Capital Film Academy, Block C, Room 317.
It was already very hot in July in Beijing. On the 1st, the average temperature in most areas exceeded 30 degrees. The highest temperature in some areas even exceeded 37 degrees. It made people feel the power of summer in the north.
Jiang Yangxu was woken up by the heat.
He slept very late last night and had been catching up on sleep in the morning. However, he did not sleep well.
The air conditioner in the dormitory had stopped working. The enclosed room was stuffy and hot. Jiang Yangxu felt as if he had been fished out of saltwater. He was wet and uncomfortable. It was even difficult to breathe.
"F * ck!"
The third-year performing arts major in Beijing Film Academy could not help but curse. He turned over and sat up on the bed.
The power switch had tripped again. The air conditioner installed in the dormitory was at least ten years old. It was a real old model. Many of its components were old and would trip from time to time.
Although Jiang Yangxu and his roommates reported it to the dormitory management many times, they only sent an electrician to fix it. The problem was not solved at all.
Jiang Yangxu turned off the power switch and let the old air conditioner roar again. However, he was not in the mood to continue sleeping. He ran to the bathroom and took a cold shower.
After washing away the greasy sweat and heat, Jiang Yangxu felt refreshed. He put on a clean T-shirt and sat in front of the desk. He reached out and turned on the computer.
Jiang Yangxu was from Xiangbei. He did not choose to go home this summer. Instead, he stayed in Beijing like most of his classmates, so he was still living in the dormitory.
Unlike ordinary college students, students from Beijing Film rarely went home during the summer. It was not only because they missed the prosperity of Beijing, but also because there were many opportunities there.
Opportunities to film movies and TV series.
In the past ten years, the domestic entertainment industry had developed rapidly. The number of movies and TV series shot every year was increasing, greatly driving the industry's demand. Of course, that included actors.
Beijing Film Academy was the largest professional film school in China and Asia. It was jointly built by the Beijing City Government, the State Press and Publication Administration, and the Ministry of Education. It was known as the "cradle of Chinese film talents" and enjoyed a worldwide reputation.
Over the past 60 years, there had been countless film and TV talents who had graduated from Beijing Film. Directors, actors, cameramen … At every school anniversary, half of the big stars in the entertainment industry would come to support them!
Therefore, the graduates of Beijing Film Academy are quite popular in the circle. Even if they are still in school, it is not difficult to find a part-time job during the summer vacation. As long as they are willing to put down their pride, it is very simple to enter a small crew to play a guest role or something.
Many students of Beijing Film Academy began to make TV dramas and even movies when they were in school. Many of the big stars in the students' films began to become brilliant during their school days.
Although they don't have to worry about not being able to make a living, the competition in this industry is also extremely fierce. It doesn't mean that they can have a smooth career all the way with the brand of Beijing Film. A large number of Beijing Film students don't mix well in the circle, and in the end, there are many who change careers.
Fate was unpredictable. Talent, ability, connections, luck … all of these could determine one's fate. Diligence and hard work were also very important, and the starting point was even more crucial.
Compared to other students, Jiang Yangxu admitted that his appearance was not outstanding, and his talent was not the most outstanding. As for the resources and connections, he did not have any of them. The only thing he could rely on was his own efforts.
Therefore, this summer, he decided to go out more. Even if it was just to earn money for a box lunch, as long as he could accumulate some experience and get to know a few people in the circle, it would be completely worth it.
A few days ago, Jiang Yangxu had been busy with a small crew. The other party was actually a grassroots crew. A certain second-generation heir wanted to support his little mistress, so he took out money to hire a team of people.
Although it was said to be a movie, it was actually a pirated film. It was impossible for it to be released in cinemas. At most, it would be placed on the Internet. If the click rate was not fake, it would be embarrassing to see others.
Even so, Jiang Yangxu still cherished the opportunity given by his senior. After being introduced to the crew, he played the supporting role of a "fourth male lead" and also did odd jobs.
Last night, he was busy with the crew until one or two o 'clock before returning to the dormitory. It was really tiring.
However, Jiang Yangxu was willing to do it. After filming this movie, he would earn 5,000 yuan. Although 2,000 yuan would be given to the senior who introduced him to the crew, the remaining 3,000 yuan would be enough to cover his food expenses for a few months.
If he could get more of the same job, he could even send some money back home.
In order to support Jiang Yangxu's admission to the Capital Film Academy, his family had incurred a lot of debt.
* Creak *
Jiang Yangxu had just opened the webpage when the door to the dormitory was pushed open. A lean man rushed in.
"Jiang Yangxu, you're really here!"
Seeing Jiang Yangxu, the lean man shouted, "I called you many times, but your phone was switched off."
"Senior!"
Jiang Yangxu hurriedly stood up to greet him. He patted his head and said in annoyance, "My phone must have run out of battery and automatically switched off. I came back too late last night and forgot to charge it!"
He turned around and took out his phone from under his pillow. Indeed, it had automatically switched off.
This phone was also an old model from a few years ago. The battery was not very durable, and it basically needed to be charged every day.
"You can't do this. Hurry up and get a new phone …"
The senior waved his hand and said, "If I can't contact you at the critical moment and miss the opportunity, you can go cry!"
Jiang Yangxu smiled and said, "I'll buy one when I get the money for this job."
The job he was doing now was introduced by this senior in front of him. He was a level 11 management major, but after graduating, he did not leave the school. Instead, he took on the role of a middleman and broker.
To put it simply, this senior dealt with different film crews and recommended his juniors to work for them. Then, he took a referral fee from them. He was doing quite well.
For a Beijing Film Academy student like Jiang Yangxu, he had no connections. Although he could find opportunities by working with film crews himself, it would undoubtedly take up a lot of time and capital. Moreover, if he met some unreliable ones, he would be lucky not to earn a single cent in the end.
This senior was different. He had to take a commission, and the film crews he recommended could at least guarantee him money. Although the commission was a little high, Jiang Yangxu was happy to work with him.
Although the senior was very smart, he was a good person. There were no problems with the few jobs he recommended.
That was enough.
"Let's not talk about this first …"
The senior said, "Did you know that Chenfei Media came to our Beijing Film Academy to cast today?"
"What?"
Jiang Yangxu was shocked. "Chenfei Media? Could it be … "
"That 'You from the Star'?"
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