I'm not mentally ill, I'm a master of a thousand faces!

Chapter 431, The Upcoming Huabiao Awards.

Li Liguo.

Yu Mingsheng.

Zhang the Beard.

One is a veteran director in the Shanghai film circle, a retired powerhouse from Singapore television, the boyfriend of the president of Tangren Media, who once spearheaded the planning of the "Chinese Paladin" series, and is now a backbone of the Shanghai film circle.

Yu Mingsheng, a director with impeccable political credentials from CCTV, once launched CCTV's mythology series. His representative works include "Lotus Lantern" and "Magic Mobile Phone," which showcased his boundless imagination.

Zhang Da Hu Zi achieved remarkable success in utilizing budgets and selecting materials and locations; his four-part series of Jin Yong novels also proved his ability.

All three of them have unique skills.

All three of them had something surprising about them.

The three directors, from different circles, each have their own unique strengths.

Of course, there are still flaws.

None of these three are perfect.

Li Liguo is highly skilled, while I am slightly inferior in background rendering. I am good at evoking emotions, but I don't know how to utilize the budget.

Yu Mingsheng has a boundless imagination and unconventional shooting techniques, but sometimes his handling of certain parts is too naive.

Zhang Da Hu Zi's blower seems to have become the subject of ridicule, with the jokes always revolving around these three tricks.

"Their weaknesses and strengths complement each other; working together, they can definitely create outstanding works!"

Wang Tao shared his thoughts.

Liu Shanhe thought about it for a moment and felt that this made sense.

"If possible, if they could cooperate."

First-line team.

The project is complemented by three directors with extensive experience in adapting IPs, each with their own strengths and weaknesses that complement each other.

It really does have potential.

The Huabiao Award is different from other awards.

His quota is not fixed, and only one person can win the award.

Best film award, and best actor and actress award.

They may consist of one to three people.

Just like the overall tone of his work, this is not a selfish award.

It's not a cruel reality that only one person can emerge victorious.

just

Really?

Isn't that cruel?

Ok.

Actually, that's not entirely true. After all, the nominated works are all outstanding pieces from the past two years, and the difficulty level is definitely not low.

It is definitely one of the top three awards in the mainstream media field.

If your work has not been featured at the Huabiao Awards.

It can no longer be considered an excellent mainstream ideology.

Getting nominated is easy, winning the award is hard.

This is how the Huabiao Awards are described by outsiders.

Li Yun at this moment.

My mind is full of thoughts about my next project.

My next movie is "Dying to Survive".

The next TV series, The Three-Body Problem, is coming!

Li Yun quietly pondered the script in the river of memories.

A script about The Three-Body Problem.

Explore and extract.

In this world without Liu Cixin, this sci-fi masterpiece will be presented.

"Chinese science fiction is such a terrible field that it's produced domestically that I can't find any more vicious words to describe it."

This is the conclusion Jiang Wen gave.

Li Yun sensed a hint of disappointment in Li Yun's tone.

Because domestic science fiction actually started very early.

Little Sun, Little Poison Man, Thunderbolt Baby.

These are the kinds of movies that Jiang Wen thought were excellent, but now they are never presented in the same way again.

Science fiction seems to have disappeared in this era.

From the diverse range of ideas of the past to the current practice of focusing on specific themes within specific circles.

They keep to themselves and guard their own little plot of land.

It started in the 80s.

As a result, in this day and age, we are now catching up.

Jiang Wen only had his own opinion on this: it's too late to start now.

If you put yourself in someone else's shoes...

If he chooses to watch a science fiction film, he will only choose the grand fantasy of interstellar travel from the West.

"I reckon it'll all be some sci-fi movies disguised as romance films, with a few young heartthrobs buying costumes, and oh my, that's it," Jiang Chenggang joked.

The Shanghai entertainment circle really wanted to play this game, and Li Yun thought that his uncle had thought the same way back then.

After all, everyone's just trying to get subsidies, so it doesn't matter who they scam.

Jiang Chenggang was also itching to make a move.

How about we make a few of these?

He used the subsidies he obtained to fund the art films he truly wanted to make.

It's done.

"I really want to make a good film, so please don't cause any trouble." Li Yun smiled slightly, his words serious.

"I was just kidding."

"I know," Jiang Wen also said, "but you have to prepare a budget, otherwise you might end up losing everything and suffering serious financial damage."

This was an experimental, initial work.

It's definitely worth trying in this direction.

At this point, the group stopped talking about science fiction; apart from Li Yun, the other two weren't particularly interested.

What I'm more concerned about is the upcoming preparations for the Huabiao Awards.

Regarding the Huabiao Awards.

Jiang Wen, another key member of the creative team, was also very nervous.

He's already made it to Cannes, yet he's still so concerned about domestic awards.

Jiang Wen also found this to be quite simple: most people in China believe that foreign awards are more prestigious.

Indeed, if it's an Oscar, then it certainly has prestige.

But it's the Cannes Film Festival.

It's not that it lacks merit, but it's just that it's a Chinese-language film.

There's a fixed path dependency when you want to go to Cannes, France.

If you can do that, winning an award won't be that difficult.

This involves doing things that go against the mainstream narrative.

The more you oppose it.

The higher the chance of winning, the better.

Jiang Wen had seen through this.

Cannes wasn't very interesting.

As for domestic film awards, at least for now, they need to be decided through real competition.

The competition is fierce, and everyone is on the same starting line.

We are starting from the same point.

They fight each other.

That kind of fighting is what makes it interesting.

That is the medal of honor.

Awards that cannot be obtained through opportunistic means.

The Huabiao Award is a testament to its own strength.

It is also a stepping stone to a higher level by having a stronger resume.

Huabiao Awards, Hundred Flowers Awards, Hong Kong Film Awards, Golden Rooster Awards.

If a filmmaker can win one of these awards, they belong to the very top tier.

The best of the best.

If you can get two or three.

That would allow them to stand shoulder to shoulder with Zhang Ziyi, Feng Xiaogang, and others.

The one who won everything.

Not yet.

Perhaps there won't be anyone like him in his time.

Jiang Wen's ideal is probably to be able to stand on par with those four top directors.

He could win two awards.

As a director.

Will suffice.

Li Yun's idea was simple: if he could win the Huabiao Award.

I can get quite a lot from it.

But I am not a medicine god; the resources and money I need are real problems.

Money is relatively easy to obtain, but personal connections are a different story.

Many filmmakers are selective about scripts.

They all choose their directors.

This is a two-way choice.

While his own "Let the Bullets Fly" achieved considerable success, both commercially and commercially.

But not enough.

I can do even better and be even more greedy.

The entertainment industry is still very hierarchical, with different types of directors suiting different types of actors. In most cases, the winner takes all in this era.

Reputation resources.

Actor resources.

These are all decisive factors.

This is a two-way selection process.

Of course, there are also actors who come with their own resources. Their sugar daddies can package some resources and stuff them into the production crew along with them. Li Yun, of course, would not do such a thing. In most cases, quality is the key.

Therefore, awards are not just about honor.

He is still a pass.

He is also a passport to prove to others and to seize resources.

This item is itself part of the resource hand.

More awards, more cards to play, attracting more actors.

My own medicine god needs so many excellent resources... absolutely.

Only better resources.

Only then can the essence of "Dying to Survive" be captured in the film.

I only found out about this All-Star lineup now.

What level will it eventually reach?

It gives one a slight sense of anticipation.

Li Yun's idea was also very simple.

If I can achieve one or two awards at this year's Huabiao Awards, in addition to the nominations, I can use that to invite veteran actors to my next film or television series.

Yes, Li Yun had his plans set out there.

The Huabiao Awards are not just about acquiring resources for "Dying to Survive".

They also need to acquire resources for the upcoming science fiction project, Chongyun.

An award should be used to its fullest potential.

"You're quite amusing; your understanding of awards is merely a tool." At this moment, the director's personality quipped from the side, "For others, this is a moment of lifelong glory."

"Honor?"

"Winning the Huabiao Award is undoubtedly an achievement, but what I've pursued all my life is definitely not just about being excellent. Or, just achieving excellence isn't enough to get rid of you annoying old guys." Li Yun looked at the director's personality.

The director looked at Li Yun with a half-smile.

seem.

They also felt that Li Yun had answered correctly.

Being excellent is absolutely not enough to erase these attached consciousnesses from their bodies.

Because that's not enough.

That's far from enough to get rid of them.

This is the feeling brought about by the split personality.

But it's okay.

If you can't get rid of excellence, then go for the top.

Go to the very top of the top.

When you have all the resources in the entertainment industry at your fingertips.

These personalities no longer have room to maneuver; they can only be obediently sent away to where they belong.

"Even Jiang Wen has those four old geezers as his targets, so why can't I?"

"If Li Mo can be a candidate for a trendsetting role model, why can't I?"

Li Yun's goal is to become the best.

Even actors like Stephen Chow and Jackie Chan are arrogant.

Directors like the "Big Four" of the Beijing film circle.

Reach the ultimate level and stand at the pinnacle of fame and fortune.

Send these personalities away.

Let yourself enjoy everything you deserve to enjoy.

"Let's go, we need to get ready for the Huabiao Awards."

"Everyone should be here by now." At this moment, Jiang Chenggang looked around and made a phone call.

Ge You, Jiang Wen, Li Yun.

The main cast and crew were all present.

However, at this moment, Li Yun looked around.

"One more person is needed."

"Mom, I'm going out."

Be careful on your way.

At this moment, the two pairs of mothers and daughters in the Liu family were having such an ordinary conversation, yet there was an eerie sense of harmony.

This eerie sense of harmony comes from Liu Qianqian and her mother, Liu Lili.

Generally speaking

It's just about my daughter going out; there's no need to make such a fuss.

But at this moment, things are different.

The difference lies in this.

This time, Liu Lili knew that she would go to Li Yun and the Huabiao Awards ceremony, but she did not try to stop her.

Let these two people, who are still in a state of ambiguity, meet.

They publicly attended important events together.

If it were the Liu Lili of the past, she would have already started yelling and screaming.

Before Liu Qianqian went out.

He even called out into the house, "Dad, I'm going out."

Those in this room at this moment.

It wasn't just Liu Lili, but also her biological father, Ye Shaokang.

Ye Shaokang was not a member of the circle. He was born into a family of doctors, was a French professor at Wuhan University, and once served as a diplomatic secretary.

He is a diplomat.

He also holds a very high status in China; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to win the heart of the beautiful Liu Lili, who was famous far and wide at the time.

"Tell me about the boy she's dating, okay?"

Ye Shaokang smiled slightly.

"They haven't even started dating yet, so don't talk nonsense," Liu Lili said calmly. "Do you really want your daughter to be deceived at such an innocent age?"

"First of all, I don't think our daughter is still at an immature age. She's already an adult with her own thoughts and expectations. In fact, is it possible that she's much more mature than we imagine?"

Ye Shaokang said softly.

"It's this inexplicable sense of reassurance of yours that makes me feel so disgusted. You don't care about our daughter at all."

"You're right, yes, yes, yes."

Ye Shaokang's attitude infuriated Liu Lili for no apparent reason.

This reminded her of herself and why she broke up with him in the first place.

This is probably closely related to such an attitude.

"In short, I just don't dislike this boy, but that doesn't mean I approve of him."

"But he really is a talented person, isn't he?"

Ye Shaokang smiled slightly.

This cannot be denied.

Liu Lili had no way to deny it.

This young man named Li Yun possesses unparalleled talent.

No matter how much I dislike him, I have to admit it.

Although we took the wrong path.

However, some achievements have been made even while walking down this wrong path.

This even gave Liu Lili an undeniable feeling—an emotion called appreciation.

"It would be great if he were willing to go to the world stage."

"Stop dreaming about your world stage. Things from our motherland aren't as bad as you think, and things from abroad aren't as good as you think."

As a diplomat, Ye Shaokang has the right to speak on this matter.

Liu Lili could not deny it this time either.

"Perhaps. You and I both have our own thoughts and opinions. From the perspective of our daughter's choice of a partner, I hope she can be more mature before making her own choice, and she hasn't disappointed me in this regard. She hasn't committed to any relationship with any man yet, and she's unsure of her own feelings."

His relationship with Li Yun.

It's more like an ambiguous relationship that's neither too close nor too distant.

This kind of relationship might only need a spark to ignite it.

Perhaps a light drizzle could extinguish it at any time; it's too uncertain, that feeling.

In the past, Liu Lili would have eliminated this feeling without hesitation, but things are different now.

She simply didn't move.

That's it.

"Forget it, don't wait until our daughter can't afford to marry you before you start doing these things."

"How could you say I'm not good enough for you? Don't you even think about me?" Liu Lili stopped mid-sentence, only to be met with her ex-husband's ambiguous smile.

"So you know why I think our daughter understands things more clearly and maturely than you do. When she assesses her own worth, she only puts herself on the top; that's her interpretation of her own dignity."

"But your status comes from your husband. This empty and ethereal feeling will make you endlessly pursue an expansion of your conditions, because only in that way can you feel secure."

"But have you ever considered that a sense of security can be given to oneself?"

For this Huabiao Award.

Liu Qianqian was also dressed up. It is said that she looks good with both heavy and light makeup. Now, she is wearing light makeup, with only light foundation and blush, and she already has an absolutely stunning appearance and temperament.

"Does it look good, Brother Li? You're only wearing light makeup today."

"Don't wear heavy makeup," Li Yun said seriously. "It wouldn't be good if you embarrassed other female celebrities."

It doesn't express praise; it's like a statement, like stating a fact in one's mind.

A statement of praise without any flattery.

It makes people feel comfortable.

"Speaking of which, where are they?" At this moment, Liu Qianqian did not see any of the other crew members from "Let the Bullets Fly".

Everyone seemed to have tacitly given up their private space, except for Li Yun, who was dressed in a sharp suit.

The Huabiao Awards are different from other awards; they have a strong official presence, and formal attire is required for attendance.

You can't wear those random T-shirts with advertisements.

That would be undignified.

This is a formal award.

There still needs to be a little bit of attention to detail.

"They went ahead on their own," Li Yun joked. "They didn't seem to want to be the ones to spoil the fun."

Liu Qianqian smiled with her eyes narrowed.

They seem to agree with this view.

The two of them remained silent, their relationship remaining ambiguous and unspoken.

Because it seems that even Li Yun himself can't find it.

I can't be sure what kind of feeling I have.

But first of all.

She can't be too far away from herself.

What a coincidence, Liu Qianqian had the same idea.

Regardless of what one's own thoughts are.

But first of all, Brother Li cannot be taken by others.

This is the most basic principle.

"What's their relationship? I always feel like they're taking up space without doing their business," Jiang Chenggang said, feeling frustrated.

Anyone with eyes can see them now.

Jiang Wen, however, spoke with the tone of someone who had been through it all, while smoking a cigarette.

"You don't know anything! Love begins with the ambiguous feeling of possession. Only the most sincere love will test itself with the trials of time."

That's right.

The one who should be tested by ambiguity is yourself.

Ask yourself if this feeling is correct?

(End of this chapter)