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

Chapter 276: The two chefs are delighted! They won two seats in a row!
"Chen Jin, can you sign an autograph for me?"

"Chen Jin!"

"Chen Jin, I came here just to see you!"

"..."

There were crowds of fans, greeting Chen Jin. Chen Jin smiled and went up to sign a few autographs and took photos with them.

The host of the red carpet was CCTV-6's leading actress Li Mi, a very beautiful and tall female host. Unfortunately, she did not become famous in the future. She also filmed "刺陵" with Zhou Jielun.

"Director Zhang Yimou?"

"Director Zhang Yimou seems to be very popular. He is standing in the interview area and being interviewed by media reporters!"

"Let's wait for him!"

Li Mi had just finished speaking when he saw Chen Jin waving to fans and quickly said, "Hello Chen Jin, can I interview you?"

"Ok, Ok!"

Chen Jin was blocked by the beautiful host, so she had to face the camera lens, smiled slightly and waved: "Hello everyone, I am Chen Jin!"

"Everyone knows that the two movies starring Chen Jin have been nominated for more than a dozen awards this time!"

"He himself was also nominated for the Newcomer Award. Didn't you win the Venice Marcello Mastroianni Best Newcomer Award last year for this role in Under the Hawthorn Tree?"

Li Mi passed the microphone to Chen Jin, who nodded: "Yes, it's fate, I've been nominated for another newcomer award!"

"But you are no longer a newcomer. You have starred in three movies that were all big hits. Currently, The Founding of a Party is still in theaters. Do you have any new movies to tell us about next?"

"Yes, there will be a new movie released next month, and there will also be Double Eleven!"

"Wow, that was pretty close then?"

Li Mi exclaimed in an exaggerated voice: "As far as I know, you and Director Zhang have collaborated for the second time. Is this movie coming out soon?"

"Yes, if nothing goes wrong, we will meet you all by the end of this year or early next year!"

"That's great! I hope your next few movies will be big hits, and I also wish you win your dream award tonight!"

"Oh oh oh-"

Before Chen Jin said thank you, his fans in the audience started cheering, and the atmosphere was quite heated.

Wen Zhang, who was walking on the red carpet, felt a little depressed. He always felt that something was wrong. The voices of his fans were not as loud as Chen Jin's? !

"Is this actor named Chen Jin very popular?"

Jet Li secretly asked Wen Zhang beside him, and Wen Zhang shook his head: "It's just so-so. He became famous last year for starring in Zhang Yimou's film The Hawthorn Tree. Oh, he played the leading male role in The Founding of a Party!"

"I tried it at first, but was pushed down!"

"The great cause of founding the Party?"

Jet Li smiled and waved at the crazy fans on both sides, and narrowed his eyes: "It's not easy to get the leading actor in this movie!"

Han Sanpin had also invited him at the beginning, but Jet Li did not have the schedule. In addition to promoting "Ocean Heaven", he was also filming two movies at the time - "Legend of White Snake" and "Flying Daggers of Dragon Gate", and there was also "The Expendables 2" in Hollywood, so he really had no time to act.

The main reason was that he was only given a 5-second shot in "The Founding of a Republic", and this incident has always made Jet Li feel resentful.

Otherwise, why would he participate in such an event?

“It is said that the performance is very similar!”

"But they say he's almost a special actor, so I guess his acting career is over!"

Wen Zhang put his hand to his mouth, feeling somewhat gloating.

This is what happens when special actors perform well, they will have many performance assignments that they cannot refuse, but Chen Jin did not receive many of them. The younger version is actually better, with fewer works, and no one forces you to act. Chen Jin could have asked Pu Lun to decline.

Mainly because his schedule is really full.

"Brother Jie——"

Li Mi walked towards Jet Li again. She had just finished interviewing Zhang Yimou. The two of them immediately stopped talking and gestured towards the camera with a smile.

Chen Jin, Zhang Yimou and others had just walked into the theater of the exhibition hall.

A detailed name was labeled on each seat, and the seating arrangements were very clear; Zhang Yimou's seat was quite far back this time, although it was in the very center area close to the stage.

He didn't care much and sat down in the fourth row. In front of him were some artists from Hong Kong and Taiwan, including Feng Xiaogang, Chen Kaige and others.

Sitting in the second row were some veteran artists and directors, and in the first row were relevant leaders.

Guo Xun was also in the fourth row, right next to Chen Jin and others.

"A Phoenix that has lost its power is no better than a chicken!"

The Zhang Weiping incident has more or less affected "The Hawthorn Tree", Zhang Yimou and the artists in his studio.

Being nominated is indeed a special favor.

At least a signal was sent out and the national network gave it a thumbs-up. After all, a movie is the result of the hard work of the entire crew.

"Did you just reject Mr. Jiang's audition invitation?"

After Zhang Yimou sat down, he leaned over to Chen Jin's ear and asked.

"No, I just said I should read the script first. Mr. Jiang might be unhappy!"

"Ha ha!"

Zhang Yimou glanced at Chen Jin and was convinced by this boy's serious character.

"You, Mr. Jiang has said so, what script do you want to read? Do you want me to talk to him?"

Zhang Yimou was talking, but Chen Jin waved his hand: "Forget it, if the script is sent, I will take a serious look; if not, it doesn't matter, I plan to write two scripts myself!"

"If you want to survive in this circle, you still need to make some connections. You can't just do it alone!"

Zhang Yimou couldn't help but admonish.

Chen Jin was helpless: "I have made friends, but some of them are really not very good at it. What if the script is terrible? It's better not to shoot it!"

Zhang Yimou: “…”

Well, this kid hasn't even grown up yet, but he's already got this temper? !
"Do you know Xu Chengyi?"

Zhang Yimou actually knew something about Jiang Zhiqiang's investment in this blockbuster film, mainly because the two of them had just chatted for a long time.

"do not know!"

"A director from Hollywood DreamWorks. You must have heard of Shrek the Monsters, right? He's the character designer of the series and the director of the third film!"

"The screenwriter is Yuan Jinlin, who has been working with Cheng Long before. He wrote "New Police Story" and "Shaolin Temple"!"

"So there's not much of a problem with the work. And with an investment of 1 million US dollars, it's an adaptation of Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, so there must be a lot of special effects, and it's a commercial blockbuster!"

Zhang Yimou felt that since he had said this much, Chen Jin would definitely be moved.

Which young male actor in the circle would refuse such a "big pie"? The bottom line is that the box office revenue is hundreds of millions.

If it becomes popular, it will soar to fame immediately.

Chen Jin, however, knew which movie it was.

"Monster Hunt"!
“It’s this movie!”

The first film to break the record in Chinese film history, it took in more than 24 billion yuan at the box office, which was just 7 million more than the Hollywood blockbuster "Fast and Furious 1000", which had just broken the box office record in Chinese film history at that time.

This is the first Chinese film to reach the top in the true sense.

"Lost in Thailand" only broke the box office record of domestic films, but did not surpass the box office of "Avatar".

But "Monster Hunt" surpassed all the films released in mainland China.

It does have a certain historical significance.

But although the movie was a hit, the director and leading actors were not popular, and they didn’t even go viral. Even the specially designed animation IP Huba in the movie didn’t get as much popularity as expected... The audience’s perception of this movie was not as strong as that of "Lost in Thailand".

"Lost in Thailand" was absolutely a phenomenon in 12.

But "Monster Hunt", which has more than twice as much box office as his, is not as popular as expected.

It’s not because of the average reputation, but because of the fake reputation.

The box office of this movie was inflated; it seemed to have broken a record, but the film bureau and the producers were unwilling to talk about it, and were publicly questioned by netizens, so they chose to handle it coldly and use extremely wrong public relations.

Coupled with the controversy over casting changes, this drama has become very controversial.

Chen Jin originally still had some fantasies in his heart, but now, he felt that he was just being rational.

If this is really the movie, he would feel ashamed to be the lead actor.

It's not that it's a mediocre film, but that it will have blemishes.

A box office of 24 billion is not enough to wash away his shame. On the contrary, the higher the box office, the more he will be branded as a box office inflator!
This movie...it's better for him to stay away from it.

"If you want to give it a try, I'll talk to you and Mr. Jiang!"

Zhang Yimou really wanted to help Chen Jin, but Chen Jin quickly waved his hand: "Forget it, I still think I should read the script first. The role is everything!"

"Are you ready to go through the system?"

Zhang Yimou glanced at Chen Jin. Are you so careful about your reputation?

"It has nothing to do with the system. Actors must cherish every work they perform, right?"

"Then from now on, you can only invest and shoot by yourself..."

If you make the wrong movie, everything will be ruined.

The truth is unpleasant, Zhang Yimou just didn't say it.

All actors want to take this path, but only a few succeed from beginning to end. Even Jackie Chan and Jet Li have made bad movies.

It's just Stephen Chow, right?

But in the past few decades of Stephen Chow's film industry, this is the only one who has emerged? !

But didn’t the future still end up making a bad movie and not daring to go on stage?

If Chen Jin knew what Zhang Yimou was thinking, he would obviously criticize him like this; no one would not care about their own work, and Chen Jin certainly cares about it especially.

The Huabiao Awards also began amid the whispers of the two people.

First of all, of course, there are some unimportant awards, such as the Outstanding Chinese Opera Film, Children's Film, Science and Education Film, etc. However, Chen Jin is familiar with several awards for animation and documentary. In this year, animation is in decline, and "Rainbow Cat" and "Pleasant Goat" are the only ones that can be shown off.

And it’s an independent IP.

However, the winner was not these two films, but "Legend of Rabbit Hero".

An animated film that cost 1.2 million yuan.

The box office revenue was over 1500 million, which was a heavy loss, but Chen Jin looked at the promotional trailer and thought the special effects were pretty good, a bit like the style of DreamWorks. Nowadays, Chinese people basically imitate these companies when making animations.

And they were also hired by the special effects company, otherwise they wouldn’t have spent more than 1 million!

"No wonder no one dares to invest in cartoons these days. Every time they invest in a cartoon, they lose money..."

Chen Jin shook her head. After presenting the Outstanding Dubbing Film Award for "Avatar", the next awards came: various acting awards.

For example, there are really many awards for outstanding child male and female actors; in order to honor everyone, the Huabiao Awards have ten awards for actors alone.

The awards for Outstanding New Actor and Actress were ranked behind those for Children.

However, this award is collectively called the Outstanding Newcomer Award, including male and female actors, screenwriters and directors.

You have to open four at a time.

In addition to the male and female actors, screenwriter Bao Jingjing was also shortlisted, and the director was Guo Xun.

However, both of their opponents are also very strong.

The nominees for new screenwriters include Xue Xiaolu, the director and screenwriter of "Ocean Paradise". She is Bao Jingjing's senior and also a student of the Literature Department of Beijing Film Academy. She will be a very famous female director in the future. She has directed "Beijing Meets Seattle" and "My People, My Country".

There is also "Post-80s" by Li Fangfang, which was shortlisted for the international A category, the Tokyo International Film Festival, which is currently the most prestigious in Asia.

These two people, the new screenwriter and the new director, were shortlisted, and the last one was Zhang Meng, the director of "The Piano in a Factory".

This movie is even more amazing. It was the dark horse of this year's Huabiao Awards and was nominated for many awards, including the Grand Prix for Outstanding Film. It was also shortlisted for the Tokyo International Film Festival. The leading actor Wang Qianyuan even won a Tokyo Film Actor trophy!

Therefore, even if it is just a rookie award, the competition is very fierce.

This actually shows the future potential of Chinese mainland films, with many outstanding new directors, screenwriters, actors, etc. emerging.

"Please welcome the award presenters, Ning Hao and Huang Shengyi!"

As soon as the host Zhu Jun finished speaking, Huang Shengyi and Ning Hao walked out of the award ceremony channel.

"Hello everyone, I am Huang Shengyi!"

"I'm Ning Hao!"

The two looked very reserved and had nothing in common, but Huang Shengyi smiled and said, "Director Ning and I were just chatting backstage and found out that we are actually classmates. What a coincidence!"

"Yes, that's right, Class of 01 of Beijing Film Academy!"

"There are actually many people here who are from the same class as us. I am honored to be here with Teacher Huang to present this award..."

As soon as Ning Hao said this, laughter came from the audience.

Huang Shengyi was embarrassed by his words "Teacher Huang" and quickly said, "Director Ning, you are such a big director now, when can you invite me to act in your play?"

"Let's talk about this off stage—"

"No, I finally have this opportunity, I must speak on stage, there are so many people testifying, okay?"

"Or... the next one!"

A rather crisp look.

"..."

Ning Hao couldn't respond to this.

Chen Jin couldn't help but sigh that this star girl, who reached the peak as soon as she debuted, had such touching emotional intelligence.

Stephen Chow, who was in the audience, had a blank expression on his face. The termination of the contract between Huang Shengyi and his company had caused a lot of controversy. The two of them had fallen out a long time ago, but Huang Shengyi now had a backer and married a legendary rich man.

It's also a fake. In fact, the so-called heir to XX Group is her husband's brother, not her husband.

Fortunately, Ning Hao had seen this kind of scene before, so he quickly asked, "Teacher Huang, I have a question. How many times have you been to the Huabiao Awards?"

"Twice? And what's a coincidence is that both times the prize was drawn for the same prize!"

"Outstanding Newcomer Award!"

“It’s my second time too!”

Ning Hao pretended to be surprised, and Huang Shengyi said exaggeratedly: "Really? Then we are so destined to meet!"

"No, it means neither of us has made any progress!"

"Hahaha!"

Chen Jin couldn't hold back his laughter any longer and quickly lowered his head and started laughing.

Zhang Yimou next to him also had a smile on his face.

Ning Hao, you are such a mean bastard. Everyone knows he is talking about Huang Shengyi. Everyone in the audience knows whether he has improved or not. He is the fourth director in the mainland to have a box office of over 100 million yuan, and a member of the 100 million yuan club. If he doesn't improve, who will? !
But Huang Shengyi is indeed getting worse every year.

"..."

Huang Shengyi obviously heard it, his face turned red, a little embarrassed, and he quickly tried to smooth things over: "No, no, I think... then... then what?"

"Yes, I think the organizing committee should think that I am still a newcomer!"

“There is still a lot of room for improvement and progress!”

"Maybe after I act in your play, Director Ning, I can be nominated for the Best Actress. Director Ning, do you think I have the potential?"

Huang Shengyi looked at Ning Hao with his wonderful eyes. Ning Hao was silent for a while and nodded: "Yes... yes!"

The child was so nervous that he trembled when he spoke.

"Haha, let's not embarrass the director, let's just present the awards!"

Huang Shengyi quickly pointed at the big screen and said, "The first award we are going to present is for Outstanding New Screenwriter. Please look at the big screen!"

Swish!
The films and names of the four nominees immediately popped up.

Bao Jingjing took a deep breath and looked at the big screen, on which a clip of "Love Is Not Blind" popped up.

In addition to Chen Jin, she, Guo Xun and Zhu Yanmanzi all actually attach great importance to this award.

Are you kidding? Who wouldn’t be envious of a prize of 50 yuan?

Winning awards is secondary.

"The winner of the Huaxia Broadcasting and Film Awards and the 14th Huaxia Film Huabiao Award for Outstanding New Screenwriter is——"

"Ocean Paradise, Xue Xiaolu!"

Huang Shengyi shouted loudly.

"Yes!"

Chen Jin heard cheers not far away, while Bao Jingjing shrugged regretfully.

Her husband Wang Ran had no choice but to hug her and comfort her.

"It's okay, Sister Bao, we'll win the Outstanding Screenwriter Award next time!"

"There are also Baihua and Jinji!"

Chen Jin's consolation was obviously of no use, but the trailer of the next outstanding new actress soon popped up.

Zhu Yanmanzi grabbed Chen Jin nervously. She didn't care whether the camera could capture it or not. At this moment, she really felt it was difficult to breathe.

Obviously, she didn't care, but when she was in such an occasion, she suddenly felt that even the newcomer award seemed to have great weight.

"Saint Cloth, you recite it first, I'll be the next one!"

Ning Hao handed the golden letter with the list of winners to Huang Shengyi. Huang Shengyi smiled and unfolded it, saying word by word: "The winner of the Outstanding New Actress Award is——"

"Under the Hawthorn Tree, Zhu Yanmanzi!"

"..."

Zhu Yanmanzi widened his eyes and turned suddenly to look at Chen Jin.

“I won a prize!”

Chen Jin was smiling and clapping.

Zhu Yanmanzi suddenly hugged Chen Jin tightly, making Zhang Yimou a little dazed.

"It's just a newcomer award, don't get excited!"

Chen Jin patted Zhu Yanmanzi's soft and boneless back. Zhu Yanmanzi really shed some tears. After letting go, she wiped her tears with her hands and bowed to Zhang Yimou, saying, "Thank you, Director Zhang, thank you!"

"Go ahead and claim your prize!"

Zhang Yimou said this with a smile, not taking the newcomer award seriously at all.

Many of Mou's girls have won this award, including the Venice Film Festival Best Actress Award, so of course there is no surprise for him.

"Sister Jin, congratulations!"

Guo Xun was smiling and clapping his hands, and one person after another came forward to congratulate Zhu Yanmanzi.

At this time, Ning Hao took out another letter.

Movie trailers featuring outstanding new male actors began to appear on the big screen.

It's full of highlight scenes of each actor. Wen Zhang's autistic expression and Chen Jin's hearty smile with teeth showing form the best contrast.

Of course, there is also Guo Jinfei in "Love Is Not Blind" and Xu Seng, the male lead in "Shocking Sand".

This movie has a subtle presence, but it is the main theme.

“Who will win the Outstanding New Actor Award?”

Ning Hao looked at the winner's name on the letter and a smile suddenly appeared on his lips.

"Under the Hawthorn Tree, Chen Jin!"

(End of this chapter)