Chapter 250: The Filming Maniac?

Over here, Brother Cheng Long strode over.

He heard the two discussing topics about directors.

After sitting down, his eyes flicked to Lin Mo, and he asked, "I heard you were talking about directors—what's up, does Re Ba have any thoughts too?"

Lin Mo, upon hearing that, immediately smiled, his mouth curling, and said, "Just now Re Ba was watching so seriously that I wondered if she also had thoughts of becoming a director. A director, after all, is just that kind of thing."

Re Ba quickly waved her hand, a bit embarrassed, and said, "But… when I was in other crews watching those directors hustle back and forth, it seemed so troublesome to be a director…"

Lin Mo laughed, "Being a director, yes it's tiring, but after finishing a film, the feeling—so much sense of achievement. Think about it: as a director, you're the boss in the crew, you can command however you want, criticize anyone you wish, how impressive!"

Brother Cheng Long, hearing that, also laughed, "Haha, you kid, are you teaching Re Ba how to insult people?"

"I'm just saying it like that~"

That's going too far.

Re Ba becoming a director, I guess that mental hurdle hasn't been cleared yet.

She feels she hasn't even figured out the acting profession yet, how could she suddenly switch to directing?

Domestic.

Morning Light Media's official Weibo.

Every so often they post videos or photos about the filming of British Duel.

Always ensuring the film's hype.

In the blink of an eye.

The film has been shooting for three months.

In June, domestic films were released one after another.

Originally, yeah.

Some movies were still being held back.

But thinking they might clash with British Duel later, it's better to release them now.

Thus, the whole Summer Blockbuster Season turned into a godly showdown.

Zhang Yimou, Chen Kai, and other directors.

The movies were released one after another.

But the box office, the highest was only a little over 2 billion.

Originally, yeah.

There were also some expert analyses.

They said Huaguo's film market had completely taken off.

Result…

Mainly because the earlier Wolf Warrior box office was too exaggerated.

During its run, it alone earned over 8 billion domestically.

So those so‑called experts still thought the domestic film market had taken off.

But only Director Lin's movies could achieve such high box office.

Take a look at other directors' movies.

The quality remains the same; getting a 2‑billion box office is already a miracle.

Well then.

Netizens all say.

Domestic directors are divided into two tiers.

One is Director Lin Mo, the other is "other directors"!

"Without Director Lin's film in this Summer Blockbuster Season, there's nothing worth watching!"

"Although there are many recent releases, I'm too lazy to go to the cinema!"

"I'm just waiting for Director Lin's new film to finish?"

"Anyone got big updates? Tell me, roughly how much longer until British Duel can finish filming?"

"As of now, British Duel has been shooting for over three months; at Director Lin's pace, it should wrap up by the end of August, right?"

"Then it might be released during the National Day slot!"

"Director Lin now consistently makes one film a year, right?"

"......"

Just as netizens said.

Don't be fooled by the sheer number of films out now.

But none of them pique their interest.

They're all waiting for Lin Mo's new movie.

However.

They think Lin Mo only makes one film a year, producing too little.

Fortunately, there are also Morning Light Media's web dramas.

Although Lin Mo's film output is low, Morning Light's web dramas are plentiful.

At least three or four hits per year.

For example, the pre‑year production Joy of Life.

That's currently the most anticipated web drama among netizens.

Overseas.

Lin Mo has no idea his fans are waiting day and night for his new film to wrap.

Yesterday's explosion scene was shot twice.

The effect wasn't very good.

Today is the third take.

This is all real shooting, and only Lin Mo would be so extravagant.

When filming a movie, he completely doesn't treat money as money.

Even Cheng Long couldn't help but say: "Mo Zai, what effect are you actually after?"

He felt that the first two takes were completely fine.

Likewise.

Shi Tailong and the others thought the same.

Hearing this, Lin Mo shook his head and said: "The visual effect still isn't good enough!"

This still isn't good?

Good fellow!

"You're using money like paper!"

Cheng Long said with feeling.

If it were him filming, a bit of special effects would suffice, but Lin Mo insists on real shooting, and this explosion scene has been shot three times in a row.

The cost each time is not trivial.

However.

From another angle.

These explosion scenes in the movie are all real shooting.

The audience will find it very satisfying!

That kind of visual impact cannot be matched by special effects.

That's how it is.

Lin Mo gained another title on the set.

Real-shooting maniac!

As Lin Mo's assistants, Wang Cheng and Chen Zhong.

Seeing the boss's filming method, they exclaimed they couldn't learn it and wouldn't dare to learn it!

How could one learn that?

Could it be that when they film, they too would have to pursue perfection like the boss?

Joking, that would cost a fortune.

Re Ba has been accompanying Lin Mo these days.

Since last time, Lin Mo suggested that Re Ba learn the experience of filming.

He really does call Re Ba to his side each time, teaching her how to film.

"See? The camera should be used like this!"

"Also, when you film in the future, you need to shift your thinking; I'm a natural talent, you see other directors filming, they all need to draw storyboards first..."

Re Ba studies very seriously.

Originally, she thought being a director would be difficult.

But.

Having Lin Mo as a renowned teacher...

It seems rather simple.

Moreover, Re Ba is becoming increasingly interested in directing.

She thinks that when she someday truly directs a film, she will definitely have Lulu and Mi Jie and them act.

By then she'll be the big boss; if they act poorly, she'll...

Hehe, just thinking about it feels quite interesting.