1905 film network special article all say that movies are dream-making machines, and the colorful and colorful weaves attract countless people who chase dreams. Some people work behind the scenes, and some shine in front of the stage.
These dream chasers include young directors who are eager to make their own experiences and personal expressions into movies; there are also actors who want to leave a shadow on the screen. Chasing a dream is not easy, and there are obstacles on the road, but hard work and struggle will always be the theme of the road to dreaming.
What is success? As long as you work hard and live up to your dreams, you will succeed.
This time, we interviewed several young people who entered the film industry with their dreams.
young director Huang Zi, from the initiation of the love of film to learn movies, to the persistent spirit of the story around him on the screen;
actor Wan Guopeng, three years of "horizontal drift" experience, let him from the film and television drama The passerby became the protagonist of "I am a passerby"; Chen Yi, a film and television practitioner of
, is willing to engage in various jobs in the film and television industry to support his performance dream; Xu Chao, the co-actor of
"The Climber", Even if you don't have yourself in the final shot, you will treat every performance as a sacred mission.
We tell the stories of these people, hoping to look back at the original intention of chasing dreams, and even when we are pale and helpless, we see the hard work and seriousness supported by youth and blood, and encourage everyone to remember their original intentions and live up to their dreams.
Huang Zi: Auntie invested in her debut work, and her dream is inseparable from the support of her family.
ended her master's studies and returned to China. Director Huang Zi also fell into confusion. The shock of his father's death from cancer caused him to reflect on his family relationship. In two years, he wrote the script of "Mu Ling, Yi Ming, Wei Ming", which recorded the story of how an ordinary family faced the pain together after the father fell ill. Once Huang Zi of
went smoothly: After graduating from high school, he was determined to enter the larger world, so he went to study in the United States. After graduating from the University of California, Berkeley, he was admitted to the New York University's Master of Directors program in Singapore, which is a standard. Returnees".
Huang Zi said that the enlightenment of his movie was in the classroom: he saw the 3-hour feature film "One One" shot by Yang Dechang, and he felt the great impact.
Because of this film, he established his dream of making a film. When applying for a master's degree, he chose a practical project and got the admission letter from New York University, which is well-known in the industry for film majors. But the day failed. After a year of class, the Singaporean government suddenly decided not to support the New York University project. Huang Zi chose to drop out and return to China.
During this period, Huang Zi's father was diagnosed with cancer. His life turned into being with his father while continuing to make short films. He had dreams, but the reality left him lost.
Huang Zi sometimes asks himself: If his father is not sick, would his path be different? Will the first film ever be a story like "Mu Ling, Yi Ming, Wei Ming"?
But there is no if in reality. After his father died, he worked hard and wrote the two most confusing periods in his life into scripts-endless quarrels with his mother before graduating from high school and going abroad; and his father's illness after returning to China. He wrote the story in the movie about the two time spaces and the same state of "wanting to escape home". The
script is very slow. Huang Zi often writes at night, but is stuck in a dilemma that he can't write a word. During the period when he was writing the script, he often suffered from insomnia and was always anxious: worried about not changing well, even himself was not satisfied with the first long script. Fortunately, the script took shape. But Huang Zi was in a financial dilemma again. He contacted several companies with the script, but found that the efficiency of communication was not high. Until the end, he could not reach a cooperation agreement. However, Huang Zi did not give up. With the help of funds, he finally fulfilled his dream.
At first, Huang Zi was a little bit resistant to her aunt’s kindness, “Auntie always said that she can (invest money) help me finish the filming without asking others.” But in Huang Zi’s view, investing in movies is a business, he doesn’t I hope that once I fail, my family's money will never be recovered. He also hopes that the script can be smoothly advanced under the premise that it has received full professional evaluation and is favored by film and television companies.
The project "Mu Ling, Yi Ming, Wei Ming" has also successfully entered some venture capital units and won industry recognition and financial support. Finally, Huang Ziyi borrowed money from my auntThe method completed the main shooting of the film, and completed the post-production with the venture capital bonus.
Huang Zi admits that making a movie is indeed not easy for a new director, but he also believes that as long as he doesn’t give up his dream, he will get a chance: “Those who can really persist in making movies will definitely have excellent talents. The quality of will is definitely the hope to pass on their own experience, or some positive energy they have observed in society, to the audience. As film creators, we have an obligation to record this era and transform spiritual power into creation. I think This is what the new director needs to do.” After the
film was completed, it got the opportunity to be shown at the film festival. At the film festival, Huang Zi met audiences who empathized with the movie, crying and telling him about his similar experiences with his family; he also met film and television companies that were interested in him, and asked about his plans for the next film. Six months ago, he moved from his hometown of Guangzhou to Beijing, hoping to better plan his future movies.
mentioned the motivation to make movies. Huang Zi said that he believes in life and that his movies can bring new thinking and positive meaning to everyone: "I hope the audience can repair themselves and their parents after watching my movie. I hope that my film will have a positive impact on the audience and society. Creative expression (this matter) is the reason why I can continue to make movies."
Xu Chao: He could not be captured by the camera, but The most moving cry was
Xu Chao: He who couldn't be photographed by the camera, but the most moved
On July 16, a Weibo with the most dedicated group performance went viral. The 15-second video was viewed 420,000 times. In the video, the camera is filming a scene where a group of people in mountaineering costumes are crying, and one of the big boys is crying very moving. But it is also obvious that the camera lens can't take him at all, but the boy is so involved and engaged in the play, it can't help but make people feel emotional.
netizens left a message saying: "I am very sad after reading it. I hope that everyone who works hard for their dreams will not be let down." Others said: "Cry, everyone's dream should be respected, and one day they will be discovered. Shining.” The actor named
is Xu Chao, and he is a co-actor in the National Day movie "The Climber" this year. When we contacted him, he was very surprised. When a friend forwarded this Weibo to himself, he was shocked by millions of likes: "Years of hard work have an affirmation, and I am still very happy."
In high school, Xu Chao had the idea of being an actor. For his dream, he lost 200 pounds and became a thin man. In the first half of the semester, he originally studied architecture and decided to fight for his dream. At that time, with 800 yuan given by his parents, Xu Chao came to Beijing alone.
Just arrived in Beijing, Xu Chao, who was financially struggling, could only rent a bed room. The income of group performances was not high, and he earned less than 100 yuan for a day of acting. But Xu Chao said that as long as you work hard, you can always receive the scene, but there are few opportunities to show your face in the film. After
came to Beijing for half a year to perform in group performances, he realized that only with a stronger foundation can there be better development. So he used the money he saved to apply for the performance training class of Beijing Film Academy. During the year in school, he couldn't handle the drama for a long time, so he went to work everywhere to earn money, and he was very serious about the homework assigned by the teacher.
After graduating from the advanced training class, Xu Chao has a special role and can get more than ten seconds of dialogue in the TV series. On the set, he particularly likes watching senior actors filming, he will silently "steal the teacher" and improve his skills.
Hearing that "The Climber" was recruiting actors, Xu Chao was very excited, but the first interview was not in good condition. He plucked up the courage to win the second audition opportunity for himself, the final appearance after entering the crew. He stayed.
Xu Chao played three types of staff in "The Climber": surveying and mapping team members, climbing team members, and logistics team members. In many cases, they were only used as a "human background" and would not be shot at all.
But Xu Chao will not be discouraged by this. He optimistically said: "Actors are my dream. I am very happy to be in this profession. As for the camera, it will not affect my performance."
In order to barely take pictures of his own face, Xu Chao spent a lot of research on it. He said that because he really loves acting, he will be more attentive. He also gave an example: Peng Yuyan said that he was not so good to fight like this; Wu Jing always enriched himself.
and Xu Chao likes mostThis is what Huang Bo said: "You can't stop anyone from shining in this era, but no one can stop you from shining."
Everyone's efforts will not be forgotten, and everyone's dream will be even if it is small. shine. The persistence passed by Xu Chao just shows that there is no small role in life, and everyone is a shining part on the stage.
wanted to be a good actor, regardless of whether it was popular or not.
In 2006, the High School Affiliated to the Chinese Opera Academy recruited students from all over the country. Chen Yi secretly registered his name without telling his family. In the end, the province chose him and one other candidate. He called his brother, who encouraged him to pursue his dream and lent him money to pay for his tuition.
At the end of the same year, Chen Kexin's "Changing Name" directed a young actor to play the protagonist, Chen Yi was selected. It is a pity that with the adjustment of the script, the clues of his boyhood were cancelled. He changed into a small role, but he was not cut into the film in the end.
Chen Yi did not regard this incident as a setback, but felt that it gave him a lot of encouragement. He said that he truly experienced the joy of acting.
recalled the audition for the TV series "It's Hard to Love" in 2007. Chen Yi said that at the time, she was too nervous and she played abnormally. However, he never expected that because his image fits well with the characters, the director asked him to go back and practice well, and then try the show again in a week. In the end, Chen Yi got the opportunity to play against Zhang Guoli, playing Zhang Guoli's autistic son in "It's Hard to Love".
has been filming with big directors and celebrities one after another. Chen Yi was worried that she would become impetuous, so she decided to dive down and lay the foundation. He said that he has only one purpose: "I just want to be a good actor. I don't want to be popular." In order to support himself, he chose to go to the company to work first, and then continue to look for various opportunities. Outside of work, he still does not forget to perform: he works hard every day to practice his lines; through watching movies to experience and ponder the performance of outstanding actors. Slowly, he received many opportunities to star in short films every year. The situation of
Chen Yi has also improved a lot, and someone will invite him directly to the show. When it comes to changes in life and work, his eyes are full of light.
In order to support her dream of acting, Chen Yi allowed herself to "live" in the crew so as to understand the operation of the crew in an all-round way. He has been an executive director, an associate director of an actor, as well as art and photography, and so on. Friends of
saw him working hard for his dreams and introduced job opportunities to Chen Yi. In the live-action version of "Mulan" starring Liu Yifei, Chen Yi got the job of a bilingual assistant for producer Barrie in both Chinese and English.
Before that, he also spent 7 months in Zhang Yimou's "The Great Wall" as an art assistant and English translator. Acted as a Korean translator in the variety show "Let's Fall in Love" and "Battle Idol".
Although Chen Yi can find a stable job with a good salary by virtue of fluent English and Korean, he said that he prefers acting and has to do his best for his dream.
Now, Chen Yi also shoots short films with a few friends who have the same dream. Everyone gathers together every week to write scripts and perform together. It is simple and happy.
is different from Xu Chao. Chen Yi had professional acting training, but at the same time she also missed some good opportunities because of her own choice, and still has to work hard to find opportunities for filming. There are always twists and turns on the road to chasing dreams, but maintaining an optimistic attitude and never-say-die fighting spirit, I believe that I will live up to my youth.
Next page: "I am a passerby" starring Wan Guopeng: Fortunately, I have always had dreams and have been chasing
. Fortunately, I have always had dreams and have been chasing
. "It feels the same. Many people choose what they like, especially When you believe in something, you will feel a kind of innocence in it." When talking about the "New King of Comedy" in the Spring Festival this year, Wan Guopeng said.
"I am a passerby" and "New King of Comedy" seem to be two lights floating in the hearts of the actors in Hengdian. Unlike the dream in "The New King of Comedy", 70% of the stories in "I Am a Passerby" are Wan Guopeng's mental journey and growth experience.
With the belief of being an actor, Wan Guopeng came to Hengdian. The first two months were very difficult: He didn't know anyone who was introverted, and he worries about eating and lodging every day. On the third day of
's group performance, Wan Guopeng worked for 48 hours continuously, and took over several day and night shows from the crew. InexperiencedHe didn't know that he could sleep during the rest time. When he didn't have his own play, he just stood by and waited. Very tired, but I feel that there is still a spirit to waste. He was very happy and felt that he was walking on the road of actors.
Two months later, he received a role in the group. He came out of the group and met director Dongsheng Er to open a performance training class. Wan Guopeng became one of the 21st selected. These people in the
training class gave Er Dongsheng the idea of shooting "I Am a Passerby". Everyone knows the next story: Wan Guopeng became the protagonist of this movie, and even Tony Leung wrote a film review for him, saying that he reminded himself of the Japanese actor Masata Someya.
But after "I am a passerby"? Wan Guopeng said that in the first scene he played next, because of too many action scenes, he broke his right arm in a car chase scene.
Director Er Dongsheng couldn't stand it, so he took him to the crew of "Three Young Master's Sword" for internship. Wan Guopeng followed director Er Dongsheng every day to understand the operation of a crew and how the staff behind the scenes cooperated to complete a scene. He found it particularly magical-a few months ago he couldn't even find the camera. After
spent three years in Hengdian, Wan Guopeng came to Beijing. Although acting more and more, he realized that his performance had entered a bottleneck period. Wan Guopeng told us that he can create a character with his own qualities or a character with his own characteristics, but he is a little bit powerless about how to make a scene full of contagion:
"At that time I was very confused, and I really wanted to play each one well. Scenes, I want to seize every scene, but it is particularly painful. At that time, I would think, how can I make this scene full of infectious and vitality?”
In the most distressed time, Wan Guopeng went to Zhou Xun, After three months of studying in the Yamashita School founded by Director Chen Kun and Chen Guofu, through training in liberation of nature and clown performance, he found that when he played a role again, he could play differently, and acting became enjoyable.
Now, Wan Guopeng will return to Hengdian every year to film, where the streets are familiar and strange to him. Wan Guopeng said that Hengdian is where his affection is, and it is the fond memory of three years of blood.
"The three years that I have been pursuing my dreams are also the three years I have found what I really love." Until now, Wan Guopeng feels that he is very lucky, "You have to really like it to have a dream. , Keep chasing, and then realize my dream."
Now, Huang Zi has begun to prepare for his second film; Chen Yi continues to pursue his dream of acting as an actress, and the short films created by him and his friends are also on the way. On the right track, start regular output.
Xu Chao also insists on exercising, watching movies, reading books every day... constantly enriching himself, accumulating strength, and looking for opportunities for his next role. He wrote in his circle of friends: “For me, being an actor makes me yearn for, seeking, ecstatic, and satisfying. In the heart of a child who respects art, actors are not just actors, and acting is not just acting. "
, those who have realized their dreams or are still struggling on the road, all carry precious simplicity. When it comes to their ideals, their eyes reveal a kind of persistence. Only if you have power in your heart, you will not be afraid of traveling thousands of miles away, and you can pursue your dream no matter how high you are.
For these lovely people, they chase their dreams and keep walking. As for us, when we want to stop, we might as well look up at these people whose eyes are on their dreams, and let their hard work and hard work become our power to pursue our dreams.
