Huayu: As a child star, I just want to be famous

Chapter 191 High-level visit
Peter asked Chen Linfeng, "Chen, is your name in your country 'xiao chen'? What does 'xiao' mean?"

Shui Junyi had to explain, "There is no substantive meaning. It is mainly to distinguish between him and director Chen Kaige, so one of them is 'Big Chen' and the other is 'Little Chen'."

Chen Linfeng nodded. Previously it was because he was young, and now because he had the same surname as Chen Kaige, he would definitely be the younger generation.

After discussion, several people decided to first shoot a video of Chen Linfeng talking with Bruckheimer and Pitt, in order to restore the previous experience and reflect his way of working in Hollywood.

The camera was placed far enough away to capture their entire bodies, and since there was no sound being recorded, they simply continued the topic that had just been interrupted.

"Chen, I have been playing in the crew since I was a child. Although this is the first time I have taken over a crew, you have to believe that I am very familiar with the operation of the crew. I hope you can help me."

Chen Linfeng really believes that even if Pitt himself still doesn't understand something, whether it's Bruckheimer or someone else, there will definitely be someone to help him.

He has known Pete for several years, and at that time he was still wondering what kind of person could play with the children of the family behind Kodansha.

Later, when he heard Pitt's last name and had more connections in Hollywood, he learned about Pitt's background.

Pete's full name is Pete Miller. His grandfather Ron Miller is the son-in-law of Disney's founder, Mr. Walt. He was once the chairman and CEO of Disney. Pete is a typical third-generation.

However, in the grandchildren's generation, there were many people and fierce competition, so Pete was not conspicuous among them. However, he was able to become a senior executive in a publishing house at such a young age.

Now, not only has Pitt come into the senior management's attention because of the huge sales of "Infinite World", but he has also demonstrated his abilities in the process of operating "Wingless Bird".

As long as the third generation of this kind demonstrates their abilities, there will definitely be people who can recognize talent, just like Noma's promotion, and Pete will definitely be motivated as well.

Chen Linfeng was already guessing what position Pete would get next.

I didn't expect that he would jump out of the publishing industry and start working as a producer.

Chen Linfeng didn't hesitate for long, "What kind of movie are you going to make?"

"There is no limit to the subject matter, as long as it is a low-budget movie. I can't afford to make a movie with a high cost."

Chen Linfeng didn't waste any more words. "How about a love story? I have a short story I wrote in my early years called "Memory Clinic". I can expand it into a movie script."

Peter nodded excitedly, "Sure, it would be great if you could do it."

Knowing that the other party might not have seen it, he told the general story.

A man and a woman who had been in love for many years lost their feelings for each other due to trivial matters and quarrels in life.

One day, the hero discovered that the heroine treated him like a stranger. After testing him, he found out that she really had forgotten him.

It turned out that the impulsive heroine couldn't stand the quarrel between the two, so she went to the memory clinic and deleted all her memories of the hero.

The male protagonist could not tolerate her willfulness, nor could he tolerate her truly forgetting about him.

So the male protagonist also went to the clinic and deleted his memory of the female protagonist.

The memory erasing program starts, and the male protagonist wanders in his own memory.

He found that the time he spent with the heroine, no matter how painful or sweet it was, was extremely precious, and he did not want to forget the woman he loved so deeply.

However, once the program is started, it cannot be reversed, and the male protagonist eventually loses these memories.

And when the male protagonist met the female protagonist again, they inevitably developed a liking for each other again.

Pitt didn't get the point of the story, Bruckheimer explained.

"Chen tells the story in a forward order. In the novel, he tells the story in a collage way. The audience can only really understand what the story is about in the middle and late parts. I was deeply impressed when I watched it.

Especially when deleting memories, the transitions between time and space, and the protagonist's constant escape, Chen's writing is very imaginative and visual, and I think this will also be a very important scene in the movie."

He looked across with inquiring eyes.

Chen Linfeng nodded in affirmation, saying that the original film had indeed put a lot of effort into the editing.

One of them is a Hollywood gold medal producer, and the other is a newly minted Oscar-winning screenwriter. Pitt decided to trust the vision of professionals and agreed to start the project with this script.

Chen Linfeng originally wanted to tell him about the director and cast of the previous life, but considering that this was the producer's power, he couldn't say it in public. As a novice, Pete still needed some authority, so it would be better to tell him in private.

Next, it’s time for the exclusive interview with China Central Television.

In order not to waste the time of the two uncle and nephew, Shui Junyi first recorded their comments on Chen Linfeng.

Bruckheimer: Chen is a creative and imaginative writer, screenwriter and director. Anyone who has read his books knows that his works are full of endless imagination and visual sense, which is a necessary talent for a successful director.

Of course, what impressed me most about Chen is the sense of futurism that permeates his works. I think this is why his works are so popular.

Putting aside Chen's works, I am more pleased that he is a genius who can make people see the future. So far, every step Chen has taken has been extremely correct. Hollywood likes such people.

Especially now, after the Oscars, he has fulfilled his potential, so I am willing to bet on him.

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Peter: I don’t think I need to say much about Chen’s genius. Chinese audiences should know it better than I do. When I first saw Chen, I was sure that this was a writer worth treating with care. I made a quick decision and invested all the resources I could control in this book.

As you all know, Infinite Worlds was a huge hit in Emilycon.

Now that I am turning to the film and television industry and becoming a producer, the first thing that came to my mind was Chen’s story and script, and we successfully reached a collaboration.

I believe the results will be the same as before, and by working with Chen, success will be achieved.

……

After the two men finished chatting, they left first.

Next, it’s the formal interview.

Shui Junyi first asked, "How do you feel about winning this award and achieving a historic breakthrough?"

In fact, a Best Animated Short Film or a Best Adapted Screenplay is certainly not a historic breakthrough. After all, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is the first Oscar won by a Chinese.

But in fact, everyone knows where this breakthrough lies, but it is difficult to say it out loud, so Chen Linfeng pretends not to know.

"I am definitely very happy. On the one hand, I feel that I have lived up to what I have learned, and on the other hand, I feel that I have not let down the expectations of so many people."

"These two have lived up to what they said, one is for my own efforts, and the other is for my family, teachers, relatives, friends and the public."

Shui Junyi praised and then asked, "So, back to the Oscars that everyone is paying attention to, what does this award mean to you?"

“It means visibility.”

"Famous?" Shui Junyi was very interested. "Can you elaborate on it?"

“The Oscars are not as artistic or professional as people imagine. In this respect, they are not necessarily stronger than the Big Three. But the good thing about it is that, first of all, winning this award will bring you huge popularity.

Due to the United States' strong media power and cultural hegemony, even though the Oscars are a domestic award rather than an international award, the eyes of the whole world will be focused on it. With so many stars gathered, winning this award is equivalent to being one of the brightest stars that night.

Your international reputation will increase, and others will have more confidence in your ability in subsequent productions, so receiving this award does not mean the end, but the beginning.”

"Just like what the two producers, one old and one new, said just now, you've become more popular after the Oscars, so they're happy to work with you?"

Chen Linfeng nodded, "Yes."

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Shui Junyi: "There is a saying in China now that now that you have won an Oscar, will you focus on being a director and screenwriter and no longer work on acting?"

Chen Linfeng: "Not really. At least for my own works, I will still participate in the performance."

Shui Junyi: "Like Jiang Wen?"

Chen Linfeng: "Yes, Director Jiang is a director I like very much."

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Shui Junyi: "The Oscars mean a lot to Chinese people, but you won it at such a young age. Do you feel any pressure?"

Chen Linfeng: "Of course there is pressure. After all, I am now like a target, and many people will aim at me. But fortunately, there is a more obvious target, so I will be relatively relaxed."

Shui Jun smiled knowingly, "Director Li An won't be able to sleep if you say that."

Chen Linfeng: "Haha, as a senior, you must take on more responsibilities."

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After the interview, Chen Linfeng stayed for another two days. Mainly because of Pitt’s introduction, he got in touch with the Hollywood Rhythm Special Effects Studio. His subsequent TV series required some special effects and there would be some business cooperation.

Although the workload of special effects was not large, he still specifically designated this company and established some contacts first.

Of course, Chen Linfeng's real intention is not to do this. This special effects company has participated in the special effects production of hundreds of films and animations, and is one of the most renowned companies in the industry.

However, in its previous life, it declared bankruptcy in early 13 and laid off hundreds of special effects animators. Even after declaring bankruptcy, the studio applied for an emergency loan from the studio to complete the remaining projects.

The company has reached the point of bankruptcy, so it must have had some serious problems. But even if the company is not worth much, these special effects animators are very useful.

Let’s build relationships through cooperation first so that we can recruit people later.

After the cooperation was finalized, Chen Linfeng returned to China in a low-key manner. He had learned his lesson and did not let reporters know about his return this time.

Most of the time in the past, he was not opposed to media interviews, but this time was a little different because the popularity was too high.

Too much is as bad as too little, so you should hold back a little. Otherwise, the TV will be full of news about him, and he will actively increase his exposure, and the audience will get bored after a long time.

The last time he was this popular was after he took the college entrance examination. He also did not actively expose himself for several months.

(End of this chapter)