Chinese Entertainment: Academic Director

Chapter 16 Unexpected
On the 17th, which was the last day of the screening, Cao Yang's "Alone on the Beach at Night" was chosen to be screened on this day.

This day is a very special day. There is a very cool term for the screening on this day - the finale.

Cao Yang didn't want to be the last one.

When she learned a few days ago that her movie was chosen as the finale, Tian Zhuangzhuang sighed and explained to Cao Yang with some regret that if there were two movies arguing over an important award, the organizing committee would generally give some compensation to the movie that was unfortunately removed in the end.

Perhaps, Cao Yang lost to another film in an important award, and the compensation given by the organizing committee was to screen it as the last film.

In addition, the organizing committee specially arranged a screening room with a capacity of 500 people, which showed great sincerity.

Cao Yang was a little worried at first. What if the attendance rate was too low? It would be so embarrassing if only a few dozen people came to a hall that could accommodate 500 people.

However, the situation was beyond expectations. Thirty minutes before the screening, Cao Yang looked at the crowded hall and quietly asked Cheng Jianye to count the people. It turned out that 80% of the seats were full.

This kind of "high-end game" was something he had never experienced in his previous life. Thinking about it carefully, it made sense. The organizing committee would definitely not ruin their reputation. The main film was usually not bad. The word "main film" was the biggest advertisement.

All the connections that Lao Tian brought Cao Yang to meet a few days ago came to show their support, and many filmmakers came to the screening room.

Wang Xiaoshuai also came, bringing two young men, Gao Yuanyuan and Xun Ge'er to show their support. At this time, Da Meiyuan did not have the charm she would have later. She had a chubby face and looked young and innocent, like a girl next door.

Everyone was polite on the surface, and Wang Xiaoshuai and the others quickly sat back in their seats, waiting to watch the movie.

Cao Yang greeted the people who came with Wanwan. Jiao Xiongping came with director Lin Zhengsheng and Zhang Zhen. They sat next to Wang Xiaoshuai. It was obvious that the people on both sides knew each other.

Gao Yuanyuan sat with Xun Ge'er and whispered to him, "I heard that Cao Yang is only a junior in college. He is too young. How come his first film was selected for the main competition unit?"

Xun Ge'er looked around and said softly, "Didn't you see Tian Zhuangzhuang? I heard that he has been on the crew the whole time."

"You mean..."

"I did not say anything."

Cui Lin and Li Bin, who came with Wang Xiaoshuai, had a similar conversation, and then came to the conclusion that Cao Yang was pushed to the forefront and was actually filmed by Tian Zhuangzhuang. Because of the ban on directing, they came up with this idea.

The big guys always come on stage last.

It was almost time for the show when Cao Yang saw Xie Fei coming with several foreigners.

After the introduction, Cao Yang realized that these people included not only the chairman of the jury, but also the chairman of the Berlin Film Festival Organizing Committee, and the rest were members of the jury.

Jiao Xiongping told Wang Xiaoshuai the identities of these people, and Wang Xiaoshuai was extremely envious.

He was quite happy that Xie Fei was able to attend the premiere of his movie yesterday, but let’s not make any comparisons, there is nothing to compare.

Gao Yuanyuan also heard what Jiao Xiongping said, and whispered to Xun Ge'er, "This is too impressive. The chairman of the judging panel and the chairman of the organizing committee are here."

Xun Ge'er was also extremely envious. She looked up several times and said, "It's really impressive."

Last year, the domestic media named the so-called Four Dan Actresses, and Xun Ge'er was one of them. Like the others, she wanted to prove herself through awards.

But there are only so many resources, and the top resources have fixed partners, so the ones she gets are all of the second level.

Xun Ge'er is very distressed. Xiaoyanzi's popularity has skyrocketed, Zhang Ziyi is about to enter the international server, and Xu Jinglei has the resources of the Beijing circle, but her resources are the worst.

"Is this the academic network? It would be great if I could enter this circle." Brother Xun muttered to himself.

After everyone was seated, the movie began.

After a while, there was a whisper of discussion.

"The heroine is so beautiful, she is so pitiful."

Gao Yuanyuan couldn't help but move closer to Xun Ge'er, hold Xun Ge'er's arm, and look at the screen with depressed mood.

Xun Ge stared at the screen, and many thoughts suddenly appeared in his mind. Is this Li Xiaoran? Can this be Li Xiaoran? How can Li Xiaoran have such acting skills!

She knows Li Xiaoran and they worked together in "Like Fog, Like Rain, Like Wind" last year. Doesn't she know her acting skills?

Why is there such a big change?
"Yes, I will curse that old bastard to be bald. He is such a bad guy. He doesn't even go to find such a charming sister..."

As the movie played, there were whispers in the hall from time to time, and the words of those foreigners translated into: "Wow, she is so charming."

"I think I'm in love with her."

"Don't be sad, sister."

"Yes, my sister and I cursed him to be bald."

“She sings beautifully.”

"She smokes in a very sexy way."

"She's so pitiful."

"..."

Cao Yang looked at the reactions in the theater and couldn't help but laugh. He whispered to Li Xiaoran next to him, "Did you hear that? They are all discussing you according to the plot."

What is this? This means that everyone is temporarily immersed in the play and can't help but follow the emotions of the heroine. This is the greatest affirmation of her acting skills.

When the heroine played by Li Xiaoran woke up on the beach and walked away alone, the subtitles just appeared and the discussion suddenly became louder.

Gao Yuanyuan looked at Xun Ge'er with red eyes, "She is dreaming. The bastard director who deceived her feelings has not repented. She is deceiving herself. She is so pitiful."

Brother Xun took a deep breath, quickly pulled himself out of his emotions, and looked at Li Xiaoran who was sitting in the front row. A mess of thoughts suddenly came to his mind:
She acts really well!

I can't act this way!

She is so lucky!

She has a masterpiece!

She may become the Berlin Film Queen!
She will become a big actress...I really envy her.

Jiao Xiongping was silent for a moment, then said to Wang Xiaoshuai beside him, "The suspense over who will win the Best Actress award may be gone."

Wang Xiaoshuai shook his head and answered in a low voice, "This is not Tian Zhuangzhuang's style. This is Cao Yang's movie."

Then he added, “It’s not easy.”

Cui Lin and Li Bin, who came with Wang Xiaoshuai, heard the conversation and couldn't help but look at each other. Cui Lin said slowly, "Is it really shot by Director Cao...?"

Li Bin nodded. "Director Wang should know Director Tian very well. If he says it's not the case, then it must be not the case."

The two were a little surprised, this young director is really amazing.

The movie had ended for several minutes and people in the theater were still talking, until applause came from somewhere, as if some button had been turned on, and the applause began to increase, slowly filling the entire hall.

Cao Yang and Tian Zhuangzhuang saw Xie Fei off. Before leaving, Xie Fei patted Cao Yang on the shoulder and said, "Stay and wait for notification."

It seems like everything has been said, and yet it seems like nothing has been said.

Hate the Riddler.

When Jiao Xiongping left, he smiled and said, "Director Cao is young and promising. Let's work together someday."

When Wang Xiaoshuai left, he said, "The movie is great, the actors are great, and you are great too."

When Xun Ge'er left, he shook hands with Cao Yang and said, "Director Cao, I'm Zhou Xun. I like your movies very much and hope to have the opportunity to work with you."

Then, he hugged Li Xiaoran next to him and said, "Xiaoran, long time no see. You acted really well."

Gao Yuanyuan followed Xun Ge'er's example and said, "Director Cao, I really like your movie. I hope I can have the opportunity to work with you."

He also hugged Li Xiaoran next to him and said, "Sister, your acting is really good. You are beautiful, cool and charming."

The premiere ended successfully.

(End of this chapter)