist".

At a time when many filmmakers are earning generous salaries, their remuneration is always the lowest in the Hong Kong film industry.

In the 1960s and 1970s, the situation of Z-movie filmmakers in Hong Kong became increasingly worse, and many people could not bear the pressure and left.

However, there are still many seniors who persevered, never gave up their passion and ideals, and persisted.

Nowadays, the hard days are over, but Yindu still has nothing to do when faced with the dominance of the Free Alliance in the Hong Kong film industry.

"This situation cannot be changed by personal ability. In the final analysis, it is determined by interests." Lin Chaoyang said.

Zhang Xinyan nodded in agreement, "Yes. That's why I said that Comrade Chaoyang has given us credit. How many bosses of Xiangjiang Film Company are begging to come and give you money now!"

After chatting for a while about the general environment of Z-style movies in the Hong Kong film industry, a few people talked about the film project and basically determined the respective roles of the three parties.

Lin's Pictures provided 80% of the capital and occupied a dominant position, Yindu Institution provided 20% of the capital and was responsible for the distribution of the film in Hong Kong, and Yan Film Studio assisted in the filming.

Taking the initiative in investment, Lin Chaoyang and his wife naturally have the greatest say.

"I communicated with Kege. The filming of "Parade" has been completed. However, he just agreed to the West Film Studio a few days ago to film Cheng's "Kid King". His idea is to finish filming "Kid".

"King" again——"

Tao Yushu said: "Wait until he finishes filming "King of Children"? Wouldn't that take at least half a year?"

Hu Qiming's expression was a little gloomy. Chen Kaige is a student of Yan Film Studio and is now a leader of the younger generation of directors.

Originally, Hu Qiming wanted to use him as the director of this co-production, but the timing was so unlucky. "Since Kege has a project, forget it, let's change the director." Lin Chaoyang said.

"Who should I use?" Hu Qiming looked at Lin Chaoyang expectantly.

He very much hoped that the director could be chosen by someone from Yan Film Studio, but unfortunately he had no say in this matter.

"Is the photographer Kege still following him in this drama?" Lin Chaoyang asked.

"Photographer?" Hu Qiming's mind raced, and it took him a while to remember who Lin Chaoyang was talking about, "What chapter did you say—."

"Zhang Yimou."

Hu Qiming thought thoughtfully and said: "The cinematographer of Kege's drama seems to be Gu Changwei.

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Lin Chaoyang said, "Then let's contact Zhang Yimou and see if he is willing to be the director."

"Chaoyang, Zhang Yimou is the photographer." Hu Qiming reminded.

"What's wrong with the photographer? I remember that Zhang Yimou collaborated with Kege, and he won no less photography awards than Kege, right?"

Hu Qiming nodded hesitantly, it seemed like this was the case.

"Lao Hu, do you think it's more likely that a good director will become a good photographer, or that a good photographer will be more likely to become a good director?"

Hu Qiming has been making movies for decades, so he naturally understands what Lin Chaoyang means.

Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige are classmates of Yan Ying. Since his career as a photographer, he has won awards for several films such as "One and Eight", "Yellow Earth" and "Military Parade", which fully demonstrates that his talent in filmmaking is incomparable.

Chen Kaige is low.

"I'll contact him later," Hu Qiming said.

Tao Yu wrote: "Don't look back, contact me now.

She understood the style of state-owned units like Yan Film Factory, and their efficiency was not low. By the time he finished contacting them, it might take a week or two to pass.

"All right."

Hu Qiming picked up the phone and called Guangxi Film Studio first. Zhang Yimou was from Guangxi Film Studio.

"I'm not in the factory. I said I was loaned out by Wu Tianming from Xi'an Film Studio to make a movie."

Hu Qiming called Xi'an Film Studio again, and received feedback that Wu Tianming had taken people to rural Shanxi to film, and then gave Hu Qiming a local contact information.

Hu Qiming continued to call Shanxi, but this time the efficiency was slower. He had to wait for Wu Tianming to call back, which was said to take two hours at the fastest.

"Let's go to the cafeteria and have some food first."

Hu Qiming said that he was about to invite everyone to eat. As soon as a few people went out, they were blocked by people from the "Film Creation" editorial department on the third floor.

They heard that Lin Chaoyang was here and wanted to give Lin Chaoyang an interview to talk about the award-winning movie "The Truman Show."

Hu Qiming scolded: "I am Chaoyang's guest, and I haven't eaten yet. What are you interviewing? I'm waiting for you to finish eating."

These words were obviously meant to train his subordinates, but in reality, Lin Chaoyang had already been arranged.

"Lao Hu, you leaders are so thoughtful!" Lin Chaoyang joked.

Hu Qiming smiled guiltily, "It's rare that you, the best screenwriter at the Cannes Film Festival, come to guide us. Our Yan Film Studio is flourishing! It's normal for comrades to be a little excited!"

A few people went to the cafeteria to eat while chatting and laughing. After eating, they returned to the main building and saw Chen Huaikai blocking the door of the building.

"Oh, Chaoyang, you said you came to the factory and you didn't even say a word to me."

Chen Huaikai's attitude was attentive. Hu Qiming guessed his thoughts and said to Lin Chaoyang: "Chaoyang, you guys talk first, I'll go back upstairs to rest for a while."

"good."

Lin Chaoyang responded, and after Hu Qiming and Zhang Xinyan went upstairs, Chen Huaikai immediately came up and said: "

Chaoyang, Lao Hu told me about the co-production, this kid Kege is ignorant..."

Lin Chaoyang said with a smile: "No matter how sensible he is, he promised Xiying Studio and he can't break his promise."

Seeing his normal expression, Chen Huaikai asked, "What about the co-production?"

"We can't afford to find another director!"

Chen Huaikai nodded and said: "I understand, I understand. But do you think it would be okay if we try another way?"

Lin Chaoyang glanced at Chen Huaikai. Based on his understanding of this old fox, he must be trying to gain benefits for his son.

"What way?"

"How about you invest some money in "Kid King" and make it a co-production?"

Lin Chaoyang had a teasing look on his face, "Old Chen, for the sake of your son, you are really not merciless at all in poaching a corner of your factory?"

"Misunderstanding, misunderstanding, right?" Chen Huaikai waved his hands repeatedly, with an expression on his face that Lin Chaoyang had underestimated him.

"What I mean is that you invest more."

This time Lin Chaoyang completely understood what he meant, "Do you think of me as a rich man?"
To be continued...