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Chapter 394 Going to the United States
"Forget it." Wang Shu declined.

It's really good to have an academic degree.

But... with his current achievements, there is no need.

What's more, if he does well in Hollywood, he can also go to New York University or the University of Southern California for further studies.

It's not that he is fawning on New York University or the University of Southern California, but that in many fields in China, people pay attention to seniority.

If he went to the Beijing Film Academy, he would be controlled based on seniority.

Compared to being specially recruited into the Beijing Film Academy, he was even less happy with this.

No matter how much you say, it's completely unnecessary given his current performance.

If someone had told him this a year or two ago, he would have considered it.

Not only has he won the Best Director Award at the Venice Film Festival, he is also the first mainland director to have a single film gross over 3 million yuan, and he is the boss of several companies. Plus, he wants to go to Hollywood, or he can "pay" to study at New York University or the University of Southern California. There is no need for him to go to Beijing Film Academy as a freshman.

Once I arrived at the Beijing Film Academy, I instantly became a junior of Yang Mi, Jing Tian and others. The thought of it didn’t appeal to me.

Han Sanping was slightly surprised when he saw Wang Shu decline. Then he looked at Wang Shu and asked, "Are you planning to go to the United States?"

Wang Shu did not hide it and replied with a smile: "It depends on the opportunity. If there is a chance, I should consider furthering my studies there."

When Han Sanping heard this, he suddenly stopped trying to persuade her.

Wang Shu is a director and the actors are just "part-timers".

Although the Beijing Film Academy has produced famous directors such as Zhang Yimou, domestic academic directors are "okay" at making art films, but not so good at making commercial films.

Wang Shu has now won the Best Director Award at the Venice Film Festival, and there is nothing special he needs to learn in the field of art films.

Hollywood in the United States is the most prosperous place for commercial films in the world, and Wang Shu was able to learn from Hollywood's experience in making commercial films there.

While gaining experience in Hollywood, he also studied at an American film school to get a diploma.

It is indeed better than just being at the Beijing Film Academy.

Han Sanping invited Wang Shu on behalf of the Beijing Film Academy, intending to invite Wang Shu to go and get a diploma.

After all, they are directors who have won awards in the field of art films and are the number one in mainland commercial films. Their teaching experience and ability may not be as good as those of teachers in film academies, but they are better in practical directing.

After graduating from the directing department, I originally wanted to be a director.

Wang Shu is not only a famous director now, but there are also few commercial film directors in the mainland who are better than him. There is no need for him to study at the Beijing Film Academy.

And now, Han Sanping also realized that with Wang Shu's current grades, there was no need for him to go to the Beijing Film Academy to get a diploma.

If Wang Shu wants to get a diploma, he can go to the United States as he has already obtained an American O-type artist visa.

There, you can not only get a diploma, but also accumulate experience in commercial films.

Although it may not be easy to go to an American film school for further studies at the moment, as long as "The Piano Tuner" receives good response after its release in North America and Wang Shu develops well in Hollywood, then things will be easy.

"It seems that you are determined to go to Hollywood." Han Sanping sighed.

He has always wanted to achieve great things, but without the cooperation of an excellent commercial film director, it would be in vain.

As I said, China Film Group is not short of money, and Han Sanping is not afraid of China Film Group losing money.

Even if China Film Group suffers a loss, it is not his money. What he is worried about is that the money spent will not help the mainland's commercial film market.

Worry, spend money, and lose face.

Face is the most important thing!
Of course, China Film’s primary mission has always not been to invest in movies to make money, but to invest in movies to stimulate and revitalize the mainland commercial film market.

"It's not that I'm determined to go to Hollywood, but I'm not an academic. Even if I get in halfway, it's still different." Wang Shu smiled and said, "In that case, Hollywood is a must."

Han Sanping understood what Wang Shu meant. He raised his glass and clinked it with Wang Shu's without trying to persuade him any further.

May is not a very good month this year.

In July, Wang Shu set off for Los Angeles, USA.

The American version of "The Piano Tuner" is about to be released, and Wang Shu, as the director, has come to cooperate with the promotion.

There are many promotional activities, most of which are promoted by the leading actors.

Although directors work behind the scenes and rarely appear in publicity, there are still many times when they are required to show up.

Due to publicity work, Wang Shu met Matt Damon, Monica, Kristen, Robert Downey Jr. and others.

"Shu, long time no see. I heard that you returned to China to shoot a zombie movie?" Matt Damon greeted Wang Shu with a smile on his face when he saw him.

Monica, Christine and others also heard the news, and they all looked at Wang Shu curiously.

"Yes, a zombie movie has been made and it should be released in North America. If you have time, you can go to the cinema to watch it." Wang Shu said with a smile.

"Of course, when your zombie movie is released in North America, we will definitely go to the cinema to take a look." Matt Damon agreed with a smile, and then asked with a little doubt, "Shu, your country has never made a zombie movie. It seems that you have a zombie culture, not a zombie culture. Are you sure?"

"Haha." Wang Shu saw that Monica and the others were also in the same mood, and immediately responded, "I definitely have confidence. You will know when you go to the cinema."

Just saying this has no power at all.

Then he continued, "Since my debut, the movies I have made, although not all of them are excellent, have never flopped."

"So, don't worry, it will be fine."

Upon hearing this, Matt Damon, Monica, Kristen and others, who were originally skeptical about Wang Shu's zombie movie, instantly regained their confidence.

Since taking on the role in "The Piano Tuner", they have all been familiar with Wang Shu's resume and know that Wang Shu has never failed since his debut.

Therefore, this zombie movie may not be very good, but it will not be too bad.

Monica blinked and couldn't help but teasing, "Shu, you are so confident, maybe you will fail?"

Wang Shu laughed and said, "If I didn't have confidence, I wouldn't have made this movie."

As soon as these words came out, everyone around couldn't help but smile back.

Christine wanted to respond, but Monica asked, "Shu, I heard that your zombie movie was originally going to be shot in Hollywood?"

Matt Damon, Kristen and others had also heard of this news, and they all looked at Wang Shu with curiosity.

Wang Shu said ambiguously: "It can be filmed in my own country or in Hollywood."

"Just like the movie "The Piano Tuner", the script has no absolute geographical restrictions, and both sides can make corresponding adaptations and shoot it."

(End of this chapter)