Become famous another day.

Wu Yang was obviously tempted.

However, this matter is very big and it is impossible to make a decision in a short time, nor can he make the decision alone.

Lu Yanhe didn't say much.

After Evan Gardi came back, they talked about the situation of this class and movies, and then left.

After Lu Yanhe got in the car, as soon as the car drove away, he immediately called Chen Ziyan and told her about the matter. Not only that, he also immediately called Luo Yuzhong, Wen Shengming and other older generations who were very familiar with the senior management of the radio and television.

Chinese films have always been about "going global" and "international influence."

The current situation of the Jose-La Roche Film Festival is definitely an opportunity.

If we can get the Netherlands-Spain Film Festival to be held in China, even if we can't keep it in China forever, it will be of great significance even if it's only for one year.

Just look at the program "Singer", which, contrary to its usual practice, has obtained the rare privilege of live broadcasting during prime time for every episode just because of the theme of inviting international singers. This shows how much the top leaders hope to promote the international influence of Chinese culture now that the economy has prospered.

The so-called "International Film Festivals" held in China every year are considered very "international" if they can invite two or three international filmmakers, and they are even reported on the news broadcast.

If the Holland Film Festival is held in China, then——

Lu Yanhe suddenly thought of the year when the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show was held in Shanghai, China, and how "carnival" the Chinese media circle was for a whole week.

This is an opportunity not to be missed.
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As soon as Lu Yanhe's car arrived at the hotel, Chen Ziyan replied that Wen Shengming would come to Joseph's as a director of the China Film Association to attend the Joseph's Film Festival.

He came with some "instructions".

Everything is just beginning to be planned and should not be coordinated too early at the official level.

Now Lu Yanhe needs to make some connections with Wen Shengming so that he can attend the event in a natural way, and then connect Wen Shengming and Wu Yang.

What happens next will naturally be planned and managed by the Film Association and all the forces behind the association.

When Lu Yanhe saw how quickly they reacted, he breathed a sigh of relief.

What he fears most is that the domestic reaction speed will not be fast enough. He has to first do various researches, then various demonstrations, and then approach cautiously, but in the end the opportunity is forgotten.

so far so good.

Lu Yanhe immediately asked "Dragon Inn" and "Oh, My Sea" to prepare an invitation letter for Wen Shengming.

At the same time, Lu Yanhe also asked Wang Biao to book a place temporarily. He wanted to hold a party in Hexi and introduce Wen Shengming to his friends here, which naturally included Wu Yang and Evan Gardi.

In Jose, booking a place on short notice during the Jose Film Festival is not an easy task.

Wang Biao agreed without saying a word.
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Since the filming of "Dingfeng No. 1", Lu Yanhe has not seen Wen Shengming again.

When Wen Shengming arrived in Hexi with his wife, Lu Yanhe went to the airport to pick them up in person.

This scene was captured by the media at the scene. The Chinese media knew Wen Shengming, but the foreign media did not.

Therefore, they could only ask the familiar Chinese media who the person picked up by Lu Yanhe in person was.

Someone told them that he was one of the most prestigious actors in China and had just worked with Lu Yanhe on "Ding Feng No. 1".

For foreign media, no matter whether Wen Shengming is the most prestigious actor in China, they don’t know him anyway. His only value now is that “Lu Yanhe rarely picks him up in person at the airport.”

As for news, as long as there is a protagonist that everyone is willing to pay attention to and an event that can serve as a topic of discussion, that’s enough.

Of course, even if they didn't report it, Lu Yanhe had arranged people to report on the incident.

There is nothing else to do, just to let people at the Netherlands-Spain Film Festival know that a great Chinese actor, Wen Shengming, is here.

This is amazing - now we need to use Lu Yanhe to "set off" and "shape" it.
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As soon as Wen Shengming saw Lu Yanhe, he smiled a smile that was not very friendly or encouraging, and was even a little serious.

It can only be considered a smile.

However, Lu Yanhe knew Wen Shengming's character and would not misunderstand him.

"Teacher Wen." He walked up to Wen Shengming and hugged him.

Wen Shengming patted his shoulder and said, "Tell me the details later. I have heard the news from many sources."

Lu Yanhe smiled and nodded.

He then looked at Yuan Zixing who was standing next to Wen Shengming and greeted him, "Teacher Yuan, thank you for accompanying Teacher Wen on this trip."

Yuan Zixing smiled and said, "What's so hard about this? It's just right for me to come to Hexi for a stroll."

Lu Yanhe took them to the car and said, "The luggage will be sent back to the hotel in another car. How about we go and have a simple meal first? I guess you didn't eat well on the plane. I'll tell you some of the information I learned here."

Wen Shengming and Yuan Zixing both nodded.
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After talking with Wu Yang, Lu Yanhe did not just report the news back to China.

He also used his connections to learn more about the current situation of the Jose-La Roche Film Festival.

Including why the local government of Josep-La Mancha interrupted its financial support for the Josep-La Mancha Film Festival, and what are the outside world's real thoughts and attitudes towards sponsoring the Josep-La Mancha Film Festival.

It is relatively easy for Lu Yanhe to investigate this information.

The more information there is, the easier it will be for people in China to prepare.

When Wen Shengming learned that Shi Jin had already contacted the Jose-Jacques Film Festival and put forward conditions, he was stunned at first, and then said: "They kept this news secret very well."

Lu Yanhe: "Hasn't anyone from Shijin contacted you?"

Wen Shengming: "No, but before you contacted us, the Jose-La-Jacques Film Festival was just looking for new sponsors. For Shi Jin, if this news is leaked widely, it may give them more competitors."

"Yes." Lu Yanhe also nodded, "There must be a lot of people in China willing to sponsor the Jose-La-Spain Film Festival."

"Yes, among the four major international film festivals, the one most closely associated with Chinese-language films is the Jose-La Roche Film Festival," Wen Shengming said. "You have seized the opportunity this time and proposed to move the Jose-La Roche Film Festival to another location. The timing is really good. Now is the time when China wants to expand its influence internationally. If the Jose-La Roche Film Festival can really be held in China, it will be a strong signal."

Lu Yanhe nodded.

"However, I think this matter is not that easy. It is a fact that Jose-Ceci can no longer provide financial support." Lu Yanhe said bluntly, "The government is in deficit and funding is tight. They wanted to stop supporting the Jose-Ceci Film Festival a few years ago. It was only because this film festival is indeed Jose-Ceci's signature that it has been able to support it until now. But now their new department leader has decided to cut this expenditure."

"Yes." Wen Shengming nodded. "I'll tell you the truth, you just need to know it in your heart. Even if the Joseph-La Roche Film Festival cannot be held in China in the future, we still hope to become the sponsor behind the Joseph-La Roche Film Festival."

Lu Yanhe was not surprised by Wen Shengming's statement.

If you can't accomplish it in one go, take it step by step.

It should be like this.

Wen Shengming asked curiously, "Will you continue to hold the third International Film Critics Film Festival this year?"

"Yes." Lu Yanhe nodded. "We plan to hold this event for a long time. The response is actually very good. It is not a heavy burden for us. Now, the advertising sponsorship, talk show tickets and live broadcast income of the film festival can cover our expenditure costs."

"Very good." Wen Shengming looked at Lu Yanhe with encouragement in his eyes. "You should know that our Film Association has always paid close attention to and attached great importance to this film festival you organize. However, we do not want other factors to affect the organization of your film festival. Therefore, we have never intervened in an official capacity, nor do we allow other organizations or other people to intervene. It's not that we don't care."

Lu Yanhe nodded.

"I understand, Mr. Wen."

They do such a thing, from the approval of relevant departments, the invitation and entry of relevant personnel, the location, coordination and operation of all aspects of the whole process. If there is no support and encouragement from the higher-ups, they would not be able to do it so smoothly.

They have held two sessions, and now it is the third session, and no department has come to take advantage of it, and no one else has come to get involved. This is definitely someone blocking the pressure from the outside.

Wen Shengming said: "It is not easy for someone like you to emerge in the Chinese film and television industry. There are many things you can do that we cannot. Many people buy into your ideas but not ours. You just need to know that if you want to do something, do it boldly. There are many people behind you who are paying attention to and supporting you. Don't be afraid."

Lu Yanhe didn't expect Wen Shengming to suddenly say such a thing.

He was shocked.

He suddenly remembered the day when Ding Feng No. 1 was finished, when Wen Shengming said to him, "Yan He, act well and be a good person, I will always watch over you."

So, is there actually this meaning? Lu Yanhe had always thought that what Wen Shengming said was just the care and support of an elder to a younger person.

"I will try my best." Lu Yanhe said, hiding his emotion.

Yuan Zixing smiled and said, "He really likes you. Do you know why he took the role of Dingfeng No. 1?"

Lu Yanhe was stunned.

Yuan Zixing just smiled and said nothing.

The answer is naturally self-evident.

Wen Shengming: "I have had dinner with the school leaders of Beijing Arts many times. They all regret that you were admitted to Zhenhua University. Otherwise, you would definitely be an honorary alumnus of Beijing Arts."

When Lu Yanhe heard this, he couldn't laugh or cry.

"all the same."

"Indeed, they are all the same." Wen Shengming nodded. "We know and understand everything you do. You can think of the entire Chinese film and television industry and give your own people a hand every time an opportunity comes. Do you know what a leader said before I came here?"

Lu Yanhe shook his head.

He didn't even know which leader it was, let alone what the leader said.

"He said, we really didn't make a mistake."

Lu Yanhe was surprised for a moment and didn't know what to say. He could only lower his head and scratch the back of his head.
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A day later, the first screening of "Oh, O Sea" was held.

For all new leading actors of "Oh, My Sea", including those with more than ten minutes of screen time, Linghe will provide round-trip transportation and accommodation as long as they have time, so that everyone can come and participate.

For the actors of "Oh, My Sea", this is the first time for almost all of them to participate in a top international film festival as actors. This is a very precious opportunity - especially when they have just debuted.

Therefore, even if Linghe has to spend hundreds of thousands more because of this, Lu Yanhe still feels that the money is worth spending.

This is Linghe’s film work, and these actors are Linghe’s collaborators.

If that's the case, then it's worth it.

As usual, Lu Yanhe invited some of his friends to watch the movie, including the director and producers he met at the dinner hosted by Evan Gardi that day.

He did not attend the event with the crew of "Oh, My Sea", but walked the red carpet with Wen Shengming and Yuan Zixing.

If the airport pick-up was a private act, this time, Lu Yanhe personally accompanied Wen Shengming, and he and Yuan Zixing pushed Wen Shengming to the C position on the left and right, directly expressing their respect for Wen Shengming in public.

After the screening of "Oh, My Sea", Lu Yanhe posted a status on various platforms, saying that he was very happy to watch this movie, which he produced, with the actor Wen Shengming, whom he respected.

The media and audience reviews of "Oh, O Sea" came out very quickly. As the first work of a new director, the film still received a lot of praise.

People are always tolerant of the first work of a newcomer, and even if it is criticized, there will definitely be some good and likable aspects pointed out.

As the producer, Lu Yanhe attended the media Q&A session.

After all, he is the only big name in this movie that is known to everyone.

When asked why Lu Yanhe was willing to produce such a new work by a newcomer, Lu Yanhe said: "Because the script is interesting, there are many things that I find fresh. Even if it is not perfect, it must be worth filming. So, after talking to the people in the company, we felt that we could make this movie."

Someone else asked: "Your production company seems to have been supporting new directors. It seems that there are several new directors' works in the future?"

"Not really. It's mainly because Linghe has limited funds and a small scale, so we can only support some low-budget movies." Lu Yanhe said with a smile, "Under such circumstances, our choices are basically limited to the group of new directors. But this is also good. If we can help a new director to shoot his first work and let him be known by the film industry, it is also a good thing."

“Don’t you consider yourself a benefactor to these new directors?”

"Then I think people should have self-knowledge." Lu Yanhe immediately replied jokingly, "I like talented directors and interesting scripts, but I'm not doing charity, giving this director a sum of money and saying, 'You can shoot it, whatever you want, it's okay if you lose money. I still hope they don't lose money, and a little profit is fine, so, whether it's a favor or not, this is a bit far-fetched."
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Who would have thought that, just at this time, Mrs. Huang from Longyan also accepted an interview with another domestic media, talking about the fact that the movie "Dragon Inn" was shortlisted for the Jose-La Film Festival. The three movies that Longyan and director Liu Bige collaborated on were all shortlisted for the top international film festivals.

As the most outstanding director cultivated by Longyan in recent years, what plans does Mrs. Huang have for her future cooperation with Liu Bige?

After Mrs. Huang said some polite words, she even said one more sentence at the end: "In fact, there are many talented young directors like Liu Bige. We in Longyan have been consciously giving these directors opportunities and promoting them. I believe that since we in Longyan can cultivate one Liu Bige, we can cultivate ten or even a hundred Liu Bige."

As a result, the two people's speeches were reported almost one after the other.

This statement immediately caused an uproar in the domestic media circle.

If these two speeches were not exposed at almost the same time, it would not be a big deal. The key is this comparison -

Mrs. Huang’s remarks were ridiculed by many film and television bloggers.

However, this is actually also related to everyone's preference for creative directors and author-type directors.

If Liu Bige was a big commercial film director, Mrs. Huang's statement that she could train dozens more might not have caused such a big controversy.

But Liu Bige is unique to movie lovers.

This kind of "copying" discussion will undoubtedly make this group of people very unhappy.

Then, in the comment section of Mrs. Huang’s social media platform, there was suddenly a stream of comments like locusts swarming across the land.

“That’s a bit far-fetched.”

This is the last sentence from Lu Yanhe when answering the reporter's question.
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Lu Yanhe had never expected that what he said, together with what Mrs. Huang said, would cause such a big controversy.

The person involved, Liu Bigo, was completely confused.

Mrs. Huang found Liu Bige immediately and explained to him that that was not what she meant.

"What I want to say is that since we can support a young director like you, we can certainly support more young directors." Mrs. Huang looked helpless, as if her ideas were completely misunderstood. She explained to Liu Bige earnestly, "Don't I know that directors like you are rare in a century?"

Liu Bigo said "Don't say that" immediately.

A subconscious reaction.

But what can we actually say?

Liu Bige was also helpless.

Before the premiere of "Dragon Inn", such a terrible thing suddenly happened.

It would be a lie to say that he didn't care or mind what Mrs. Huang said.

But, can you say it?

Even if I say it, what's the use?
Liu Bige had to cheer up and comfort Mrs. Huang with a few words, saying that he understood what Mrs. Huang meant and would not take it to heart. He also said that the most important thing at the moment was the premiere of "Dragon Inn" and that she should not let this matter affect her mood.

Liu Bigo finally breathed a sigh of relief after he finally calmed Mrs. Huang down.
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When Lu Yanhe learned about this, he immediately sent a message to Liu Bige, asking him if he was okay.

Liu Bige: That’s it.

Lu Yanhe: It seems that I said too much and caused you some trouble.

Liu Bige: That’s good to know, it’s true.

Lu Yanhe: Did Mrs. Huang come to apologize to you?
Liu Bige: I came to explain, alas, it would be better if I didn’t come. I have to go back and calm her down.

Lu Yanhe: "Dragon Inn" will premiere soon, so don't think about it for now.

Liu Bige: Let’s talk about it when we get back. You are right. Let’s organize the premiere of “Dragon Inn” first.

Lu Yanhe: Okay, see you later.

Lu Yanhe: By the way, you have to come to the dinner tomorrow night. We need you to take charge.

Liu Bige: I remember it. (End of this chapter)