I was just thinking about taking the arts exam and you said I've been playing supporting roles

Chapter 309 An Actor's Lifelong Glory!

"1..."

The comments section of the Golden Rooster Awards live stream on several portal websites was filled with "1", and nobody knew why.

Perhaps it was a subconscious action by Chen Jin after winning the Best Actor award, because typing 1 is the fastest and smoothest.

They were quite neat and uniform.

It took quite a while before someone started typing.

"I actually feel it's the most natural thing for Chen Jin to win this award!"

"Haha, there's no harm without comparison!"

"+1, I originally thought it would be a bit difficult for Chen Jin to win the Best Actor award!"

"Actually, Chen Jin was able to win this award largely thanks to 'The Founding of a Republic.' With other films, she would have been a runner-up, even though she won the Best Actor award at the Venice Film Festival for 'Life's Big Events'!"

"Indeed, it's fortunate that we have a patriotic film to back us up!"

"..."

Many netizens saw through the tricks of this year's Golden Rooster Awards, not to mention many filmmakers at the event.

clap clap clap!
The sustained applause throughout the venue says it all.

Many people are convinced that Chen Jin was able to win the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor.

"Brother Chen Jin, you won an award!"

Zhao Jinmai looked at Chen Jin with excitement and admiration. Chen Jin had already stood up, patted her head, hugged Guo Fan and Tian Zhuangzhuang, and then stepped onto the podium.

To be honest, he really didn't expect to win this award.

Because in the original timeline, it was still an upset.

……

"Chen Jin's highly penetrating performance transcends the mere resemblance of a character actor, infusing the gaps in history with the warmth of humanity..."

Host Wu Gang read aloud with great emotion the Golden Rooster Awards jury's evaluation of Chen Jin's award: "He perfectly portrayed the transformation of a young man from a bookish youth to a leader!"

"It not only follows the core spirit of historical figures, but also gives the characters a vivid sense of life..."

This review is highly praised.

"Thank you!"

Chen Jin took a deep breath, bowed slightly to Liu Xiaoqing and Tao Zeru, and then took the Best Actor trophy, symbolizing the Golden Rooster Award, from their hands.

The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause once again.

"Thank you!"

Chen Jin said it again, and then began her routine acceptance speech: "This is the most precious opportunity of my career, and a lifelong honor as an actor!"

"Thank you!"

Chen Jin pursed her lips, raised the trophy above her head, and then bowed to the character on the big screen behind her.

Afterwards, he raised the trophy again, thanked the Golden Rooster Awards judges and Han Sanpin and Han Jianxin, and then walked off the stage.

"..."

It happened so fast that no one had time to react.

Is that all this guy is going to say?

It's actually quite normal; a thousand words can be summed up in one sentence.

This trophy truly belongs to the character.

Han Sanpin gave her the opportunity, and the role gave Chen Jin endless possibilities.

Chen Jin couldn't possibly have as many feelings as he did in "Major Events in Life." Being able to play this role was the highlight of his life.

"That's so well said!"

Host Wu Gang continued, "Let's congratulate Chen Jin on becoming the youngest Best Actor in the history of the Golden Rooster Awards at the age of 20!"

"They were truly young students, full of vigor and vitality!"

"May we always keep a childlike heart and be dream chasers in our respective fields in this new era!"

Wu Gang smiled and began presenting the next award.

Best Director, then Best Feature Film.

However, the Best Feature Film award is divided into two categories: one for low-budget films and the other for the best film of all.

This can be considered a compliment to low-budget films.

"Awesome, Brother Jin!"

Guo Fan watched Chen Jin return to his seat, holding the Golden Rooster Award trophy in his hand, his envy growing stronger: "In a competition like this, you still managed to win Best Actor..."

"Truly deserved!"

Guo Fan subtly flattered him.

Chen Jin remained unmoved: "This should be the only award for 'The Founding of a Republic'!"

With a sigh, Chen Jin sat down in her seat.

He had already figured out the pattern of this year's Golden Rooster Awards: to distribute the prizes evenly so that no film would be left out.

"Never mind whether he's the only one or not, he's won Best Actor both domestically and internationally, making him one of the few male actors in China to achieve this!"

Guo Fan previously thought that Chen Jin was only the number one among young actors, but now it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call her the number one among mainland actors.

"You fired Xia Yu and Uncle Ge?"

These two are both winners of the Three Great Awards and the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor. Xia Yu even has a Golden Horse Award and was once the youngest Golden Rooster Award winner. Ge You has won the Cannes Film Festival Award, the TV Award, and the Hundred Flowers Award. In terms of awards, the two are definitely much stronger than Chen Jin at present.

"That's because I'm not as famous as you!"

Guo Fan handed the trophy to Chen Jin.

Chen Jin personally believes that awards, although tangible, are effective.

The key is to consistently produce quality work.

If you don't have any new works, you'll actually be forgotten by the audience in just a few months.

Just like that actress Naren Hua, she remained unknown in later generations.

Actors like Zhu Yilong and Zhang Xiaofei have truly benefited from awards, and their status has been completely elevated with winning the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor and Best Actress.

Chen Jin at present must also achieve this kind of leapfrog development.

At least, as Guo Fan said.

Let's solidify our position as number one in the country first.

"Shouldn't this Best Director award go to Director Tian?"

Guo Fan sat up straight and watched as the award presenters Zhao Wei and Wang Leehom teased the nominated directors, and suddenly asked.

After putting the trophy down, Chen Jin shook her head: "It's hard to say!"

He glanced at Tian Zhuangzhuang beside him; Old Tian, ​​however, remained quite calm.

Anyone can see that this year's Golden Rooster Awards ceremony has significant political implications.

The awards are mostly related to the mainstream ideology.

"Major Events in Life" is probably quite lacking in this regard.

It's actually quite reasonable for Chen Jin to win the award, given the special nature of "The Founding of a Republic".

"Love on the Covered Bridge," by Chen Li!

Wang Leehom finally announced the winner of this year's Golden Rooster Award for Best Director. Guo Fan opened his mouth, truly finding it hard to believe what he was hearing.

Did they install a refrigeration machine at this year's Golden Rooster Awards?
These kinds of upsets keep happening!
"Damn it, I'm not watching anymore!"

"Me too!"

"Walk around..."

A group of netizens watching the live stream were cursing and hurling insults. Originally, many people were there to see Chen Jin win the Best Actor award, but now that he had won, the number of viewers in the live stream began to plummet instantly.

This award is even more discouraging.

Many people basically just swear and spit before leaving.

The directors of "The Piano in a Factory," Tian Zhuangzhuang and Feng Xiaogang, had never worked on a film they had never even heard of.

This film is about intangible cultural heritage. The film "Xiangjiang Northward," which was released a few months ago, was also directed by her.

"From the August First Film Studio!"

"The Golden Rooster Awards have a fixed number of nominees, just like the Huabiao Awards!"

Suddenly, Tian Zhuangzhuang leaned close to Chen Jin's ear and spoke, his words revealing a profound wisdom that suggested he had a clear understanding of who would win the award. Indeed, Tian was a well-known figure in the directing world, the director of the Beijing Film Academy, and his insights far surpassed those of Chen Jin and other netizens.

So even though he didn't win the award, he didn't get angry at all.

Unlike Feng Xiaogang, who looked like he was about to lose his composure.

"Aftershock" seems to have won two awards, making it even more impressive than "The Founding of a Republic" and "Life's Greatest Events".

This sounds like "Tangshan" has become the big winner, giving Feng Xiaogang plenty of face and ensuring the status of the film.

But in fact, it's all bullshit.

Feng Xiaogang doesn't care about Best Music and Best Art Direction; his goals are Best Director and Best Feature Film.

Now that we've lost the Best Director award, all that's left is the Best Feature Film.

However, there are two awards, and the first one is for small and medium-sized budgets.

"Love is Not Blind" was also nominated.

"Best low-to-medium budget feature film – 'Lao Zhai,' and... 'Love is Not Blind'!"

When the presenter announced that "Love is Not Blind" had won the award, not only Guo Fan, but even Chen Jin was caught off guard.

Holy crap, a double-yolk egg can actually be born?!
Guo Fan sat there dumbfounded, his mind completely blank.

He never expected that "Love is Not Blind" would win a Best Film award for a low-budget film; his goal had always been Best New Director. Unexpectedly, he lost one thing but gained another.

Low to medium budgets are the best; both the prize money and the quality are far superior to those of a director's debut film.

"What are you standing there for? Go and win the prize!"

Chen Jin kicked Guo Fan, but Guo Fan turned around, looking somewhat stunned and bewildered: "Is...is it us?"

"nonsense!"

"You go get it, I'm not going!"

Logically, this award should have been given to the producer, meaning Chen Jin should have taken the stage.

However, the director can take it, but the final trophy still has to go to Chen Jin, because that's how the rules are for international and domestic awards.

"Or you——"

Before Guo Fan could finish speaking, Chen Jin pushed him forward, and the live broadcast camera of the awards ceremony also swept over him.

Guo Fan had no choice but to bite the bullet and walk toward the awards stage.

However, as he took his first steps, he became increasingly confident.

"It seems the last symposium wasn't a waste of time..."

Chen Jin said to Tian Zhuangzhuang beside her, and Tian Zhuangzhuang laughed as well: "At this critical juncture, compared to you winning an award, it's still very necessary for Xiao Guo to win one!"

If acting departments need to be promoted, then directors are no longer needed?

Nortel must stabilize its core business.

Although it was the best low-budget feature film at the Golden Rooster Awards, many people will remember who directed "Love is Not Blind"!

Awards like Best Picture are actually a great way to honor the director.

Just like the major awards at the world's three largest film festivals, audiences don't remember who the producers are.

The work is the result of the director's hard work.

This award is actually a commendation for Guo Fan.

"Whoo~~~"

Holding the trophy, Guo Fan was incredibly excited.

Despite his playful banter with Chen Jin offstage, once on stage, he was momentarily speechless.

Chen Jin had no choice but to take the lead and clap for him.

"Thank you!"

Guo Fan bowed, let out a long breath, and then fixed his gaze on Chen Jin, who was sitting there.

The past, which had been gradually forgotten, suddenly flashed clearly before his eyes; he had just met Chen Jin last year and they were chatting together on the set of "Under the Hawthorn Tree"... It was already more than a year ago.

As I thought about it, all my memories came flooding back.

It turns out that I hadn't forgotten at all; it was as if it had happened just yesterday.

"Respected judges, senior teachers, and every film dreamer present, good evening!"

Guo Fan is still too serious.

The sense of familiarity with a science student was particularly strong; the very first sentence left Chen Jin somewhat bewildered.

Dude, what are you doing giving a presentation over there?
"I am a full-time master's student in the Department of Management at Beijing Film Academy!"

"Standing on this podium that embodies the collective faith of Chinese filmmakers, my palms are not only sweaty, but also brimming with the excitement of that young man who stood bewildered at the gate of the Beijing Film Academy two years ago, when he first touched the temple of film!"

Chen Jin: "..."

You came prepared, buddy.

Guo Fan must have prepared a speech, probably because he thought he could land the directorial debut.

It was all a complete accident.

"Love is Not Blind is my first film as a director. This film has many shortcomings, which stem from my inexperience as a director. However, all my pursuits come from my passion. I have wanted to make movies since I was a child!"

"I never imagined that my first film as a director would achieve such success!"

"..."

Guo Fan's acceptance speech sounded humble, but it was actually incredibly pretentious, and Chen Jin couldn't stand it anymore.

He covered his mouth, wanting to laugh.

Unexpectedly, Guo Fan's gaze focused on him: "I will always remember that afternoon last March when a guy 10 years younger than me said to me without hesitation, 'I want to cast you in a movie...'"

"Someone with no experience, who wasn't even a directing student and had never made a short film before, actually trusted me so much!"

Guo Fan choked up as he spoke: "I doubt anyone can imagine the look of disbelief on my face as I stood there!"

"Now that the movie is finished, looking back on this time, I still feel it's like a dream!"

"So impractical!"

"but--"

Guo Fan smiled slightly at the camera: "This kind of dreamlike thing just happened!"

"And that person, the one who asked me to make a movie, is none other than Chen Jin, who just won the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor!"

Swah——

Guo Fan raised his head, his eyes shining brightly with gratitude.

For a moment, Chen Jin felt quite touched.

Why is this thing so sentimental?
This circle has corrupted us!
Wow!
The applause was incredibly loud at this moment, and CCTV-6's live broadcast camera focused directly on Chen Jin.

Chen Jin smiled, exuding elegance.

"Thank you, brother!"

"I will always be grateful for this support!"

"Just like how you mentor others!"

Guo Fan suddenly shouted: "Thank you for trusting me so much, for trusting a college student who has never made a film before, and even introducing me to director Zhang Yimou and having him produce this film!"

"Thank you, Director Zhang, and thank you to every brother who worked on 'Love is Not Blind' and everyone who helped me!"

"And the original author of this film, Ms. Bao Jingjing!"

"Finally, I want to say to myself—all great voyages begin with a boy making a boat from a door panel!"

"Guo Fan, you did it!"

Guo Fan raised the trophy high and squeezed it tightly: "Thank you China Film, thank you Golden Rooster Awards! Thank you!"

"I love you my wife!"

You will always be my strong support!

Mmm~~
Guo Fan gave the trophy a quick kiss, then bowed deeply to everyone present. A few seconds later, he stood up, his face radiating genuine confidence and composure.

At this moment, Guo Fan and his past self completed the most perfect handover.

Perhaps, Guo Fan right now is the one who will make "The Wandering Earth"!
They have the courage to pioneer cinematic change!

Before that, he was just a student.

(End of this chapter)