Director of Photography Department of Huayu

Chapter 212 At the End of the Lens, the World Is Watching

On the Golden Globe Awards stage, spotlights shone brightly, creating a flowing, silvery-white ocean.

The camera slowly zooms in, and off-camera, countless screens in various countries are broadcasting the live stream simultaneously.

At this very moment, 167 countries and regions around the world are witnessing the awarding of this honor.

Inside the back-end data center, strings of numbers jumped up sharply, just like a roller coaster track.

"It's broken, it's broken, 2700 million people have been wiped out!"

One of the technical managers was so excited he almost jumped out of his chair:

"Peak viewership in the United States reached 2700 million, with a 6.5% rating and a 15% market share among the core 18-49 age group, higher than in 2004 and breaking the viewership record in nearly seven years!"

At this point, another data analyst added:
"Moreover, when Get Out was announced as the winner, the data was significantly higher than that of other films in the awards ceremony, with an explosion in online comments and news reposts."

"OK, keep the camera focused on them, especially Wu."

A decisive voice rang out from the director's console.

The stage lights were extended, and the applause from the audience continued.

The camera focuses on two producers and directors who have just won the "Best Motion Picture – Drama" award: Wu Chen and Jason Blum.

On stage, Jason Blum stood still, his face beaming with an expression that almost overflowed the stage.

He held the trophy firmly in his hand, his gaze sweeping across the entire arena, his voice trembling slightly yet unwavering:
"real.
"When I saw Wu Chen's debut film, *The Dark Side*, at the Sitges Film Festival in Spain, I knew this guy was definitely not simple."

A chuckle rippled through the audience, and some whispered amongst themselves.

"When I first met him formally, he only used one script, but it really made me feel the weight of what a 'genius' is."

Jason paused briefly, then looked up. "You know the rest of the story. The script was called 'Buried Alive'."

Applause started again.

Everyone knows that the script for "Buried" is a typical example of a low-budget film in North America that made a fortune.

“It was truly fantastic, so I want to start by thanking my partner. Thank you for making me the producer of the Golden Globe 'Best Picture'. Thank you.” Jason turned to look at Wu Chen and said sincerely.

After this battle, his Blumhouse Films will become the new focus of discussion in the industry, no longer the small and unknown independent production company it once was.

At this point, he raised the trophy, waved it to the audience again, and then gently handed the trophy to Wu Chen.

The applause from the audience didn't stop; instead, it became even more unified and louder.

The live broadcast director cut to the camera again.

At that moment, the stage lights focused entirely on Wu Chen, the Golden Globe logo on the backdrop glowed quietly, the camera slowly zoomed in, and that familiar Eastern face smiled slightly in the lens.

This moment will be frozen in time as one of the most symbolic images of the 64th Golden Globe Awards.

Wu Chen took a deep breath and accepted the trophy.

"Xixi, what do you think your junior brother will say here?" Shu Chang looked at the computer screen with great curiosity, and then couldn't help but turn to look at Liu Yifei, who had a smile on her face.

"I don't know. He's sometimes good with words and sometimes not. I can't guess."

Liu Yifei gently shook her head, resting her chin on her hand, her beautiful eyes fixed on her.

As the applause subsided slightly, Wu Chen stood in front of the microphone under the lights.

He tilted his head slightly, glanced to his side, nodded to Jason Blum, then raised the Golden Globe trophy and said with a smile:

"I thought I had already said all the thanks I needed to say, I never expected to have the chance to stand here again."

A soft laugh rippled through the audience, creating a gentle atmosphere.

Wu Chen's tone was not loud, but it penetrated the entire banquet hall with exceptional clarity:

"For a filmmaker, the hardest thing is never making a film, but making a perspective that the world is willing to listen to."

He paused for a second as he spoke, slightly raising his eyes, his gaze calm:
"Get Out is not a movie about answers; it's a movie about asking questions."

It tries to show us that behind an ordinary smile, there may be a silent form of control.
The meaning of escaping is not about the destination, but about breaking the silence.

Wu Chen let out a soft breath, then smiled:
"Reporters and media outlets have asked me, 'What do you think Hollywood thinks of you?' and 'What do you think so-and-so thinks of you?'"
I can't answer this question on behalf of anyone. But I firmly believe that the world is watching from the other end of the lens, and that's the meaning behind my filmmaking.

Thanks"

Wu Chen bowed slightly as he spoke, then waved and left the stage with Jason Blum.

The hall was silent for half a second, then erupted in thunderous applause.

"At the end of the lens, the world is watching, it's a very interesting feeling," Spielberg repeated as he sat in the award presenter's seat, lost in thought.

Wu Chen's ambition is clearly revealed in this statement.

The Golden Globe Awards have now come to a close.

Wu Chen and the others continued the Golden Globe Awards banquet, which was brightly lit and filled with clinking glasses.

However, major media outlets have already published articles on this topic.

Hollywood media outlets didn't slow down either; within ten minutes of the Golden Globe Awards ending, news feeds were flooded with North American entertainment headlines.
[Get Out sweeps four Golden Globe awards, paving the way for an Oscar!]

[Chinese director Wu Chen emerges as the biggest winner at the Golden Globes, with an Oscar nomination seemingly imminent!]

[Get Out Stuns Awards Season, Hollywood Welcomes a New Generation of Asian Stars!]

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Beijing, China Film Group building.

"Have the publicity department also write a congratulatory announcement."

Han Sanping leaned back in his sofa chair, his tone quite cheerful.

"Okay, Mr. Han."

Gao Chengsheng nodded in agreement, quickly left the office, and looked slightly dazed.

He still remembers the first time he met Wu Chen a few years ago, when Zhang Huijun was the one who led the discussions with China Film Group about the distribution of "The Dark Side".

Now he is a double Golden Globe winner.

Inside, Han Sanping let out a soft breath, his gaze fixed on the window. The deep winter sun slanted into the room, and he murmured:

"The Golden Globe Awards in mainland China have reached a satisfactory conclusion."

Chen Kaige won Best Foreign Language Film, while Wu Chen won four awards, including Best Director and Best Film.

The only pity is that Wu Chen's "Get Out" is not a domestic film, but he has a full list of awards for mainland directors.

After a moment of silence, he murmured to himself, a hint of wistfulness in his voice: "I wonder what will happen to Oscar in the end?"

Last year, Lee An from Taiwan won four out of seven Golden Globes and then went on to win the Oscar for Best Director. Now it's Wu Chen's turn.

At this time, major domestic media outlets had already updated their news headlines and were quickly taking over their homepages:

[Wu Chen wins the Golden Globe! "Get Out" takes home Best Picture and Best Director!]

[Golden Globe Awards: 4 out of 6 wins, Get Out emerges as the biggest winner, Wu Chen's Oscar nomination is practically guaranteed!]

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The comment sections of portal websites, major forums, and film and television BBS were exceptionally lively at this time.

Netizens are discussing it endlessly.

With four awards in hand, can this run become legendary?

"Right now, all I care about is getting an Oscar nomination. I think I've got this one in the bag, right?"

"Don't rush. The Golden Globe is just a dream come true. The biggest award is the Oscar in late February. It would be great if we could sweep it like Li An."

"This year's class is much stronger than Li An's; just look at this year's lineup."

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(End of this chapter)