Chinese Entertainment: Academic Director

Chapter 66 The Biggest Winner

Not only the editors and reporters of the three major portals have to work overtime overnight, but even the traditional media can't expect to have a good night's sleep.

Although it was already past three in the morning, the Tianya Forum was already buzzing with activity. Many night owls who had previously been lurking began to emerge, with posts constantly popping up and even more replies under the hot posts.

A sarcastic post was pinned to the top by an administrator with a bad taste and instantly became a hot post.

"The entertainment industry is like Tang Monk's meat, and all the female stars want to take a bite."

The original poster wrote in the post: "Cao Yang is going to become Tang Monk. He has only made two movies in total. One of them, "On the Beach at Night Alone," won the Berlin Jury Prize and produced Berlin Film Queen Li Xiaoran.

The film "Empty Room" won the Venice Golden Lion Award, and brought out Venice Film Queen Yu Feihong and Best Newcomer Liu Ye.

My dear ministers, have you noticed? Two movies, two international film queens. Do you think those actresses want to 'eat up' Cao Yang now? "

"What the original poster said makes sense. If I were an actress... By the way, has anyone seen Cao Yang or has a photo of him? Is he handsome? If so, I can devote myself to art."

"The above poster is too superficial. What's the point of talking about being handsome or not? The main thing is that I want to work with Director Cao."

"The person above is so hypocritical. Director Cao, if you can just say one word, should we take off the top or the bottom first?"

"The person above is too shameless. Director Cao, are you free tonight? I want to discuss acting with you."

……

Cao Yang broke free from Yu Feihong's arms, straightened his clothes, and called out to Lao Tian: "Let's go and get the award."

Then, he waved to Cheng Jianye who was standing next to Lao Tian, ​​"Teacher Cheng, let's go together."

When passing by Wu Qihua, he patted his shoulder and invited him, "Teacher Wu, come on, let's go up on stage to receive the award together."

"I?"

Wu Qihua was stunned for a moment, then happily agreed.

How should I put it? Wu Qihua was indeed quite stimulated today. First, Liu Ye won the Best Newcomer Award at the Venice Film Festival, and then Yu Feihong won the Best Actress Award at the Venice Film Festival. They were all actors in the same crew and came to Venice together, but he was the only one who won nothing.

It would be a lie to say that I am not envious.

But at this moment, the little bit of depression in my heart was swept away.

It was not just because Cao Yang invited him to the stage to receive the award. The most important thing was that the newly-crowned Venice Golden Lion Award-winning director did not forget him as a little actor, and that was enough.

Cao Yang felt that since Yu Feihong and Liu Ye had both been on stage and won awards, he also asked Cheng Jianye and Wu Qihua to go up and experience it. The crew only had these few people, and since they had won the Golden Lion, they couldn't come for nothing.

For a movie that wins the Golden Lion Award, either the director and producer can go on stage to receive the award together, or the entire crew can go up. After all, it is called the Best Film, and it can also be said to be an award for the entire crew.

Of course, the biggest beneficiary is definitely the director.

When we got on the podium, wow, another Golden Lion Award winner, "Monsoon Wedding," was even more exaggerated. Six people came up at once, and the entire podium was almost full.

The director was left standing at the front, and the others stood at the back.

He shook hands with the award presenter and the female director Mira Nair from San Ge's family respectively, took the Golden Lion from the award presenter, said a few words of thanks, and at the signal of the host, Cao Yang spoke first.

"Thank you to the Venice Film Festival, thank you to the jury, and thank you to one of the producers of this film, Mr. Tian Zhuangzhuang."

Cao Yang turned around and stretched out his hand in the direction of Tian Zhuangzhuang.

Old Tian took a step forward and nodded to the audience with a smile.

"Thanks to our production director Mr. Cheng Jianye."

Cheng Jianye was extremely excited at this moment. He was not like Lao Tian, ​​who was a famous director before he was banned from directing. He was originally just a small figure in charge of external relations at Qingying Studio. Unexpectedly, in just one year, he became the production director of a Golden Lion Award-winning film!
Sometimes this is how people's fate is.

Last year, Cao Yang's first film needed an external producer. When many experienced people heard that it was a student film, their first reaction was that it was a good job. But when they found out that Tian Zhuangzhuang was in the crew, they thought it might be a thankless job and declined. In the end, the job fell on him.

Cao Yang's first film won two Silver Bears, but at that time Cheng Jianye was just an external liaison and his position was too low, so even if there was a bonus for his qualifications, it would not be too big.

But this one was different. The production director, who was considered a middle or senior level member of the crew, also stood on the podium together, which was a huge bonus to his qualifications.

The next step is to go out and become a producer, which will be a very easy thing.

Cheng Jianye is not stupid. Wouldn't it be good to follow the great director and become a regular member of the team? How could he go out and work on his own?

"Thanks to one of our leading actors, Mr. Wu Qihua."

Wu Qihua took a small step forward with a smile on his face, feeling very happy. Look, look at how Director Cao introduced me as one of the leading actors. I am Wu Qihua, one of the leading actors in a Golden Lion Award-winning movie!

"And our leading actor Liu Ye."

Cao Yang reached down and the camera captured Liu Ye in the audience, holding a silver lion in his hand.

"Because he has a silver lion and he's afraid of losing it, so he can only guard it from below and it's not convenient for him to go on stage."

Cao Yang's joke made countless filmmakers in the audience feel sad, jealous and envious.

"And our heroine, Miss Yu Feihong, has the same reason. She has a silver lion in her hand and it is inconvenient for her to go on stage."

Double kill!

The sadness, jealousy and envy of the filmmakers in the audience were doubled.

So all the prizes today were given to you, right?
"Finally, I would like to thank my teacher Mr. Situ, my alma mater Beijing Film Academy, my parents, and everyone."

"Hua Hua Hua..."

Warm applause broke out, and many actors in the audience suddenly realized that this young director who could win awards and promote people was truly the best and most ideal partner.

The female director from the third brother's family seemed much more excited than Cao Yang, and her voice was trembling. She also introduced the crew members and thanked a lot of people.

Amid applause, a large group of people walked off the stage together.

"Golden Lion, this lion is so beautiful."

Liu Ye touched the golden lion and said excitedly.

For Liu Ye, this trip to Venice was definitely the perfect start to his career. He won the Golden Lion Award for Best Actor and the Silver Lion for Best Newcomer. Together, he was not much worse than Xia Yu.

"Except for the color, what's the difference between it and your silver lion?"

Cao Yang said with a smile.

The Golden Lion is indeed different from the Silver Lion, at least the amount of "gold" they contain is different.

"Congratulations, you are now a big director too."

Lao Tian said with some envy that although he, as one of the producers, could benefit a lot from it, the biggest beneficiary was undoubtedly Cao Yang. Lao Tian also knew very well who was the real leader of the film.

"Hey, Senior Brother, please stop joining in the fun. There's no need for us to flatter each other, right?"

"Cao Yang, I suddenly think you are amazing."

Yu Feihong looked at Cao Yang lovingly, her eyes almost dripping with tears. Best Actress, Golden Lion Award, it still seemed like a dream now.

"I'm so awesome, it's not like you only know it on the first day."

(End of this chapter)