"As long as you shoot with a bare butt, you will be given 8,000 yuan! It's a pity that I'm not a girl, otherwise there would be more money. ”
The entertainment industry is regarded as a "big dye vat", and Hengdian, as a place with a huge base of group performances, is undoubtedly the best in this "dye vat".
In the eyes of the general public, so-called "stars" are often seen as dazzling beings, and sometimes even directly associated with wealth and status.
As a result, countless people who pursue their dreams have gone to the "Dream Factory" in Hengdian.
They do not hesitate to sacrifice their dignity and sell their "flesh" in order to become famous, and today we will expose the truest side of tens of thousands of group performances in Hengdian......
Hengdian, the most famous film and television shooting base in China, attracts many young people with dreams of becoming famous to participate in group performances.
Many of them are from rural areas and have been invited by so-called "veteran group performers" to share their high incomes and easy jobs online, and they have come here in the wind and waves.
However, once filming officially began, they realized that the work of the ensemble was not as good as it was described on the Internet.
They often need to wake up at 3-4 a.m. and wait in line in front of the hotel for their chance to be selected.
Even if you are lucky enough to be selected on the day, you will have to endure long waits and the hard work of shooting the same scene many times.
Under the scorching sun, some group performers need to wear dozens of pounds of costumes and move with difficulty; Others require a full day of soak in the icy water.
Playing the role of a "dead corpse" is even harder, not only enduring all kinds of bad weather, but sometimes having to lie in the same position for dozens of hours for a long time.
The daily income is between 70-200 yuan, depending on the shooting tasks they complete.
If they are not selected for several days in a row, they have to pay for their own food and lodging, and have to endure the hardships of living in a modest dormitory or shantytown.
Many of them are young people from poor rural areas, and they go to Hengdian to chase stars with a vision for the future.
Some of them are blinded by the lies of influencers and mistakenly believe that they can get rich easily here, while others harbor dissatisfaction with real life and illusions about the future.
Some of them come from better families, they are "literary and artistic youths" who really love performing arts, they come here with enthusiasm for art, and they are eager to become stars through their own efforts.
However, as the number of people involved in the filming increased, many people gradually realized the cruelty of the actual situation.
There are some people who come here because they yearn and fantasize about the life of a star, they talk elegantly, they pay attention to dress, they think very highly of themselves, and they don't think about other people.
However, the hard work of the group performers made these "coquettes" have a love-hate mood, and their hearts became more and more restless.
Although they come from different backgrounds, after participating in the shooting, everyone has become an unknown group of migrant workers, and every year, a large number of newcomers come here with dreams and want to show their talents.
Some of them have performed well and have the potential to become full-fledged actors, but many more have gradually lost their dreams under the weight of real life and eventually become ...... of part-time workers who work repetitively
What is even more unacceptable is that in addition to enduring these obvious difficulties, some outstanding-looking female group performers may also encounter problems such as "unspoken rules" and "naked substitution".
The little maid with a tea tray outside the studio door, the guards who staggered past the protagonist, and the unlucky guy who fell in a pool of blood make up the real and detailed scenes in the TV series.
These young people are group performers, they come to pursue their dreams, and they play temporary roles in front of the camera.
Most of the group performers in this circle have not received professional training, and they can get an actor card for only 10 yuan, which is easy to blend into.
The life of the group performers is very free, and for the outside world - there is no fixed working time, you can go to the notice if you want to work, and you can stay at home if you don't want to work.
Behind such a glamorous life, there are superficially beautiful things such as close contact with idol stars, cooperation with big-name directors, and obtaining a notice fee, but it is an indescribable bitterness to go deep into it.
Receiving announcements from big production crews is very difficult for new performers because they need to have a lot of work experience. The announcement of the small production crew is extremely competitive, and the slightest hesitation will miss the opportunity.
failed to grab the announcement that day, and the group performance could only waste time in Hengdian without a penny of income. At the same time, the food and beverage in Hengdian are expensive, and many new group performers can't even pay the rent for a month.
Despite being told, a day's work may only earn tens to hundreds of dollars, and when the work is over, no one can be happy looking at the meager numbers in their bank accounts.
What is even more regrettable is that some female group performers are also threatened by the "unspoken rules" and have to submit in order to get more performance opportunities.
Once they disagree with their bosses, they lose a steady income** and are excluded from performing opportunities.
Many female ensembles choose to silently endure the harsh working environment in order to maintain their reputations.
They are well aware that in this circle, the slightest carelessness can lead to being labeled as "unprofessional", which can ruin all futures.
In various performances,"Naked substitution"The pay is the most lucrative, and participation in a game contains"**"with"Bed scenes"The performance of the content can get a remuneration of 8,000 yuan.
Despite their dreams, most people still struggle to appear in front of the camera. In contrast, stand-in roles such as hand substitutes and leg substitutes are more acceptable, but these group performances can only get 200-300 yuan in remuneration.
Some group performers excel at stunts and can earn a higher income, but they also come with great risks. For example, they may have to perform difficult moves for a celebrity, and if they make a mistake, it can lead to serious injury.
In order to create a buzz, some production companies also deliberately promote the existence of "bed scenes" in the movie, resulting in young people who come to apply with dreams of fame often failing, and can only find a place in the group performance in the end.
Group performers need to maintain their image at all times, and they cannot smoke, drink or spend the night with the opposite sex in public, so as not to be professionally criticized by netizens once they **.
They don't even dare to fall in love with their colleagues, fearing that when they become famous overnight in the future, this history will be dug up and become a stumbling block.
Why do thousands of people still go to Hengdian every year, even though they know that life is so hard for group performers?
In fact, many people are betting on whether they can become the next Wang Baoqiang or Zhao Liying......
In the entertainment industry, there are only a handful of actors who can go from group performances to the first line. If you want to forge your own counterattack path in this challenging field, you must have strong perseverance and strong faith.
This actress is Zhao Liying, and she has always held on to her dream.
She has been defeated repeatedly in various drafts for many years, and finally came to Hengdian to start a long career as a group performer. At the beginning, she could only play various roles, playing maids, sisters, etc., with a meager income.
She insists on recording her daily work experience to gain experience. Year after year, day after day, Zhao Liying patiently waited for the opportunity to come.
In 2011, she starred in the costume drama "New Huanzhu Gege", playing the role of Qing'er, and since then she has been emerging since then.
She got her role in the 2013 costume drama "The Legend of Lu Zhen", which marked the beginning of her counterattack.
Zhao Liying became an instant hit in 2015 with "Flower Thousand Bone", so she was respected as "Desperate Sanniang" in the industry, and now she has become one of the first-line actresses and enjoys high popularity.
Wang Baoqiang's story is even more legendary.
When he was 16 years old, Wang Baoqiang left his hometown of Beipiao and tried all the hardships in major film and television bases, just to get a chance to play tricks.
In order to rush to the next filming location, even if he only eats fast food for ten yuan a meal, he has to save money to take a taxi.
At first, he could only barely make ends meet on a meagre dozen yuan of performance fees.
Wang Baoqiang is never discouraged, and will go all out as long as there is an opportunity to perform. During the filming of "Blind Shaft", he stayed in the mine for more than 20 hours in order to shoot a scene of underground collapse, risking his life to complete the scene.
He finally showed this professionalism in the TV series "Soldier Assault" and thus made a name for himself.
Wang Baoqiang has now become a box office guarantee, and he has also directed a number of blockbuster films himself.
Their success proves that there is no impossibility when it comes to chasing your dreams, with perseverance and perseverance.
Cinema is a window for people to pursue their dreams, but it should not be seen as the only way to achieve them.
Everyone should understand their own interests and pursue their ideals in a down-to-earth manner, rather than blindly following them.
The long path extends in my practice, and I will continue to explore and explore.
Ultimately, you need to rely on yourself to achieve your dreams, not on chance encounters or opportunities. We must believe that as long as we work hard and persevere, we will definitely find the way to our dreams.