novelraw Chapter 14: Getting the Script Done
Chapter 14: Getting the Script Done
It's better not to sign with this lousy company.
Lin Yu knew perfectly well that ever since Nazha signed with Sugar Man Entertainment, each drama she starred in had been a flop. If it weren't for her face, she would have long since disappeared from the entertainment industry.
Naza, a complete newcomer, is not suitable to play the lead role in a drama right away. The career planning and character design that Sugarman did for her was a disaster from beginning to end.
We need to find a way to sabotage this.
I need to find a reliable brokerage firm. Since my energy is limited, it's better to find a firm with an established system to work with, which will save me time and effort.
"Sure, when?" Lin Yu didn't refuse.
"They told us it's next Saturday," Nazha said, her eyes sparkling.
"I remember Tangren is based in Shanghai, right? Are we going to Shanghai?" Lin Yu didn't know much about Tangren Company; all he could think of was Brother Hu's face and their headquarters in Shanghai.
Naza smiled and shook her head, "No need for that. They have an office in Yanjing, and Sister Cai will be coming next week."
They're being so affectionate, even calling her Sister Cai, but we still have to use a roundabout tactic.
Naza had already filmed "Heaven's Scar" during the summer vacation, which was also the only "sugar-themed drama" that received relatively good reviews. Unfortunately, she hadn't signed a contract yet, and after she did, the drama flopped. Ugh, I don't dare watch it.
"That gives us more time. I'll find a lawyer to go with me then." Lin Yu thought that he needed to find a professional; professional matters should be left to professionals.
"Then do you want to sign with me at Sugar Man?" Nazha looked at Lin Yu happily, full of anticipation for the future. "Sister Cai is so good to me, I'll definitely agree if I tell her."
This girl is unaware of how murky the entertainment industry can be, and still harbors beautiful fantasies about the future.
"Let me take another look. I want to finish the script I have on hand before I say anything." Lin Yu ruffled Nazha's hair.
"Alright then." Nazha didn't think much of it, and linked her arm with Lin Yu's. "Let's go, I'm starving. Where should we eat?"
What would you like to eat?
"Hmm..." Nazha tilted her head and thought for a moment, "How about we go eat grilled fish? I saw a place like that last time I passed by, it was always packed, it must be delicious."
"Okay, whatever you say."
The two walked along the small street in front of the Beijing Film Academy, the sunlight warming them.
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As soon as Lin Yu opened the dormitory door that evening, three pairs of eyes stared at him.
Wang Yanyang struck first, leaning back in his chair and speaking in a sarcastic tone, "Oh, isn't this our handsome Lin? You've been having a blast outside all day, and you still remembered to come back to the dorm?"
A nearly 1.9-meter-tall, burly man from Northeast China uttered these words in the tone of a wronged woman, almost making Lin Yu vomit.
He shook the bag he was carrying: "How could a father forget his son? I brought you dinner, roast duck."
In the afternoon, I spent the whole afternoon writing a script with Nazha at the library, while Nazha just sat next to me, resting her chin on her hand and watching him.
That evening, I took Nazha back to her girls' dormitory. Halfway there, I suddenly remembered that there were three babies crying for food in the dormitory.
If I don't bring something back with me, I'm afraid I'll be bullied to death.
"What else is there to say, Godfather?" Li Chao, who was lying on the bed, immediately rolled over and got off the bed, taking the roast duck from Lin Yu's hand with lightning speed. "I am ashamed to associate with an ungrateful wretch like Yangzi."
"What are you saying!" Wang Yanyang's expression changed instantly, replaced by a sincere one: "Brother Yu has always been a good older brother to me. I'm just concerned about whether he's tired after running around all day!"
The change in demeanor was so smooth that it caught everyone off guard.
She is indeed a promising actress, with a solid foundation in shamelessness.
While the two were enthusiastically complimenting him, Wang Zihong had already quietly opened the bag, torn off a duck leg, and started gnawing on it.
Lin Yu smiled as he watched the three brothers playfully bickering.
This is why he insisted on living in the dormitory. There were no conflicts of interest, no pretense, only a naive and pure friendship.
After the guys calmed down, Lin Yu sat back down at his desk, opened the script, and did the final proofreading.
More than a month into the new semester, he has polished the script again and again, and is finally almost done with it.
Lin Yu planned to finalize the script this week and then go to see Teacher Wang Chunzi to report it to her.
See if I can ask her to help coordinate and free up time during evening self-study so that the students can practice together first.
Let's persuade Dean Wang Jinsong to be a producer, just like giving the students an acting class, and we won't charge them any money.
Tsk, I'm such a kind person.
The question now is whether to put together an all-star lineup or just pull in classmates.
Getting classmates to participate is the easiest way, but honestly, it's not very challenging and doesn't offer much of a sense of accomplishment.
If it were an all-star lineup, the sense of accomplishment would be immense, but if only those from the Beijing Film Academy were selected, it would be difficult to gather twelve "future stars".
Forget about it for now, I'll talk to the teacher about it later.
"Brother Yu, have you finished your script yet? I think you've been writing it for over a month." Wang Zihong finally managed to snatch a piece of duck meat from Li Chao's hand, stuffed it into his mouth, and didn't forget to ask Lin Yu about it.
"It's almost done. I'll finalize the draft this week and have the teacher take a look," Lin Yu replied, staring at the computer screen.
"That's great! After we're done, we can call a few classmates to do it together, and it can even be used as homework." Wang Zihong tightly grabbed Li Chao, who was about to take meat out of his mouth.
"Look, I'm planning to turn this into a movie."
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"Making a movie?"
Wang Chunzi sat behind her desk, flipping through the script Lin Yu handed her, her eyebrows slightly raised.
Having taught for so many years, she has seen many students who are fearless and daring, but this is the first time she has seen a freshman in the performing arts department holding a script and saying that he wants to make a movie.
"Twelve Citizens? An adaptation of Twelve Angry Men? They got the rights?" Wang Chunzi closed the script and looked up at Lin Yu.
Overall, the script is very well-made and the adaptation is solid. The social background and current social issues are adapted to be very realistic.
"I've already asked someone to make contact, so there shouldn't be any major problems." Lin Yu sat in the chair opposite the desk.
Wang Chunzi nodded, never expecting that one of her students was such a hidden talent.
Many college freshmen dream of making movies, but few actually put it into practice, let alone manage to get the copyrights for film adaptations.
"It's good to have ideas." Wang Chunzi pulled out two forms from the drawer. "These are application forms for the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program and the Qingying Support Program. Take them back and fill them out. I'll take you to the dean for his signature."
Wang Chunzi had a clear idea: the resources belonged to the school, but the personal connections belonged to herself.
Whether it will be approved is uncertain, but she has done everything she should as a teacher.
Lin Yu did not accept the form.
"I've already secured the investment and production," Lin Yu paused, "Now I mainly need your support in other areas."
Lin Yu certainly doesn't need the school's financial support.
It's not that I look down on it, but the resources within the Beijing Film Academy are meant for all students.
Since I have enough resources, there's no need to compete with other students.
Moreover, no matter how it's filmed, the final film will always bear the name of Beijing Film Academy, since the characters are students of Beijing Film Academy after all.
Wang Chunzi was stunned, somewhat surprised.
This kid is really rich and powerful.
She took a closer look at the student in front of her.
Handsome, talented, and resourceful—a real catch.
"Tell me, what kind of support do you need?" Wang Chunzi put the form back in the drawer. "Teachers will definitely help if they can."