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Shortlisted!
Really shortlisted!
Even though he was not too surprised by the result, Zhou Qing still subconsciously rubbed his hands excitedly.

After all, this is the Cannes Film Festival.

It is the only one of the three highest mountains in Europe that has not been conquered by Zhou Qing.

And now, Zhou Qing has also got a ticket to Cannes!
What is the outcome of this battle?

What kind of results will I achieve?
Zhou Qing is still looking forward to this.

He also felt a strong fighting spirit for the first time in a long time.

The hot blood in the body also feels like it is about to burn.

Cannes, here I come!

"That's great, Qingzi. Whiplash has been shortlisted for Cannes. Shouldn't you treat me to a meal?"

Huang Bo came over after hearing the news, and he looked extremely excited.

Although Huang Bo did not appear in "Whiplash", this is his boss's movie.

Both publicly and privately, Huang Bo was happy for Zhou Qing from the bottom of his heart.

"Why invite me? It's not like I'm going to win an award. Is it that important to just be shortlisted?"

Zhou Qing glared at Huang Bo speechlessly.

"As for, of course not, this is Cannes."

Huang Bo looked as if it was a matter of course.

Huang Bo is not exaggerating. For most directors in the domestic entertainment industry, being nominated is enough to cause celebration.

"What's more, our Whiplash will definitely win a big award!"

Huang Bo changed the subject again and spoke sternly.

"I think what Bo said is right! Director Zhou's Whiplash must win a big award!"

Zhao Liying agreed vigorously and nodded her head rapidly.

"Then I'll borrow your good words."

Zhou Qing chuckled. He certainly wouldn't speak ill of himself at this time.

However, as a director who has achieved brilliant results in the three major competitions, Zhou Qing's mentality is relatively calm.

After a brief moment of excitement, calm was quickly restored.

He continued to write the script for "The Man from Nowhere" as if nothing had happened.

"The 62nd Cannes Film Festival's main competition unit shortlist has been announced, with a total of four Chinese-language films shortlisted, including "Whiplash" directed by Zhou Qing!"

"After the two commercial films Painted Skin and Now You See Me, Director Zhou is making another art film. Whiplash was shortlisted for the 62nd Cannes Film Festival."

"Director Zhou once again conquers the three major European films, and Whiplash is shortlisted for the main competition unit of the Cannes Film Festival!"

For Chinese entertainment, especially during this period, the weight of the three major European companies is still very heavy.

As soon as the nomination list for the 62nd Cannes Film Festival was announced, it quickly attracted great attention from the industry.

Especially at this year's Cannes, the performance of China Entertainment Film can be said to be very gratifying.

It made the whole circle even more excited.

Four movies!

There are 4 Chinese-language films shortlisted for this year's Cannes!
In addition to Zhou Qing's "Whiplash", there are also Du Qifeng's "Revenge", Cai Mingliang's "Face", and Lou Ye's "A Night of Intoxication with Spring Breeze".

I have to say, this can be considered a great harvest.

Although Cannes is as famous as Berlin and Venice, it is much more difficult to conquer than the other two.

It is rare for four films to be nominated at once, even in Berlin and Venice, let alone Cannes.

However, among the four nominated films, the one that the public is most optimistic about is undoubtedly Zhou Qing's "Whiplash".

There is no other reason, Zhou Qing’s record in the three major competitions is really impressive!
Who can ignore the impressive achievements of the Silver Bear, Golden Bear, Silver Lion and Golden Lion?
If any of the "seed players" can really win a big prize in Cannes, it must be "Whiplash."

Of course, the other directors are also very capable.

Although Du Qifeng has never won many awards, he has been shortlisted for the three major awards many times, which is already very impressive.

Although Cai Mingliang has not made many films, he has actually won awards in both Berlin and Cannes.

Among them, Berlin is the Silver Bear for Outstanding Artistic Contribution, and Cannes is the Technical Award, neither of which is considered a heavyweight award.

But these are the three major prizes in Europe, and even a small prize would be enough to brag about for a lifetime.

There is no need to say more about Lou Ye, a well-known figure among the sixth generation of directors. His film "Summer Palace" was also shortlisted for the main competition unit of Cannes.

Generally speaking, each of them is a talented director.

But it's a pity that compared with director Zhou Qing, it is still far behind.

These directors are certainly great, but Director Zhou Qing is terrifying, the kind that crushes them.

Compared with Director Zhou Qing, these great directors are simply not on the same level.

In this case, the result is naturally no suspense.

It is almost a matter of course that "Whiplash" has become the favorite to win an award at this year's Cannes Film Festival and the most popular number one candidate.

"Director Zhou said he wanted to challenge the top three European festivals again, and I knew it would definitely be Cannes!"

"Do I need you to tell me? Director Zhou has only been to Cannes, right? I wonder if he can win an award there."

"I think it won't be a problem to win an award, but I don't know if I can win the Palme d'Or."

"It's not easy to win the Palme d'Or. Even Master Zhang didn't win it."

"It's hard to say. Just because others can't get it doesn't mean Director Zhou can't get it!"

There was a crazy discussion in the circle about whether "Whiplash" could win an award and what award it could win.

Considering Zhou Qing's performance in Berlin and Venice, people in the circle are generally optimistic about Zhou Qing's trip to Cannes this time.

I think Zhou Qing can definitely win an award.

You know, Zhou Qing has never failed in the Big Three.

However, the award that everyone in the industry wants Zhou Qing to win the most is undoubtedly the Palme d'Or.

After all, the Palme d'Or is a rare award.

Throughout the history of Chinese entertainment, only poet Chen has won it once!

If there is anyone else in the entire Chinese entertainment industry who can get it besides Chen Shishi, it would probably be only Zhang Guoshi and Zhou Qing, right?

Even between the two, Zhou Qing's possibility is even greater.

Master Zhang may be very powerful, but his glory days are all in the past.

In the past, Master Zhang won many Golden Lion and Golden Bear awards, but the movies he made in recent years have been really disappointing.

"House of Flying Daggers" and "Curse of the Golden Flower" both received rave reviews, and "A Solo Journey" is far inferior to those previous art films.

But what about Zhou Qing?

No matter whether he made an art film or a commercial film, his films have never been bad.

Therefore, Zhou Qing's participation in Cannes this time naturally raised everyone's expectations.

But even so, there are still many people who question it.

After all, it’s the Palme d’Or.

How can it be so easy to get?

Even for a director of Director Zhou's level, it is definitely not an easy task.

"Zhou Qing, can you bring back a Palme d'Or this time?"

When they returned to school, even Tian Zhuangzhuang couldn't help but ask Zhou Qing questions, which made Zhou Qing laugh and cry.

"Teacher, why are you joining in the fun?"

Zhou Qing shook his head and smiled bitterly.

Can you just win the Palme d’Or?

"It's not what I want to ask, it's what the school asked me to ask. Of course, I also want to know."

As Tian Zhuangzhuang spoke, he casually poured some tea for Zhou Qing.

"To be honest, it's difficult. Basically impossible."

Zhou Qing did not make any grand statements in front of Tian Zhuangzhuang, but chose to tell the truth.

The subject matter of "Whiplash" means that it has little chance of winning the Palme d'Or, after all, the film's artistic exploration is not deep enough.

But even so, Zhou Qing feels that it is still worth looking forward to competing for other awards.

You should know that the original version of this film was nominated for the Gay Palme d'Or. After being directed by Zhou Qing, it is much better than the original one.

The potential for winning awards is naturally greater.

"You are honest, but this attitude is quite good."

Tian Zhuangzhuang admires this student of hers very much. He is so young, yet so calm.

"Of course I hope you can win the award, but whether you can win it or not is not that important."

"The important thing is that you are still young and there are endless possibilities!"

Tian Zhuangzhuang then expressed the most simple affirmation to Zhou Qing.

That’s right, compared with other directors, Zhou Qing’s biggest advantage is his youth.

She hasn't even graduated this year, she's only 24 years old!

Even if you don’t get it this time, you can always get it next time.

If you can’t get it next time, what about the next time?
Tian Zhuangzhuang just couldn't believe that a director as talented as Zhou Qing would never get it.

But what about the other great directors who are ranked alongside Zhou Qing?

Master Zhang is 59 years old, and poet Chen is 57 years old!

The peak of his career has long passed!

To put it bluntly but realistically, these two people are like the setting sun.

This can be seen from the works they have filmed over the years.

But what about Zhou Qing?

On the contrary, it is the rising sun in the east!
In Tian Zhuangzhuang's opinion, this is Zhou Qing's most fatal advantage.

"Director Zhou, your scenes will be filmed in a week. Will you be available then?"

Not long after leaving Tian Zhuangzhuang, Han Sanping called.

After filming "Founding of a Republic" for more than two months, it was finally Zhou Qing's turn.

"No problem, Mr. Han!" Zhou Qing briefly calculated the time and gave Han Sanping an affirmative answer.

He's going to Cannes in May, but there's nothing too important happening in April.

It was just taking extra classes to prepare for the exam and writing scripts.

It’s not a problem at all to squeeze out some time to make a guest appearance in "Founding of a Republic".

"That's good. I'll send you the script later. You can prepare it in the next two days."

Han Sanping exchanged a few brief pleasantries with Zhou Qing, and both parties ended the call happily.

Zhou Qing also received his script soon.

He took a quick look and found that it was the same as he had guessed before.

His role in "The Founding of a Republic" is indeed the young master of the Kong family played by Tong Dawei before.

There aren't too many scenes, but they still add up to several minutes.

In the context of "The Founding of a Republic", it is not a small amount.

The lines are not complicated, and with Zhou Qing's current superb acting skills, he can master them easily.

It didn't take Zhou Qing much effort at all.

"Director Zhou, the preparations for Ip Man 2 are almost complete. I plan to start filming in early May."

Ye Weixin also contacted Zhou Qing and reported to him the progress of "Ip Man 2".

Zhou Qing naturally had no objection to this and just let Ye Weixin do it on his own.

Just like with "Ip Man" back then, Zhou Qing would only send a producer and there would not be any other interference.

"Director Zhou, we can't miss you at the launch conference. We can only feel at ease with a great director like you in charge of Ip Man 2."

The two sides chatted for a while, and Ye Weixin also extended the same invitation to Zhou Qing.

"If I have time, I will go."

Zhou Qing also agreed without much hesitation.

In fact, "Ip Man 2" no longer needs Zhou Qing that much.

After all, it's not like "Ip Man 1", starting from scratch.

"Ip Man 2" stands on the shoulders of "Ip Man 1"!

Now that "Ip Man 1" has been a huge box office success and has laid a good foundation, "Ip Man 2" has been highly anticipated in the industry since the project was launched.

As long as the quality is up to par, the box office will definitely not be bad.

Zhou Qing also specially optimized the script of "Ip Man 2".

If Ye Weixin's level is converted into a movie, Zhou Qing thinks a score of around 8 points would be no problem.

Therefore, Zhou Qing is very optimistic and confident about the prospects of "Ip Man 2".

But even so, as the exclusive producer of "Ip Man 2", Zhou Qing should go and show his support for both moral and legal reasons.

Besides, Zhou Qing really wasn’t too busy in the past two months.

Both parties reached an agreement on this matter very happily.

"Since its launch, the spy drama "Hidden" has easily won the ratings championship and has become popular all over the country."

"The ratings of "Live" produced exclusively by Director Zhou Qing have soared, setting off a viewing frenzy."

"An expert seminar on the film "Insidious" hosted by the National Television Artists Committee was held in Beijing. Leaders of the National Film Administration and film and television critics were all present and had a heated discussion on the "Insidious fever."

Since April, in addition to "Whiplash" being shortlisted for Cannes, Zhou Qing also made a big splash through another thing and made his presence felt.

"Lost" is a hit!
No, it should be said that "Live" was a hit!
The show premiered on Southern Channel on December 12 and the results were very gratifying.

But after all, because it was a local TV station, it only attracted a small amount of attention.

It didn't really become popular.

However, due to the good performance of the local TV station, the producers successfully sold "The Hidden Corner" to the satellite TV station.

The drama was broadcast simultaneously on four channels in Beijing, Oriental, Heilongjiang and Chongqing in April. The ratings exceeded 4 on the same day and it became an instant hit!

I can’t say which is the hottest TV series of the year, but "Live" is definitely the hottest TV series from 09 to now.

How popular is it?
Relevant experts have said that "The Disguiser" has become a business card for Guangdong TV dramas across the country.

There hasn’t been such a hit Guangdong TV series in over a decade.

All in all, judging from the data, "Insidious" was really a hit.

What's more important?
While the ratings exploded, the reputation of "Live" also exploded.

Film critics, ordinary audiences, and netizens from all walks of life have all given "Insidious" rave reviews.

Many people also analyzed that "Insidious" has great potential to win awards.

"Disguiser" is very competitive in the Feitian Awards, Magnolia Awards, and Golden Eagle Awards, all of which are heavyweight TV drama awards.

As a reborn person, Zhou Qing knew clearly that "The Disguiser" won the three major awards.

What an exaggeration!
"Director Zhou is really amazing. He is great at making movies and TV series as well."

"Director Zhou should just stop making movies and focus on making TV series!"

"Director Zhou knows whether it works or not once he makes a move. Director Zhou is awesome!"

With the explosive popularity of "The Disguiser", it goes without saying that the lead actor Zhu Yawen has taken a step further to become a top star, and Zhou Qing has once again amazed the industry.

You should know that when the "Lost" project was first exposed, Zhou Qing was actually questioned by some people.

After all, movies and TV series are two different fields.

Being good at movies doesn’t mean you can be good at TV series.

Many people are even waiting to see Zhou Qing fail and make a fool of himself.

But who could have thought that Zhou Qing would slap those people in the face.

Not only did it not overturn, it also blinded everyone's eyes!
The first time it entered the field of TV dramas, it produced a super hit drama that exploded in both ratings and reputation!

Cow ratio!

I can only say that Director Zhou is really awesome.

I can't accept it.

"Director Zhou is not really going to enter the field of TV dramas, right?"

People in the film industry are okay, apart from being amazed, they just watch the fun.

But many people in the TV drama circle are getting a little uneasy.

The wolf is coming.

Although Director Zhou had said before that the other party was mainly engaged in making movies, and making TV series was at most an occasional thing.

But even so, who can really let go?

With Director Zhou’s strong fighting ability, who wouldn’t be worried?
Don't worry it's fake!
So what about Zhou Qing himself?
I feel refreshed and full of energy.

"The Disguiser" was Zhou Qing's first foray into the field of TV dramas, and it was also a huge success.

Zhou Qing and Qin Shi Huang were also asked to touch high voltage electricity, and they became numb.

First of all, from the perspective of profits, "The Disguiser" has already brought Zhou Qing tens of millions of profits.

Although it is not worth mentioning compared with Zhou Qing's movies, a mosquito leg is still meat, and Zhou Qing does not despise it.

What about the name?

Not only did Zhou Qing become famous in the TV drama circle, but the lead actor Zhu Yawen became even more popular again.

Newcomer Zhao Liying also received a wave of attention.

It is truly a combination of fame and fortune, and it is not an exaggeration at all.

"Director Zhou is really awesome. He's also so good at directing TV dramas!"

Wu Jing, the newly signed employee, gave Zhou Qing a thumbs up again and again.

The admiration for Zhou Qing can be said to be like the endless rushing of the river or the unstoppable flooding of the Yellow River.

"I really envy that guy Lao Zhu. How famous must he be now? Yifei, if you keep going like this, Lao Zhu will surpass you!"

Huang Bo was filled with envy, jealousy and hatred.

All the artists under Zhou Qing Pictures, except Zhao Liying, are now big stars.

But if we talk about the most famous one, it is undoubtedly Liu Yifei.

He has a few hit TV series as a foundation and two hit movies to support his status. His popularity and fame are simply incomparable to people like Huang Bo.

But who would have thought that Zhu Yawen was running so fast and was really on the verge of catching up with Liu Yifei.

Speaking of movies, Zhu Yawen has "Painted Skin", "Now You See Me" and "Love Is Not Blind".

There is also "The Sound of Wind" which is currently being filmed.

Although "The Sound of Wind" has not been completed yet, given the amazing team in front of and behind the scenes, it is bound to be a big hit.

As for TV series, Zhu Yawen also has "Crossing the Guandong" and "The Disguiser", both of which are extremely popular.

Like Liu Yifei, he relies on movies and TV series for his career, and each of his legs is extremely strong.

If this momentum continues, surpassing Liu Yifei will become more than just talk.

"If you want to surpass me, then surpass me. I wish you all could surpass me. If that happens, our Zhou Qing Pictures will be amazing."

Liu Yifei seemed very calm about this.

Zhou Qing, who is familiar with Liu Yifei, knows that the girl is not pretending to be cool, but is really open-minded.

The girl's personality is quite Buddhist and she is not too utilitarian.

"Yifei's awareness is really high!"

Wang Baoqiang gave Liu Yifei a thumbs up.

"Brother Baoqiang is right. Sister Yifei is really conscious!"

Zhao Liying also echoed and gave a thumbs up.

"Okay, I'm not the boss, why are you kissing my ass?"

Liu Yifei couldn't help but laugh.

"But you're the boss lady, so it's more effective to flatter you, don't you think, Qingzi?"

Huang Bo immediately said this, and laughter broke out at the scene.

The newcomer Wu Jing couldn't help but widen his eyes.

Looking at Zhou Qing, he couldn't help but look at Liu Yifei, as if he had discovered something extraordinary! (End of this chapter)