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Chapter 163 The Hong Kong Film Awards have too narrow a scope (Please subscribe!)

"Mr. Chan reappeared in Hong Kong, leading the film's main cast and crew to break into the cinema, bringing a huge surprise to movie fans and audiences!"

"Go to the cinema now to watch 'The Devotion of Suspect X' and you'll have the chance to meet the movie star face-to-face. What are you waiting for?"

"Hong Kong actor Cheung Kwok-yung's performance as Shih Hung-che in 'The Devotion of Suspect X' is considered divine!"

"Following Su Manqing, mainland actress Gong Xue has once again made Hong Kong audiences remember her with Chen Jing."

"Leftist Princess Fu Mingxian makes her debut..."

Chen Baisheng, the editor-in-chief of Film Biweekly, looked at today's left-wing newspaper and immediately beckoned to his assistant, saying, "Go and send Mr. Chen a visiting card."

The assistant looked bewildered: "Editor-in-chief, which Mr. Chen?"

"The one from the mainland."

"Oh, alright."

Jiahe, General Manager's Office.

Cheng Long put down today's leftist newspaper, looked up at Zou Wenhuai sitting opposite him, and said, "Godfather, Mr. Chen and his group have arrived in Hong Kong."

"I know, don't rush, stay calm and wait for him to contact you first."

"it is good……"

Great Wall Company.

Today, Chen Fusheng once again led the film's main cast on a morning roadshow. They returned for lunch and a short rest.

Having just finished eating, Chen Fusheng wiped his mouth and then looked up at everyone, saying, "I'm sure you're all familiar with the roadshow's schedule. I have other things to do, so I won't be joining you from this afternoon onwards. I hope that's alright?"

"No problem, Director Chen, you can go ahead and do your work."

“That’s right, Brother Chen, we’re not little kids anymore.”

Chen Fusheng glanced at Fu Mingxian and then reminded everyone again, "In short, be careful. I will ask the cinema to send you a few more bodyguards. Also, if there is any emergency, please contact me immediately."

"Okay, Director Chen."

"Okay, then. You can rest after you finish eating. It's fine to come over later in the afternoon."

After saying that, Chen Fusheng also prepared to go back to his room for a short rest.

But just then, Shi Hui blocked his way with a visiting card.

"This is?"

"The invitation from Chen Baisheng, the editor-in-chief of 'Film Biweekly,' is probably for the Hong Kong Film Awards that they and RTHK have put together. Chen, do you think we should meet with them?"

Chen Fusheng took the visiting card, glanced at it, and replied, "Since they've already sent the visiting card to my door, it wouldn't be right to turn them away. So, let's meet."

When will you have time?

"Let's do it this afternoon. I have a meeting with official representatives of the Hong Kong and British governments tomorrow morning, so I won't have any time," Chen Fusheng said.

"Okay, I'll reply for you."

"Thank you for your help, Aunt Shi Hui."

"Small things."

As soon as Shi Hui left, Ling Zi came over and asked, "What's wrong?"

Did you know that Hong Kong held a film awards ceremony this year?

"Yeah, the Hong Kong Film Awards, even the name is copied from the American ones. What's up? Did they invite you?" "Yes, their representative is coming over later. Do you want to get to know them?"

Lingzi shook her head and said, "Forget it, you can see it yourself. We have to negotiate with the Hong Kong government tomorrow morning. I need to check the list of weapons we need for filming again and consider the budget. We can't let them take advantage of us without knowing what's going on."

"Yes, this is indeed very important. Thank you for your help, Sister Ling."

"It's okay. Working with you is a bit tough, but it's very rewarding." Lingzi said what was on her mind, and then instead of heading to the dormitory, she went straight to the office building.

Chen Fusheng stood still and smiled softly before walking in the opposite direction.

In the afternoon, Chen Fusheng met with Chen Baisheng, who had come to visit, in a small conference room on the second floor of the Great Wall Company.

"Mr. Chen, I have long admired your name. I apologize for disturbing you."

"Editor-in-Chief Chen, what are you saying? Didn't you send a visiting card first?"

"Haha, yes, yes, I was mainly worried that Mr. Chen was too busy and might not be able to see you."

"I shouldn't be as busy as Editor-in-Chief Chen..."

The two exchanged pleasantries before taking their seats.

After sitting down, Chen Fusheng got straight to the point and asked, "I wonder what brings Editor-in-Chief Chen to see me?"

"Did Mr. Chen receive the invitation we sent you?"

"What invitation?" Chen Fusheng asked knowingly.

Chen Baisheng was also aware of this, but he still patiently explained: "It's like this. Speaking of which, Hong Kong films have a pretty good influence in Asia, and it's increasing year by year. But we don't have our own film festival, which is really unacceptable. So our 'Film Biweekly' magazine, together with Radio Television Hong Kong, created a film award called the Hong Kong Film Awards."

Seeing Chen Fusheng nod, Chen Baisheng continued, "Our film festival has set up 25 awards this year. Mr. Chen, your film 'Andhadhun' has been recommended as one of the top ten Chinese films by the sixty professional film critics and film theorists we invited. I came here today to invite Mr. Chen to attend our awards ceremony. I wonder if you have time?"

Instead of answering, Chen Fusheng asked, "Could Editor-in-Chief Chen give me a detailed introduction to the 25 awards you mentioned, as well as the judging rules?"

“Of course, no problem.” Chen Baisheng continued, “These 25 awards mainly include five major awards: the top ten Chinese-language films and the top ten foreign-language films. The five major awards are Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Actor and Actress. Because the selection criteria for these five awards are that the films must have been shot in Hong Kong, Mr. Chen, your film was not selected. Otherwise, in my opinion, your ‘Andhadhun’ would not only be the best film, but also the best screenplay and the best actor.”

Chen Fusheng could just listen to these empty promises without question.

He then speculated, "So the selection criteria for the top ten Chinese-language films and the top ten foreign-language films are that they only need to be released in Hong Kong?"

"Yes."

Chen Fusheng nodded. After listening to Chen Baisheng's introduction of the awards, he was no longer surprised that the Hong Kong Film Awards had ultimately deteriorated into a film festival where Hong Kong films entertained themselves.

Because the scope is too small.

"Editor-in-Chief Chen, I have a suggestion for your film festival. I wonder if you would like to hear it."

"Mr. Chen, please speak." Chen Baisheng looked on with curiosity.

“I suggest that you relax the selection criteria for the five main awards next year to the same level as this year’s top ten Chinese-language films and top ten foreign-language films, instead of requiring films to be made in Hong Kong to qualify.”

“Mr. Chen, we are doing this to protect local films…”

"Did you even believe what you said?" Chen Fusheng interrupted.

Seeing Chen Baisheng hesitate, Chen Fusheng continued, "Hong Kong is ultimately too small. It's really not suitable for us to close the door and play by ourselves. Of course, if you don't want to make the film festival famous and just want to entertain yourselves in this small corner of Hong Kong, then just pretend I didn't say anything today."

After pondering for a long time, Chen Baisheng finally spoke again: "Mr. Chen, of course we also hope to make the film festival successful, but after all, it has only just begun and there is still a long way to go. We can't expect to become a big fat man in one bite. Of course, we are very grateful for your suggestion. When I get back, I will discuss it with the initiators of the film festival."

Upon hearing this, Chen Fusheng did not continue the discussion. Instead, he asked Chen Baisheng about the award ceremony time for this year's film festival. He learned that it was this Friday and that he was still in Hong Kong. Considering Chen Baisheng's sincerity in personally inviting him today, he agreed.

(End of this chapter)