Rafael Cooley excitedly pulled Xu Ji and talked for a long time.

seems to want him to go abroad to develop, and also promised to give Xu Jilianye the best conditions for directing.

These words really surprised Xu Ji, after all, a large American company like Lianye has very strict requirements for signing foreign directors and artists.

In fact, the conditions that can be given are generally not so good.

But obviously, the other party did not know Xu Ji's identity.

is not just an ordinary director, but also the owner of an entertainment company.

Of course, Xu Ji is not without the idea of going abroad for development.

After all, it's still quite good to make old foreign money.

But it will definitely not be in the way that the other party does, to work for the eight major film and television companies in the United States.

......

Hearing Xu Ji's refusal, Raphael had a very regretful expression.

"It's a pity, if you can come to our company, the investment in the film will definitely be much higher than in Huaxia."

"And when the time comes, not only Huaxia, but the whole world will know you, a young genius director!"

Rafael Cooley's invitation to Xu Ji was quite sincere.

Obviously, it is not just for the so-called Chinese market, but I think Xu Ji is indeed more talented as a director.

even felt that Xu Ji could choose to remake an American version of "Infernal Affairs".

It will definitely be able to make a name for itself.

Xu Ji smiled and said nothing.

When other domestic directors go to foreign markets, they will be more or less unadaptable.

It is not so easy to earn money from foreign audiences.

But for him, it's just limited to limited energy.

Otherwise, he would know better how to draw the Latin American people's fortune than the internationally renowned producer in front of him.

......

Rafael Cooley and Xu Ji chatted more and more, and looked like they had met a confidant.

The topic went from commercial films to literary films, and then talked about opinions on various directorial styles.

Xu Ji also had to face up to the other party, as a well-known producer abroad, he did have two brushes.

At least than Xu Ji knew before, the producers who paddled in various domestic crews are much more professional.

Many producers are actually just half a bottle of water and like to conduct blindly.

But because this position is so important, investors love to send their own henchmen to be responsible.

A lot of them are related to each other, and ability is not important.

Late at night, the streets are still bustling.

That's the bad thing about having too many people.

For example, they have to attend the award ceremony of Guona tomorrow.

But many ordinary people who joined in the fun, because they couldn't enter the scene, were still partying at night.

Fortunately, the alley where Xu Ji and them were located was relatively remote, and it did not reach the point where they couldn't sleep.

It's just that Raphael is a man in his forties and fifties, and he is still energetic.

When Xu Ji finally couldn't resist and said that he wanted to rest, the other party still had a regretful expression.

......

The next day, when Xu Ji and Chen Jinyu woke up, Rafael Cooley's tent and things were almost packed.

Because the awards ceremony took place in the afternoon and evening, Rafael Cooley took the initiative to invite Xu Ji to his home here in the country.

It turned out that the other party didn't actually have a place to live here, but he just wanted to feel the atmosphere of the film festival in Guona, so he came out to sleep on the streets.

However, Xu Ji still politely declined.

The other party's enthusiasm is a little excessive, and it still makes people feel a little uncomfortable.

And Xu Ji actually wants to go shopping by himself.

Although Guona is a small town, in fact, because the main economic source is tourism, the scenery is still very good.

A small town like this with a Europa style is really rare in China.

So Xu Ji also wanted to take this opportunity to shop more.

By the way, he completed the task that Sha Yetong had arranged for him to take more good-looking photos.

......

"The atmosphere of the film festival in Guona is still quite good."

"At least there is no such atmosphere in China."

Chen Jinyu pointed to some fans dressed as classic movie characters on the street and said.

"Mainly because foreigners are more open-minded."

"In fact, those audiences who participate in film festivals in China, just grab two of them and ask them, and they are all treasures for some classic movies."

Wan Rongli replied.

Xu Ji also saw that the Guona movie was indeed very lively.

And more importantly, the festival here is more like some ordinary festivals.

It was not only people in the industry who participated, but also many ordinary spectators and people who joined in the fun.

Many people don't even spend money to buy tickets in the few days when the shortlisted works of the film festival are screened, they really just come to party to their heart's content.

Therefore, the country is here, but the film festival is overcrowded every day during this time, not all kinds of movie peripheral shops, but large and small bars.

Of course, there are advantages and disadvantages to this.

Although it is indeed lively, it actually leads to some people who really like movies not very much about this atmosphere.

Of course, these are not the things that Xu Ji needs to care about.

After a morning of strolling around the small town of Guona, and having a meal of unappetizing and expensive Western food as lunch, the awards ceremony of the Guona Film Festival is finally about to officially begin.

......

The National Film Festival is much more lively than the original Tunisia.

At least Chen Jinyu, who has also been to Tunisian films, saw many familiar foreign faces this time.

Unlike in China, in the process of walking the red carpet, Xu Ji did not pay much attention.

In front of a second-tier actor on Europa's side, the reporters pressed the shutter at a much faster speed than the three of them.

Except for a few Chinese reporters who could be recognized at a glance, other foreigners obviously did not have much interest in Xu Ji.

It's just that some female reporters looked at Xu Ji, a Chinese man, who was very handsome, and took a few photos, but others didn't even have any interest in taking pictures.

However, although the attention is relatively small, Chen Jinyu seems to be full of confidence.

"I've watched all the films that were shortlisted for Best Screenplay and Best Actor."

"Actually, I don't think it's as good as us."

Xu Ji didn't have much hope for this.

However, it is true that these film festivals abroad sometimes prefer Chinese films.

But that was many years ago.

Now, in fact, English films are the mainstream.

In the final analysis, whether or not to win the award is decided by the jury of the National Acceptance Award.

Among the judges, only a few are Chinese.

Some people are not even Chinese, but so-called Chinese.

Such a local Chinese movie still has some viewing thresholds to a greater or lesser extent.

......

The three of them entered the venue and, under the leadership of the ceremony, found their location.

It's a bit back, but it's not a particularly corner location.

After all, these "Fireworks in the Day" can be regarded as shortlisted for two awards with high gold content.

For example, the best actor shortlisted in Wanrongli will have a chance to become the best actor of the country at that time.

No matter what the award ceremony is, the attention of the actor and actress is always the highest.

And this time, the national actor is also shortlisted, such as Joruus Byrne, who is very famous in the world.

"Hello, can I switch places with you?"

Xu Ji and they had just sat down.

There was a voice behind him.

Xu Ji looked back and found that it was a young man with blond hair and blue eyes and a handsome appearance.

Seeing Xu Ji looking at him, he also opened his mouth to explain:

"The film I invested in was shortlisted for this year's Guona award, but the position arranged by the organizer for our crew was too biased, and I was afraid that if I won the award, the photographer would not be able to find me."

As he spoke, he pointed to a spot in the corner.

Xu Ji just wanted to speak, but he didn't expect the other party to take the lead and continue to speak:

"That's right, I'm Martin Mason."

"You should know I'm not going to lie."

Xu Ji was stunned for a moment, and then subconsciously looked at Chen Jinyu and Wan Rongli.

As a result, the two of them shook their heads in tacit agreement.

Obviously, he didn't know who the person in front of him was.

"I'm sorry, but the seats were arranged by the organizers, so I don't know if it's in accordance with the rules."

Although he suddenly started to introduce himself just now, he felt that Xu Ji and they should all know their own appearance.

But the other party was polite when he spoke, and Xu Ji only politely refused.

"It's okay, I can explain it from the official side of the country."

- "Well, we don't want to change positions. ”

Seeing that the other party was entangled, Xu Ji simply said directly.

Unexpectedly, after hearing Xu Ji's words, this young man named Martin Mason suddenly went black.

Then he snorted and turned around and left.

Xu Ji didn't care about this little episode.

Continue to eat some snacks on the table in front of you.

......

What people didn't expect was that after a while, another staff member came to look for them.

Although it is very polite, the purpose is also very clear, that is, I want to change positions.

Apparently it was the same guy named Martin Mason who did it.

Although I don't know what the other party is looking for, since the officials of Guona have come forward, Xu Ji has not been too entangled.

and Chen Jinyu stood up and walked to the corners of the place to sit down.

When the other party's crew and Xu Ji passed by, they saw that Martin Mason, and he deliberately raised his eyebrows at Xu Ji.

"Martin, is it really okay for us to do this?"

"After all, it's an occasion like Guona, and it's ...... to change positions without authorization."

A pretty girl sitting next to Martin Mason asked.

At this time, Martin Mason had a smug expression and replied unconcernedly:

"What's this?"

"Isn't it just a change of position?"

"Our previous one was too far off, and we couldn't even see it clearly on the podium."

"Three Huaxia people, no one cares, you see they didn't say anything."

......

At this time, several people around Martin Mason showed envious expressions.

Only the second son of Patrick Pictures can have such connections and strength.

I can change my position casually if I want to, and it's not an ordinary awards ceremony, it's one of the three Europa Film Festivals.

Of course, a few people don't know what it is, but in fact, Martin Mason also knows it in his heart.

The position they changed was actually not particularly good at all.

And he also chose a few Chinese people who basically had no chance of winning the award.

In this case, as long as the other party reluctantly changes the position, there will be no trouble.

And generally speaking, on such occasions, the staff of the organizer comes forward, and there are few people who refuse.

......

"Xu, why are you sitting here?"

"I've been looking for you for a long time."

"The staff of Guona are not in the right position."

Not long before the official start of the awards ceremony, Rafael Cooley found Xu Zhi.

Xu Ji didn't expect the other party to look for him.

After all, although the two met yesterday, they can only be regarded as a meeting in Pingshui, and they have some fate.

"Xu, the award ceremony is over, I'll invite you to dinner."

"You can't refuse me this time."

Rafael Cooley said with a serious face.

Xu Ji was also a little helpless, obviously, it seemed that the other party had not given up his previous plan to sign him?

It seems that it was not made clear last night.

So he could only reluctantly agree: "Okay." ”

Hearing Xu Ji's promise, Raphael's face finally showed a smile.

Because the award ceremony was about to start, the other party didn't stay here for too long, so he turned around and left and returned to his place.

Rafael Cooley is a well-known producer, and because of his very old qualifications, he has also participated in many Guona award ceremonies.

Most of the time, as an invited guest, his position is relatively high.

This time, he is one of the guests of one of the awards, and it is obvious that the producer can mix to this extent, which is already a relatively top existence.

No wonder he was able to send an invitation to Xu Ji, and directly made that decision and commitment for Lianye Film and Television.

......

After the awards officially began, in fact, Xu Ji didn't care too much, and he would be distracted from time to time.

The main reason is that most of the movies shortlisted this time have not been seen at all.

It's not like Chen Jinyu and Wan Rongli, but they've watched all the movies at the film festival in the past few days.

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So at this time, I can still guess with interest who will win the award.

At the same time, on the other side, in their original position, Martin Mason looked very excited.

Although it's just a Best New Director that no one pays attention to at all, and he hasn't won an award yet, he's just a finalist.

But at least the film director he invested in was shortlisted for the national program, which was enough for him to show off and ask for rewards from his father.

There is also an investment in the next film, at least tens of millions of dollars.

Of course, he naturally won't invest all of it in making movies, and more or less has to keep a "part" as his pocket money.

After waiting for another half a day, when Xu Ji felt bored and fell asleep, it was finally time for the award part of the best screenwriter.

"This year's Guona International Film Festival, the best screenplay, the winner is ......"

"Fireworks in the White Sun, Traces Xu!"

Xu Ji's name appeared on the big screen.

At the same time, the camera that broadcast simultaneously also happened to shine on the position before Xu Ji.

Even the guests who presented the awards pointed to that direction.

Just when everyone present looked at that side, they suddenly found that it was not Xu Ji who was sitting there at all.

Instead, it was Martin Mason with a confused face.

.......