Chapter 708
Submitted for Review
“Okay, Teacher Zhang,” Jiang Yang said with a smile. “Please contact me later regarding the specific recording time, and I will try my best to adjust my schedule to accommodate your recording.”
"We will send the detailed recording plan, recording time, and guest flow to your assistant later. You can take a look at it carefully. If you have any questions, please feel free to communicate with us. In addition, regarding the recording arrangements for your artists, we will also arrange suitable game segments for them based on their characteristics, so that they can fully demonstrate their strengths, gain more exposure, and attract more fans."
"Thank you for your hard work. The artists under my management are all newcomers and may not have much experience in variety show recording. I hope you will take good care of them and give them guidance."
"Yes, we will. We will take good care of them and give them some guidance so that they can adapt to the rhythm of variety show recording as soon as possible and perform at their best. In addition, Mr. Huang Xiaoming also told us to take good care of your artists, and we will definitely keep that in mind."
"Thank you so much, Teacher Zhang, and thank you Xiaoming too."
Jiang Yang said, "Is there anything else? If not, I have some things to attend to, so I'll hang up now. We can discuss any further issues later."
“That’s all, Professor Jiang Yang,” Zhang Min said with a smile. “I just wanted to extend an invitation to you and confirm this matter with you. Please go ahead with your work, and we’ll contact you again later. Thank you for your help.”
"It's no trouble at all, Teacher Zhang. Thank you for your hard work. Goodbye," Jiang Yang said.
"Goodbye, Teacher Jiang Yang," Zhang Min said before hanging up the phone.
Jiang Yang hung up the phone, a happy smile spreading across his face, and he felt a complete sense of relief.
The invitation from the Running Man program not only gave their artists a great opportunity for exposure, but also invited me, which is a very good thing for both myself and their artists.
However, after his initial excitement, Jiang Yang gradually calmed down and began to understand the situation.
Although Huang Xiaoming had told him that he had secured a spot for Yang Chaoyue on Running Man, he knew in his heart that Huang Xiaoming had not truly agreed to let Yang Chaoyue and the others appear on this season of Running Man. Instead, he was putting the opportunity in the next season. The main reason was that he wanted to see how well Huang Xiaoming's directorial work, "New Life," would perform after it aired.
Jiang Yang understood that Huang Xiaoming did this out of self-interest.
In this circle, there are no permanent friends, only permanent interests. When Huang Xiaoming helps him, he is also helping himself.
If "New Life" is a great success after its broadcast, achieving both high ratings and positive reviews, then the artists under his management will become promising talents. Huang Xiaoming's decision to have them appear on "Running Man" is simply a favor, not only giving him face but also leveraging the popularity of his artists to boost the show's ratings. At the same time, it will solidify the cooperative relationship between him and Huang Xiaoming, achieving a win-win situation.
The results were mediocre, with ratings and reviews being average and lacking any major highlights. However, Huang Xiaoming will still put in some effort, leveraging his connections and resources within the industry to get Yang Chaoyue and the others onto Running Man. After all, he has already promised Jiang Yang, and Jiang Yang has also written a good song for Yang Ying, so he still has to repay that favor.
Moreover, even if the results are mediocre, Jiang Yang's talent is undeniable, and Huang Xiaoming is unwilling to offend him easily, still wanting to maintain a good working relationship with him.
However, if the results are particularly poor, the ratings are low, the reputation collapses, and netizens criticize it mercilessly, then Huang Xiaoming will find all sorts of excuses to avoid letting Yang Chaoyue and the others appear on Running Man.
After all, in this industry, profit comes first. Huang Xiaoming wouldn't risk affecting the ratings and reputation of Running Man by having a group of artists with flops on a top-tier variety show like Running Man. That would only be a losing proposition, damaging not only the image of Running Man but also his own reputation.
Jiang Yang knew in his heart that this was the reality of the industry: there were no eternal human relationships, only eternal interests.
He completely understood Huang Xiaoming's thoughts and wouldn't blame him. After all, everyone was trying to survive in this industry for their own benefit.
However, Jiang Yang is not worried; he is full of confidence in his directorial work, "New Life".
This film was meticulously crafted, with every step, from script polishing to filming details, done with great care. Moreover, the actors Yang Chaoyue, Tian Xiwei, and Zhou Ye all worked very hard and performed exceptionally well.
Huang Lei and Huang Jue's acting skills are beyond question.
As long as the show can be broadcast smoothly, it will definitely be well received and the ratings and word-of-mouth will be good.
Moreover, even if "New Life" doesn't perform as well as expected, he is confident that with his talent and hard work, he can gain a foothold in the industry and secure more opportunities for his artists.
His greatest source of confidence comes from his talent and his works.
Jiang Yang looked up at the sky. The sun was shining brightly, and the breeze was gentle. A determined smile appeared on his face. He secretly made up his mind to polish the film "New Life" and strive to make it a classic. At the same time, he would also support Yang Ying in recording "Clouds and Smoke Turn to Rain" so that the song could be released smoothly and become a hit across the internet. He would also cultivate the artists under his management so that they could seize the opportunity of Running Man and realize their dreams.
He took out his phone, dialed the execution number, and said firmly, "Make arrangements. Tomorrow morning, have a meeting with the post-production team of 'New Life' to discuss the post-production editing of the film. We must speed up the process to ensure the film can be broadcast on time. Also, inform Yang Chaoyue, Tian Xiwei, Zhao Lushi, and Liu Haochun to prepare well. The Running Man production team has already extended an invitation to them, and there will be specific recording arrangements later. Tell them to improve their variety show skills and not miss this opportunity."
"Okay, Mr. Jiang, I'll arrange it right away. It won't delay anything."
Jiang Yang nodded and said, "Okay, thank you for your hard work."
Meanwhile, in the Lejiaxuan recording studio, Yang Ying had already returned to the recording booth. Following Jiang Yang's advice, she diligently adjusted her singing skills, practicing again and again. Huang Xiaoming sat on the sofa, watching Yang Ying working hard in the recording booth, a gentle smile on his face. He was also filled with anticipation, hoping that Yang Ying could sing the song well, hoping that he could get rid of the troubles caused by public opinion, and hoping that his collaboration with Jiang Yang could achieve a win-win situation.
Chang Shilei and several recording engineers and post-production producers also threw themselves back into their work, carefully adjusting the recording parameters and patiently guiding Yang Ying in the recording. They all believed that under Jiang Yang's guidance and with Yang Ying's efforts, this song would definitely become a hit single, and that Jiang Yang, this talented, emotionally intelligent, and visionary young man, would definitely be able to carve out his own niche in the industry.
Wait until late October.
Autumn is in full swing in Beiping.
Ginkgo leaves covered the main road of the film and television industrial park, swirling and falling with the wind.
cool.
Desolate.
Jiang Yang, dressed in a dark gray casual suit, clutched a black briefcase tightly in his hand. The briefcase contained the final copy of "New Life," the application form for review, and all related materials. He hurriedly walked into the gate of the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television.
Today is a crucial day for submitting "New Life" for review.
"New Life," Jiang Yang's directorial debut in the suspense genre, is also his first attempt at a Rashomon-style multi-perspective narrative. With a limited number of episodes, it focuses on the lies, desires, and revenge surrounding the four victims and the high-IQ conman Fei Ke. The plot twists and turns, vividly portraying the complexity and greed of human nature. From script polishing to casting, from location shooting to post-production editing, Jiang Yang personally oversaw every aspect, meticulously refining every detail to achieve the most perfect result.
At this moment, the review process has become the first hurdle to overcome in testing this work, and it is also the key to determining whether it can be successfully presented to the audience.
Jiang Yang was well aware that the film and television censorship standards in 2016 were extremely strict, especially for suspense films, which involved elements such as fraud, revenge, and the dark side of human nature. The slightest carelessness could lead to the risk of revisions, delays, or even rejection.
"New Life" not only contains numerous detailed descriptions of scams, but also sensitive plots involving illegal mining transactions, embezzlement, and taking the blame, and features a cast of villains, all of which made the review process extremely complicated and difficult.
Before submitting the film for review, Jiang Yang and his post-production team had already made several comprehensive revisions to the final cut, cutting out some overly explicit violent and bloody scenes, adjusting sensitive lines, and ensuring that every scene met the review requirements. Even so, he was still unsure.
The uncertainty of the review process is far more agonizing than the filming and editing itself.
Stepping into the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television's office building, a serious and oppressive atmosphere permeated the air. There weren't many people in the lobby; most were film and television professionals like Jiang Yang, there to submit their works for review, each with a mixture of trepidation and anticipation on their face.
He first registered at the front desk, showing his ID, a copy of the TV series production license, and the new filming and production filing form. After the staff verified that everything was correct, they gave him a queue number and told him to wait in the waiting area for his number to be called.
The seats in the waiting area were made of cold metal. After Jiang Yang sat down, he gently opened the document bag and checked the submitted materials again.
Three copies each of the high-definition and standard-definition versions were burned onto CDs and labeled clearly.
Five copies of the script were prepared, with each episode marked with a time point. The script was completely consistent with the final cut, with neat handwriting and tidy binding.
The list of main creators and their relevant qualifications includes Jiang Yang's own director qualifications, the actors' identity certificates and professional certificates. Among them, new actors such as Yang Chaoyue, Tian Xiwei, Zhou Ye, and Zhao Lushi also have their signing company certificates and relevant training certificates attached.
The script review comments were issued by a professional script review agency, clearly indicating that the content complies with relevant national regulations and contains no illegal content.
Copyright certificates, promotional posters, and trailers are all available. On the poster, Jiang Yang, who plays Fei Ke, has a cold profile and deep eyes. The background is a silhouette of a villa on an isolated island, creating a strong atmosphere. The trailer is a 3-minute clip of the most suspenseful scenes in the series, which showcases the style of the series without revealing the core plot.
After reviewing the materials, Jiang Yang leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes, and the core plot of "New Life" came to mind.
Yang Chaoyue plays He Shan, a female reporter who receives an obituary and is invited to attend Fei Ke's memorial service at a secluded island villa, where there are four strangers present.
Mining boss Chen Shufa, financial executive Cheng Hao, pharmaceutical company accountant Su Qian (played by Zhou Ye), and young artist Zhang Xuan (played by Tian Xiwei) all claim to be victims of Fei Ke, having been swindled out of their money, relationships, and even their lives.
However, as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the Fei Ke they are talking about is not the same person at all. A shocking deception gradually comes to light, and Fei Ke's true identity, his motive for revenge, and the innocent sacrifice of Chen Jiajia, the daughter of Chen Shufa played by Zhao Lushi, become the biggest highlights of the series.
Jiang Yang prayed silently that this work, which embodied all his hard work, would pass the review smoothly and allow more viewers to see this story about lies, desires, and rebirth.
After waiting for about an hour, Jiang Yang's number was finally called over the loudspeaker.
He immediately stood up, picked up his briefcase, straightened his suit, took a deep breath, and walked towards the audit office.
The door to the review office was a dark brown solid wood door with a sign that read "Review Room 1" on it.
Jiang Yang knocked gently on the door.
A voice came from inside inviting you in.
He pushed open the door and went inside.
The office was small, and its furnishings were simple yet serious.
Three desks were placed side by side, and three reviewers sat behind them, with computers and documents in front of them, their expressions serious and their eyes focused.
The reviewer on the far left was wearing a dark blue Zhongshan suit, his hair was neatly combed, his face was expressionless, and he was holding a review form in his hand.
The reviewer in the middle, wearing a gray shirt and glasses, was looking down at a script with a serious expression.
The reviewer on the far right was wearing a black suit, holding a pen in his hand, and had sharp eyes as he sized up Jiang Yang as he walked in.
"Hello, I'm Jiang Yang, the director of 'New Life,' here to submit our work for review." Jiang Yang stepped forward respectfully, placed the file bag on the desk, and took out the submission materials one by one, arranging them neatly.
"This is our complete copy, script, qualification certificates of the main creators, script review comments, copyright certificate, as well as promotional posters and trailers. Please review them."
The person reviewing the Zhongshan suit looked up at Jiang Yang and said in a calm tone, "Sit down. We'll check the materials first, and then we'll watch the final product. If there are any problems, we'll communicate with you promptly."
"Okay, thank you all."
Jiang Yang nodded and sat down on the chair next to him.
The auditors checked the information while asking questions from time to time.
"Among the main cast and crew, Huang Lei and Huang Jue are veteran actors with no issues regarding their qualifications. But for newcomers like Yang Chaoyue and Tian Xiwei, do they have all the necessary documentation from their respective companies?"
"What is the final length of the film, and does each episode meet the requirements?"
"Have the scenes involving illegal mining transactions and embezzlement of public funds in the drama been dealt with accordingly? Could they be promoting negative values?" (End of Chapter)