Daily Intelligence System: Financial Independence

Chapter 384 - 181: Jiang An’an Wins the Role and the Ingenious Use of the [Bo Le] Title! (3-in-1)

Huairou Film and Television Base.

Temporary office inside Shanhe Culture and Film Company.

"Old Bi, none of these kids work!"

"The good-looking ones have terrible acting skills, and the ones with decent acting skills don’t look the part."

"Isn’t there any kid who looks good and acts well?"

"Other film crews can find them, so why can’t we?"

"Look in my eyes, tell me why!"

Director Qu Lei looked helplessly at the project producer, Bi Huo.

He was really getting anxious!

According to the original plan, shooting was supposed to start today.

But two days ago, the child actor Yang Tiantian suddenly got acute pneumonia and was rushed to the children’s hospital for hospitalization.

The doctor said that Yang Tiantian’s condition wouldn’t improve for at least a couple of weeks.

Short dramas value timeliness.

From script confirmation, to pre-production, post-production, approval, and release.

The faster ones can be completed in just over a month.

In this highly competitive short drama industry, time is money, time is everything!

Short drama scripts focus on being fast-paced.

Simple production also means they’re easy to replicate.

It’s even possible for several crews to simultaneously start filming similar scripts.

Whoever films faster and with higher quality can seize the opportunity, attract traffic, and make money.

Those who move first enjoy the benefits, while those who follow might not even get leftovers.

The competition in the short drama industry is more intense than in TV or film.

Originally, the drama directed by Qu Lei was supposed to start shooting today.

But because of Yang Tiantian’s illness, it got delayed.

After much consideration, the crew terminated the cooperation agreement with Yang Tiantian and urgently began recasting.

Bi Huo had arranged for over a dozen kids to audition today, but none caught Qu Lei’s eye.

If it were a supporting role or another character, it wouldn’t be such a big deal.

Small supporting roles don’t significantly impact the entire drama.

But this time, they’re casting for the main character with the most screen time!

The main character’s acting skills, looks, and likability are crucial for a short drama and can’t be taken lightly!

So, even in the tight time frame,

Qu Lei is adhering to the principle of quality over quantity, not relaxing the standards at all.

He’s extremely strict with the choice of the main character.

"There are a few more auditions this afternoon, Director Qu, please take your pick."

Bi Huo is also anxious inside; the success of this drama affects his bonus and profit share, which is equally important to him.

And facing Qu Lei’s fiery temper, he can only endure it.

After all, not only is he the director, but he’s also a shareholder of Shanhai Culture, with absolute authority!

"Okay, you can leave now. Let the other actors continue to immerse themselves in their roles and familiarize themselves with their lines."

Qu Lei waved his hand, with a slightly irritated look, dismissing Bi Huo from the room.

"Sure, Director Qu, you continue with your work."

Bi Huo left with a smile after saying goodbye to Qu Lei, finally taking a deep breath as he turned to exit the room.

Back in his temporary office, Bi Huo began flipping through his phone contacts again, hoping to call in more people for auditions.

Knock knock knock—

At that moment, a sudden knock came at the office door.

"Come in."

Without lifting his head, Bi Huo casually responded.

Creek.

The office door opened, and Jiang Tao and Jiang Hai entered with Jiang An’an.

"Huh?"

Hearing several footsteps at the door, Bi Huo furrowed his brows as he looked up from his phone towards the door.

Seeing Jiang An’an standing there sweetly, Bi Huo’s eyes instantly lit up.

He immediately stood up from his seat, visibly excited!

His gaze was fixed intensely on Jiang An’an, as if welded to her with an electric torch!

In that moment, the words ’beautiful!’ popped into Bi Huo’s head.

This girl was so fresh and lovely, too pretty, too endearing!

"Hey? Wait, which company’s actor is this? Why don’t I have any impression?"

"If there was an actor this pretty, I shouldn’t have no impression of them?"

Excitement aside, Bi Huo suddenly realized a minor issue, but it wasn’t a big deal!

"Hello sir, we heard your crew is recruiting child actors."

"We’ve come to recommend ourselves; could you give us an audition opportunity?"

Jiang Hai calmed his excited heart and looked at Bi Huo somewhat nervously.

Bi Huo inquired, "Which company are you from? I haven’t seen you before."

Jiang Hai honestly replied, "We’re not with a company, we came by ourselves."

"No company, individual actors?"

Bi Huo was a bit surprised by Jiang Hai’s words, but not too much.

"Yes boss, we’re individuals. Could you give us a chance?"

"Sure! Come with me!"

If it were anyone else, Bi Huo probably wouldn’t bother and would have started dismissing them.

But the serene and adorable Jiang An’an instantly charmed him, and he was very willing to give her a chance!

Moreover, judging by his understanding of Director Qu, if this girl could act decently, the chances of being chosen were quite high!

If this little girl could successfully audition, the script could proceed to filming!

He wouldn’t have to frantically search for actors to audition anymore!

It’s truly a case of searching high and low only to find it effortlessly!

"Come with me!"

Bi Huo called Jiang Tao and the others, stepping out from behind the desk.

He led Jiang Tao and the group to a little room within the crew specifically for auditions.

The room not only had cameras but also costumes, props, and the like.