I was just thinking about taking the arts exam and you said I've been playing supporting roles

Chapter 268 The box office of "The Founding of the Party"!

On July 2011, 7, the nominations for the biennial Huabiao Awards were officially released.

The list has not yet been published online, but the invitation letters have been sent to the emails and mobile phones of various companies and agents.

This year's Huabiao Awards is said to be the most grand one in history.

Of course Chen Jin was also invited, and he was also shortlisted.

Early in the morning, after Pu Lun received the invitation, he hurriedly called Chen Jin.

"What's wrong, Miss Pu Lun?"

Now Chen Jin is still paying Pu Lun's salary, but all the artists under his company have "rebelled". Not to mention that Chen Jin has stopped endorsements and commercial performances, Zhu Yanmanzi is also in a semi-retired state, and Ni Ni is not yet famous. The artist business of the studio is basically in name only.

The filming of "The Flowers of War" has been completed, and it is not her turn to do the casting work, so Pu Lun has been systematically learning the agency business in recent months.

Chen Jin talked to her and she would be in charge of the newly opened agency department of Film Science.

If nothing unexpected happens, she will have to leave Zhang Yimou's studio after a while and cooperate completely with Chen Jin.

Fortunately, Chen Jin is not as good as Zhang Weiping. Although Zhang Yimou Studio is now an independent organization, the corresponding salaries are also paid by China Electronics Technology Group Corporation, because before "Jinling" was released, they were basically serving for this movie.

Chen Jin hasn't discussed the new film with Zhang Yimou yet. At this critical juncture, it would be better for him to focus on making "The Flowers of War" with peace of mind.

As for the other employees in the studio, they definitely followed Zhang Yimou, except Pu Lun who was closer to Chen Jin.

Her relationship with Chen Jin is definitely much better than that with Zhang Yimou.

"The shortlist for the Huabiao Awards is out!"

Pu Lun said excitedly, "You're nominated for the Outstanding New Actor Award!"

"Xiao Zhu has one too, an excellent new actress!"

"No?"

Chen Jin thought he was nominated for Best Actor.

It’s been 2 years since his debut, and he’s still a newcomer?
However, considering that the Huabiao Awards are held every two years, it is understandable.

"Why, you still want to be nominated for Best Actor?"

Pu Lun heard the implication in Chen Jin's words and said with a smile: "The Huabiao Award is a government award. What matters most is the qualifications and the public reputation. Acting skills are secondary!"

“The three major awards have different focuses!”

Pu Lun explained it to Chen Jin, who actually knew it well, but just made a joke: "Is the specific list out yet?"

"Not yet, I have just notified you and Xiao Zhu of your nominations!"

"I have to go this time. Director Zhang has also received a notice that The Hawthorn Tree has been nominated for Outstanding Director and Outstanding Feature Film!"

"I heard that almost everyone in the entire film industry will attend. Those who didn't receive the invitation or don't go are basically selected!"

"Haha, a warning, huh?"

This is generally the default unspoken rule.

Recognized by the circle.

Ever since the Tian Zhuangzhuang incident, basically no document notification will be issued. Even if you evade taxes, you will only be labeled as a bad artist and your reputation will be ruined. The radio and television administration will not issue a clear order as to whether you can appear in public.

But, even if you are killed, just because the higher-ups don’t make a statement doesn’t mean the capital dares to employ you.

Commonly known in the industry as "soft F kill".

For example, there was no official explanation for the ban on Korean culture that was issued two years ago.

But does Mango TV dare to cooperate?

Not afraid of ten thousand, just in case.

This is also the reason why many artists don’t have any chance to stand out.

In fact, there is no notification at all about some artists with bad records, but the investors certainly dare not use them. Once they are exposed or boycotted, they will be the ones who suffer; so the investors are actually more cautious than the above.

If no one dares to use them, won’t they gradually fade out of the screen over time?

This way of handling things is actually the greatest tolerance. If you dare to be politically incorrect and anti-Semitic in Hollywood... that would be much more severe than a ban.

Yao Dazui said those words and still jumps around every day because the top leaders are actually quite lenient towards the domestic film, television and entertainment industry. As long as you are not a legal person who touches the bottom line, even if you make mistakes, they will gradually be forgotten and forgiven.

The key is that people in the circle themselves are not aware of this, and they feel all kinds of oppression and creative censorship every day. They envy the environment in Japan, South Korea and the United States, and think that is creative freedom.

If you can't take good pictures, then you can't take good pictures. Blame it on the environment.

The national conditions are different. What is restricted here is not restricted there. In fact, both sides need to cater to the mainstream groups in their respective countries.

Unfortunately, apart from Chen Jin who had some insights after watching the autobiographical film Future, few of these scumbags in China have this kind of cognition. They feel like they are dancing with shackles, their creativity is restricted, and they are eager to breathe fresh air from abroad.

Right now, 2011 is the most prosperous period. All kinds of idiots that go against the mainstream will be sought after by a niche group, who think that is what it means to have individuality. Therefore, the public intellectual Yi Lin style is everywhere, and netizens are enjoying it very much.

……

"Oh, you have to be mentally prepared!"

Pu Lun suddenly thought of a question: "If nothing unexpected happens, Mr. Zhang will make the judgment in the next few days. It will have a great impact on the award of "The Hawthorn Tree" and our studio!"

"You didn't get nominated for the Best Actor award because of this. Director Zhang is already prepared to go home empty-handed..."

This is the lethality of legal experts.

Zhang Weiping was the producer of "The Hawthorn Tree", which led to many setbacks in the film.

But because this movie involved the hard work of many people, and Zhang Weiping was a behind-the-scenes worker, the higher-ups also took into consideration the presence of other investors and creative staff, so giving him a nomination was already a concession.

"Know!"

Chen Jin actually didn’t take the newcomer award seriously. It didn’t make much difference to him whether he got it or not.

The Best Newcomer Award at Venice International Film Festival is already the ceiling for newcomer awards.

Winning another award in China would at most be icing on the cake and wouldn’t even make a splash online.

No one is discussing the Huabiao Film Award winner, let alone a newcomer.

"It's okay, I still have a movie..."

Chen Jin suddenly thought of "Love Is Not Blind" and quickly started talking about it.

Pu Lun had forgotten about this and smiled, "That's right, how many nominations did Love Is Not Blind get?"

"The Hawthorn Tree" was shortlisted for four awards.

"I don't know yet, I'll ask later!"

"Okay, send it to me when you get it. I heard there will be a lot of bonuses and prizes this time!"

"Oh?"

bonus?

Chen Jin still likes this one.

After hanging up the phone, he walked towards Guo Xun.

To be nominated for this kind of award, one usually sends an email, mails an invitation letter, or calls the production company, and definitely not calls Chen Jin.

The phone number left by Film Science is the promotion department.

"I was just about to tell you this!"

Film Science also received an invitation.

Moreover, "Love Is Not Blind" was nominated for more awards than "The Hawthorn Tree", which shows the difference between the Huabiao Award and the other two major awards.

This is an award sponsored by the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television, and Radio, Film and Television. It is funded by the government to reward outstanding filmmakers and is an encouraging film award.

Therefore, its selection mainly focuses on two aspects: box office and influence.

Movies that do well at the box office will receive awards.

Art films with great influence are also acceptable.

Unlike the Golden Rooster Awards, sometimes the judges give awards to many unpopular candidates in order to highlight their professionalism; some are bribed by investors and engage in shady operations.

The Hundred Flowers Awards are even more shameless and are completely controlled by capital. They are euphemistically called mass awards and voted for by the audience, but they are actually voted for by relevant people on behalf of the masses. People like baby and Li Xfeng can win the awards. In the future, it will completely become a water award.

Although the value of the Huabiao Award is not high, its holding in certain occasions and at certain times carries certain trends and characteristics.

Other awards are like Best Actor, Best Film...but Huabiao is for Excellence. The difference in the title is enough to show the difference in the award ceremony.

Moreover, the Best Actor and Best Actress awards are mostly given to respected seniors and veteran actors, as well as movies that have made outstanding contributions. For example, the phenomenal "Wolf Warrior 2" won Wu Jing a Best Actor award.

This is a compliment, a compliment for the contribution his films have made to Chinese cinema.

Even if you are an overseas Chinese, you can get awards if you have achievements.

The last 60th anniversary National Day special Huabiao Awards Ceremony also set up a special award for overseas Chinese creative personnel, including three awards for outstanding male and female actors and outstanding directors.

The winners are Wu Yusen, Shu Qi and Zhen Zidan from "Red Cliff".

It is a kind of token of allegiance. Therefore, basically all filmmakers who receive the notice will participate.

Moreover, the Huabiao Award has the highest prize money among all the awards in China, except for the Five One Project Awards.

The prize money for the Five Ones Award is 600 million yuan, and the Huabiao Award is second only to it. An excellent feature film can get 500 million yuan.

For many low-budget movies, winning an award can basically make back their investment... "The Hawthorn Tree" was nominated and received 100 million, and "Love Is Not Blind" was also nominated for this award.

"According to previous awarding rules, the annual box office champion will generally win the grand prize!"

As expected of Lao Guo.

This guy has really started researching it.

He is more enthusiastic about bonuses than anyone else.

In addition to being nominated for the Best Feature Film, "Love Is Not Blind" also won five awards including Best New Screenwriter, Best New Director, Best New Actor and Actress, and Best Overseas Chinese Actor.

I was shortlisted for six awards, but they were all small prizes for newcomers.

It can be seen that this year's Huabiao Awards is a wholesale reward. Perhaps the box office fund is indeed too much and some of it has to be spent.

At least every movie has to pay 5% of the box office development fund, and this money comes from the Film Bureau. With a box office of more than 100 billion yuan a year, the development fund is 5 million yuan.

It can’t be spent all, absolutely not all.

"In fact, it is only natural to give the annual box office champion a big award!"

"We have a box office of 8 million yuan, and the development fund has paid more than 4000 million yuan. How much are other movies? Our one movie is equivalent to dozens of movies. Shouldn't we get some back?"

There is nothing wrong with what Guo Xun said.

In fact, the nature of the Huabiao Awards is like this. The higher your box office, the more awards you will get.

Because this is what you deserve.

In the future, "Wolf Warrior 2" not only won the Best Actor and Best Feature Film awards at Huabiao, but also won the Five One Project, all because of this reason.

It makes too much money for the Film Bureau, so the state will give you a share of it.

The 2.8 million development fund is equivalent to returning more than 1000 million to you, which is just a drizzle.

The funniest thing is "Nezha 1", which didn't even win any of the Hundred Flowers Awards or the Golden Rooster Awards, but won the best of all five Huabiao awards and a bunch of government awards. It's a complete slap in the face.

Even though the government approved it, it didn't catch the eyes of some judges.

That is to say, the country did not personally get involved, and many national awards really had little promotion. In fact, in terms of fairness, the Huabiao Award is still very objective; the purpose of winning the award is only one - high box office, beautiful filming, and popular with the public.

Just like someone said: The people like it, if you don’t like it, who do you think you are?

It is said that the Oscars are of high value. In fact, its award ceremony is similar to the Huabiao Awards, except that it has the capital to promote it worldwide and turn the awards into a business.

……

The next day, the box office of "The Founding of a Party" exceeded 6 million.

The specific shortlist for the 2011th China Film Huabiao Awards in 14 was also published online.

"The box office of "The Founding of a Party" has exceeded 6 million, aiming for the top spot in the domestic Chinese-language film box office!"

"Love Is Not Blind" congratulates "The Founding of a Party" for breaking the pre-sale record and breaking the 33 million record the fastest. I wish Chinese films will get better and better!"

"Let the Bullets Fly" also released a congratulatory statement! "

"Nominations for the 14th Huabiao Awards are out!"

Ever since the official Weibo account of Love Is Not Blind posted a poster to help The Founding of a Party break the box office record, not only has the official Weibo account of Love Is Not Blind gained much attention, but netizens have also given positive reviews to this move.

This played a big role in increasing the box office of "The Founding of a Party".

The box office revenue exceeded 6 million yuan, which was much faster than Han Sanpin had imagined. He had previously planned to mobilize the agency, and now he feels that at this rate, it is very likely to break the box office record of "Let the Bullets Fly".

He is already trying to break through a chasm that Chinese films have never reached before - 10 billion!
Let's see if we can mobilize the relevant departments to increase the box office to 10 billion yuan. This will definitely be a milestone for Chinese films.

If a breakthrough can really be achieved, not only Han Sanpin and China Film, but also the movie "The Founding of a Party" will be destined to go down in history.

How could Han Sanpin not care about such an important achievement?
So in addition to publicity and promotion, he has been coordinating with various departments during this period to see if it is possible for each unit to book a private theater to watch the movie, etc. It is estimated that in a few days, many places across the country will start implementing this.

Chen Jin's fame has once again been enhanced with the popularity of "The Founding of a Party".

The number of Weibo users began to surge again.

The second episode of "China in Poetry", "Young China", and the third episode, "Inscriptions in Prison", both broke CCTV's ratings record for this time slot in the past decade; the second episode had an average rating of 7.73%, and the highest rating was 9.11%, and commercial sponsorship increased by another 5300 million!
The highest viewership for the third episode exceeded 10%, and the average viewership exceeded 8%. The online discussion was unprecedentedly heated.

Tan Sitong, played by Fu Dalong, is simply the reincarnation of Tan Sitong himself.

To use a popular phrase on the Internet nowadays - Tan Sitong is released from prison.

Although it's a hell of a joke, it's enough to show how good Fu Dalong's role as Tan Sitong is.

This is another actor recommended by Chen Jin. Liu Gang is now completely speechless with Chen Jin's vision. After all, as an industry insider, his vision is extremely sharp.

Duan Yihong in the last issue and Fu Dalong in this issue are both good actors!

In fact, Lao Fu is the Golden Rooster Award winner. He won the award in 06 with "Tengu" when no one was optimistic about his performance. Chen Jin even believed that he had the potential to win the title of International Award Winner for this movie.

In the future, he will play the role of King Huiwen of Qin, just like the unearthed Terracotta Warriors of Qin.

It is exactly the same as the statue of King Huiwen of Qin erected in Shaanxi.

This kind of acting skills can only be achieved when one is strong enough.

"This year's Huabiao Awards are very popular online!"

"There are quite a lot of people discussing the nominations. Is it because there are too many celebrities participating?"

While having dinner in the evening, Guo Xun looked at his phone and asked Chen Jin.

Everyone at the table was looking at the Huabiao Awards nominations that had just been posted. A total of 20 films were nominated for the Outstanding Feature Film Award.

There are also outstanding co-productions, digital films, excellent children's films, opera films, science and education films, totaling 50-60 films. The prize money for the winner is 400 million yuan, and the nomination prize is 80 yuan.

"The radio and television industry wants to do a good job this year, so it should be promoted by certain departments!"

"The competition for my new artist award is pretty fierce!"

Chen Jin looked at the nominees for the Newcomer Award and smiled.

Chen Jin didn't take this kind of award seriously at all, but looking at the three guys competing with him, Chen Jin still had some ideas.

Wen Zhang, Guo Jinfei, Xu Seng.

Chen Jin felt that the latter two did not pose a threat. One, they were not famous enough, and two, they had few roles.

Chen Jin is the male lead in "The Hawthorn Tree".

But Wen Zhang is the second male lead in "Ocean Paradise" and has a lot of scenes, and he also plays an autistic character.

This role is a super plus.

"Fuck, is it so hard to win a rookie award?"

Chen Jin shook his head.

Of course he has seen "Ocean Paradise". Although he doesn't like Wen Zhang, he has to admit that this guy's acting is very good, especially this role. The feeling of autism is very accurate.

Unless Chen Jin experiences the role, he can't surpass it.

Even if he were to act directly, he would have to observe autistic patients for a few months before he could be said to be better than Wen Zhang.

Among the younger generation of actors with the best acting skills, Chen Jin considers himself to be the best, but Wen Xian is obviously also ranked high.

So, there is suspense about this award.

Because "The Hawthorn Tree" has many disadvantages, while "Ocean Paradise" has many advantages.

As for the outstanding newcomer Zhu Yanmanzi, there is not much competition. She will win this award...if nothing unexpected happens.

So sometimes, winning an award is really a metaphysics.

Luck is important.

Once you are shortlisted and encounter strong opponents, even for a small and insignificant prize, the competition may be extremely fierce.

Like Chen Jin’s newcomer award now.

"Fortunately, there are many awards for the Huabiao Awards this time. If it were the same as the Golden Rooster and Golden Horse Awards, we would pick a newcomer, regardless of gender!"

That would be even more fun.

Chen Jin has to compete with Zhu Yanmanzi and others.

However, this can actually be seen from the side that in China, there are many new talents and young actors are slowly rising; on the contrary, in Hong Kong and Taiwan, new talents are increasingly fading. Competition for awards does not actually mean it is a bad thing.

"Then this year's Huabiao Award is quite interesting..."

Chen Jin looked at the nominees for Best Actor and Best Actress.

(End of this chapter)