Chinese Entertainment: Academic Director

Chapter 197 This is an experimental film

Cao Yang stood up and prepared to go on stage to receive the award.

When this Best Technical Contribution Award was first established two years ago, it was to honor photography.

But starting last year, it has gradually shifted to recognizing the overall technology of a film, such as photography, special effects, editing, art, etc.

So usually it is the director who goes on stage to receive the award, because whether in China or Europe, it is a director-centered system, not the producer-centered system of Hollywood.

President Han seemed even more excited than Cao Yang. He hugged Cao Yang and said, "You are amazing, kid. I didn't expect you to have such big ambitions and actually made an experimental film..."

Cao Yang's smile froze for a few seconds, then recovered. I didn't expect this!
At the beginning, I just wanted to create some big scenes, and then put a little effort into the actors' acting skills, but I didn't even think about joining the drama experience...

If I had known this was an experimental film, I would have given the main actors an immersive experience no matter what!
Then, Li Xiaoran and Gao Yuanyuan also stood up. They looked at each other and turned their gaze to Cao Yang.

It seemed that they were waiting to hug Cao Yang and congratulate him, but no one was willing to take the initiative. They all wanted to see who Cao Yang would hug first.

At this point, Cao Yang no longer cares about their little thoughts.

He immediately hugged the two of them in his arms, and before they could react, he let go and walked towards the stage.

The award presenter handed the silver lion to Cao Yang, speaking words of congratulations.

Cao Yang and Hayao Miyazaki politely gave way to each other. Since Cao Yang's name was read first and "Nine-Tailed Demon Fox" was played first on the big screen, Cao Yang gave his acceptance speech first.

Looking at the Silver Lion in his hand, Cao Yang was very calm and said with a smile: "Thank you to the Venice Film Festival, the organizing committee, and the jury. I am very happy to receive this award.

Venice is my lucky place, I won the first highest prize in my life here, it is a moment I will always remember. "

After thinking for a while, Cao Yang said helplessly: "This movie is a new idea of ​​mine. It is an experimental movie. Thanks to Venice for its recognition, it seems that I have not completely failed."

The guests below responded with good-natured laughter.

President Han said in his heart, "It is indeed an experimental film. Young people really dare to think and act."

"Finally, I would like to thank my alma mater, Beijing Film Academy, all the members of the crew, Qingdao Film Studio and China Film Group. Thank you all."

Coming down from the stage, Cao Yang handed the silver lion in his hand to President Han who was looking at him eagerly, and said, "You are the de facto helmsman of China Film Group, is it that necessary?"
It's just a technical award, not a Golden Lion. What's there to be excited about?

"Brother, as a director and producer, haven't you won any awards from the three major European organizations?"

Cao Yang asked softly with some doubt.

President Han's hand holding the silver lion paused obviously, and he looked at Cao Yang with resentment.

This bastard did it on purpose, right?
You think everyone in China is like you, and that winning awards is as easy as drinking water, but these are the top three in Europe!
After President Han learned that Cao Yang’s film was not a purely commercial film, the filter seemed to come back, and he felt that the European Big Three were okay again.

"Junior brother, let's go on..."

After Miyazaki Hayao finished his acceptance speech and everyone was applauding, President Han asked softly again.

Cao Yang understood what President Han meant, but this time he didn't dare to jump to conclusions.

Lao Ma has put in so much effort, and it seems that he still has something to ask for after the award ceremony. Is he going to be dismissed with just a double-yolk Best Technical Contribution Award?

If this movie is considered an "experimental film", what award is it most likely to win?

The highest prize lion is definitely out of the question.

The rest depends on Lao Ma’s courage and sincerity. Maybe he has it, maybe he doesn’t. But how do he tell Lao Han?
Cao Yang gave Mr. Han a mysterious smile. Everything was self-explanatory. Just go and experience it for yourself.

President Han nodded thoughtfully, seeming to understand.

Damn, Lao Han, what do you mean?
Oh, forget it, let’s wait for the award ceremony.

Next, the award presenter came on stage and announced that the award was for Best Actress.

There was neither Best Screenplay nor Jury Award at this year's Venice Film Festival.

Cao Yang still has some ideas about the Best Actress.

Li Xiaoran's acting skills are good, and Gao Yuanyuan also has a breakthrough performance. If the two of them perform in a single round, either of them will win the award.

Unfortunately, without the experience of the play, their performances could not outperform other actors, and at best they were a tie.

Li Xiaoran and Gao Yuanyuan also became nervous.

Although they have all won Best Actress awards, who doesn’t want to win more?
The two of them subconsciously held hands, waiting for the presenter to announce the lucky actress of the night.

"…The winner is Imelda Staunton for Vera Drake."

Well, I didn’t get any.

When the camera panned over, the two of them still kept smiling, and they held each other's hands even tighter, although they were about to shake them off.

When the camera turned to other actresses, Li Xiaoran kept smiling and stared straight ahead, but the words in her mouth reached Gao Yuanyuan's ears. "Fox spirit, you were nervous just now and you hurt my hand. You still care about the award very much. Don't act so nonchalant all day long. What are you pretending to be?"

Gao Yuanyuan grabbed Li Xiaoran's hand and pulled hard. Only when she saw Li Xiaoran frown did she feel relieved.

Through these days of competition, she finally understood that Li Xiaoran was not an easy person to deal with. She was sharp-tongued and spoke harshly, and she was no match for her at all.

So, she also has her own strategy to deal with it.

"Oh, you talk as if you don't care. What a pity! If you win the Venice Film Festival Best Actress Award, maybe your endorsement fee can catch up with mine. What a pity..."

Li Xiaoran took a deep breath and suppressed her anger. Vixen are good at pretending. They are obviously sharp-tongued and sarcastic, but they still pretend to be a little white flower. Bah, so disgusting!
The thing that Li Xiaoran finds most incomprehensible is the endorsement fee.

She just couldn't understand why this vixen became the darling of the advertising industry right after winning the Best Actress award, and her endorsement fee was the highest in the country! She won the Best Actress award so much earlier than Gao Yuanyuan!

That would be fine, but those big names really like her and they all try to invite her, which is really speechless.

Is it because the Cannes Film Festival winner is unique?
However, the saddest one is probably Zhang Ziyi. Haha, Zhang Ziyi had several potential endorsements, but they were all snatched away by vixen.

Why wasn’t I the one who got the international stamp?
Humph, it’s all Cao Yang’s fault. I’m angry, don’t want to talk, and secretly apply force with my hands.

On the surface, the two of them seemed as close as sisters, but no one knew that they were actually competing with each other in the arm.

Next up was the Best Actor award, and it was Duan Yihong and Chen Kun's turn to be nervous.

Unfortunately, without experiencing the drama and working towards it, it is basically difficult to win a big prize.

Cao Yang didn't expect that he had made an "experimental film" and he didn't make any advance preparations at all.

The Best Actor award went to Javier Bardem for "The Big Sleep".

The award presenter came on stage and the Best Director award was presented next.

Cao Yang didn't know who would win the award. If he remembered correctly, this year's Best Director should have gone to Kim Ki-duk.

The movie that Jin Laoguai won this award for is "Empty Room"!
Unfortunately, this movie has already been filmed by Cao Yang, so we didn’t get to see Old Monster Jin this time.

Cao Yang couldn't help but wonder which bastard would be lucky enough to win this award.

He also wanted to win the Best Director Award at the Venice Film Festival, but when he thought about it, it was just a commercial film of his own. Even if it had been interpreted so well that he couldn't recognize it anymore, it was reasonable for an experimental film to win the Best Director Award... right?

Yes, that makes sense!
Experimental films are most likely to win the Best Director award, which is a reward for the director's innovative spirit.

The more I think about it, the more possible it becomes.

Cao Yang couldn't help but look forward to it, and secretly began to think about his acceptance speech.

"Junior, I've thought about it carefully and I think you have a real chance of winning the Best Director award. Every film festival in the world likes innovative experimental films."

President Han touched Cao Yang with his arm, looked up at the award presenter who was still talking on the stage, and couldn't help but whispered.

“…This is an experimental film. The director used a fast-paced editing method rarely seen in art films, trying to achieve a balance between story, vision and art…”

Listening to the words of the award presenter on the stage, Cao Yang tried hard to keep a calm smile so as not to be captured by the camera with any inappropriate expression.

He did not answer President Han, but complained silently in his heart, Boss, even though the guy on the stage is long-winded, everyone can understand what he means, right?
It’s just a matter of naming.

"…The winner of the Best Director Award at the 61st Venice Film Festival is Cao Yang for "Nine-Tailed Demon Fox"!"

Hua Hua Hua...

The guests were all very respectful. They smiled and clapped loudly, looking at Cao Yang who stood up.

Although Cao Yang was prepared, he was still a little dazed when the boots hit the ground.

Did I remember it wrongly? The purpose of making this movie is indeed to achieve a balance between story, visuals and art?
Then quickly dismiss this ridiculous idea.

Damn it, there is no reason in this world. As long as an authority gives the start, a commercial film will be interpreted in various ways and finally become an experimental film. It can even win the Best Director Award in Venice!
However, think about it, the Americans can take a bag of laundry detergent and say it is a weapon of mass destruction, and then start beating Iraq, it seems that this result is acceptable.

At least in my "Nine-Tailed Demon Fox", human nature is really explored.

"Junior brother, it really is you! I knew it, I knew it, it worked, you did it!"

President Han hugged Cao Yang tightly and seemed a little excited. He had been excited too many times today.

Alas, it’s probably because of too many psychological ups and downs.

With a sense of gap, it is indeed easier to get excited. As a traditional domestic director, it may be that he feels that his "sacred" Venice Film Festival is back again.

I hope Mr. Han’s feeling can last longer.

In his previous life, when Lao Ma was the chairman of the Venice Film Festival, during the first four years of the festival, except for the first year, which is this year, the Golden Lion was given to the Chinese for three consecutive years. I hope that President Han does not have any bad ideas.

(End of this chapter)