His popularity did not affect Xiao Yunhai's life much. He continued to do what he was supposed to do. After all, there were too many famous people from the Yenching Film Institute. One more Xiao Yunhai did not make much of a difference.
His classmates were a little envious at the beginning, but they soon calmed down.
Xiao Yunhai felt that he could try directing a movie after such a long period of studying the directing profession and comprehending it on the set.
He did not have the ability to direct a movie or a TV series. After thinking about it, he decided to shoot a micro movie. After carefully searching his mind, Xiao Yunhai finally decided to shoot "Time Gate."
The content of the micro movie "Time Gate" was very simple.
Guy was an executive in a company. He had been busy with work and social activities. He wanted to spend his tenth wedding anniversary with his wife, but he did not expect to suddenly faint in the parking lot.
After Guy woke up, he found out that his memory would slowly disappear. The doctor could only use new medical technology to retain the memories he wanted to leave behind.
After a difficult choice, Guy finally left behind the scenes of himself and his family.
When this movie was released in his previous life, it received millions of views and caused widespread social debate.
Although this movie was a micro movie, it involved a lot of complicated things.
It included the characters, plot, soundtrack, location, photography, costumes, props, post-production, and so on. It was like a miniaturized version of a big-screen movie. It was suitable for a fledgling director like Xiao Yunhai to shoot.
Xiao Yunhai brought the script to his teacher, Yao Wenyuan, and asked him to take a look at the script.
After reading it, Yao Wenyuan took off his glasses and said to the student he admired the most, "This script is very good. It makes people feel warm. You wrote it? "
Xiao Yunhai nodded and told Yao Wenyuan his plan.
Yao Wenyuan thought for a moment and said, "Who do you want to play the male and female lead?"
"Teacher, I want to challenge the male lead."
"You?" Yao Wenyuan was shocked. He frowned and sized up Xiao Yunhai from head to toe. Shaking his head, he said, "You're too young. Although the current makeup technology can turn you into a flawless middle-aged man, it is very difficult to bring to life the mature temperament of the protagonist who has experienced the world's affairs. "
Xiao Yunhai nodded and said, "Teacher, I understand what you mean, but I'm confident that I can interpret it well. In fact, I was most worried about the other actors, especially the female lead. The students in our school are too young. Do you have any suitable candidates in mind? "
"You brat? He was so confident in himself, but when it came to others, he obviously didn't trust them. If you can act as a middle-aged man, why can't the other female students in our school act as middle-aged women? Hmph, it's a classic example of only allowing the officials to set fires, but not allowing the common people to light lamps. "
Hearing Yao Wenyuan's words, Xiao Yunhai could only sit there and smile sheepishly.
Yao Wenyuan thought for a moment and continued, "In our school, the only one who fits the role of the gentle and mature female lead is Teacher Zhang Xiaoyan."
Xiao Yunhai's eyes lit up. Teacher Zhang Xiaoyan was 34 years old this year. She was a teacher in charge of teaching the body in the film school. She was beautiful and virtuous, dignified and generous. She had the temperament of a lady from an ancient family and was very suitable for the role.
Xiao Yunhai hesitated and said, "Teacher, Teacher Zhang is indeed very suitable. But is she willing to act? "
Yao Wenyuan smiled and said, "I'll call her and ask. I don't think there will be any problems. She has always been very supportive of the students' activities. Moreover, her daughter is very smart and cute. She can definitely act as the child of the protagonist. "
In front of Xiao Yunhai, Yao Wenyuan dialed Zhang Xiaoyan's number. He told her that Xiao Yunhai invited her and her daughter to act. Zhang Xiaoyan hesitated for a moment before agreeing.
The family of three of the protagonists had been found. The remaining supporting roles were naturally very simple.
With the help of Yao Wenyuan, Xiao Yunhai applied for the filming equipment from the school.
The location was chosen to be Zhang Xiaoyan's building that had just been renovated. Xiao Yunhai also found a good hotel and spent money to rent an entire floor. The costumes for the actors and actresses were also tailor-made according to the figures of the characters.
As for the cameraman, lighting technician, artist, makeup artist, and other crew members, Xiao Yunhai had also found them. They were all the best students in Beijing Film Academy.
When they heard that they were going to help with the filming, they immediately agreed. Of course, they wouldn't let go of such a good opportunity.
Before the filming started, Xiao Yunhai invited all the crew members to have a meal in the hotel. It was also the opening banquet of "Time Gate".
During the meal, Xiao Yunhai thanked Teacher Zhang Xiaoyan solemnly. Not only did she agree to act in the movie, but she also contributed her house as the filming location. Xiao Yunhai was very grateful.
The other students were also very excited. This was a serious filming.
They had studied in the school for three or four years. Usually, they would hang out with the crew, but at most, they would just watch. For example, the crew didn't even let them touch the equipment like the camera, let alone experiment with it.
The next day, Xiao Yunhai's first film, "Time Gate", officially started filming.
Downstairs in the hotel, Xiao Yunhai suddenly lifted the red cloth covering the camera. The stage manager, Zhang Xiang, lit the firecrackers. In the crackling sound, the crew members were excited and clapping their hands to celebrate. Everyone's dreams would start from here.
As the art director, Yao Wenyuan looked at the group of cheering youths and sighed softly, "How difficult is it to make a name for yourself in the entertainment circle? I wonder how many of you will be able to make a name for yourselves here. Maybe this first film will be their last. "
The mature and dignified Zhang Xiaoyan held her daughter's hand and said with a smile, "Teacher Yao, aren't you too pessimistic? Young people should be full of vitality like this. They should fight for their dreams and work hard. No matter what the result will be in the future, at least they have something to cherish. "
"I don't dare to say anything about others, but your student, Xiao Yunhai, has a bright future." Zhang Xiaoyan looked at Xiao Yunhai, who was busy moving things with his classmates.
As a director, he didn't need to do this kind of physical work. He just needed to tell the stage manager, and they would arrange the props and equipment for the shooting before shooting.
However, the crew members of "Time Gate" were all students of the Film Academy. They didn't even ask for a penny. They couldn't put on airs in front of them.
So, no matter if it was the director or the cameraman, they all helped. Fortunately, there were many people. They finished the work in two trips.
Xiao Yunhai had been here before. Because the decoration had just been completed, there was still a strange smell in the room. However, it didn't affect the shooting.
In order to create a warm feeling in the house, Xiao Yunhai put a big photo of himself and Zhang Xiaoyan on the wall. Some small toys and a desk calendar were placed on the TV cabinet. In less than half an hour, Xiao Yunhai and everyone set up the scene.
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