Hearing Liao Wuyang's words, several teachers also nodded their heads.
A teacher said, "I agree with Teacher Wu's opinion. This is the first official competition between our three film schools. Since it's based on the box office, I think we should choose 'Charlotte's Troubles', which is most likely to have a high box office. "
"That's right, I think so too."
Hearing that several teachers agreed with 'Charlotte's Troubles', Wu Zhiguo frowned and said, "Teachers, although this competition is based on box office, I think reputation is more important. Otherwise, even if we win in the end, I'm afraid the public's comments about our school will be very bad. "
Hu Changsheng said, "If both films can win, choosing 'Regret of Youth' will win both the box office and the reputation. As for 'Charlotte's Troubles', regardless of whether it wins or loses, the reputation will definitely not be good. Therefore, I think 'Regret of Youth' is more representative of our Yenching Film Institute's standard. "
Hu Changsheng's words were like the last straw that broke the camel's back. It made the teachers, who had been wavering, make the final choice in their hearts.
Principal Zhuang Bin smiled and said, "Okay, the discussion ends here. Let's have an anonymous vote. Please note that there can be no abstentions. "
Everyone nodded their heads.
In the end, 'Regret of Youth' won 'Charlotte's Troubles' with an absolute advantage of 12 votes.
Hu Changsheng and Wu Zhiguo looked at each other, and a trace of joy flashed across their faces.
Wu Zhiguo said, "Principal Zhuang, since we chose 'Regret of Youth', can we stop Xiao Yunhai's' Charlotte's Troubles'?"
Hu Changsheng also smiled and said, "Xiao Yunhai's character is a bit impatient. He didn't wait for the school's notice and couldn't wait to form the crew. I heard that he even chose the actors. Hehe. "
Hearing the implicit criticism of Xiao Yunhai in Hu Changsheng's words, Zhuang Bin narrowed his eyes and waved his hand and said, "There's no need to stop. No matter what, Xiao Yunhai's' Charlotte's Troubles' is also a good commercial film. Since he's already prepared, let him film it. Our school can provide him with some help as much as we can, but the funds can only be provided by him. "
Liao Wuyang clapped his hands and smiled, "I completely agree with the principal's words. In our film academy, practice is more important than theory. The entire cast of 'Charlotte's Troubles' is made up of students from our school. Being able to participate in the production of a movie is very beneficial for their studies. "
Hu Changsheng said anxiously, "But the students chosen by Xiao Yunhai are all outstanding in our school. Where can we find suitable crew members for 'Regret of Youth'?"
Liao Wuyang smiled and said, "Vice-chancellor Hu is too serious. As far as I know, the entire crew of 'Charlotte's Troubles' only had around 20 people, and most of them were his classmates from 'Time Gate'. There are thousands of students in our school. Not to mention preparing another film crew, even ten of them wouldn't be a problem. "
Zhuang Bin said, "Okay, it's settled. The school will give 10 million yuan to Wang Wei and Zhao Zhen to co-direct 'Regret of Youth' as our school's competition film. All the resources will be allocated to them first. Xiao Yunhai's' Charlotte's Troubles' can continue filming. The school must support whatever we can. We must let these outstanding students know that our school also encourages them to film. Does anyone have any objections? "
Everyone shook their heads.
A smile appeared on Zhuang Bin's face as he said, "Alright then, let's end this meeting here. Old Hu, you and Director Wu will be in charge of 'Regret of Youth'. Tell them that they must film it well and show the glory of our school. "
Hu Changsheng said, "Don't worry, principal. 'Regret of Youth' will definitely not disappoint you and the school."
Hearing Hu Changsheng's words, Zhuang Bin nodded with satisfaction.
After everyone left, Zhuang Bin called Yao Wenyuan and asked him to come over with Xiao Yunhai.
Soon, the two of them sat in Zhuang Bin's office.
Zhuang Bin looked at the calm Xiao Yunhai and said, "Yunhai, I think you should know the results of the selection, right?"
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said with a smile, "On the way here, the teacher and I bumped into Director Liao. Although he didn't say it clearly, from his expression, I could tell that 'Charlotte's Troubles' was not selected."
Zhuang Bin said, "That's right. 'Regret of Youth' was unanimously approved by everyone with 12 votes. However, I hope you won't be discouraged, and don't blame the school. We still have high hopes for your script. "
Xiao Yunhai laughed and said, "Principal, you don't have to comfort me. I'm not the kind of person who can't afford to lose. However, I have a request. Can you let me take a look at the script of 'Regret of Youth'? Don't worry, I won't say a word. I just want to see what kind of film 'Charlotte's Troubles' lost to. "
Zhuang Bin picked up the script from his desk and handed it to Xiao Yunhai. He said, "No problem. Take a look."
Xiao Yunhai was very fast. In less than five minutes, he had already sorted out the general plot.
He was surprised to find that the plot of the script was very similar to 'You Who Sat Next To Me' in his previous life. Both were about the male lead receiving a wedding invitation from the female lead. With mixed feelings, he prepared to return to China to attend her wedding. Thus, on the flight, he recalled bits and pieces of their past.
Other than a slight change in the details, the rest was simply carved from the same mold. Could it be that the two of them also transmigrated from Earth?
Yao Wenyuan looked at Xiao Yunhai's thoughtful expression and asked tentatively, "Yunhai, what do you think of this script?"
Xiao Yunhai thought for a while and said, "This story is quite interesting. It gives off a nostalgic feeling. If it's filmed well and promoted well, it might be able to achieve good box office sales. "
Hearing that Xiao Yunhai didn't deliberately belittle the script, Yao Wenyuan was very satisfied. He said, "You're right. This kind of script can be considered very outstanding for a school theme. "
Zhuang Bin was very impressed with Yao Wenyuan and Xiao Yunhai's realistic attitude. He said, "You two are indeed master and disciple. You're much more broad-minded than the average person. However, I'm worried about whether Wang Wei and Zhao Zhen have the ability to film such a sentimental movie. Judging from their previous films, the difference between their directing skills and Yun Hai's wasn't small at all. If they don't improve greatly during this period of time, I'm afraid that they will mess it up. "
Xiao Yunhai smiled and said, "Principal, don't worry. The good thing about being a scriptwriter and director is that in the process of thinking of the script, they already have images in their minds. As long as they film these images, everything will be fine. "
Zhuang Bin sighed and said, "Let's hope so. Oh right, do you want to continue filming 'Charlotte's Troubles'? "
Xiao Yunhai said, "Of course, I want to continue filming. There's no turning back. I, Xiao Yunhai, don't have the habit of giving up halfway. Oh right, don't tell me that you're going to tear down my crew for 'Regret of Youth'? Let's put it bluntly first. The crew has signed a contract with them. If 'Regret of Youth' wants to use them, fine, but you have to pay the penalty first. It's not much, just tens of millions. "
Looking at Xiao Yunhai's shameless look, Zhuang Bin laughed and said, "You're really watertight. Don't worry, I've already told them. Your people won't touch them. "
When Xiao Yunhai heard this, he immediately asked, "Principal, do you mean that someone really thought of doing this?"
Zhuang Bin looked at him deeply and said, "Vice-principal Hu did mention it, but he didn't insist."
"Vice-principal Hu? No wonder. "Xiao Yunhai thought to himself.
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