Chapter 101: Wanda Film Industry's Second 400 Million Club Director

Golden Lion director, withdrew from the Film Association?

This is simply the biggest gossip in the film and television industry.

How many newcomers want to get in without a way, but Lin Nan wants to come out...

Alright, people in the industry have to admit, one Golden Lion, two Silver Bears, Lin Nan has this capital.

Quite a few actors with good relationships came to ask Lin Nan about this matter, and the latter gave an affirmative answer.

Plus the things about being given a hard time and being undermined a while ago, everyone still had it fresh in their memory.

Now, the industry really confirmed that Lin Nan had really broken up with the association.

"You're awesome. You took the lead in doing this, and now many directors have some other thoughts..."

Ning Hao told Lin Nan that the association held a big meeting these two days, and they almost started fighting at the scene.

"What were they arguing about?"

"Originally it was about you withdrawing from the association, but in the end, inexplicably, they started spraying the association.

Saying that a group of people not only didn't do anything, but sometimes often 'tripped people up' and 'suppressed dissidents'..."

Lin Nan could tell that there were quite a few people with opinions, but it was estimated that they were at most using his matter to vent. If they really wanted to withdraw, it was highly likely that not many people would be willing.

……

*The Founding of a Republic* was released.

All cinema lines had a tacit understanding to give this film a high screening rate.

In half a day on the first day, the box office exceeded 15 million. By the end of the first day, the box office was over 26 million.

China Film Group shouted the slogan, hoping that this film could create a new domestic film box office record.

Immediately after, some schools and units began to organize entering the cinema to watch...

This operation left a crowd of film and television companies dumbfounded and had to be convinced.

……

There was another big company in the film circle.

Unlike some film production companies that were just starting, Wanda Film Industry was incredible.

In the past two years, their cinema lines had expanded crazily, and now they were entering upstream production; no one would not give them face.

A cocktail party for the establishment of a new company, where all the guests were big names, and directors were especially numerous, could be seen.

Lin Nan took Guo Fan and Lu Yang to go once.

Wanda's people were very naked, holding the idea of rather killing by mistake than letting go.

They told all the directors, screenwriters, and producers present that if there were any projects that couldn't find investment, they could contact Wanda Film Industry. Of course, it would be better if they were willing to sign a contract; Wanda Film Industry would focus on supporting...

"Lin Dao, are they too direct?" Guo Fan swallowed his saliva, looking shocked.

"Without a foundation in the production field, using money to open the way is the best method, casting a wide net." Lu Yang explained.

Lin Nan felt that in a short period of time, Wanda Film Industry was afraid it wouldn't be able to produce any results; people weren't that easy to poach.

Wait another two years, when the salary skyrocketed and the cinema line was king, at that time, Wanda's advantage would be completely reflected...

Taking Guo Fan and Lu Yang here today, Lin Nan wanted to let them make contact with the circle; after all, they were both newcomers.

But these two guys, one was chatting with people about martial arts feelings, and the other was pulling film technology to talk, completely out of tune with the atmosphere of the cocktail party, and the people on the side were trying their best to cooperate...

Lin Nan saw it in his eyes and felt a bit awkward, but changing the way of thinking, this kind of little brother was quite good.

"Lin Dao?"

"Lu Zong... by the way, haven't congratulated you yet."

When a group of Wanda Film Industry executives came out just now, Lu Zheng was among them.

"Lin Dao is too polite. When there's a chance later, I must invite you to come and direct a play for us; salary is definitely not a problem."

Lin Nan was a bit surprised. Lu Zheng's tone today wasn't small; he came up with this sentence?

"Lu Zong is joking. I haven't considered taking outside plays in a short period of time."

"Haha, no rush, there's always a chance. Mm, Lin Dao's girlfriend didn't come today?"

Lin Nan shook his head; Liu Yifei had an appointment with Watching Shu Chang today.

"Then another day, Lin Dao must bring her to meet everyone..."

Lin Nan listened in a daze; Lu Zheng was a bit inexplicable today.

……

After today, Wanda Film Industry was officially established.

"Quite a few people asked me today if there's a plan for the next movie, and if it's provided by Lin Dao?"

On the way back, Lu Yang mentioned this matter, only feeling it was funny; these people's purpose was too strong.

"Me too..." Guo Fan added.

……

Xue Xiaolu took time to find Lin Nan regarding the casting of *Love is Not Blind*.

"To tell you the truth, I really admire you. I gave the male lead to Zhu Yawen and the female supporting role to Jiang Yiyan; I originally thought that was enough.

You are good, most of the remaining roles were chosen from the Beijing Film Academy. Did the acting department put pressure on you? Haha..."

Lin Nan looked at the roles Xue Xiaolu had set in her spare time and teased with a smile.

Not only was the female lead Wang Luodan, but other roles were also mostly graduates of the Beijing Film Academy...

"That's not what I meant. I am a teacher at the Beijing Film Academy, so I definitely prioritize students from my own school.

However, the acting department did indeed raise some opinions..."

Xue Xiaolu didn't hide it and said it directly.

"Oh, I looked wrong, there's also Guo Jingfei from the Shanghai Theatre Academy." Lin Nan said.

"Mm, went there on a business trip before, saw his stage play, it was very good, so I gave him a role."

Xue Xiaolu remembered something. "A while ago, quite a few agencies ran over to push people to me, the key is they were all from the Central Academy of Drama, I rejected them all."

"Which companies?"

"Orange Sky, Shiba Culture, Tang Ren, Huayi...

Especially Huayi, they came up wanting the female lead, also from the Central Academy of Drama."

Lin Nan smiled and didn't speak.

It could be seen that Xue Xiaolu had intentionally favored people from her own school in casting, but it was also okay, it didn't affect anything.

"Now all the roles are set, I'm preparing to start filming in November."

"Okay, this cast list can be announced."

…………

*Love is Not Blind* announced that casting was complete.

Many people in the industry found that this film was interesting; 99% were people from the Beijing Film Academy.

"This time it's a rare thing!"

"From director, screenwriter, to actors, this time it can almost be said to be a pure Beijing Film Academy lineup!"

"*Love is Not Blind*, investment of 9 million, expected to start filming in November..."

Lin Nan saw the news about Huang Xiaoming.

Qin Lan and Lu Chuan were photographed spending the night together, and the media pulled out the woman's previous boyfriend, Sect Leader Huang, for comparison...

Actually, quite a few people said Huang Xiaoming couldn't compare to Lu Chuan, which was really hellish.

Lin Nan suddenly realized a thing; it seemed that at the current stage, directors had a much higher status than actors, and that guy really won a few awards...

……

Lin Nan returned home, parked the car, and went to Liu Yifei's side.

"Changchang, why are you still here?"

"You mean you want to drive me away? Dislike me for getting in your way?" Watching Shu Chang rolled her eyes.

"How could that be?

What are you two looking at?"

Lin Nan saw Liu Yifei and Watching Shu Chang flipping through a very exquisite booklet.

"The auction items for this year's Bazaar Charity Night, their invitation has already been sent over..."

Liu Yifei raised her head, a smile appearing on her smooth face.

"Then no need to think, I must have one there too."

In this kind of activity, the higher your status, the higher the invitation level; it's realistic to the extreme.

Went once last year, this year definitely won't miss Lin Nan, this Golden Lion director.

"Mm, we'll go together then."

"So sour." Watching Shu Chang complained.

"Then add you?" Liu Yifei blinked at her best friend.

"I'm not going, I have announcements that day."

Lin Nan scanned the picture album sent by Bazaar. Good guy, the auction items are getting more and more, and more and more expensive.

Not long after, Liu Yifei and Watching Shu Chang began to discuss twitteringly which one was beautiful, which one looked better.

Their eyes almost stopped on those dozen pages of jewelry and high-end dresses...

Lin Nan was like a puff of air, left on the side, and they didn't even pay attention to him!

"Hehe, sure enough, no matter what age, women are all the same..."

……

The next day, Lin Nan personally sent Lu Yang and his party to the airport.

"Lin Dao, don't worry. In this half month, I'll strive to sell *Blind Cinema* for a good price, and by the way, bring back a big award, haha..."

Lu Yang started bragging.

Although the Fushan Film Festival is very friendly to newcomers, it's not friendly enough to give you a big award; at most, it gives you one that's neither high nor low.

"Forget it, on the basis of recovering the capital, it's not bad to earn double. Thinking too beautifully at this moment, be careful of being hit when the time comes."

Lin Nan poured some cold water, telling him not to be too floaty.

"Lin Dao, we've agreed, after returning from the Fushan Film Festival, I must see your script..."

What time is it, and Lu Yang is still nagging about this matter.

"Okay, no problem, I'll write it when I go back later, hehe."

"Didn't you say you had a ready-made script long ago?"

"Can't you tell it was a joke!"

Guo Fan complained on the side.

He was still quite envious of Lu Yang in his heart, not knowing when he would have a chance to take his work to participate in a film festival.

"Lin Dao, Old Guo, you go back, we have to go in."

Lu Yang waved his hand with a smile and led several staff members into the departure hall. Before the closing ceremony of the Fushan Film Festival, the leads would also go over.

……

Jiang Wen's *Let the Bullets Fly*, after training for so long, finally officially started filming.

Lin Nan really didn't pay attention to which number Zhang Yi was playing.

But it spread in the circle that Zhou Yun wanted to introduce Zu Feng into the crew, but was rejected by Jiang Wen.

But Lin Nan successfully stuffed Zhang Yi in.

By contrast, the benefits of actors signing with great directors were instantly reflected clearly.

Many people remembered the ten-year long contract Zhang Yi signed three years ago, and were scolding in their hearts, "Small eyes, quite cunning!"

The box office trend of *The Founding of a Republic* looked even fiercer than *Inception* back then, almost close to *The Martian*.

The first week steadily exceeded 150 million, and the daily growth was very stable, with a kind of incredible stability.

Quite a few media predicted that this film would break *The Martian*'s box office record and reach a box office figure of 450 million.

Han Sanping was very happy when accepting media interviews.

"Box office and so on are all empty; this film is mainly for the tribute. As for how much it can reach in the end, it all depends on the audience..."

When the reporter mentioned that Han Sanping might become the second 400 million box office club director, the wrinkles on Han Sanping's face all smiled out, and he kept saying, "Talking nonsense..." ===== CHAPTER 102 =====