Chapter 762 Beijing TV Studio


    On North West Third Ring Road, there is a single-family house.


    The yard is not very big, with a government car pitifully parked inside. Only the Soviet-style main building can earn some respect - Soviet style refers to the Soviet Union, not Suzhou.


    There is a sign hanging outside: Beijing TV Station!


    As early as 1958, the government established a Beijing TV station, which was renamed CCTV in 1978. There was no TV station in the Beijing area, so I set up one myself.


    It has a long history and strong financial resources, but unfortunately it has never risen and has always been in a second-tier position.


    Hunan TV and Zhejiang TV are called the first line.


    There is a public institution affiliated with the TV station in the courtyard called Jingcheng TV Studio. As the name suggests, it specializes in filming TV series. Later it was renamed Beijing Television Art Center.


    "Desire", "The Story of the Editorial Office", "Beijingers in New York", "The Talking Zhang Damin", "Golden Wedding", etc., there are countless classics.


    But it has just been established now.


    Early that morning, Feng Xiaogang came to the unit early and started fetching water, sweeping the floor and wiping the tables.


    He was just transferred in this year, and his position is as an artist. He is young, has no qualifications, and has no family background. He only has hard work and the ability to flatter others. After being busy for a while, another person came in, named Zhao Baogang.


    Zhao Baogang was even worse. He used to be a sand foundry worker, but he came in and served tea and water without even having a serious position.


    The two of them wiped the table together.


    "What do you think the movie maker is doing here? He mobilizes troops and cleans up the area." Zhao Baogang started talking.


    "Don''t tell me, director! Their unit also wants to film a TV series, so come and visit and learn from it."


    "Ha! Do you believe it?"


    "Shh!"


    Feng Xiaogang hissed, looked at no one outside, and then whispered: "I don''t believe it either, there is no logic in this matter. Although the top leaders in the film industry have never made TV series, they are even suppressed by CCTV. Come to our place Learn from small units?


    But then I thought, there are only two TV drama producers in Beijing, CCTV and us, he must come and watch it, right? "


    "That''s right. I guess I''m just here to take a look around."


    There were footsteps outside the door, and the two of them silently shut up at the same time.


    Immediately afterwards, deputy director Zheng Xiaolong walked in and said, "Are you two so early? Keep tidying up. I''ll be here in a minute."


    "Director, is Gong Xue coming today?"


    "Say yes!"


    "Oh, that''s great, I''ve wanted to meet you."


    "What can I do if I see you? Are you asking her to film a movie? Be honest and don''t talk too much."


    "Hey!"


    Zheng Xiaolong came in after graduating from university. He was a college student in the army. He was also talented. He became the director of the editorial team in one year, the director of the film team in two years, and the deputy director of the center in three years.


    Apart from him, the unit is also full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers.


    Feng Xiaogang and Zhao Baogang were two grassroots people who mingled among a bunch of Celestial Dragons and acted like herbivores.


    After a while, everyone in the unit went to work.


    The director''s name was Lu Xiaowei, who later filmed "Desire". He emphasized again that today the leaders of Dongfang Company are here for exchanges and visits, and they must be well received! Their unit is also at the division level, but can the division level at Beijing TV station be compared to the division level at the Ministry of Truth?


    Zheng Xiaolong’s eldest brother is nothing.


    At about nine o''clock, a van drove into the courtyard. As soon as the door opened, Chen Qi, Gong Xue, and Li Wenhua got out. When he came back, he deliberately took Gong Xue around to let her get to know the people who make TV series.


    "Comrade Chen Qi, welcome!"


    "You''re too polite, it''s us who are disturbing you!"


    Lu Xiaowei came out to greet him personally, exchanged a few words, and introduced Zheng Xiaolong. He shook hands with Chen Qi, looked at it secretly, and was amazed: at the age of 25, he has everything, he is a model of success.


    Chen Qi also took a look at him. He was in his early 30s and looked unattractive.


    The Beijing circle that the public knows includes the Wang brothers, Jiang Wen, Feng Xiaogang, Wang Shuo, Ge You, Zhao Baogang, Hai Yan, Zheng Xiaolong, Ye Jing, etc.


    But in fact, the earliest Beijing circle was the people from Beijing Film Studio. When Beijing Film Studio was all-powerful, they were all just sidekicks. In the 1990s, when the Beijing Film Studio ceased to function, Huayi Brothers emerged and took advantage of the situation to incorporate the film industry into what became known as the Beijing Circle.


    And Zheng Xiaolong is the core. He can connect many people, and his works have also made many people famous.


    Chen Qi is very annoyed by the Beijing, Shanghai, Northeast, and Northwest circles. The domestic film and television industry is too noisy, so tear it down! There can only be one voice.


    Everyone entered the office area.


    Accompanied by the director and deputy director, he led the three people to visit each room. Chen Qi was amused because he had a sense of déjà vu: Every time they entered an office, everyone was pretending to be busy working, as if they had no idea that guests were coming. Waiting for the leader to say With one sentence, he became suddenly enthusiastic as if he had a sudden enlightenment.


    “Hello, hello, we love watching your movies the most!”


    "Comrade Gong Xue, it is my lifelong dream to meet you!"


    "What''s your next movie?"


    After a long exchange of pleasantries, the unit was small, and the tour was quickly completed, and finally we arrived at a small conference room.


    Chen Qi briefly talked about his impressions, and naturally praised them, saying: "Our Dongfang Company has adjusted and has new tasks in the coming year, including filming a TV series. I am not familiar with this area, but you are experts, and I have come here to learn from you."


    "If you don''t dare, you must tell me everything you know!"


    There is no mistake in every song, one post, one content, one 6 one, one book, one book, take a look!


    Lu Xiaowei''s face is bright. These days, movies are the big brother and TV series are the younger brothers.


    "You have a drama "Four Generations Under One Roof" this year, which is of high quality. I would like to know the specific process."


    "Okay, that''s it..."


    Chen Qi listened carefully, nodded frequently, and asked occasionally.


    "How long did this show take to film?"


    "About two years!"


    "Two years?"


    "The filming was planned in 1983, and the post-production was completed in 1985. It really took two years."


    I’m a mom!


    The filming of "Journey to the West" took a long time. This was due to various reasons, such as funds, cameras, external interference, long-distance shooting, striving for perfection, etc. It took three years to shoot 11 episodes.


    "Four Generations Under One Roof" was shot entirely in the capital, which also took two years.


    "Do directors follow the same conventions as movies when making TV series?" he asked.


    "Absolutely! Everyone has no experience, and it''s common to shoot three scenes in one day. In fact, I also think the efficiency is too low. I have no choice but to slowly cultivate specialized TV drama talents." Lu Xiaowei said.


    "Well, that''s the truth!"


    Chen Qi expressed his affirmation and then said: "Director Lu, we should launch two feature-length dramas next year, with no less than 50 episodes. We may second some people from you, but you don''t want to part with them."


    "As long as it doesn''t delay the unit''s mission, you can choose whatever you want!" Lu Xiaowei said.


    "Okay, I''ll thank you in advance."


    The three of them stayed for about two hours and then stood up to leave.


    Feng Xiaogang watched them leave helplessly. He really wanted to say that I am your loyal fan. I subscribe to "World''s Wonders" regularly, and I even won the second prize! But he dared not say a word.


    Chen Qi saw him and also saw Zhao Baogang. There was nothing to say at this moment.


    It''s weird to say the least. Why is he talking to an artist and a handyman?


    The director and deputy directors said goodbye again. Zheng Xiaolong watched the van drive away and sighed: "Did you hear that? They just cut 50 episodes when they come up. After all, the family is big and the business is big, and we can''t compare."


    "How much does it cost for 50 episodes? They should pay for it themselves."


    "I must pay for it myself, we won''t allocate funds to them."


    Lu Xiaowei looked at his appearance and said with a smile: "You are envious of me asking you to be seconded there."


    "Forget it, there''s no deputy director on loan."


    Zheng Xiaolong was envious, and he really didn''t want to go there. Although the unit was small, he had the final say. Dongfang Company was in too deep a position.


    (End of chapter)