Huayu Entertainment: Who let him be the director!

Chapter 73 Release Date
"Director Zhou Qing's new film "Departures" took three months to shoot and was completed on the 13th at Hengdian World Studios."

"The film "Departures" released a group photo of the film's finale, with all the main creators of the film appearing, but Liu Dehua was absent."

"The second masterpiece of '127 Hours' director Zhou Qing, 'Departures', has officially wrapped up."

"Liu Dehua denied the rumors of discord, and said he missed the wrap party of "Departures" because he was filming "Ten Pieces of Ambush."

“The most anticipated movie of the year: Departures, the masterpiece from the director of 127 Hours.”

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Related news reports quickly spread, contributing to a wave of popularity for "Departures".

Zhou Qing took a rough look and found that it was basically all bragging.

Some of them even boasted too much.

It's almost as if "Departures" is praised as a movie that would be a huge loss in life if you don't watch it.

"China Film Group is really working this time."

Zhou Qing knew what was going on.

Such high popularity is definitely the result of China Film Corporation’s behind-the-scenes promotion.

Like "127 Hours", Zhou Qing also handed over the distribution of "Departures" to China Film Group.

However, compared to the half-hearted performance of "127 Hours", China Film Group is indeed much more reliable this time.

A lot of resources were invested from the early preparations for "Departures" to the entire filming process.

Let "Departures" continue to make its presence felt.

Zhou Qing was very satisfied with this.

After all, in addition to winning awards, he does have ambitions to boost box office success.

After calling Director Chen and explaining some relevant matters to him, Zhou Qing returned to Beijing Film Academy.

“When is “Departures” going to be released?”

I went to my homeroom teacher first to cancel my leave, and we chatted about some things about "Departures".

"Let's tentatively set it for Labor Day."

Zhou Qing thought about it and told Wang Jinsong his plan truthfully.

In fact, for Zhou Qing, the most ideal period is the Lunar New Year period, which is what he has been targeting from the beginning.

After all, winter and summer vacations are the best time to watch movies, as students have long vacations.

Plus, "Departures" has also set its sights on Berlin.

If it wins another award in Berlin, it will greatly boost the box office just like "127 Hours".

But later Zhou Qing gave up this decision.

Why?

The subject matter isn't very good.

Everyone is celebrating the Spring Festival happily, but you show a movie about collecting dead bodies. Isn't that unlucky?

By then, not to mention box office success, people will probably criticize the movie to death.

So Zhou Qing had no choice but to choose another schedule.

Nowadays, there are four golden seasons for movies: the Lunar New Year, the summer vacation, the May Day holiday and the National Day holiday.

However, my impression is that Zhang Guoshi's "House of Flying Daggers" was released during the summer vacation, so Zhou Qing is certainly not crazy enough to compete with "House of Flying Daggers".

The holiday time for the National Day and May Day periods is the same, both are seven days.

Then there is no need to wait for the National Day slot, the May Day slot is just right.

“May Day is good.”

Wang Jinsong nodded and agreed with Zhou Qing's choice.

“Where are you going to go this year?”

After a brief chat, Wang Jinsong asked another key question.

"If nothing unexpected happens, it's Berlin."

Zhou Qing also had nothing to hide.

"This time, bring back a golden bear."

Wang Jinsong smiled expectantly.

The sophomore students of Beijing Film Academy won the Golden Bear again in Berlin, and Beijing Film Academy is also proud of it.

"I'll try my best, I'll try my best!"

Zhou Qing waved his hand.

After returning to the classroom and chatting with classmates, Zhou Qing got a piece of news from Liu Yifei.

"I've received another new role, and I'm the female lead."

Liu Yifei whispered to Zhou Qing mysteriously.

Zhou Qing used his thighs to guess that the heroine of this time period was Zhao Linger, the heroine of Fairy Sword. However, he still cooperated and looked at Tianxian with a very curious look: "Xixi is really amazing, what drama is it?"

Being praised by Zhou Qing, Liu Yifei showed a proud smile on her face, and her eyes curved into crescents.

"Have you ever played The Legend of Sword and Fairy?"

Liu Yifei asked Zhou Qing with a smile.

"Of course I have played it. This game is so popular."

Zhou Qing nodded as a matter of course.

"This game is going to be adapted into a TV series, and I will play the heroine Zhao Linger."

Liu Yifei lowered her voice and spoke to Zhou Qing, with an expectant look on her face.

The words "Praise me" are just missing from his face.

"Really? You actually took down Zhao Linger?"

"Shh, keep your voice down. I haven't told anyone yet. No one knows about it yet."

Liu Yifei hurriedly covered Zhou Qing's mouth again.

"Congratulations, Xixi, you even won the title of Fairy Sword."

Zhou Qing lowered his voice a little and congratulated Liu Yifei.

"It's not bad."

Liu Yifei said calmly, but she couldn't suppress the pride on her face at all.

"When will filming start?"

Zhou Qing asked casually again.

"Probably in December. Remember to come and play with me then."

Liu Yifei enthusiastically invited Zhou Qing.

"Sissi has spoken, so it's a must."

Zhou Qing laughed.

"Here, Qingzi, your investment."

The next day, when Ning Hao returned to the studio, he came to Zhou Qing's office.

Because the two sides have dealt with each other a lot and are already very familiar with each other, they are more casual in addressing each other.

Ning Hao no longer used the formal title "Director Zhou" in private, but called Zhou Qing by his name.

“Is the film ‘Incense’ coming out?”

Looking at the CD that Ning Hao brought, Zhou Qing couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

How long has it been since Ning Hao last started filming?

He is indeed a quick shooter.

But then again, "Incense" and "127 Hours" are both small-scale movies.

It's no surprise that it's fast.

If we talk about speed, my own "127 Hours" is even faster.

"I came out early. You were busy filming "Departures" so I didn't come to disturb you."

Ning Hao introduced the situation to Zhou Qing.

"Brother, your script is so great, the finished film will definitely be exciting, I will definitely study it carefully when I go back."

Zhou Qing smiled and put away the CD.

"You are a famous director in Berlin, so you don't need to study. Just give me some advice."

Ning Hao also spoke modestly.

"Now that the film is out, what are your plans for the future?"

The two sides chatted for a while, and then Zhou Qing asked about the main business.

"It can't be shown publicly, so it can only be shown at film festivals."

Ning Hao sighed, then told Zhou Qing his plan.

According to Ning Hao, he wanted to try all the similar film festivals.

In fact, before coming here, he had already registered for the Tokyo Filmex International Film Festival.

Ning Hao also has his sights set on the Hong Kong International Film Festival and the Tokyo Ginza Film Festival.

There are also film festivals such as San Sebastian, Vancouver, Munich, etc., but Zhou Qing has never even heard of them.

But since Ning Hao wants to make trouble, let Ning Hao make trouble.

If the film fails to rake in box office revenue, it can only make its presence felt at film festivals.

(End of this chapter)