151 – Unboxing (2)
The original film production process is largely divided into three stages: pre-preparation, production, and post-production. However, if you break it down further, it is divided into 5 stages with 2 more stages.
Why do we make it? What to talk about? The first step to organizing this and completing the scenario is development.
The second stage is pre-preparation, which prepares and final checks the items that need to be prepared at the production stage.
The third stage is production, where production is carried out on site according to the schedule prepared through the preliminary preparation stage.
Post-production, the four stages of creating a movie through recording, mixing, and editing.
Lastly, the fifth stage, which is called the flower of film, is distribution and screening.
No matter how carefully a movie is made, if it is not screened, the opportunity to communicate with the world is lost.
Here, film distribution is the most basic system for screening films. Not being distributed means not being able to secure theaters to screen it.
Here, distribution methods include nationwide simultaneous release, limited release, market development release, and direct release, and basically major distributors are involved in the release of the film.
Of course, major distributors lined up to invest in Studio N Mix.
It’s a work by 927 author, a guaranteed check you can trust, so… ….
Anyway, as of December 17th, ‘Summer Without You’ was released simultaneously nationwide.
People were quite surprised because the release date was confirmed only a few months after the production news was announced.
─You completed production of the film at truly exceptional speed. How were you able to complete it so quickly?
“This is all thanks to 927 Magic. You participated passionately in everything from the development stage, commonly referred to as the beginning of the film production stage, to the final distribution screening stage. This was our first time working right next to him and we were nothing but amazed. Oh, that doesn’t mean the quality, especially the workmanship, will probably decline, so you can look forward to it.”
─Then, is there any reason why you increased the production speed?
“hahahaha… It just happened because everyone was so enthusiastic. In particular, it is a big credit to the actors for acting with almost no NGs.”
Producer Na Young-jin answered a reporter’s question without hesitation.
What… The reason for speeding up the production here was to meet Hanbit Arts High School’s festival schedule, but I was wondering if I would really believe that, so I just gave it a rough guess.
Anyway.
Currently, Seol So-young and Song Ga-ram, who appeared as actors in this work, and the main staff who worked on the production of ‘Summer Without You’ were in full swing participating in the preview.
Premiere is the process of screening a movie in advance to a specific group of people prior to its full-scale release.
For reference, there are several types of previews, such as technical previews and audience previews, but the preview currently being held was a press preview.
Here, the press preview is a preview held for reporters and film critics.
The reason Studio N Mix chose the press preview out of the many previews was to inform experts about what kind of movie it is and see their reactions before putting it in theaters.
Because Seo Eun-woo appeared as the male lead, it was produced under tight security from the development stage to filming, so very little information was known to the outside world.
In addition, critics’ reviews and articles were posted before the movie was released, so additional promotional effects were achieved.
However, since only the trailer was shown at this preview and the main story was not scheduled to be aired separately, critics were not invited.
How can you evaluate a movie just by looking at the trailer?
So, most of the people who participated in the current preview were reporters, and reporters were able to make this assumption after seeing that critics were not invited.
There is no problem at all if it is screened immediately without the need for evaluation and feedback from critics.
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In other words, it meant that even within Studio N Mix, it was judged to be the best movie of all time.
Of course, it may be a bit of an exaggeration, but since the writer of 927 was the first person to write the script for this movie and participate in the entire production process, speculation quickly turned into certainty.
And now, before the trailer aired, reporters were excitedly asking questions.
─I would like to ask director Go Dong-bin a question. What impressed you the most during this shoot?
“That was the most impressive thing… ….”
In response to a reporter’s question, Ko Dong-bin blurted out the last word.
If I had to pick something that really impressed me, I think it would be the filming at Hanbit Arts High School.
There were some difficulties because I was filming with students who had no previous field experience, but looking back, it was also a unique experience.
But the most impressive thing was the last day of filming, when we filmed the opening and ending scenes.
Go Dong-bin has been leading the filming set so far and has seen many actors act, but among them, the actor who particularly surprised him was Seol So-young.
Even considering her age, she showed an overwhelming performance, so the number one pick in her mind was Seol So-young.
But now, the image of a man who performed the opening and ending scenes suddenly appeared in his mind.
It is true that his acting as the male protagonist is very good for a first time actor, but compared to Seol So-young, it is not that special.
But the acting skills shown on the last day of filming… No, to be precise, the emotional appeal alone was enough to surprise Go Dong-bin.
Profound acting, as if someone had personally experienced such an experience.
So… ….
“The acting of the actor who played the male lead was quite impressive. In particular, when he filmed the ending scene, he was as impressed as when he first saw Soyoung.”
─Ho, when are you going to reveal who played the male lead role that impressed director Go Dong-bin?
“What… As a cinematographer, that is not an answer I can give. “I’ll take the next question right away.”
In fact, Ko Dong-bin didn’t really feel the need to answer the question about who the male protagonist was.
It will be revealed openly in the trailer that will be released soon anyway, so why bother?
─Then, this 927 film is being received by people as if it were literally a festival. What does director Go Dong-bin think about this?
“I’m not sure if it will be as enjoyable a festival as people think.”
─…… Yes?
Go Dong-bin, who did all the filming and even checked the finished video, thought.
If you came to see this movie with a happy or light heart, you might regret it a little.
However, one thing is certain… ….
“927 I am confident that it is a work worthy of the author’s reputation.”
With Ko Dong-bin’s firm declaration, the time for questions came to an end, and now it was time for the trailer to be released for the first time.
The trailer begins with the male protagonist’s monologue on a black screen.
The reporters looked a little puzzled at the unfamiliar yet familiar voice, but could not keep their mouths shut as they looked at the man’s face on the screen.
Only then did reporters realize why Studio N Mix had kept the casting of the male lead so tightly hidden and why it had maintained tight security.
This is because Seo Eun-woo, or rather the writer of 927, was directly acting as the male protagonist, Kang Ha-neul, on the screen.
And the unusual sight was so provocative that it made reporters’ mouths water.
Writer 927, who has boasted a great reputation as a screenwriter, is now appearing as an actor in his own work and challenging his acting? Even that partner is Seol So-young, his actual lover?
This was full of content that would have made the front page if published in any way.
As expected, just 30 minutes after the preview ended, articles related to the movie ‘Summer Without You’ began to appear, and the next day, the trailer was released to the world and began to attract a huge amount of attention.
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[927 Writer is now trying his hand at acting?]
Even if this work is not interesting, if you are a fan of the 927 author, you will probably watch the movie just out of curiosity.
-Even if the work is not interesting? Are you kidding me?
ㄴㄹㅇ I heard Satan. 927 If you feel that the author’s work is not interesting, seriously, it’s either your problem or just get over it.
ㄴIn fact, it has now become a religious painting hahahaha.
-Guys, I have another big news for you. 927 The writer declared that he would donate 20% of his income from this film. They say they are doing it as a thank you for being indebted to the people this time?
Ah… Is it you again? Just GOAT
ㄴ927 20% of the name value of a writer is a really big decision.
ㄴIn the first place, the Saudi Crown Prince is a friend, but honestly, money is not a problem at all.
ㄴStill, donating something must be meaningful. You have developed a personality that is inappropriate for your age.
ㄴSeeing that he is even taking on the challenge of acting this time makes me look forward to his future actions even more.
ㄴFirst of all, one thing is for sure, he is a guy who really drives people crazy.
Huh? There’s something there? I still can’t come to my senses hahahaha.
Originally, it was mostly about me, but after the movie trailer was released, it felt even more burning.
Anyway, public opinion was good, but every time I saw a post praising me in the community, I sighed with a slightly dizzy feeling.
“Hmm?”
Anyway, when I suddenly sigh, I feel that time flies by the natural white breath of my breath.
Is it winter already? ….
December has already arrived, the release date of ‘Summer Without You’.