Director of Photography Department of Huayu

Chapter 209 Which school is the sixth grade?
"Wu, do you think Get Out will win Best Picture or Best Director tonight?"

"Wu, do you think this is a victory for minorities in Hollywood?"

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After completing an interview with CCTV's movie channel and dealing with foreign media, Wu Chen and his entourage entered the magnificent international banquet hall.

At this moment, hundreds of nominees and invitees, divided according to their film crews, sat down at round tables.

Jason Blum stared at the location of Get Out and froze.

"Did the organizers do this on purpose?"

"Ok?"

Wu Chen glanced at it as well, and wow, "Escape from Deadly Town" was actually placed at the same table as "Infernal Affairs".

Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Martin Scorsese were already seated at that table.

It's obvious that this was arranged on purpose.

The two popular films were scheduled to be released together, which was intended to generate buzz.

On the other hand, "Babel" and "The Queen" were also seated at the same table.

"This year's Golden Globe Awards are very interesting, I like this arrangement!"

"Interesting. Actually, 'Infernal Affairs' is technically a domestic script, just adapted into an American version."

"That's so exciting!"

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But at this time, audiences around the world enjoyed watching it.

Because if we happen to be at the same table during the awards ceremony, the expressions of the other group of people will be on full display, without needing to cut to the camera.

In general, when the camera cuts, those with quick reflexes have already adjusted their mindset, so there's no surprise to be had.

"Wu, I've seen your movies, they're fantastic!" Leonardo DiCaprio extended his hand and shook hands with Wu Chen.

"Hello, Wu, I'm Matt Damon."

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Wu Chen and the others took their seats and greeted Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese, and others.

The group remained calm and didn't seem embarrassed by the arrangement. Instead, they chatted and laughed, though Wu Chen did most of the talking because Blake Lively and Chadwick Boseman were simply too low-profile.

However, Chadwick Boseman is currently experiencing a rapid rise in popularity in North America thanks to "Get Out".

Leonardo DiCaprio is clearly very busy, as he has been nominated for Best Actor at the Golden Globe Awards for two films, the other being "Blood Diamond," so he also has to occasionally take care of another project.

At this moment, Martin Scorsese looked at Wu Chen with a rather complicated expression.

This person is undoubtedly one of his strongest competitors at the Golden Globes and the upcoming Oscars.

The other person was much younger than me.

Having been rejected by the Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director multiple times, I thought I had a great chance of winning this year, but then a film like "Get Out" came out of nowhere.
At that moment, Cate Blanchett, who was sitting at the same table as Adrien Balasa, the supporting actress from "Babel," and Rinko Kikuchi, saw Wu Chen and walked over with a smile to greet him.

"Wu, long time no see, congratulations!"

Wu Chen stood up and responded with a smile. The two chatted for a while, and then Wu Chen was stunned when he saw the table the other person had returned to.

Because that was the location of the film crews for "Babel" and "Scandal Chronicle".

Cate Blanchett was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Chronicle of Scandal," and she is also the lead actress in "Babel," but she will be competing for the Best Supporting Actress award with two supporting actresses from "Babel."
"That's some serious fun!"

Wu Chen chuckled at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's arrangement.

Finally, after a long wait, the awards ceremony officially began at 8 p.m.

Many people in China have been eagerly anticipating it for a long time.

At this moment, Liu Yifei and Shu Chang were staring at the live stream on their computer, each munching on a bag of potato chips.

Shu Chang looked at her empty snacks, then glanced at Liu Yifei's delicate little hands as she stuffed pieces one by one from the packaging into her mouth, and chuckled softly:

"Sissi, you can't eat so much. Your film crew has to start shooting again in a few days. What if you gain weight?"

Shu Chang gently reached out her small hand, but Liu Yifei smiled slightly and slapped her hand away, saying, "Pig's trotter, stop! This is mine. If you want some, go get it yourself."

"You're so stingy!" Shu Chang pouted, her eyes darting around. "Give me some, and I'll help you bless your junior brother to win the grand prize, okay?"

"Really?" Liu Yifei turned her head to look over, with potato chip crumbs still on her lips, and her eyelashes fluttering in her beautiful eyes.

"I, Shu Chang, keep my word." Shu Chang patted his chest.

"Alright, then start praying. I'll go get you a new bag!" Liu Yifei rushed out of the room with a grin to get the new snacks.

This year's Golden Globe Awards were hosted by Hollywood heartthrob George Clooney.

Although the Golden Globe Awards are a mixed award ceremony for film and television, the first award is the Best Supporting Actress in a Drama, which is used to warm up the audience.

Viola Davis, star of Get Out, is also among the nominees.

"Here it comes, the first one, can we get it?"

"I wonder what she acted in, I'm really curious, when will it be released in China?"

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While the domestic audience was discussing it, the nominated actresses for supporting roles in drama films were already waiting seriously in the hall.

Jennifer Hudson, Dreamgirl.

As the presenter announced the winners' names, both Cate Blanchett's table and Wu Chen's table let out slightly disappointed sounds.

These two tables were filled with the four actresses nominated for supporting roles in drama films, but the winners were chosen from the other table.

"What a pity for Viola, but your acting skills are already superb!"

Wu Chen sighed.

Facing the camera, Viola Davis could only smile and clap in response.

"It's alright, there are still five more items, these aren't important!" "Small prizes, small prizes, they're not important!"

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Domestic audiences were not too disappointed, after all, it was only a minor award, and it was for a supporting actress.

Since the Golden Globes do not have technical categories, the awards are presented for television series and films, but the pace is still quite fast.

Awards such as Best Original Song, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Original Film Score were announced soon after.

Get Out finally won a small award, Best Original Film Score, leaving only four nominations remaining.

However, three out of these four are major prizes.

Subsequently, Get Out won another award for Best Screenplay.

"See? Now you know the power of my prayers for your junior brother."

While Shu Chang was eating potato chips and showing off to Liu Yifei, Wu Chen was walking through tables to receive an award during the live stream.

"Two out of six were selected! A good start, definitely a good start!"

"I'm suddenly a little worried that the play might only win two small awards and not the remaining three big awards."

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At this moment, domestic film enthusiasts are waiting anxiously, while those in the industry are the most eager.

At institutions like the Beijing Film Academy, the canteen and various screening rooms are showing live broadcasts of the movie channel.

Right after Wu Chen won the Best Screenplay award, the entire school erupted in cheers.

"Old Mu, the big prize is almost here, are you nervous?"

In the film and television technology screening room on the third floor of the administration building, sat a group of professors and young faculty members from the Film Academy.

"Okay!"

Mu Deyuan let out a soft breath. Although he said that, he felt that the short time was extremely difficult to pass.

However, when the Best Foreign Language Film award was given to "Letters from Iwo Jima," everyone in the screening room sighed.

Zhang Yimou tried for this award multiple times, but to no avail.

And then, at the awards ceremony, the grand finale was finally about to begin.

The first award to be given was Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy, which, amidst much anticipation, ultimately went to Sacha Baron.

Next up is Best Actor in a Drama Series.

Chadwick Boseman, standing next to Wu Chen, was breathing rapidly. Leonardo DiCaprio was slightly better, but he was still staring intently at Felicity Hoffman, the award presenter on stage.

Felicity Hoffman glanced at everyone, lingering for a moment at Wu Chen's table.

These two individuals occupy three of the nomination slots.

"Forrest Whitaker, The Last Dictator, Congratulations!"

As Felicity Hoffman finished speaking, Chadwick Boseman and Leonardo DiCaprio could not hide their disappointment, which the camera captured and gave a close-up shot.

“It’s a real shame, but you’re a rising star in Hollywood right now, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities in the future,” Wu Chen said, patting Chadwick Boseman on the shoulder.

"Thank you! Wu, it's up to you now."

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With the winners of Best Actor in a Musical/Comedy and Best Actress in a Drama having already been chosen, the Best Director award is finally coming up.

Five nominees and their corresponding works have appeared on the screen.

Wu Chen, *Escape from Deadly Town*.

Clint Eastwood, Letters from Iwo Jima.

Martin Scorsese, The Departed.

Stephen Freese, The Queen.

Alejandro González Iñárritu, *Babel*.

"Sissi, are you nervous?" Shu Chang asked softly as Spielberg, the award presenter, walked onto the stage.

Inside the room, Shu Chang could almost hear Liu Yifei's heartbeat.

“A little!” Liu Yifei’s eyes were fixed on the screen.

"You call that a little bit?" Shu Chang teased with a light laugh, watching her best friend's eyes not even blink.

However, not only Liu Yifei was nervous at this moment, but the canteen and various screening rooms of the Beijing Film Academy were also waiting for Spielberg's final announcement.

Wu Chen couldn't help but rub his hands together in the audience. The award was right there; it would be a lie to say he didn't want it.

At that moment, Spielberg finished looking at the list of award winners and stared directly at the table with Wu Chen and Martin Scorsese.

"Wu Chen, Wu Chen"

"It has to be Wu Chen!"

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Viewers watching the live stream couldn't help but whisper words of encouragement.

Mu Deyuan and the others held their breath.

After looking at Wu Chen's table, Spielberg glanced around the room and then read aloud with a smile:

The winner of the 64th Golden Globe Award for Best Director is:

Get Out.

Wu Chen!

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(End of this chapter)