Huayu: A Commercial Director

Chapter 219 Oscar Party

A dozen hours later, the plane arrived in the United States, and Luxem came to pick him up and take him to the hotel booked by the Oscars organizing committee.

Lu Sen was already used to Chen Shou staying in hotels and didn't try to persuade him to buy a house in the United States.

Let my boss do whatever makes him happy; he can't control me.

However, Lucien was surprised that his boss brought a new woman with him. He was somewhat taken aback, but also understood, since they were all men and he was bound to understand.

What does that look mean?

Chen Shou glanced over and caught a glimpse of Lu Sen's expression.

"No, it's nothing," Luxen said.

Chen Shou was used to observing people, especially as a director. Actors could express their inner feelings through body language and subtle facial expressions. He knew that Lu Sen's expression was definitely because of Reba.

"The nomination dinner is the day before the awards ceremony, right?" Chen Shou asked as they walked, too lazy to argue with him.

"Yes, do you have any plans?" Luxen asked, looking at Chen Shouzhe.

"No, I have to go back to China immediately after the awards ceremony. I have a new movie being filmed here, and I need to meet with the crews of both films before the nomination banquet," Chen Shou said.

"Of course, I've already contacted them. When should we meet?"

"Tomorrow," Chen Shou said.

"no problem."

Reba listened to the two talking and understood what they were saying, so she obediently followed Chen Shou behind her.

Because of the upcoming Oscars ceremony, Hollywood is in a lively atmosphere, with big names from all walks of life gathering and many international superstars appearing.

The next day, Chen Shou arranged to meet Will and his crew for a meal.

In addition to the actors, there were also behind-the-scenes staff. The two production crews together numbered over a hundred people and booked an entire restaurant.

"Thank you all for your hard work. This toast is for you." Chen Shouzhe and the three producers stood up and toasted everyone present.

The atmosphere at the scene was lively, with toasts and laughter filling the air. The movie was profitable, and they had already received their rewards.

Who wouldn't like Chen Shouzhe, such a generous boss?

The banquet was reported by Hollywood media, and domestic media, due to Chen Shouzhe's two Best Director nominations, paid close attention to this year's Oscars, and reprinted any news about Chen Shouzhe as soon as possible.

[Hollywood News: Director Chen Shouzhe hosted a dinner in the US for the entire crew of two film productions to thank them for their contributions to the movies. The dinner included...]

The news went viral, and countless people in the film and television industry are waiting for Chen Shou to slink back. Apart from those who are close to him, most people do not want him to win an Oscar.

At the nomination dinner, socializing was inevitable, and the most popular person was still the director.

The director has the right to cast actors. Although Hollywood is a producer-centric system, Chen Shouzhe himself is also a boss and a producer.

There are quite a few actors who are nominated and trying to curry favor with him. Chen Shouzhe even saw Leonardo DiCaprio nominated as well. He's been trying to get nominated every year, and he even had a movie released last year.

Even though he didn't drink much at the banquet, he couldn't resist the enthusiasm of others, and in the end, Chen Shou was helped back to the hotel by Reba.

When I woke up, it was already afternoon. The Oscars red carpet was already in preparation, and people were gradually getting ready to enter the venue.

The brand of Reba had already prepared it for her, while Chen Shou was wearing a suit, which his teacher's wife had bought for him.

"Quite good looking."

Chen Shou saw Dilraba wearing a crown. She wore a tight-fitting, light blue sequined dress that exposed her shoulders, showing off her great figure. The crystal crown on her head, the ruby ​​and diamond necklace around her neck, and the ruby ​​ring on her hand, combined with her makeup, made her look so cold and beautiful.

"Thank you." Dilraba smiled.

"Let's go, it's our turn," Chen Shou said to Reba.

“Boss, Will and the others are waiting for you. You really should go to Will’s house; his villa is better than any hotel,” Lucien said as he approached.

“There’s no need to trouble him. Why not use a free hotel?” Chen Shou said with a smile.

If he didn't know how much money Chen Shouzhe made, he would have thought Chen Shouzhe's movie had lost money.

He knew better than Chen Shouzhe himself how much money Chen Shouzhe made from his films in the United States, and it was precisely because he knew this that he was unwilling to give up this job.

The hotel was provided by the Oscars organizing committee, so they didn't have to pay for it. Many nominees stayed at the hotel, and everyone boarded the bus in chronological order.

First, gather at the venue, then walk the red carpet in order.

Chen Shouzhe met Will and the others; the main creators of the two film crews joined together, totaling more than a dozen people.

Why so many?

Actually, Chen Shou brought along several nominees from Warner.

Gravity received nominations for more than just a few of the most important awards, including Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Visual Effects, Best Sound Mixing, Best Sound Editing, Best Production Design, and Best Original Score.

The photographer, editor, visual artist, sound engineer, sound effects artist, art director, and composer all worked with them.

"Director, are we really going to walk the red carpet?" the editor asked in surprise.

“There are only three actors in Gravity. If you don’t walk the red carpet, who will? It’s okay. The red carpet isn’t just for big stars. It’s your stage too.” Chen Shou patted the older editor on the shoulder.

Because of the huge investment in the film, the requirements for the editor are not low. This editor is quite famous in Hollywood and has won an Academy Award, but this is his first time walking the red carpet.

The two film crews were together, and Dilraba was holding Chen Shouzhe's arm. She seemed to be trembling a little.

"Are you cold?" Chen Shou asked Reba.

"No, I'm just a little nervous." Dilraba was covered with a blanket, and although the temperature in Hollywood wasn't high, Chen Shou could feel that her hands were very cold.

"Relax, you weren't nominated, what's there to be nervous about? It's just walking the red carpet, can't you even handle that?" Chen Shou said with a smile.

"Oscars? I never thought I could walk the Oscars stage," Dilraba stammered.

"That's it."

The time was almost up, and the staff told them to get ready, as five cars had already been prepared for them.

Chen Shouzhe and Reba plus one staff member from Gravity traveled in one car; the three actors from When Happiness Knocks on the Door traveled in one car; the three astronauts from Gravity traveled in one car; and the six behind-the-scenes staff members nominated by the Gravity crew each traveled in two cars.

The fifteen people appeared in a grand procession at the entrance to the red carpet. As soon as the fifteen people stood together, the photographers on both sides of the red carpet kept pressing their shutters.

The host at the entrance began introducing them, and the crew walking in front were quite surprised to see the backstage staff walking on the red carpet.

Fifteen people dressed in suits and tuxedos walked up in a grand procession. Dilraba walked in the middle with Chen Shouzhe on her arm, flanked by Will, a nominee for Best Actor, and Sandra, a nominee for Best Actress.

During the live broadcast in China, Chen Shou spotted Princess Liu among a large group of media outlets, and Reba was even waving enthusiastically in their direction.

After walking the red carpet, the main event of the evening is about to begin.

(End of this chapter)