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Chapter Thirteen: Chasing the Director Family

A long time later, there were two theories about most people. The first is that the two episodes of the underworld were actually filmed together, and they were only cut into two before the exhibition Cannes. Another statement undoubtedly means that the two episodes were not filmed together.

Chu Yue has always been very clear that the first statement is the most reliable. The reason is too simple. One is that it cannot accommodate such a huge amount of information, or rather the views that Adu tried to convey, etc. Furthermore, it is divided into two parts, so of course you can earn more money, so why not do it?

However, he couldn't help but admire Du Qifeng's efficiency. He didn't have long to complete the actual shooting of "The Underworld". Er Dongsheng, who he worked with, was much slower in this regard. Interestingly, Liu Weiqiang, who jumped to the top famous director after "Infernal Affairs", used to be very fast to produce, and could easily shoot at least four or five films every year. After "Infernal Affairs", the efficiency slowed down. A typical example is "Initial Word D", which lasted for a long time.

Of course, all this seems to have nothing to do with Chu Yue. He feels a little idle now, but he is wondering whether it might be better to go to the mainland to develop now, at least many filmmakers have gone north!

Since the filming of "The Underworld", Chu Yue has nothing to do. A few days ago, he almost took on Wang Jing's new film. However, he was still on the crew of "The Underworld" at that time, and he has never been a distracting person, so he refused Wang Jing's invitation.

The feeling of doing nothing is really unpleasant. Chu Yue was lying lazily on the sofa, but he was thinking about what he could do. After pondering for a while, flying in the clouds was quite a bit alive, but he didn't want to go there often.

Suddenly, the phone rang, he jumped up, took out the phone to answer, and a voice came from inside: "Is it Chu Yue? I am Ma Weihao, Zheng Baorui's new film needs a makeup artist, are you interested?"

Zheng Baorui and Chu Yue quickly emerged in his mind that the young director who directed "Glowing Stones", "Horror Hotline: Big Headed Baby", and "Hot Blooded Youth". In fact, Zheng Baorui also rose in the film industry for quite some time, worked as an assistant director, and then finally emerged.

In Chu Yue's eyes, Zheng Baorui is one of the very outstanding directors in Hong Kong in recent years. After pondering for a moment, he quickly smiled: "Okay, of course I can't afford to cooperate with Director Ma and Director Zheng!"

Ma Weihao, who called, is definitely not a small role. He wrote the story of "Happy Ghost" more than ten years ago, and he is also a director and producer who has been very box office appeal in Hong Kong over the years. Zheng Baorui is a member of his company.

It is always quick to talk about these things, without much nonsense. Ma Weihao quickly made up his mind and told Chu Yue to go to his company to get the script, then to meet Zheng Baorui and others, talk about ideas, etc.

The next day, Chu Yue appeared in Ma Weihao's production company and soon saw Ma Weihao who was quite literary. The guy looked up and down at Chu Yue, nodded unconsciously and smiled: "I didn't expect you to be so young. Is Teacher Wang in good health now?"

"The teacher is in good health, and he often plays football or something!" Chu Yue continued to walk in at the invitation of Ma Weihao. He chuckled and said, "The teacher often mentions Director Ma. If he hadn't retired because of his health, he would have worked with you more than just a "100% Feeling"! He was very pleased to see Director Ma's achievements over the years!"

Although Ma Weihao has created some bad movies in the past few years, he is definitely not a bad person. He glanced at Chu Yue and smiled: "That's because the teacher has over-rewarded. If the teacher hadn't helped me, I might not have been able to invest in filming! If you see the teacher next time, remember to say hello to me!"

Chu Yue nodded and agreed, but was filled with emotion. The film industry is indeed a place where connections are extremely important. If he was not Teacher Wang’s apprentice, how could Ma Weihao be so kind to him? If he hadn’t been to Teacher Wang as his teacher, how could he have received so many dramas!

It was just a matter of moment. Chu Yue and Ma Weihao entered the office in front of him. Zheng Baorui, who always maintained a concise and concise image, had a bit of decisive demeanor in his face. He was talking with several people. When he saw Ma Weihao and Chu Yue coming, he stood up!

"Abao, this is Chu Yue, he will be your crew makeup!" Ma Weihao introduced it, glanced at Chu Yue, and said with a quips: "I also participated in "Initial D" and "March of the World" a few days ago. I am considered a top expert in the makeup industry!"

"There are so many seniors, I must not be called "Master!" Chu Yue smiled modestly, and Ma Weihao made a gesture to him to invite him to sit down. Chu Yue sat down, glanced for a week, and laughed silently: "I also like the works of Director Ma and Director Zheng. It is my honor to be able to participate in this drama!"

"No need to be polite, let's talk about the serious matter!" Zheng Baorui was decisive in doing things. He took the script and the currently confirmed cast to Chu Yue, nodded to him to express his welcome, and quickly got to the point: "A Yue, let's discuss the ideas of this drama first, and then determine the others!"

Chu Yue understands this way of creation. The director needs to gather all the main creators and tell everyone his ideas to make sure that before filming, everyone can have a general concept and do corresponding work.

"A Yue is new, let me talk about the general plot!" Zheng Baorui's eyes swept across everyone's faces, stopped on Chu Yue's face, and added: "The plot is a woman who died many years ago due to an accident in the house relocation. Her husband and child died, and she was disfigured herself. Many years later, a new house was built in the place, and the family of three moved in, but the child was plundered by the woman before!"

Chu Yue nodded slightly, opened the script and glanced roughly, then understood. He looked at the other main creators, but most of them had never seen it. Zheng Baorui pondered for a moment and said, "This drama is going on a thriller route to package the love. I have high requirements for this drama, and I hope to make a good movie that can be sold!"

The photographer quickly asked his own question: "Is the location of the outdoor shooting confirmed? Where is it?" The art director and others couldn't help but nod. This location is very important and is related to the preparations before the shooting.

"This is OK. It's confirmed that it will be filmed in the newly built building!" Ma Weihao didn't have time to say anything, and the producer of the play immediately answered.

"The newly built building? Wouldn't that be..." The photographer hesitated for a moment. He felt that this was a bit disobedient to the point that Zheng Baorui put forward. Zheng Baorui seemed to understand what he was thinking and quickly added: "I know the newly built building is too cold, but this is exactly the effect I want!"

"It makes sense that the newly completed building is too cold, and then this indifference and desolation can reflect the warmth in the play! It's a good trick!" Chu Yue's mind flashed, and he quickly slapped his thigh and shouted, and immediately saw Zheng Baorui and Ma Weihao glanced at him with a surprised and suspicious look.

Zheng Baorui and Ma Weihao were quite surprised. Unexpectedly, Chu Yue, as a makeup artist, could think of this, which made the two of them look at him with admiration. Of course, the photographer and art director knew about this, but they did not understand it at all like Chu Yue.

Next, I will talk about creative ideas, etc., which was indeed praised by Chu Yue. What Zheng Baorui wants in this drama is the word "love". The only difference is that it is not warmth, but a very intense emotional presentation!

"It's intense and even a little crazy. This is some of the emotions and atmosphere needed for the film when it comes to love!" Zheng Baorui thought for a moment, turned around and looked at Chu Yue, but there was a gentle smile on his face: "A Yue, the heroines of this drama are Lin Jiaxin and Shu Qi. Lin Jiaxin plays the disfigured crazy woman in the drama. You are not a special makeup, and you don't need to deal with Lin Jiaxin's makeup. You just need to put on Shu Qi and other actors' makeup!"

Chu Yue nodded. He really didn't have much confidence in Lin Jiaxin's makeup. You should know that he was just a makeup artist, not a special makeup artist, but not a omnipotent one. He remembered that Teacher Wang mentioned that Lan Naicai, a makeup genius in the film industry in the 1980s.

Teacher Wang told Chu Yue that this person's special makeup and special effects were extremely magical. Although it was just a ritual, it was definitely not inferior to the top makeup artist in Hollywood at the same time. Unfortunately, this rare genius left the film industry in the early 1990s.

After discussing it for a while, everyone left. Chu Yue did not leave immediately, but took out two video discs and handed them to the two directors with a smile: "Director Ma, Director Zheng, please help me sign the autograph!" His performance was like a star-chasing clan, but he was chasing the director rather than the star.

""Glowing Stone"!?" Zheng Baorui glanced at the disc and suddenly looked shocked. He looked up at Chu Yue: "Why do you have a DVD for this drama? I don't have it myself!" "Glowing Stone" is Zheng Baorui's early work, and there is almost no trace of this film on the market!

Chu Yue shrugged, but he searched hard for a long time before finally getting this drama: "It's a pity that I can't find your "100th Day" and "Water, Youth, Lifesaving Beach Girl" and "Modern Aunt House"!"

"Glowing Stone" is the first film directed by Zheng Baorui. "Day 100" and other three films are all works that were filmed in DV at CUHK Film Company before.

Zheng Baorui was shocked and stared at Chu Yue with his eyes tightly. Except for "The Glowing Stone" that many movie fans admired, almost few people knew that he had three DV works before. Unexpectedly, Chu Yue actually knew that this only proved that Chu Yue was really a super movie fan!

"You are so good, you know this!" Zheng Baorui smiled bitterly on the surface, but he was very happy. It must be a happy thing for someone to know his achievements before! He signed the DVD shell and handed it back to Chu Yue.

As Chu Yue, who is very concerned about Zheng Baorui's works, how can he not know? It was the three DV works and "The Glowing Stone" that gradually formed Zheng Baorui's strange style.

"Your taste is really strange..." Ma Weihao handed the signed video to Chu Yue like a movie, and couldn't help laughing: ""Glowing Stone" and "Strange Talk Association", you actually like such a biased movie!" Ma Weihao was too arrogant. The "Strange Talk Association" directed by him is also a rare classic horror film in Hong Kong!

Chu Yue's move quickly narrowed the distance between him and the two directors. After talking and laughing for a few words, Chu Yue's phone rang! After receiving the phone, an angry voice with unclear pronunciation came from it: "Chu Yue, you bitch..."
Chapter completed!
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