TRANSMIGRATED TO THE 80S TO BECOME STEPMOTHERS FOR FIVE HIGHER-UPS
Chapter 339: I Want To Adapt It To A Movie
Mu Jingzhe felt proud, but he also had some worries.
"You want to give Fang Yu a story and tell him that his father is a nameless hero, but he doesn't know the truth yet, right?"
"He doesn't know yet, but he'll understand in the future." Shao Xi smiled more because of Mu Jingzhe's affirmation and gained confidence. “He will definitely thank me in the future. I was very good to her.”
Mu Jingzhe laughed. "I hope so. Little Xi, do you want to publish this book? I think it can be published. Such a good work should be seen by more people. Otherwise, it would be very unfortunate. ”
“Bu, you and I have the same thoughts. I just wrote this on impulse and didn't think too much about it, but now I feel that more people should read it.”
“Then contact your previous editor and publish as soon as possible. I want people to read it immediately.”
Shao Xi did not agree directly. Instead, he leaned closer to Mu Jingzhe. “Bu, forget about publishing it. I have another idea.”
“What kind of idea?”
“I want it to be a movie. There are too few people reading books today. Many people do not know how to read, but there are many people who watch movies. They may not know how to read, but they can understand movies. Just like when we were playing the movie here. Everyone in the village loved watching it and could understand it. That's why I want to make it a movie. I want more people to see my story. I also want everyone to understand it.”
Mu Jingzhe was stunned for a moment. In the original novel, Shao Xi's work was later translated into various languages and sold worldwide. His fans were everywhere, and he could be considered world famous. Later, his works were also adapted into films. Each film has generated good box office sales, left a long-term impact, and has been widely discussed.
However, this will all happen in the future. After all, there was definitely no such thing at the moment. He had not expected Shao Xi to think about it this quickly.
Mu Jingzhe recalled this storyline in the original novel and said nothing for a while. Shao Xi was a little nervous. “Bu, why didn't you say anything? Do you think I was wrong? Or do you think it won't work?”
“Of course. It's good to make a movie. This story is suitable to be a film.” What Shao Xi said was the truth. Compared to modern times, when college students were as much as cowhair and required nine years of study was the norm, many people were illiterate in those days.
For example, in the Great Eastern Village, over 90% of the older generation were illiterate. Even in Li Zhaodi and Mu Teng's generation, most of the men might just go to school and study for a few days. Women are also basically illiterate.
Li Zhaodi just learned to read later. Although many people had learned it before, they quickly forgot about it and are now quite illiterate.
Not many people in the village could read Shao Xi's books. Those who could read throughout the village were basically gathered at the school.
The Great Eastern Village was a microcosm representing the situation in villages across the country, so Shao Xi's worries were very accurate.
"Little Xi, why are you thinking of making it into a movie?"
“I thought about it when I went to a horror movie with Teacher Ji and the others. Even Xiao Wu and Little Bei said that they supported me.”
Mu Jingzhe nodded and said, “No wonder. Little Xi, I know some directors. Why don't I ask them to introduce some candidates to me and see if there is a suitable director to work with?”
“Alright, I agree. After all, Mommy and Little Bei know a lot of people.”
"Then I'll start contacting them tomorrow."
When they heard that his work was going to be made into a movie, even though they had not read the contents, they all raised their hands in support.
“I support you, Second Brother. I want to see if there is a role that suits me. I also want to participate!”
“I also support you, Second Brother. Count me.” Xiao Wu raised his hand.
Later, Shao Dong joined. “I can also get involved. I don't know how to act, but I can invest.”
Mu Jingzhe gave a thumbs up to Shao Dong and told Shao Xi, "Little Xi, quickly thank you to the investors."
Shao Xi immediately got up and went to massage Shao Dong's shoulders. Mu Jingzhe burst into laughter upon seeing this. Sometimes, when she was so busy that her neck felt uncomfortable, she would ask the five children to massage her. When he said 'express your gratitude', they immediately thought of this.
The next day, Mu Jingzhe contacted Director Lu, whom he knew, and asked him to help him find a film director who was good at making films with children as the protagonist. The director does not have to be very famous. Only their character and abilities need to be adequate.
At first, he did not specify that they wanted to film Shao Xi's work. He was afraid that if people heard that he was a child, they would underestimate him. Although Shao Xi was a little famous now, she was indeed still a child.
However, since Director Lu insisted on asking, it was inappropriate for him to hide it from her. Director Lu doesn't say much. He was quite interested after reading the plot outline, but he had a film to film and had no time to work on the project. In the end, he said that he would help her ask the suitable director.
While waiting for Director Lu's reply, the children finished reading Shao Xi's story and felt like they could work together. Little Bei also liked the story and always regretted that they did not cooperate. “Second Sister, why don't you make the protagonist a girl? Since you made the protagonist a male, how can I act in the movie?”
"But me? medium ?writing about a boy.” Shao Xi was helpless.
“I really like this story. Why isn't the main character female?” Little Bei nagging. “I told you before that I wanted to act in that movie, but you didn't listen. Second Brother, do you know how many people I want to act in their movies? You don't know how to appreciate a good opportunity.”
"I'm ready." Shao Xi could not force herself to be mean to her only sister, so she could only promise him. “Lain times... Next time, I'll write a story about a girl. I'll let you act in it then. ”
“I probably won't be willing when the time comes. I will only agree if I like the script, ” Little Bei said proudly. However, his eyes were filled with unwillingness and unwillingness as he looked at "No Name".
Two days later, Director Lu introduced a young director to Mu Jingzhe. His surname is Jiang, and he has graduated from directing school. He was very capable and had previously been an assistant director and directed his own films. However, due to the theme, the film may not be able to premiere in theaters.
Similar to many directors pursuing their dreams, Director Jiang thought that his film would definitely sell well. When the funding chain was cut off during filming, she was unwilling to give up, so she even sold her house to invest in her own film.
Initially, he wanted to earn back money from box office ticket sales, but in the end, the film was not even released. Now, he had been reduced to roaming the streets, free of charge here and there.
Director Jiang is married. Because he had lost his home, his wife was so angry that he returned to his parents' house. In addition, his wife is pregnant and has given him an ultimatum: If he does not change his way of life and starts making money, he will not be able to see their children again and they will have to divorce.
Director Jiang knew that he had made a mistake. Even in his dream, he wanted the cake to fall from the sky. When Director Lu found it, he did not act like any other director and completely refused after hearing that the story was written by a ten-year-old.
Although Director Jiang also had a skeptical attitude, he was interested after reading the story. He can film it. In addition, he has been a producer and screenwriter in the past, so he can also work part-time as a screenwriter. But he has a request. In addition to charging a slightly higher director fee, he also hopes to get paid up front because he wants to buy back his old house and earn money for living expenses to convince his wife to go home.
