Chapter 4: The Entire Company?

Yanjing City, Lin Qiu's home.

Lin Qiu closed his eyes and made a wish facing the candlelight.

Today is Lin Qiu's 20th birthday, and his parents rushed back from the company to celebrate his son's birthday.

Men's birthdays are 9 and women's birthdays are 10, so it's not a big birthday.

After blowing out the candles, Lin Qiu's father Lin Yuanping hugged Lin Qiu and said with a hearty smile:

"Happy birthday, Qiu'er! Twenty years old, an adult!"

"Tell your dad if you have any wishes. As long as your dad can do it, he will definitely satisfy you!"

Lin Qiu's eyes flickered, "Really, Dad?"

Lin Yuanping was quite dissatisfied with his son's questioning of himself, and frowned:

"That must be true. When has your dad lied to you?"

"Dad, I want to make a movie."

Lin Qiu almost didn't hesitate and spoke directly. As soon as he said this, Lin Yuanping was choked.

Lin's mother Zheng Qing chuckled and asked:

"What movie do you want to make?"

The directing department of Xiazhou Film Academy has fewer courses in the third year.

The internship period is in the senior year, and most students will join various film crews to learn.

After all, my son is studying directing, so it is normal for him to have the idea of ​​making a movie.

Lin Qiu took out the script of "Love Letter" and the movie storyboard script from his bag and handed them to his parents.

The legal person and chairman of Changan Film and Television Company is Zheng Qing, and his father Lin Yuanping is the CEO.

On weekdays, the company's decision-making is basically directly responsible by the two of them.

"Be prepared."

"No, Qiu'er, it's not that Dad doesn't support you. I sent you into this industry to make you a director."

"But with your current qualifications, making a movie will probably involve the entire company."

"You should understand this as a student of directing. Otherwise, Dad will arrange a deputy director for you first?"

Lin Yuanping handed the script to Zheng Qing and said seriously.

But before Lin Qiu could answer, Zheng Qing flipped through the script and asked Lin Qiu in surprise:

"Son, did you write both the script and the storyboard?"

"Yes, I wrote them all."

"Yuanping, don't worry, let me take a look first."

It's no wonder that Zheng Qing raised his voice, mainly because he was too shocked.

If Lin Qiu had just written a movie script, it would be fine, but Lin Qiu even wrote a storyboard, which obviously showed that he had a thorough understanding of the art of film shots.

And just reading the first few pages of the script, there was no trace of immaturity at all.

As the head of Chang'an Film and Television Company, Zheng Qing has commercial sensitivity to the film and television industry.

It's hard for a small film and television company like theirs to have any potential scripts.

Seeing Zheng Qing reading so seriously, Lin Yuanping came over to take a look at his son's work.

But you don't know until you see it. After taking a look, Zheng Qing's shock was beyond words.

Over the past two years, the company has been very busy, and Zheng Qing rarely paid attention to her son's situation in Xiaying. Who knew that her son was so talented in directing and writing?

After turning the last page of the script of "Love Letter", Zheng Qing asked Lin Qiu affirmatively:

"How much will the film cost?"

"Less than 10 million."

"Okay, Yuanping, prepare for the project filing. Changan will shoot this film by himself, and find Lao Lu to be Qiu'er's assistant director."

"Really shooting?"

Lin Yuanping took the script from his wife's hand. He didn't read it carefully just now, and didn't know what kind of script could make his wife make such a decision.

"Yeah."

Zheng Qing's decision was well thought out.

The fact that his son could write such a storyboard script shows that his son knows a lot about filming.

Even if he doesn't have enough shooting experience, he can just let an experienced assistant director assist in the shooting.

In addition, the script itself is quite outstanding. Zheng Qing knows that Lin Qiu will sooner or later embark on the path of film director.

In the entertainment industry, most creators love their works deeply.

It was too cruel to hand over Lin Qiu's original script to other directors, and Zheng Qing couldn't do it.

What really made Zheng Qing determined was the cost of the film.

The cost of the film "Love Letter" was not high. Even if it failed, it would not cause the company to go bankrupt directly, but it would be quite difficult.

Moreover, in the film industry, the script is the lower limit and the director is the upper limit. Zheng Qing didn't think Lin Qiu would make a bad movie.

"Great."

"It's really great."

"Okay, I'll go find Lao Lu now."

After reading the script, Lin Yuanping's eyes also shone with excitement.

As a parent, what could be more exciting than a son's talent?

Even if his son has no talent in directing in the future, he can still shine by focusing on the screenwriting industry.

...

Lu Yan, a contracted film director of Changan Film and Television Company, is 41 years old.

When Lu Yan first entered the entertainment industry, he had a sincere heart for the entertainment industry and the film industry.

Unfortunately, he had ambitions but no background or luck, and it was difficult for him to get ahead, which was somewhat similar to Lin Qiu in his previous life.

The difference is that Lu Yan has recognized the reality and now has signed a contract with a film and television company to make a living and support his family.

"No way, Lao Lin..."

"Are you really going to let me be your son's assistant director?"

Lu Yan on the other end of the phone heard Lin Yuanping's meaning and smiled bitterly.

Lu Yan thought that this day would come sooner or later, but he didn't expect it to come so soon. There was a taste of accompanying the prince to study, and the taste was very strong.

"Okay, I'll come to the company right away."

"Yeah."

After hanging up the phone, Lu Yan sighed to the sky, feeling sad and helpless.

I'm afraid this is also the feeling of many ambitious and high-spirited young people who have entered the entertainment industry for 20 years.

In the entertainment industry, there is capital and opportunities everywhere, but without luck, no matter how talented you are, you can only be lost in the crowd in the end, living a muddle-headed life without any achievements.

Lu Yan shook his head.

He had no premonition that this assistant director position would be a turning point in his directorial career.

...

Changan Film and Television Company.

Living room.

"Uncle Lu."

"Lin Qiu, long time no see, you have grown up."

When Lu Yan saw Lin Qiu, he still smiled.

As one of the veterans of Changan Film and Television Company, Lu Yan has a good relationship with Lin Qiu's family and has met Lin Qiu more than once.

But he didn't expect to be Lin Qiu's assistant director so soon.

"Come, read the script first, and then we can talk."

"This is Lin Qiu's original script! Old Lu, don't blame me for not giving you this script to shoot."

Lin Yuanping patted Lu Yan's shoulder, not hiding anything, fearing that Lu Yan would have some ideas.

"Ah?"

"Original script?!"

Lu Yan was surprised.

Originally, Lu Yan thought that the company received a good script to gild Lin Qiu.

But the meaning of original scripts and project shooting is completely different.

In addition, letting himself be the deputy director is like putting the whole company on the line.

How good does this script have to be for the boss to make such a decision?