Eight years ago.

A film called "Xiang Chu" reached the pinnacle of the [Cannes International Film Festival] and became the first Chinese film to win the Palme d'Or.

And Wu Guanli, with this movie, has left a strong mark on Chinese films in the international film industry.

In eight years......

Cannes, Berlin, Venice three major European film festivals, [Oscar International Statue], [San Sebastian International Film Festival] ...... In almost every world-famous film award, you can see the shadow of countless Chinese directors......

They are either old or young, excited and excited, or they come to these film meccas with one after another Chinese film masterpieces, eager to stop and stay in the "international film industry" and become "international directors".

They worked hard to meet all kinds of judges, and in the darkness that no one knew, some directors once smiled and knelt lowly...

One film after another, which exposes the ugliness, poverty, decay, corruption, and powerlessness of the lower class of China, has been shortlisted for various awards.

One director after another, with these films, won some marginal awards at international film festivals, and the excitement was almost crazy......

After returning to China, he was even more sought after by thousands of people, and even many directors turned into the best of the fifth or sixth generation of directors, and they were full of style......

But......

Groveling has never been exchanged for respect.

There is no movie that can win a real "award" like "Xiang Chu".

………………………………

Zhang Sheng smiled under the flames, and when it was announced that the second [Southern California International Film Awards] had officially begun, there were bursts of deafening cheers not far away.

One by one, the young filmmakers from China raised their hands excitedly.

[Southern California International Film Awards], although this is still an international A-category film festival that is not recognized by the International Film Producers Association, although it is still LOW compared to the three major European film festivals and the Oscars, many people are still saying that this is a second-rate film award......

But......

This is the real significance of Chinese filmmakers having a stage of their own in the history of international film.

This is a spacious stage.

Combining the exotic customs of Brazil and the simple Chinese carvings, the bright lights shine on the stage, exuding exciting brilliance.

The flames were burning, blown by the wind, swaying, but never extinguished.

Zhang Sheng was not on the stage, giving any exciting speeches, nor did he stay long, when the flame was lit and the announcement was finished, he walked off the stage.

He came backstage.

Avery. Tashi wore a handsome tuxedo, but there was no smile on his face.

He sat in his chair at this moment, staring at the screening flow chart of the [Southern California International Film Awards], silently watching.

He was tired.

It is as if he is in a prison in the dark, constantly suffering mental torture again and again, and finally on the verge of collapse, but he is not allowed to collapse.

During this time......

There are a total of 150 participating films from Huaxia, and he stays in the screening hall almost every day, reviewing and judging the films with the team......

Zhang Sheng gave him almost all the rights.

There is no threat of capital, no human contact, only pure film art, only the essence of the film, only the pursuit of deep art......

I have to say that the power of life and death feels very good.

But then, when he watched one outrageous bad movie after another, he only had endless disgust in his heart.

Of the 150 Chinese movies, about half are unsightly bad movies.

In the remaining more than 70 movies......

reluctantly selected more than 50 films and was shortlisted for the [Southern California International Film Awards].

It's a pity that although the quality of these movies is not bad, they are not eye-catching, and they are the same masterpieces as "The Dog on the Other Side of the Mountain".

During this period......

Avery. Tashi was also ridiculed by many of his old friends.

Laughing at him for being nervous, laughing at his self-depravity, and succumbing to this so-called second-rate film awards.

Hearing these voices of ridicule, Avery. Tashi didn't feel angry, and he didn't even feel any waves in his heart.

The predecessor of any film festival is to move forward step by step from humility.

To make film awards sacred and exciting, there may be capital to help them, but he always firmly believes that true art can resonate with many people.

Previous Year......

On a stage as simple as a cowshed, all the films exhibited are bad Chinese movies, and even when you walk off the stage, you can feel a burst of stench.

And this year......

The stage borrows from the Oscars and Cannes......

The lighting equipment is all purchased according to the specifications of the three major film festivals, and the seven screening halls have also been carefully renovated, and even the most advanced IMAX theater is available.

The films participating in the exhibition are not only Chinese films, but also some films that have participated in Cannes and Berlin and won awards, as well as some French and German films......

Everything is going in a good direction.

"After the seven-day screening, on November 18, the official award ceremony will be held......

Avery. When Tashi saw Zhang Sheng, he pointed to the position in front of him, and then motioned for Zhang Sheng to sit down.

When Zhang Sheng sat down, Avery . Tashi began to talk to Zhang Sheng about the process of the Film Awards.

Zhang Sheng listened to the process silently, but he didn't have any opinion on these processes, and after listening, he didn't speak, just stared at Avery. Tashi's face scrutinized.

"Mr. Zhang Sheng, the way you look at me makes me feel uneasy...... "Avery. Tashi was stared at by Zhang Sheng very uncomfortable, vaguely as if he was being targeted by a poisonous snake.

"I want to tell a story." Zhang Sheng did not respond to Avery. Tashi, but suddenly said such a sentence.

"What's the story?"

"I have watched the history of film festivals such as the Berlin International Film Festival and the Cannes International Film Festival, and behind each film festival, there is a precious story...... These stories were thin at first, but as time went on, they gradually became traces of history, and we also want to convey a trace and spirit of history in the [Southern California International Film Awards]...... For example, the Lumière Cinema Palace in Cannes, which once commemorated the first film in history "The Train Arrives" laid the historical significance of the film, such as Berlin, after the Second World War, the pain caused by the war needs a kind of entertainment to soothe it, but also needs a positive spirit, and then, the Berlin International Film Festival came into being, so far, you can see all kinds of stories in this film festival, such as the Venice ......"

Zhang Sheng calmly told the story.

Avery. Tashi frowned, but said nothing.

Zhang Sheng did not stop: "Our [Southern California International Film Awards] does not have such a strong historical color, so we need a spirit to package [our Southern California International Film Awards], and the spirit often comes from the story ......"

"What's the story you're going to tell?" Avery. When Tashi heard this, he finally asked.

"An Avery. Mr. Tashi, for the sake of true film art, adheres to his own philosophy, and the story of turning his face with capital ......"

“……”

…………………………

Ke Zhanyi came to Brazil on a plane.

This time, he brought his new movie "Afterlife" to participate in the screening of the [Southern California International Film Awards].

"The Afterlife" was shortlisted for the [Southern California International Film Awards].

Moreover......

I have a showroom of my own.

This time shortlisted......

It took him by surprise.

Originally, he thought that he had left Zhang Sheng's department, and he couldn't contact Zhang Sheng anyway, so he would definitely be out of action with the gimmick of [Southern California International Film Awards].

But unexpectedly, half a month ago, he was suddenly told that he was shortlisted and invited to participate in the exhibition.

was both surprised and moved, and then, I thought about what happened to me when I left Zhang Sheng.

Since "Future Special Police" and "Happy Family 2010", Ke Zhanyi has made a small amount of money, and at the same time, he has also become the most famous one among the six generations of directors in China.

Although he can still receive some movies in the [Shengshi Entertainment] company, they are still some "traffic blockbusters......

He knows very well that although [Shengshi Entertainment] can make him money, it consumes his popularity and becomes a designated tool.

Ke Zhanyi did not refuse those "traffic blockbusters", and at the same time, he also applied for the rights of his new movies from the company......

Thereupon......

He filmed this love magic film "The Afterlife".

This film was invested, written, and produced by him.

If the film makes money, the company will redefine it as a new strategy, and if, this movie fails......

Never mind!

Ke Zhanyi shook his head, no longer thinking about those messy things.

When he came to Rosinia again, the mud, the squalor and the chaos that had been there were completely gone.

He saw wide roads......

On a wide road, a car is parked.

All kinds of Chinese tourists shuttle through the road to take pictures, and occasionally there will be bursts of piercing screams in the tourist group, and many celebrities in China come to join in the fun......

He saw various brands of mobile phones in Huaxia, and also saw the phones of [Group Buy] and [Minuo Group Buy]......

When he walked to the entrance, he could see battery cars with Chinese signs at a glance.

Visitors can ride a battery bike along the stretch of road along the beach and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Brazilian city......

Just as he was about to move forward......

He heard a voice.

"Netizens of [J&T Video], hello everyone, I am Tian Zhonghong, the delivery man of [Hive Extreme Delivery]...... Today is the first day of my seven-day free overseas trip, and on the first day, I chose to ...... at the [Southern California International Film Awards]"

He turned around and saw a beaming middle-aged man, holding his mobile phone while recording a video, while excitedly basking about his journey.

The battery car passed by him.

He stared at the middle-aged man's back and lost his mind slightly.

Subsequently......

He took his few film teams and silently walked to the other side.

Just as he was about to walk into the screening area of the [Southern California International Film Awards]......

He heard a voice of excitement!

"It's coming, it's coming, the team from the movie "Avata" is here!"

"Damn, really?"

"yes, the team from the movie Superman is here too, wow......"

"Wait, no, why don't I know any of these people? Who are they......"

“……”

Piercing screams.

Ling Ke Zhan Wing turned his head blankly.

Subsequently......

He saw several young people he had never seen before, stepping out of the promotional vans for "Avata", "Superman" and "Dreamland".

In the spotlight, these young people abroad seem to be a little nervous......

Not the director of the global epic sci-fi blockbuster "Avata" McAskie, nor the director of the global sci-fi masterpiece "Dreamland" Christopher. Nore ......

is not any of these epic movies, any well-known actors......

Not even a supporting role!

Some Chinese reporters and media who were originally excited were instantly stunned when they saw this scene......

And Ke Zhanyi is also dull-eyed!

At this moment, it was as if he had seen a scam that was not a hoax......

Zhang Sheng relied on the gimmick of [Hollywood blockbusters "Avata", "Superman", "Dreamland" and other movies to announce their participation in the [Southern California International Film Awards]] to pull a wave of shocking traffic......

And then......

Wait, is the so-called "Prisoner" so-called [gorgeous co-production, epic blockbuster]......

I grass!

Ke Zhanyi took a deep breath!

I couldn't help but burst into a foul mouth!

It's not going to be pulling these staff out to participate in the shooting, even if it's a gorgeous co-production, right?

(End of chapter)