Huayu: Film and Television Simulation Space

Chapter 21: Press Conference for the Start of Filming of "Love is Not Blind"

the next morning.

Students and faculty at Beijing Film Academy attended classes, while those without classes flocked to the auditorium.

The entire auditorium was packed.

Every available space was filled with people.

Even students who have classes in the morning often choose to skip them.

Since yesterday afternoon, the news that Gu Qingshan's new film "Love is Not Blind" would hold a press conference at the Beijing Film Academy has spread rapidly within the academy.

Prior to this, the production team of "Love is Not Blind" had selected several people from the Beijing Film Academy.

As everyone knows, Gu Qingshan's new movie is "Love is Not Blind".

As celebrities on the Beijing Film Academy campus, Gu Qingshan and Jing Tian's every move attracts considerable attention.

The stage in the auditorium was set up last night.

Backstage, Gu Qingshan met with the actors.

The female lead, "Huang Xiaoxian," is played by Jing Tian.

Female customer 1 'Li Ke' - Shuang Meizi.

Shanshan, the cello teacher of "Huang Xiaoxian" – Lu Shan.

Kan Qingzi plays Feng Jiaqi, the best friend who stole Huang Xiaoxian's boyfriend.

"Female Client Two" Zhang Ting - Chai Biyun.

Huang Xiaoxian's ex-boyfriend Lu Ran—Shen Teng.

Gu Qingshan looked at Shen Teng again and still thought he was handsome; no wonder he was the school heartthrob of the PLA Academy of Arts.

"Everyone's here!"

"Hello, Director Gu!" Everyone hurriedly greeted Gu Qingshan.

Shen Teng appeared very reserved. He was performing in stage plays and dramas with Happy Twist, but he inexplicably received an audition call.

This is like a windfall.

He's not young anymore, he's already 29, but he's achieved nothing in his career and is a complete failure.

It's not that he doesn't want to act in TV series and movies, it's just that there are only so many film and television resources, and you have to fight for them. He doesn't have any connections, so how could he possibly get any?

Although it was only a supporting role, Shen Teng took it very seriously. After receiving the script after the audition, he kept memorizing lines and thinking about the character.

When he saw Gu Qingshan again, who was almost ten years younger than him, Gu Qingshan's first movie was a box office hit and he was now about to shoot his second movie.

Gu Qingshan chatted with Shen Teng and the others for a while before leading everyone to the stage.

The reason the press conference was held at the Beijing Film Academy, and even filmed there, was because the school personally approached Gu Qingshan.

Gu Qingshan did not refuse and readily agreed.

If he skips classes in the future, the school can turn a blind eye.

In the auditorium, school leaders and rows of reporters were already seated at the front, while more than a dozen photographers had set up their cameras around the perimeter.

Compared to the first film, "Nightclub," this second film is several levels higher in terms of prestige.

With "Nightclub" grossing 5600 million yuan, Gu Qingshan has become a rising director.

When Gu Qingshan appeared on stage with the actors, the audience immediately started discussing it.

It was almost entirely new faces.

Surprisingly, the most familiar face to everyone is Jing Tian.

"Tsk tsk tsk, this production team is really young, the director is young, and the actors are young too."

"Director Gu Qingshan seems to be only 20 years old this year, which is ridiculously young."

"Most importantly, he's not a director, he's a management major, and that's what's terrifying."

"His first film, 'Night Shop,' ranked seventh at the box office for a Chinese-language film in China. This kid is terrifying."

"Jing Tian is only a freshman in college, and she has already played the female lead in a movie twice. Her future is limitless."

"I heard that Jing Tian and Gu Qingshan are a couple; it's all over the Beijing Film Academy."

"They're both freshmen, isn't it normal for them to date?"

The discussion didn't last long. Gu Qingshan and the others sat down, and two students from the school acted as hosts.

"Welcome to the press conference for the start of filming of 'Love is Not Blind'..."

After the opening ceremony, the host handed the microphone to Gu Qingshan.

Gu Qingshan smiled and said, "When I made my first movie, nobody cared. Now that my second movie, 'Love is Not Blind,' is about to start filming, everyone is so supportive. It seems that everyone has a lot of confidence in my second movie... Since everyone has so much confidence in me, I think I will definitely not let everyone down."

Afterwards, Gu Qingshan introduced Jing Tian and the other actors.

To be honest, Gu Qingshan could have skipped this launch press conference.

However, for the sake of the actors, he still held a press conference to mark the start of filming, since it provides a high level of exposure for them.

Immediately afterwards, a reporter from the audience asked a question.

"Director Gu, could you briefly introduce the movie 'Love is Not Blind'? What's the story it's about?"

Gu Qingshan smiled and said, "As the name suggests, this is a story about heartbreak!"

"Could you elaborate? Audiences are really looking forward to your new movie!" the reporter pressed.

"Besides the heartbreak, it's also a comedy with a touch of art." Gu Qingshan smiled.

Seeing that Gu Qingshan did not reveal any specific plot details, the reporter shifted the focus to other topics.

A reporter asked, "Director Gu, why are so many of the actors in your films newcomers?"

"There's nothing we can do. The film budget is limited; we simply can't afford to hire stars." Gu Qingshan spread his hands. "I'd like to hire Jet Li, but his fee is at least 100 million. I'd also like to hire Andy Lau and Takeshi Kaneshiro, but their fees are 20 million each. We just can't afford them!"

The crowd was immediately speechless at Gu Qingshan's answer.

The salaries of these celebrities for the film "The Warlords" have caused a huge controversy recently.

Afterwards, the reporter turned his attention to Jing Tian.

"Hello Jing Tian, ​​this is your second time playing the female lead. As a freshman in college, how do you feel about starring in two movies?"

Jing Tian seemed a little nervous, after all, it was her first time facing so many reporters. "I will definitely try my best to play the role well."

"Is it true that Director Gu approached you with the script for 'Nightclub' and offered you the lead role, and you invested 300 million yuan in Director Gu?" another reporter asked.

Jing Tian said somewhat shyly, "Yes, Director Gu came to me with the script. I read the script and thought it was very good. Director Gu is also very talented, so I invested in the film."

Below, many students were discussing quietly, their faces beaming with smiles.

Because of this incident, it had already spread throughout the entire Beijing Film Academy. At first, it became a laughing stock, but later it became a well-known story.

"Excuse me, were you an investor in 'Love is Not Blind'?" the reporter asked curiously.

Jing Tian nodded and said, "Yes, after reading the script, I invested six million!"

As soon as Jing Tian said this, the entire auditorium erupted in uproar.

Everyone stared at Jing Tian in disbelief. He had invested three million first, then six million. Jing Tian was incredibly wealthy.

Could it really be as rumored, that Jing Tian is keeping Gu Qingshan as a mistress and paying him to make movies?

Gu Qingshan was speechless. This Princess Jing was really naive. She told him everything when the reporter asked her a question.

If they get sold, they'll be helping the seller count the money.

The reporters all wore expressions of delight; this answer was the news.

Bringing your own investment to the production team?!

Pay money to buy a character!?

At that moment, at least twenty news headlines flashed through the reporters' minds.

Only then did the reporter interview the other actors.

The interview lasted for nearly two hours before the press conference ended, and the reporters were led aside to collect their travel expenses.