Chapter 1 Halo

Simply put, what I need is a big and comprehensive shot that tries to show the entire house and the grass outside and everyone in the picture, do you understand, Virgit?

Outside a quiet villa located in the woods, Adrian gesturing to his photographer.

This is not a long shot, isn't it?

The photographer thought about it and asked. After receiving a negative answer, he pondered for a while before expressing his opinion: For the first three to four shots, we can sit on the arms and shoot from top to bottom, and the latter few can build a track from there to another, and shoot from right to left. What do you think?

Adrian thought carefully, constructed the picture in his head, and finally agreed: That's it, but we can shoot it in the opposite direction for comparison later on.

Virgit, who nodded to know, then called on the members of the photography team to start preparing, and Adrian turned around and walked towards Tom Hanks, who was sitting in a chair and his assistant to the lines.

It is April 18th, and it is located in a small town called Erwell, Alabama. The filming is naturally "Forrest Gump". It has been filming for almost two weeks.

Hey, Tommy, how is it?Adrian said hello from a distance, wearing white trousers and a blue striped checkered shirt and Tom Hanks with a small flat head looked quite honest.

You can start anytime.Hanks gave Adrian a thumbs up with a hearty smile.

Of course he was happy. At the 66th Academy Awards ceremony at the end of March, Hanks won the Best Actor without any danger.

As for the Best Movie and Best Director, they fell into Spielberg's pocket without any suspense, and the moment they won the Best Director, just like Pacino won the Best Actor two years ago, the guests stood up and applauded.

What surprised Adrian was that the best actress fell into the hands of Holly Hunter. It was not surprising that she also had her own connections and would also find a public relations company to build momentum for her. Besides, her opponents were not particularly strong, and Campion was also on her side.

Of course, just like last year, oh, it's more surprising than last year.

Last year, the winner of the Best Actor and Actress expressed his gratitude to him in his award speech, and at the forefront of the thank you list, this year, the Best Director was added.

Compared to Hunter's thanks to Ms. Campion, and also to Adrian for recommending me to her; and Hanks's, to Adrian, who wrote the script and recommended me to Joe, and if it weren't for his recommendation, I might not have stood here at the moment; Spielberg's speech was undoubtedly more eye-catching.

Speaking of this, I would like to solemnly thank someone, Adrian Cowell, who provided unimaginable help when I made this movie. From the selection of several actors to the proposal of scenes and plots, "Schindler's List" can be produced, he will account for at least one-third of the credit.If it weren't for him, maybe the movie would still be on paper, and maybe it wouldn't be as good as it is now.Thank you, Ed, thank you very much!

This is Spielberg's speech about Adrian. At that time, the screen in the entire music center was full of features of Adrian, and the people who originally applauded Spielberg also turned to him.

Therefore, even though Adrian only had one of the best original scripts nominated for this Oscar for "Philadelphia Story", he was nominated with another screenwriter, and in the end the award was taken away by Campion, he was still one of the most eye-catching individuals at the entire award ceremony.

However, this attention refers more to the attention in the circle. The general public is more willing to focus on those dazzling stars. If Adrian appears as the nominee for the award, they will also attract interest, but if he is just a guest, it will be enough to take a look at it.

But it is different for people in the circle. Which of these men and women who work hard in Hollywood doesn’t want to go to the stage and lift their own little golden man?

If Adrian used two movies to send Pacino and Thompson to the throne of Best Actress Award and Best Actress last year, then all this year fully demonstrated his vision and strength. It is conceivable how those actors will flock to it.

Then let's start.Adrian patted Hanks on the shoulder and then made a gesture to the assistant director not far away.

He didn't take those too seriously, which was originally part of his film career plan, and such situations will only be more developed over time, such as "Forrest Gump" which is being filmed now, so just be calm and right.

All units prepare!Adrian shouted after scanning the scene, looking at the monitor to knock on the board.

The shots are now very scattered, all about Forrest Gump's plot at home in Alabama, with a very long time span. The last shot may have been a high school student, and the next shot was already standing next to the mailbox. Lieutenant Dan told him that after making a lot of money, he invested in a computer company to buy Apple for him.

Very good, Tommy, nicely done.

After one shot ended, Adrian clapped up.

Hanks shrugged calmly, looking like this was what I should have done.

It can be seen that the experience of volunteering in a welfare home has greatly helped him. He has a very accurate grasp of the characteristics of mildly mentally retarded people. At the same time, he also has his own interpretation of Forrest Gump. The honest but upright and persistent temperament he showed was completely in line with Adrian's requirements.

From any perspective, Hanks is a good person worth dating.

After winning the Oscar for Best Actor, his agent once persuaded him to ask the crew to increase his pay. After all, the new actor must have a matching value, and there are many actors who have done such a thing.

But Hanks refused without thinking. Although this has an accurate judgment on Adrian's prospects, it also has its own principles. Not everyone can refuse so firmly.

As for why Adrian knew, it was normal. If he didn't even have his own source of information, then he would rather not do this.

After several shots in succession, Adrian announced his rest, and then Charlize, who looked very low-key in a women's shirt, jeans, sneakers and a baseball cap, walked over with his cell phone.

Mr. Claude just called and it seems that there is something important to come to you.

Charlize said that she was a secretary in the office and an assistant on the set. Although this outfit concealed her beautiful appearance, it could not conceal her graceful figure.

Adrian smiled and looked at her carefully until the girl's face became dark before she took the phone and walked outside the set.

Hi Crow, is there anything to do with me?

After the phone was connected, he said straight to the point, and a few minutes later he smiled, right?Very good, I will ask Charlie to contact the plane right away... It doesn't matter, it won't affect it. I will arrange this place before leaving, and there are some things that need to be handled in Los Angeles.

Adrian, who finished the call, stood there thinking for a moment, then came to Charlize: Charlie, contact ILFC immediately, I am in Alabama now and need a private plane.

Going back to Los Angeles?Now?Charlize asked, somewhat surprised.

Yes, as soon as possible, all trips have to be rescheduled.Adrian nodded, slapped her ass without any trace, and quickly turned around to find the assistant director.

Richard, Dean, Victor, Ray, there is something not so good about you.Adrian said so after finding the assistant director, as well as director assistant and executive producer.

Oh, don't tell me that I'm going to close the street or borrow the stadium or something. The last time we did this, I was almost complained by people in the town.Executive producer Ray Huggins has a bitter face.

Come on, Lei, I bet he must have us take other cameras to experiment with certain shots elsewhere, anyway, I haven't done this before.

Assistant director Richard Ryan sighed.

Maybe I feel that the lawn is not neat and want to re-trim it?Or do you think the lawn is too neat and you want to make it more messy?The two director assistants joked with each other.

Okay, do you guys think I am too kind in normal times, so I can be a little bit presumptuous now?

Adrian said half-jokingly and half-warningly, and then continued to say something after seeing a few people laughing and stop talking: I'm leaving for a few days, and there are some important things in Los Angeles that I need to deal with.

You mean to leave?The assistant director showed a surprised look, but there were dozens of shots here before they were finished, and there were weddings and so on... Are you planning to stop?

Of course not. When I was not there, you, Richard, were responsible for the shooting.Adrian pointed to the assistant director.

I'll do it?Richard Ryan became even more surprised, are you sure, Ed?This is your movie.

Yes, I know, so I'm not going to let you take some more complicated shots.

Adrian nodded. Now let's pause the shooting first, and then I will discuss with you which lenses can be shot and which lenses can be shot when I come back to shoot. If necessary, I will draw all the storyboards for your reference.I believe you will do a good job, Richard, you have the basic qualities that a good director needs most.

The subtext of this sentence is that if done well, I can consider letting you try to direct a movie.Such temptation is definitely not something Ryan can resist unless he wants to be an assistant director for the rest of his life.

I see.Richard Ryan immediately agreed.

Very good, I will announce this to the crew very quickly and let them work as you want when I leave, including Tommy.

Adrian nodded and looked at the other three. As for you, I don’t need to say more. I will do my best to help Richard do his work for the past few days. Do you understand?