novelraw Chapter 308 : The Script is Already Written for You
Chapter 308 : The Script is Already Written for You
Chapter 308: The Script is Already Written for You
Chen Fan's idea was to help Wen Wan enter the film and television industry, directly becoming a screenwriter, director, or actress.
Of course, at the beginning, it would be easier to start as a screenwriter. Because as long as your script is good, naturally there will be people who appreciate it.
After hearing Chen Fan's suggestion, Wen Wan was somewhat amused.
"There is no such easy thing in the world. Especially in the film and television industry, it is extremely difficult to enter, and generally, no one would pay attention to a newcomer..."
Chen Fan smiled and encouraged, "We have to give it a try. How can we know it won't work if we don't try?"
Wen Wan shook her head, "To write a script, you also need creativity and inspiration, and it's not something that can be done overnight."
Chen Fan reached into his pocket, took out a printed script, and handed it over with a smile.
"That's why I said I can help you."
Wen Wan looked puzzled as she took the stack of A4 papers and only glanced at the title before freezing.
"《Hero》 Script Outline and Synopsis?"
She looked up at Chen Fan with a questioning expression, but still continued to flip through the following contents.
The more she read, the more surprised Wen Wan's expression became.
Chen Fan sat across from her and signaled the waitress for two drinks.
He didn't disturb her, sitting alone on his seat, drinking and observing the pedestrians outside the window.
It took Wen Wan about half an hour to read through the script from beginning to end. When she looked up at Chen Fan again, her expression was very strange.
"This script... was written by you?"
Chen Fan nodded.
"How is it?"
"It's hard to say."
Wen Wan hesitated for a moment, then added, "The script is very solid. If I didn't know it was you, I would have thought it was written by a professional screenwriter. However..."
"However, what?"
"However, this script of yours is very strange..."
Wen Wan shook her head, "There have been similar contents before, but your idea is too grandiose, too ambitious."
"If it were really filmed according to the content you wrote here, with so many big-name celebrities being invited as actors, plus the post-production work you suggested... do you know how much it would cost to produce?"
"Such a big investment, a big production... there has never been such a precedent in China before. Because it is very likely that after the film is released, it will not be well-received, and the production company may even suffer a complete loss."
Chen Fan smiled. From her words, it seemed that Wen Wan was indeed a qualified screenwriter, which showed that she was quite familiar with the film and television industry.
However, Wen Wan did not know one thing, as Hollywood blockbusters began to attack and dominate the Chinese market, some domestic filmmakers had already become restless.
Some people aspired to make such blockbusters, hoping to be the first to eat the crab.
The film 《Hero》 was the first to eat the crab.
This film completely opened the prelude to the commercialization of domestic blockbuster films, causing many production companies and directors to make a lot of strange and unconventional big-budget films afterwards.
Moreover, Chen Fan felt that only the old masters could make this film. Others could not capture that sense of Chinese style.
In his previous life, the film 《Hero》 had an audience of 15 million, with a domestic box office revenue of 250 million yuan and a global box office of 177 million US dollars. It broke multiple records for Chinese films.
However, this film was heavily criticized by domestic film critics and audiences, a typical case of being commercially successful but not well-received.
It didn't matter if it wasn't well-received, as long as it made money.
What Chen Fan needed now was to help Wen Wan gain fame.
As long as this first film became a hit, Wen Wan would basically have one foot in the film and television industry.
"Don't worry about how this script of mine is for now. Just tell me, if the film were made according to my requirements here, would you buy a ticket to watch it in the cinema?"
Wen Wan thought for a moment, then nodded.
"I would."
"We don't have such Hollywood-style blockbusters in our country yet, so I think most moviegoers would be curious enough to buy tickets and watch it in the cinema."
Chen Fan snapped his fingers.
"That's right."
"Now let me ask you a second question, are you willing to enter the film and television industry as a screenwriter?"
Chen Fan explained with a smile, "I was thinking, since you have relevant knowledge and experience, you could first enter the film and television industry as a screenwriter. After you gain fame, you can try writing your own scripts and become a director yourself."
"Of course, if you're willing, you can also become an actress."
Wen Wan fell silent.
Just as Chen Fan thought Wen Wan might refuse, she suddenly looked up at him with a bitter smile.
"I've never been as miserable as I am now in my life."
"Do you think I still have the privilege to choose?"
"Just before you contacted me, I had just called a restaurant, preparing to temporarily work as a server for a while."
Wen Wan stared at Chen Fan with a complicated gaze.
"I used to hate the entertainment industry, but now I don't have so many thoughts. I need money, a lot of money."
"So as long as I can make money, I don't mind giving it a try."
Hearing this, Chen Fan suddenly grinned.
"It's good that you can say that. It shows you've come to terms with it and grown."
Wen Wan's expression was a bit unnatural, "I'm not someone detached from the mundane world, how could I not come to terms with it?"
Chen Fan chuckled softly, "When you were still in school, in all of our eyes, you were like an ethereal fairy detached from the mundane world."
"What?" Wen Wan didn't hear clearly.
"Nothing."
Chen Fan smiled and changed the subject.
"Alright. Since you agree, it will be easy from here on. We just need to find a way to sell this script."
Wen Wan seemed worried, "It's not that easy to sell a script."
"Without connections or channels, and most importantly, without fame, those film and television companies might not even let you meet anyone."
Chen Fan smiled, "Don't worry. I've already thought it through for you."
"Let's go, I'll take you to meet a few people."
Seeing Chen Fan stand up, Wen Wan curiously followed.
"Where to?"
"It's a secret for now, you'll know when we get there."
The place Chen Fan took Wen Wan was the New Era Music Studio.
Chen Fan was no stranger to this place, as he had first released songs under his online name Commoner right here.
He was also quite familiar with the two partners who owned this studio, as they were old acquaintances.
When Chen Fan brought Wen Wan into the studio, the long-haired young man Wang Xu and his partner Li Changjun, who had been notified in advance, were already waiting inside.
"You finally show up."
As soon as they met, Wang Xu grabbed Chen Fan's hand and didn't let go.
"You promised that if you had good songs in the future, you'd come find us, but you just disappeared for over a year."
"You don't know, there have been people in the industry constantly asking about you."
"Just a few days ago, I was drinking with some friends from the music industry, and we even talked about your songs."
"Everyone said it's such a pity that you're not releasing new songs anymore..."
Wen Wan stood beside Chen Fan, looking completely dumbfounded at this scene.
What were they talking about?
What songs?
Who's singing?
Chen Fan?