novelraw Chapter 79 Yi Nengjin's admiration and gratitude!
Chapter 79 Yi Nengjin's admiration and gratitude!
After having a solid plan, Tang Lou's first contact was with director Xin Shuang.
Xin Shuang is also a very interesting person. He graduated from China University of Political Science and Law with a major in International Economic Law. In 2001, he joined the rock band JOYSIDE as a guitarist.
In 2008, he signed with Gold Typhoon Records and began working in music composition.
In 2013, he co-founded GG Company with friends and began directing GG and music videos. It was from this time that he began to cultivate his directing talent.
In her previous life, after directing "The Hidden Corner", Xin Shuang received a Best Director nomination at the Busan International Drama Awards and was named one of the Top Five Young Directors of the Year on the Original Aspiration List.
Afterwards, he directed other works such as "The Long Season" and "The Peacock Flies Southeast". He worked well with Qin Hao and won the Best Director Award at the Busan International Film Festival Asian Contents Awards and the Best Director Award at the Magnolia Awards.
He can be described as a promising and talented new director.
Hiring him to direct web series is the best value for money!
Tang Lou personally met with Xin Shuang in the office of Coolcat's Hangzhou business unit.
At this time, Xin Shuang was in a period of confusion in her life. GG Company had not made much money and she could not see any hope.
Therefore, he was very excited and full of anticipation when he received the invitation from Tanglou.
He held Tang Lou in high esteem and admiration.
After sitting down and talking with top producers in the industry, Xin Shuang was a little nervous, because Tanglou's reputation was just too great.
"Mr. Tang, may I ask why you summoned me here?"
At this stage, Xin Shuang knows a little about music and a little about GG photography, but it's all mediocre and wouldn't catch Tang Lou's eye at all.
Tang Lou admired and discussed with Xin Shuang:
"Director Xin, I really admire your resume and the GG films you've shot."
"I invited you here this time because I want you to direct a suspense web series for me."
"This is also one of our Coolcat's next strategic projects."
Tang Lou explained the plans for the Mist Theater and the new 12-episode high-quality short drama to Xin Shuang.
After hearing this, Xin Shuang felt a little dizzy and couldn't believe it at all.
"Mr. Tang, you've entrusted such an important project to me?"
Xin Shuang, as a top student at China University of Political Science and Law, has strong learning abilities, high overall personal qualities, and experience as a musician, as well as high aesthetic sense and cultivation.
Having filmed GG over the past few years, I have accumulated a lot of directing experience. I am still very enthusiastic about this brand-new short drama project, which also satisfies my personal career development needs.
This is exactly the kind of opportunity he's been waiting for. You can only say that President Tang really understands him.
This is what they call a talent scout!
Tang Lou nodded affirmatively: "That's right, I want to entrust you with directing the inaugural production of the Mist Theater."
"And from now on, you'll be our theater's go-to director. One word: are you in or not?"
Tang Lou looked at Xin Shuang with a powerful aura.
Xin Shuang was of course willing, without even asking about the compensation or contract details; he was determined to seize this opportunity.
Everyone in the industry knows that Tang Lou is a top-notch producer with unparalleled vision.
The projects he favored, the actors he selected, and the directors he chose all succeeded.
Yan Ming and "Go Fighting!" are the best examples, and Xin Shuang also hopes to become famous with "The Hidden Corner"!
After reaching an agreement, Xin Shuang signed the contract that same day.
As for his own GG company, he had no intention of continuing.
Having made the decision, Xin Shuang knew she had to go all in; this would be the most important opportunity of her life.
Tang Lou was the benefactor of his life!
Xin Shuang was amazed by Tang Lou's idea of creating a suspense drama brand with short series of a dozen episodes, a pioneering attempt that led all video platforms.
Anyone familiar with Tang Lou's resume can see his boldness and unconventionality. Many of the stars or directors he promoted were unknown or mediocre before working with him, but after his guidance and mentorship, they all had an epiphany and started their careers at their peak!
"Mr. Tang, I don't know how you noticed me."
"Now that you've been given this opportunity, I certainly won't let you down."
Xin Shuang is prepared to do her best to guide this first drama.
After securing Xin Shuang, the next step was to finalize the lead actor casting.
Before inviting Qin Hao, Tang Lou first contacted Yi Nengjin through someone.
Since marrying Qin Hao, Yi Nengjin has focused her energy on her family.
This year, she has spent most of her time with her daughter, Mi Li, and has basically stopped taking on acting roles and has no film or television projects.
Therefore, Yi Nengjin was very surprised when Tang Lou came to find her.
However, Yi Nengjin didn't dare to offend Tang Lou, a powerful figure in the Cool Cat Sect. After settling her daughter in, she met with Tang Lou.
Annie Yi is a very intellectual and elegant woman, and also a woman full of wisdom.
When Tang Lou met her, he was somewhat impressed and appreciative. After a few brief chats, Tang Lou got straight to the point.
"Sister Jin, the main reason I'm talking to you is because of your husband, Qin Hao."
"I know he has always been proud of making art films and is a very aloof person who disdains opportunities in commercial films."
"This time I want to collaborate with him on a brand new suspense web series, which is also a strategic focus for Coolcat going forward."
Tang Lou explained his plans and his appreciation for Qin Hao, and then gave the script for "The Hidden Corner" to Yi Nengjin.
"Sister Jin, I believe you have been working on Qin Hao to get him involved in more film and television productions."
"Actually, as an actor, sticking to art films doesn't necessarily mean you have good acting skills, professionalism, or integrity. Actors should try different types of films."
"Moreover, now that you have a family and a daughter, you need a financial foundation to have a better life."
"This time, I'm bringing a web series, which is also one of our Coolcat's best productions. I have a lot of confidence in this series."
"Those in the industry are surely aware of my vision and abilities. I can guarantee that if Qin Hao stars in my drama, I will make him a top star in the suspense genre."
"Moreover, I have prepared several dramas for him. After that, as long as he agrees, he can become a regular on all kinds of variety shows under my management."
The tenement building showed great sincerity, offering not only money but also opportunities, fame, and fortune.
Yi Nengjin had always disagreed with Qin Hao's insistence on making art films and had been trying to guide him, but she couldn't find good opportunities or projects.
Tang Lou's arrival provided her with a perfect solution.
"Mr. Tang, what you said is exactly what I was thinking."
"I feel the same way about Qin Hao, and I hope he can follow the path you've planned."
"Thank you very much for your invitation and for your appreciation of Qin Hao. I will work on him as soon as I get back today."
Yi Nengjin never expected that Tang Lou, at such a young age, would be so experienced and insightful about people's hearts.
In fact, Qin Hao is also in a lot of pain right now. If he insists on pursuing art, he can't support his family. If he wants to support his family, he has to give up many of his principles, which makes him very difficult and tired.
However, Tanglou directly presented him with a broad and promising path.
The greatest skill and happiness for an excellent actor is to produce good works and portray good characters.
Clearly, "The Hidden Corner" is such a work. Although it is a web series, the core of the series and the charm shown by the character Zhang Dongsheng are unparalleled.
Similarly, playing such villainous roles is also very challenging for actors.
Most importantly, Tang Lou offered a very generous salary.