The Wolf of Los Angeles.

Chapter 19 Unprecedented
Merano Cinemas, Park City.

The main film of the movie "The Intruder" ended and the subtitles rolled up.

Hawke stood up as he clapped.

Other audience members stood up one after another and applauded enthusiastically.

In just a dozen seconds, more than a hundred spectators stood up and applauded.

The applause was thunderous and lasted for a long time.

In the first two rows of media seats, Jin Na curiously asked her companion: "How long has it been?"

My colleague checked his watch and said, "It's been more than five minutes."

Brazilian director Bedo Blount’s repeated curtain calls only served to further fuel the audience’s enthusiasm.

The applause became even louder.

The Latin director bowed for a long time and did not get up for a long time.

The audience applauded.

There is a tacit understanding between the two sides.

After about ten minutes, the applause gradually died down.

The reporters in the media seats were all very surprised.

Jin Na was surprised: "Is the movie really that good? They applauded for more than ten minutes, that's too much."

Another female colleague also applauded: "Not bad, judging from today's performance, The Intruder has a chance to win a small award."

My former colleague reminded me: "It's almost time, let's go to the hotel. The film crew is having a reception with a mysterious gift."

The female colleague smiled and said, "I don't know what gifts the film crew has prepared."

Jinna shrugged: "If you accept the gift, the news will be written according to their press release."

After the movie screening ended, the media reporters left first and went to the hotel for a banquet under the guidance of the assistant director.

Hawke went out of the side door of the screening room and met Bedo Blount in the lounge.

The latter asked in heavily accented English: "Are you using the prepared press release? Do you need more?"

Hawke pulled open his chair and sat down at the typewriter: "Add a little more. I just got some inspiration."

Bedo Blount stood aside and waited.

Hawke tapped at the keyboard quickly, and the inspiration that came from the applause, combined with what he had seen in his previous life, quickly completed the manuscript.

Of course, it was mainly about direction guidance, and all he typed out were reporting topics.

"'The Intruder' Sets Record: Longest Applause Ever at Sundance Film Festival!"

"Unprecedentedly, at the end of the screening of The Intruder, the entire audience applauded for 15 minutes!"

"The audience said the movie was so good that they wanted to clap their hands until they were done with it, but they didn't want it to stop."

Bedo Blount is a new director with money and ideas, and "The Intruder" is also the first feature film in his directorial career.

Money can solve a lot of problems.

After receiving these, he nodded repeatedly and said, "Okay! Okay! I'll have someone put them in the gift bag right away."

Hawke packed his personal belongings, straightened his clothes, and accompanied Bedo Blount to a nearby hotel for a media reception.

He doesn't need to take the initiative to do anything, but to prevent unexpected accidents.

In the banquet hall, Hawke got some food and found an inconspicuous corner to enjoy his lunch.

Jinna received gifts from the crew and wanted to find a quiet place to eat. She looked around and found Hawke and went over immediately.

Hawke was not surprised to see her and said, "Sit anywhere."

"Why are you everywhere?" Jinna has been to the Great Salt Lake Cinema and has also been a news tracker for George Hansen.

She sat opposite Hawke, looked at him and pondered for a while, then said, "'The Intruder' received extremely long applause from the audience, and it is said that 'DC Heights' also received extremely enthusiastic applause from the audience. You appeared in the crews of these two dramas. Is there any connection between them?"

Hawke said without any surprise, "I work in the media, I am an entertainment and film blogger, chasing new movies." He picked up a handbag on the side and said, "Not only do you have a gift bag, I have one too."

Jinna asked, "Are you going to write the press release according to the direction specified in the crew's notice?"

The agreement has not yet been concluded, and Hawke is very particular about his work: "It's okay to write it this way, the crew didn't ask us to fabricate false news, just report it truthfully."

Jinna shrugged slightly: "It's all flattering the crew."

Hawke shook his head and retorted: "Is it true that the audience applauded wildly? Is it true that they all stood up and applauded? Is it true that it was unprecedented and set a record for applause at the Sundance Film Festival? We should just report the facts. There is no need to go against our conscience and principles and write fake news."

Jin Na glanced at the gift bag and said, "What you said makes sense. I will report it truthfully."

Hawke gave her a thumbs up: "You have principles."

The reception went smoothly.

After the meeting, Hawke met with Bedo Bellant alone to say goodbye and also told him that it was time to pay.

"Wait a moment." Bedo Blount made a phone call and said to Hawke, "I've notified the bank to transfer the money. It will take at most half an hour."

Hawke packed up his personal belongings, picked up his briefcase, and left the banquet hall.

Soon, he received a text message notification that the $1.5 had arrived successfully.

This money needs to be divided.

Because there is no dinner party, the single-person fee for the Alpine Community Theater has increased to $15.

Similar to Brand's situation, the price will increase next time.

During the Sundance Film Festival, Hawke closed a total of four deals in Park City, and after deducting various expenses and commissions, he received $4.26.

Brand also earns a lot of money.

With the festival over, Hawke prepared to leave Park City.

Brand watched Hawke pack his luggage and said, "The leader asked me to ask you if you will come to the film festival next year."

Hawke packed his briefcase, zipped up his backpack, and said with a smile, "Rest assured Larson, I am a man of my word, and I will definitely not come back next time."

Brand heaved a sigh of relief, but also felt lost. The experiences of the past ten days have made him much calmer than before: "I don't know when I can see you again."

Hawke went over and hit him on the shoulder: "Don't be so shy, where is your former straightforwardness?"

"I learned a lot from you." Brand smiled and said, "If you leave, I won't find such a good person to learn from."

Hawke checked the time, put on his backpack, and said, "Don't learn from me. It's easy to get into trouble. You don't want me to visit you in prison, do you?"

"I'm not that brave alone." Brand knew Hawke was very courageous and acted wildly, so he asked, "Where are you going next?"

"Looking for the next business opportunity." Hawke picked up his briefcase and walked out, saying as he walked, "I also need to learn how to cook a dish."

Brand was surprised: "You want to be a chef?"

Hawke said vaguely: "Ordinary chefs can't make this dish well."

Seeing that he didn't say anything, Brand stopped asking questions, grabbed the keys and followed, saying, "I borrowed Larson's car and took you to Salt Lake City."

Hawke was not polite: "Thank you."

Brand drove Hawke to Salt Lake City, and Hawke got off at the station where they first met.

After Brand left, Hawke put on his backpack and set off on a new journey.

He had chosen his target while in Park City.

Hawke went to Las Vegas, where he had lived in his previous life, and began a one-and-a-half-month training in a club that combines fitness, shooting, rock climbing and fighting.

Considering that he would go to Los Angeles as a media practitioner, he also signed up for photography and videography courses.

By then, a brand new Hawke Osment will appear in Los Angeles.

　The longest ovation record at Cannes was 22 minutes for Pan's Labyrinth. There are too many ovations lasting more than minutes.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)