If a script embodies the brilliance of a story, then a storyboard is the touchstone for a Director's creative conception, visual expression, and rhythm control.
At this moment, Zhou Chuanji was present, and both the script and the storyboard had been reviewed. Although he didn't say much, Zhang Huijun, as his student, naturally understood his teacher's thoughts.
Right now, he had to first shift the blame to Mu Deyuan, show his attitude, and then the two brothers would have a drink, and the matter would be considered settled.
Mu Deyuan was also stunned for a moment; how did this blame suddenly fall from the sky?
Meeting Zhang Huijun's gaze, Mu Deyuan had no choice but to suppress his anger.
Alright, you're the Principal, you're big, I'll take this blame for you.
"I was just thinking of studying this script more to see if it could be improved further, and it did get delayed by a few days!" Mu Deyuan said calmly.
"Hmm, you're quite a responsible teacher," Zhou Chuanji nodded repeatedly upon hearing this. "By the way, Deyuan, how is this student's Photography talent?"
"Wu Chen's Photography talent, to be honest, is rare!" Mu Deyuan's expression turned serious. "Over these years, no one can compare to him. If we trace back, we might have to go back to Lao Mouzi's time."
"Yimou!" Zhou Chuanji muttered, not continuing the topic.
However, Zhang Huijun was somewhat surprised.
He, Mu Deyuan, and Zhang Yimou were all from the 78th class of the Photography Department. They both knew very well Zhang Yimou's talent in Photography.
Since Mu Deyuan dared to say that, Wu Chen's strength in Photography must not be low. After a moment of thought, he made up his mind:
"School support funds are used to fund various student projects, but only a handful are truly outstanding.
Wu Chen has this talent. Although he's a bit young, we can make an exception.
Lao Mu, here's the deal: you still apply through the regular process. Discuss the shares and copyright with him; you're familiar with this, so I won't nag. But you must take on the role of advisor!"
Mu Deyuan's mouth curled into a smile, revealing a hint of joy, as he saw that his goal had been achieved.
The biggest problem was solved. If Wu Chen wasn't a freshman, he wouldn't have had to expend so much effort.
"I was still thinking that if Lao Zhang had concerns, I'd have to contact that film and television company in Pengcheng to help that kid, but now that's saved," Mu Deyuan secretly sighed to himself.
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"The only pity is that the script lacks a bit of depth. The suspense is a bit too heavy. If it could explore humanity a bit more, it would be material for the Big Three."
Zhou Chuanji saw that the few of them had settled the matter and brought the topic back to the script.
"After all, he's still a student; it's not easy to achieve this much. Although it's a bit short of the Big Three, this style is quite suitable for the Fantasy Film Festival."
Tian Zhuangzhuang said at this point, partly because it was true;
On the other hand, it was to explain that students who can write such a script and have such talent are rare, and it's truly not his fault that the Director Department couldn't produce one.
"The Photography Department still has its old traditions, huh!" Zhou Chuanji laughed to himself as he said this.
The three of them couldn't help but laugh along with him.
It was well-known in the industry that the Photography Department didn't produce proper photographers, only Directors.
"But Zhuangzhuang, the Director Department needs to work harder. The best resources are all given to you; don't fail to produce anything!"
However, Zhou Chuanji's tone shifted, and he began to criticize Tian Zhuangzhuang's Director Department.
Tian Zhuangzhuang could only nod repeatedly.
After chatting for a long time, Tian Zhuangzhuang and Mu Deyuan had things to do and left first.
Zhou Chuanji was still there, so it wasn't a good time to discuss funding. They would have to find another opportunity another day.
"Feeling comfortable?" Tian Zhuangzhuang couldn't help but snort coldly when he saw Mu Deyuan humming a tune as he left.
"Not at all, I'm annoyed. This is just the beginning; forming a crew, finding locations, getting equipment, gathering people—which one doesn't require worrying? Ah, I'm born to toil!"
Mu Deyuan sighed, his hands clasped behind his back, humming his tune even more cheerfully.
Tian Zhuangzhuang rolled his eyes, turned, and walked away, out of sight, out of mind.
"This Lao Tian, leaving without a word, is it really necessary? Small-minded!"
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Wu Chen stayed obediently in the classroom, while Li Wei lectured excitedly on the stage.
Although everyone said he could skip class, as a student, and without any filming assignments, staying in class to study was his duty.
Skipping class when there was nothing to do would be too arrogant and somewhat unreasonable.
Being able to relive this campus time was a unique blessing in life.
"It's only for these few years," Wu Chen secretly sighed to himself.
At the same time, Wu Yangming was contacting another stall dealer in Yangcheng.
The previous one was rejected, but Wu Yangming didn't feel anything about it.
He didn't feel anything about the last deal not going through.
He didn't understand movies, and neither did the dealer. Although it sounded impressive, when it came to actually paying, who wouldn't weigh the pros and cons?
"Hey, Boss Lin, it's like this: my son got into Beijing Film Academy, right? He has a project—yes, yes, it's about making a movie.
He said the protagonist in the movie needs to wear fashionable shoes, isn't this a ready-made advertisement?
When customers come to see samples, you can directly show them movie scenes. Maybe the bosses from Russia will even fall for it! Don't you think so?
It will take longer; movies aren't like our sample production, which takes one or two weeks at the shortest, or a month at the longest; it will take at least half a year."
Wu Yangming spoke eloquently.
"Lao Wu, to be honest, I'm quite tempted, but this time cycle is too long. By the time the movie comes out, our samples might already be outdated. You also know how fast the update and iteration speed of this industry is now.
And how to say it, I also have to go to Beijing to confirm the information, which is another huge expense. The stall isn't big, but the total cost isn't small, I can't bear it."
Boss Lin sighed.
Wu Yangming nodded, indicating understanding.
It was very normal. Although there was a possibility of success, Wu Chen's current identity, the uncertainty of the movie, the time cycle, and various other factors—which one wasn't a risk?
These were not things that could be decided on a whim with just a few words, after all, what was being paid was real money.
"But Lao Wu, I do think there's one person who might have hope!" Boss Lin's tone shifted.
"Who?" Wu Yangming, who had initially thought there was no chance, suddenly saw a glimmer of hope.
"Zhang Zemin from Zhanxi Road Shoe City!"
"Him!"
Wu Yangming immediately understood. He knew this person. After all, he had walked through all the stalls in the shoe city and knew exactly who was where.
It was just that Zhang Zemin mainly dealt with OEM processing of women's shoes, while he made men's shoes, so there wasn't much interaction.
"He's a big gambler, as you know. The last time I had dinner with him, I heard he wanted to get into this area. You have his contact information, right? I don't need to give it to you, do I?" Boss Lin said with a chuckle.
"Yes, in our line of work, the one thing we're not short of is the contact information of major stalls in the shoe city."】}