China Entertainment: I just want to give my child a home

Chapter 8 Watching the film and submitting it for review
  Because the investment funds for "Buried Alive" were approved by Han Shanping, when Chen Dong came to China Film Academy with the sample film, he was also the person he met again.

"Director Xiao Chen, I heard that you brought the sample film of "Buried Alive"?"

"Yes, Director Han."

"I remember I only gave you the investment at the end of last year. It's only been four months since I've fully paid for it, and the samples have actually come out. You're so fast."

"Maybe it's because young people are more energetic, haha... But don't worry, Director Han, this is my first movie. It will definitely guarantee the quality and quantity, and it will never be shoddy."

"Haha, Director Xiao Chen can talk, okay, then I can arrange a movie viewing meeting right away?"

"Listen to Director Han's arrangements."

Although the outside world is generally not optimistic about the film made by a young man named Chen Dong, even if he has director Jiang Wen joining the cast, it cannot stop everyone's curiosity about it.

Therefore, many people came to this internal film screening organized by China Film Group, including screenwriters and directors.

Of course, more than half of the people come with a critical eye.

However, after watching the movie, whether they wanted to find fault or were curious, they were all silenced.

A big question arose in their minds——

Was this such an excellent movie really made by a young man under twenty?

To be honest, even Director Han, who originally invested in this movie, was surprised.

It was he who took the lead in applauding. Only then did everyone come to their senses and the venue burst into warm applause.

"Director Xiao Chen, you made a wonderful movie. A hero really comes from a young boy, haha..."

"No, thank you to Director Han for his support and care, China Film Group Corporation's generous investment, and, by the way, Brother Jiang Wen's appearance."

"Ha ha……"

Others looked at Chen Dong who was chatting with Han Shanping and couldn't help but sigh in their hearts, this young man is about to make a move.

Especially the older generation directors of China Film Studio who were present, they couldn't help but think of what Chen Dong shouted to the media a few months ago, saying that given him half a year, he would use this movie to break everyone's doubts about him.

At first, many people saw it as a joke, but now it seems that those who once saw the joke will become the ones being laughed at after the movie is released.

Although the sample film of "Buried Alive" has been released, if you want to turn it into a finished film and release it, you still need to go through the filing and review of the General Administration and obtain the Long Label.

It is much easier for Zhong Ying to do it than for Chen Dong to do it in person, and it can even save a lot of time.

China Film Group is also willing to take the initiative to take on this responsibility.

This is not only because "Buried Alive" received unanimous praise at China Film's internal viewing meeting, but also because China Film's investment accounted for the majority.

"Has Director Xiao Chen thought about when Buried Alive will be released?"

Chen Dong has naturally thought about this issue. In his impression, there seemed to be no dazzling movies released this year.

Oh, I remembered, Feng Dapao's "Mobile Phone" will be released at the end of the year, with a revenue of 6500 million, becoming this year's annual box office champion.

Chen Dong thought that just don't run into him.

"I think it might be more appropriate to release it in the summer." Chen Dong gave his opinion.

Han Shanping thought for a while and thought it was feasible, so he set the time for June 1st.

Ask Chen Dong for his opinion.

Chen Dong didn't have any objections, he had no objections.

The three major film festivals in Europe are the Berlin Film Festival, the Cannes Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival.

The awards are awarded in February, May and September respectively. The three major film festivals have different special features. For example, some focus on art and avant-garde films, some focus on the combination of business and art, and some pay more attention to the political and social aspects of films.

Although Chen Dong feels that his "Buried Alive" is more suitable for the Berlin Film Festival, it is a pity that he has missed the time to compete for awards this year.

It was still early in Venice in September, so Chen Dong decided to send "Buried Alive" to the Cannes Film Festival to try his luck.

In a previous life, this film was sent to the Goya Film Festival in Spain and received multiple nominations, so Chen Dong was not sure whether he would gain anything by sending "Buried Alive" to Cannes.

After confirming the release date of the movie with Director Han, Chen Dong also mentioned to him the idea of ​​sending "Buried Alive" to compete for awards at the Cannes Film Festival.

Of course Han Shanping had no objection and even encouraged Chen Dong to do so.

After all, if "Buried Alive" can achieve success at the Cannes Film Festival, domestic media will definitely rush to report it, which is equivalent to free publicity and will also help the domestic box office.

However, Han Shanping felt a little regretful when he thought that when he signed the contract with Chen Dong, China Film did not pay much attention to the copyright of this film, so it did not occupy a single point.

But there is no point in regretting this matter. It is impossible to modify something that is sealed in black and white.

After coming out of China Film Academy, Chen Dong also talked to Jiang Wen about the matter on the phone.

This guy insisted that he bring some samples to show him.

"Okay, brother, I'm a good actor. It would be outrageous not to win me a Best Actor award based on my acting skills. Brother Chen, don't you think so?"

At Jiang Wen's house, this guy was praising himself while watching. Let's not talk about acting skills for now. Let's just ask about his shame. There is no one like him.

After watching the movie, Jiang Wen couldn't wait to ask:

"Brother Chen, do you plan to send this film to Cannes or Venice?"

"Let's go to Cannes, it's closer."

"Okay, I'll contact my friends now..."

Chen Dong originally thought about waiting for "Buried Alive" to get the release permission from the General Administration before looking for opportunities, but after calculating the time, he might be a little anxious, so he agreed that Jiang Wen would call his friends now.

Of course, he would not imitate the person in front of him, who sent "The Devil Is Coming" to the Cannes Film Festival without obtaining a release permit. Although he won the Jury Prize, he was banned from directing for five years.

With the promotion of China Film Group Corporation, "Buried Alive" passed the review of the General Administration of China in less than half a month and received a release permit.

On the same day, Jiang Wen personally sent the film to the Cannes Film Festival.

Recently there has been a lot of news on the Internet about Hong Kong and Taiwan director Stephen Chow's new film "Kung Fu".

"It is reported that Huang Shengyi, a level 01 acting student from Nortel, will star in the role of the mute girl Xiu'er in the movie "Kung Fu"."

"Star Girl Huang Shengyi..."

For a time, the most discussed person on the Nortel campus was the 01-level Huang Shengyi.

This is a star girl, and her stardom is destined to be higher than many others from the beginning.

Such a precious opportunity is not only envied by students from the three major universities, but also by famous first- and second-tier actresses in the entertainment industry.

Liu Yifei's classmate returned to school at the beginning of the month. Chen Dong chatted with her and found out that her mother had also fought for her to play the role of a mute girl.

Obviously, she wasn't chosen.

But thinking about it, her mother didn't have much resources in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

And she couldn't sign directly to Zhou Xingchi's company like Huang Shengyi.

So why should people choose you?

(End of this chapter)