The hotel was eerily quiet, with only the voice of the festival's president, Pierce Handlin, wafting around. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

After almost thirty seconds, applause rang out!

First, the crew of "Dallas" burst into applause, and then most of the people present applauded.

The whole crew of "12 Years a Slave" was a little dull, especially the director Steve McQueen and several producers, including Brad Pitt, looked at each other and then had to applaud.

is still the same sentence, the intention of "12 Years a Slave" is too obvious.

Many people want to see movies like "Dallas"!

"The Dallas Buyers Club?"

Many of the filmmakers present who were originally sure that "12 Years a Slave" would win the award were a little stunned, "How is this possible?"

“Yes！”

Shen Lin's heart was already happy, and he knew that the strategy he had made with Bill had worked!

Immediately got up and walked to the hotel, which temporarily set up the podium.

In addition to the Oscars, the top awards at most film festivals around the world are given to directors!

He's fast, and his brain is racing.

Walking on the stage and throwing all of this to the back of his mind, Shen Lin stood behind the microphone: "Thank you, thank you Toronto!"

Although he won the grand prize, he did not have any trophies.

Shen Lin was not prepared to make a tirade, and time did not allow, "Thank you Touchstone Studios, thank you to everyone in the crew of "Dallas Buyers Club"! It means a lot to me to win the People's Choice Award!"

He thought for a moment, then continued, "To borrow a line from the movie, 'Sometimes I want to be someone else, sometimes I feel like I'm fighting for another life that I can't possibly enjoy, so I want it to be worthwhile!'

Winning the People's Choice Award, at least in the outpost battle of the Oscars, "Dallas Buyers Club" won "12 Years a Slave"!

Standing on the podium, Shen Lin obviously saw Steve McQueen's face full of doubts and disdain, but who cares what the loser thinks?

Shen Lin knows very well that in this year's Oscars, "Dallas" is obviously more likely to win!

……

The Dallas Buyers Club won the People's Choice Award.

Mainstream media in North America have used words like "unpopular" and "upset" to describe the Toronto Film Festival's most important awards.

No matter what, Shen Lin's victory over the people's choice will already be an unchangeable result.

On the day after the Toronto Film Festival closed, Shen Lin had already returned to California.

"Dallas Buyers Club" won the People's Choice Award, creating a huge momentum, and many national and regional filmmakers have found a touchstone to introduce this film.

There are still nearly two months to go before the North American release of "Dallas Buyers Club" - this is the general release pattern of Olympic movies, which are released around Thanksgiving!

However, Touchstone has already started negotiations with publishers in many countries, and in just over a week, more than 30 countries and regions have signed formal contracts with Touchstone.

Coupled with Disney's own strong overseas market development capabilities, the film "Dallas Buyers Club" will appear in the theater market in more than 80 countries and regions.

It is enough to ensure that the film will have a world-class impact.

Of course, Shen Lin and Litmus Stone's first step is to ensure that "Dallas Buyers Club" can generate strong attention in the North American market.

With the development of Hollywood films, the vast majority of films must first explode in the North American market, and then they can cause a sensation in overseas markets, or at least ignite the film market in the Western world.

……

"Shen Lin, it's a little regrettable to inform you, it is estimated that your name will not be nominated for the best director this time. ”

Bill Dorothy looked at Shen Lin with some embarrassment.

Shen Lin almost didn't squirt out the coffee: "I'm the best director?"

"Bill, I'm only twenty-five years old! If nothing else, do you think the academy will award the best director to a doll director from the other side?"

Don't joke, don't say he's Chinese, even if he's Jewish, before the age of thirty, the best director's little golden man doesn't have to think about it.

"Of course, the chances of winning are very small, but it is still possible to get nominated. ”

"Nomination is dispensable for me, if it is really nominated, it will affect the competition of several other options!" Of course, Shen Lin didn't think so in his heart, but "Dallas" really doesn't test the director's skills much.

"You mean the Actor Award and the Best Picture Award?"

"That's right, after all, I'm still filming Interstellar, and it's hard to get distracted..."

"Shen Lin, you must end the filming of "Interstellar" as soon as possible, because the subsequent PR requires you to be present at every show, all kinds of promotional activities, PR parties and PR banquets. Bill tried to keep it as simple as he could.

"In short, you can't stay away from the media, critics and Oscar judges, and you can't stay on the set and not show up!"

Hearing this, Shen Lin was already rubbing his forehead.

He knew it was far more cumbersome to do than he heard now!

And that's not all, Bill continued, "not just for the Oscars, but also for the vane awards before the awards season, which can increase the chances of nomination and even winning." ”

"I know this, the major film critics associations!"

After all, Shen Lin has been in Hollywood for a while, and he still has a certain understanding of Chong Olympics.

Seeing Shen Lin's indifference, Bill Dorothy smiled and took out a document from his bag: "Hehe, I'll just say the main ones: American Film Independent Spirit Award, New York Film Critics Association Award, Gotham Independent Film Award, Washington Film Critics Association Award, Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award, Chicago Film Critics Circle Award, Boston Film Critics Circle Award, American Film Association Award, Producers League Award, Directors Guild Award..."

"I'm going! so much?"

"The Critics Award and the Guild Award are the focus. ”

After saying this long list, Bill picked up his coffee and took a big sip, "If you can get nominations from the three major film critics associations and unions, plus some necessary public relations means, there should be an 80% chance of best film!"

"Bill, I don't have time, I can guarantee that the filming of "Interstellar" will be completed in two months, but I can't guarantee domestic things!"

"Okay, but according to your director's agreement... Important PR parties and PR events you must attend. ”

"Of course there's no problem with this!" Shen Lin nodded.

Compared to the large list just now, there are not too many activities that must be carried out, and it will not involve too much energy.

"By the way, Shen Lin, if you want to be nominated for Best Director, we have a way..."

It wasn't much the same, Bill seemed to think of something, but his tone was still secretive.

"What's the solution?"

Shen Lin asked curiously.

"Do you know Louis Wilson?"

Shen Lin shook his head very dryly, and Bill explained in detail, "She is a member of the academy and a judge of the Oscars, as well as a member of the Producers League, she is a good hand at pulling relationships, and she has a good relationship with many core academy members, and can influence their choice." If you can get through her relationship, you have a good chance of getting nominated for Best Director!"

"What do I need to do?"

Of course, Shen Lin still hopes to be nominated for Best Director, which is very helpful for the improvement of the forced style.

"She has a hobby. Bill hesitated slightly, but continued: "She likes the well-known men in this circle, and to put it simply, she has a philatelic penchant." ”