Become famous another day.

When Huang Kairen was on the roadshow for "Hit the Bullet", he was asked on the spot what he thought about the statement made by the director of "Operation Cloud Dragon".

Huang Kairen said: "Except for a few actors, most so-called stars, including me, really can't carry the box office."

There was an uproar at the scene.

Someone else asked, "Why do you get such a high salary even though you don't carry the box office?"

Huang Kairen once again said frankly: "Stars don't carry the box office, but they are well-known and can bring attention to the movie, just like why everyone came to the roadshow today. In addition to being a star, I value my identity as an actor more. Every time I choose a play, it is because I believe that I can bring something to the film that only I, Huang Kairen, can bring."

"Finally, I would like to say that many people think that actors are paid very much. But in the film industry, to be honest, take me as an example. In the same amount of time, I can get one more zero for a TV series than a movie. The pay for making a movie is far less than what everyone imagines."

"I'm not saying that actors' pay isn't high. I admit that our industry is one that has benefited from the dividends of the times, including our actors' pay, but it's not as high as everyone imagines. I even know that many actors adhere to artistic standards and put their celebrity status at the back and their actor status at the front. So, although they seem to have all kinds of halos, they actually live a very ordinary life."

Huang Kairen's remarks caused an uproar.

The most sensitive sentence among them is that his pay for filming TV series has one more zero than his pay for filming movies.

This even led many people in the industry to accuse him of deliberately stirring up the audience's hatred of the rich towards the film and television industry.

In addition, more people are concerned about how much Huang Kairen received for his role in "Hit the Bullet".

That’s always what gets the most attention.

However, even if Huang Kairen wanted to say it, the film crew would not let him.

These things are all private and secret.

An ordinary person would be reluctant to tell others his or her salary, let alone a public figure who is already the focus of attention.

Suddenly, Huang Kairen was caught in a public opinion crisis.

Many people seem to think that Huang Kairen "took advantage of everything and wanted to clean himself up."

The industry is also dissatisfied with Huang Kairen's move.

Huang Kairen did not respond to anything. After communicating with the film company, he decided to withdraw from the promotion of this film.

Wait until May 5th, when the May Day period ends.

"Hit the Bullet" closed the May Day box office with 3.2 million yuan, and the total box office is expected to reach 6 million yuan, ranking second among the May Day movies.

Judging from the data, this movie can actually be said to have been a success.

However, many people believe that if it were not for the controversy caused by Huang Kairen, the box office of this movie could have been higher.

Afterwards, some people came forward, wanting to take the opportunity to step on Huang Kairen.

All kinds of negative information were spread, and there were also rumors that Huang Kairen was banned in the industry, and that several projects that were in contact with Huang Kairen had failed, and so on.

Such statements, coupled with the fact that Huang Kairen withdrew from the promotional schedule of "Hit the Bullet", seemed to have become a fact.
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Lu Yanhe landed in Hexi in the local afternoon.

sunny.

More than twenty fans came to the airport to greet him, holding his movie posters.

Several media outlets also came.

For actors who did not star in a movie shortlisted for the main competition this year, this is really a big deal.

Lu Yanhe signed autographs for several fans, took photos with them, and then got into the car that the film festival officials arranged to pick him up.

As soon as Wang Biao got in the car, he said to Lu Yanhe, "Brother Lu, several foreign media outlets have also reported on Huang Kairen's recent controversy today. Sister Zi Yan just sent me a message, reminding me that at this time at the Jose-La Mancha Film Festival, some foreign media outlets may ask you to express your views on this matter."

Hearing this, Lu Yanhe sighed.

Wang Biao smiled and said, "Sister Zi Yan has already prepared some relevant answers for you. If you find it annoying, I will ask the host to help stop it."

Lu Yanhe: "The main reason is that I don't want to answer, and I can't tell the truth if I answer."

Wang Biao: "The most important thing is that no matter what we answer, a group of people with ulterior motives will make a fuss about it."

"Yeah." Lu Yanhe said, "It's useless to say more. This is probably how I feel."

Wang Biao: "Despite this, I still have to say it."

Lu Yanhe smiled.

"Yes."

Wang Biao: "We cannot allow those who talk nonsense to occupy the main battlefield of public opinion."

Lu Yanhe: "You are really getting better and better."

Wang Biao: "I follow you every day and learn from you."

Lu Yanhe then thought that when Wang Biao started working as his assistant, he was not yet eighteen years old, and now he is actually only in his early twenties.

However, because he entered the working society early, while still young and energetic, he has gained a sense of ease - in common parlance, the feeling of a seasoned veteran.

Lu Yanhe breathed a sigh of relief and felt a little comforted when he thought that he was not the only one who acted so old-fashioned every day.

Of course, since Wang Biao was already an old hand at an early age, Lu Yanhe simply ignored him.
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Originally, Lu Yanhe thought that he only needed to attend the screening and promotional activities of two films and reserve a stage at the Jose-La Roche Film Festival this time. As a result, as soon as he arrived at the hotel, Evan Gardi, editor-in-chief of "Jose-La Roche Films", invited him to attend a dinner he organized.

Evan Gardi said he has several producers and directors who want to meet him.

Lu Yanhe is already in Hexi, it is impossible for him to refuse such an invitation.

As a result, when he went there, he found that, wow! They were all movie celebrities.

That’s true. The guests at the dinner organized by the editor-in-chief of “Joseph Films” could not be ordinary.

For Lu Yanhe, it has been a long time since he won an Oscar.

But for the film industry, this incident has just happened, or even is just around the corner.

Lu Yanhe, who should have been riding high on the wave of success after winning the award, has not made any public announcements except for participating in a few promotional events for "Buried Alive" in April.

There are no celebrations, nor is she a top celebrity at major events. Mysterious.

calm.

Such actors will always be looked up to.

There is no way. In the world of fame and fortune, what is most abundant is fame and fortune. What is most scarce is the courage to separate oneself from fame and fortune.

For example, Daniel Day-Lewis.

After Lu Yanhe sat down, he greeted everyone and introduced each other. Then, everyone's topic focused on Lu Yanhe's future arrangements.

Both directors took the initiative to say that they had scripts that they wanted to work with him on.

Lu Yanhe had no choice but to say that he would look at the script later and would definitely play the role if it was suitable.

That night, Lu Yanhe became the undisputed protagonist of the dinner.

Everyone dispersed and Lu Yanhe was left alone by Evan Gardi.

Evan Gardi invited him to visit his study and collection room.

About ten minutes later, another person arrived.

It is Wu Yang, the artistic director of the Jose-Hi Film Festival.

An old acquaintance of Lu Yanhe.

When Evan Gardi arrived, he smiled and said he would get them something to drink, then left with an excuse.

After he left, Wu Yang made an invitation to Lu Yanhe.

“We hope to invite you to serve as the chairman of the selection committee for the main competition unit of the Jose-La Roche Film Festival next year.”

Lu Yanhe was stunned, "Huh?"

The biggest difference between the Jose Antonio Film Festival and several other top international film festivals is that its competition results are determined by voting by the invited audience of the festival, rather than being decided by a jury of seven or eight people as is usually the case.

However, the Jose Antonio Film Festival has a selection committee every year. As the name suggests, this is the personnel organization that decides which films will be shortlisted for the main competition unit.

Generally speaking, this power lies in the hands of the artistic director.

Wu Yang actually wants to hand over this power to him?
"This job is too much responsibility, and it requires watching a lot of videos, which I may not have the time for."

Lu Yanhe's first reaction was to refuse.

Although this job is certainly honorable, and can further enhance his influence in the world film industry.

But, I'm too tired.

Chairman of the selection committee? How many films does he have to watch?
Wu Yang said: "Yan He, the Jose-La-Jacques Film Festival has always been funded by the Jose-La-Jacques official government. However, this year we have received a notice that starting next year, Jose-La-Jacques will no longer provide funding for the Jose-La-Jacques Film Festival. We must face the challenge of commercialization, which requires us to further enhance the influence of the Jose-La-Jacques Film Festival."

Lu Yanhe frowned for a moment and asked, "What does this have to do with inviting me to be the chairman of the film selection committee?"

Wu Yang said: "We have contacted several Asian sponsors who have the ability to sponsor our Jose-La-Spain Film Festival, but the results of the contacts have not been very good. The demands made by each party are unacceptable to us. They want to manipulate this film festival."

Lu Yanhe nodded.

Lu Yanhe didn't find it strange about what Wu Yang said.

In fact, from the perspective of investors who have the ability to sponsor the Jose-La-Jean Film Festival, it is normal for them to take such actions.

They are not doing charity. What if there is no benefit and they are just sponsoring a so-called top international film festival?
To be honest, how much exposure or benefit can such sponsorship bring to their brand?

It’s not that there isn’t money, but compared to the sponsorship funds needed for a film festival, it is most likely a losing deal.

At this point, Lu Yanhe still couldn't understand what this had to do with Wu Yang suddenly inviting him to be the chairman of the film selection committee.

Wu Yang said: "Among the parties we have contacted who have the ability to sponsor the Jose-La-Jeune Film Festival, your Chinese Shijin Group proposed that if they can allow Chinese filmmakers to participate deeply in the Jose-La-Jeune Film Festival, they can consider becoming one of the sponsors."

"Deep involvement?" Lu Yanhe asked, "What do they mean by deep involvement?"

“For example, a title, a position with real power, or the qualification to enter the main competition unit.” Wu Yang said, “You know, we definitely cannot agree to the latter conditions. If you can buy a place in the main competition unit by spending money, it will fundamentally shake our Jose-Jacques Film Festival.”

Lu Yanhe felt inexplicably embarrassed at this moment.

Even if Shi Jin proposed such an approach, it is understandable from the perspective of capital.

But as a Chinese filmmaker, Lu Yanhe did feel uncomfortable when faced with capital from his own country proposing such conditions that "insulted movies" and "insulted film festivals."

"I understand." Lu Yanhe said, "Director Wu, how much does it cost to host the Jose-La-Cebu International Film Festival every year?"

"It's generally between US$1500 million and US$2000 million," said Wu Yang.

Lu Yanhe asked: "Have you ever considered that if the Jose-Cebu International Film Festival no longer officially supports it, is it necessary for the Jose-Cebu International Film Festival to continue to be held in Jose-Cebu International Film Festival?"

Wu Yang was stunned.

Lu Yanhe said: "How much exposure does the Hexi Film Festival bring to the city of Hexi every year? How many audiences come before and after the film festival, and how much does it boost the local economy? Not to mention, a world-famous film festival, held every year, means a lot to the city of Hexi. You have contacted so many powerful investors, why do they put forward so many conditions? Because they don't want to suffer losses, right?"

Wu Yang: “…But the Jose-Cebu International Film Festival has been held in Jose-Cebu since its inception.”

"The achievements of the Jose-Hilton Film Festival are built on filmmakers, media and audiences from all over the world, not on the place of Jose-Hilton," Lu Yanhe said bluntly.

Wu Yang looked hesitant.

"How much can I do by being the chairman of the film selection committee? It's just treating the symptoms, not the root cause," Lu Yanhe said. "The Jose-La-Jacques Film Festival is a very valuable festival. If it needs help, I believe all filmmakers are willing to contribute. But if it can't function properly, we can help once, twice, and then what?"

Wu Yang: "If the Jose-Cebu International Film Festival is not held in Jose-Cebu, then——"

"As a Chinese filmmaker, I'm not telling you right now that there are many cities in China that can host this film festival, but..." Lu Yanhe said, "Just like the Olympics, does it need to be held in Greece all the time? It's already a global festival, so why can't the Netherlands-Spain Film Festival be used as a reference?"

Wu Yang was stunned.

Lu Yanhe said: "I understand. Of course there will be a transition period and a lot of adjustments will need to be made. I am just giving an example. However, I can say that if you are willing to make changes to the venue, no matter where it is, I believe there are filmmakers you are familiar with and capable who are willing to help you connect with them locally. Moreover, with the influence of the Dutch-Spanish Film Festival, I believe many cities are willing to host it. If you need time to plan this, you can bring the Dutch-Spanish Film Festival to China first. You know, we have some experience in organizing international film critics' film festivals, and we have good relations with many city governments. There is only one premise. Of course, this is also the reason why Chinese filmmakers are always willing to participate in the Dutch-Spanish Film Festival. The premise is very simple: respect China. As long as you do this, you can feel at home in China." (End of this chapter)