Chinese Entertainment: Academic Director

Chapter 57 Everyone has different expectations
Mark Muller came again, treated everyone to a meal, and then started to take action.

Cao Yang and his team have nothing to do in the hotel for the time being. Now is the trial stage and there is no need for him to show up. He can only wait until there is a call from within, and then he, as the director, will visit the people who support him.

There was no news for several days.

After waiting and waiting until late July, even Old Tian became a little impatient. Although he contacted Mark Muller almost every day, every time Old Ma told him not to be anxious and to wait a little longer.

Finally, three days before the official announcement of the films selected for the main competition unit, Mark Muller called.

Old Tian smiled happily and took Cao Yang away.

Cao Yang's heart moved, and he couldn't help asking, "Any clues?"

"Lao Ma said that although Barbara still insisted on his idea, he hinted that compensation could be given elsewhere."

Cao Yang sighed. Is it still not possible?

Without the Golden Lion, compensation is useless.

Old Tian knew what Cao Yang was thinking from his expression, and said with a smile: "Boy, you usually look like you don't care about anything. Old Situ said that you are mature at a young age and not surprised by honor or disgrace. What's wrong? Are you losing your temper?"

There is no such thing as being mature at a young age, it's just that the interests are not big enough.

Opportunities like winning Europe's three highest awards are not always available. Moreover, in ten or twenty years, these awards will not be worth much.

In recent years, the blessing effect of these awards has been the greatest.

There is also the Oscars, which should be put on the agenda. In recent years, the "sacredness" of the Oscars is still there. Find an opportunity and try to conquer it.

"Brother, I just feel a little unwilling. This opportunity is too rare."

"I understand. If I had such an opportunity, I would definitely care more than you do."

After Lao Tian said this, he smiled and made a big turn.

"Don't be depressed. There are some things you don't understand. Since Barbara wants to compensate him, it proves that he is under a lot of pressure. Venice is not his private property. How can he cover up everything?"

Cao Yang nodded thoughtfully, thought for a moment, and asked, "Brother, do you mean that Barbara might compromise?"

"Not necessarily. It depends on what he chooses. This is his last year anyway. If he insists on his opinion, no one can do anything to him. It depends on whether he wants to exchange benefits or show his authority in the end."

Lao Tian explained as he walked, "In short, the combined strength of our parties is enough for Barbara to pay attention to. In fact, this thing is the art of compromise. Few people will go their own way."

When they were almost out of the hotel, Cao Yang suddenly asked, "Brother, where are we going?"

"Cocktail parties, banquets, and gatherings will be the theme of the next few days. Lao Ma will promote you and introduce you to many, many people."

It was just as Lao Tian said, and every day after that there were either cocktail parties or gatherings.

Cao Yang knows many people from the Venice official circle, as well as people who are not officials but can influence the official circle, and many producers and distributors.

There was another party attended by all directors and producers. What they had in common was that they had all won the three major European awards, which should be the threshold for attending the party.

In these days' gatherings, Cao Yang has hardly met any commercial film directors. It seems that there is a chain of contempt everywhere.

At every gathering, there are many actresses and models who actively or passively participate. Most of the models are from Eastern Europe. They are young, beautiful, and have great figures.

Cao Yang also met several models who later developed very well and became very famous all over the world.

On the surface, everyone is well-dressed and elegant.

But every time the party ended, there were always many actresses and models who either got into someone's car and left, or went directly to the booked room upstairs.

This is the upper class, I guess. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Cao Yang can't be out of place, so he also experienced the lower class life of the upper class.

During this period, the 58th Venice International Film Festival announced the list of films for the main competition unit, and "Empty Room" was on the list.

When the news reached China, it caused a lot of heated discussion.

Even Xiao Gangpao, who was in the later stages of producing "Big Shot", couldn't help asking the people around him after hearing the news, "Are you sure it's the guy from Beijing Film Academy?"

After confirming the accuracy of the news, Xiao Gangpao smoked three cigarettes in silence. He was no longer in the mood to work. He couldn't help but think a lot. Finally, he threw the cigarette away, stomped it out with his foot, and twisted it a few times.

"Damn it, when did the palace of art films become a fucking back garden? Is it so easy to get in now? I'll make one too and give it a try!"

The two brothers of Huayi couldn't help but grumble in the office.

Da Wang: "You should have known about that guy's movie a long time ago, why didn't you try to invest in it?"

Xiao Wang: "Investment? Those people from Beijing Film Academy are like treasures. I can't even meet them. How can I talk about investment?"

The King: "If there's a chance, try to find a few actresses to win them over."

Xiao Wang: "Okay, he's so young, this method should work. I'll ask Wang Jinghua to sign a few more young and pretty girls."

The king thought for a moment and suggested, "Don't just go with the young ones. A guy like him might prefer the mature and charming ones. You can try different styles."

Xiao Wang: “Okay, let’s do it.”

When the news reached Beijing Film Academy, it also caused a great sensation.

It has only been a few months since it won the award in Berlin. How come a random movie like this was selected for the main competition unit in Venice?

Many people at Norfilm couldn't help but have an illusion: is it really so easy to get into the top three European universities?

There are only about twenty places in the main competition unit, and at least one-third of them will win awards, which is a high probability.

Regardless of whether a film can win an award or not, as long as it is selected for the main competition unit, it is a huge success for every director.

Since it is a success, the temptation will be very great.

The three female students from Beijing Film Academy who participated in the performance, two of whom are currently studying and one who just graduated, were all very excited.

They all thought at the same time: how could they get Director Cao to take them to Venice.

It is impossible to bring every actor to the Venice Film Festival. The leading actors and actresses will definitely go, but I guess I can only bring one of the three supporting actresses.

That was the Venice Film Festival. Just by walking the red carpet and showing your face, and sending a press release to the country, you could quickly become famous, or at least no longer be an unknown person.

If I'm lucky enough to attend the closing ceremony, win an award with the crew, and take a photo with the Silver Lion at the press conference afterwards, I can save myself many years of hard work.

As long as the movie wins an award, even if it is a small supporting role, it is a very important qualification for them.

Dong Xuan, Che Xiao and Wen Zhengrong all went to the directing department. They all wanted to find Cao Yang to reminisce about the past and asked him if he could take them with him.

However, they were disappointed. They searched the entire directing department but did not see Cao Yang.

I asked around, but no one knew where Cao Yang was.

Where did Cao Yang go?

(End of this chapter)