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Chapter 556 won an award?
The premiere of "Dallas Buyers Club" was quite successful.

As a result, Robert Redford added several screenings so that more industry professionals could appreciate this masterpiece.

only.

While everyone was caught up in jubilation, Chen Jin remained vigilant and prepared for potential dangers.

He was certainly aware of the strength of the Dallas Buyers Club, but he still maintained a sense of awe towards winning the award.

buzzing-

Chen Jin frowned slightly when the phone rang.

It was Guo Fan.

By this time, a deluge of news reports must have already swept across major portal websites in China.

"Mr. Chen, you haven't rested yet, have you?"

Guo Fan's voice came from the other end of the phone, his tone clearly indicating the purpose of his call.

"No."

What advice does Director Guo have?

Laughter erupted, and Guo Fan had long since lost his seriousness.

"Congratulations, Mr. Chen."

"I was sitting in front of the computer waiting to leave positive reviews. This time, those foreigners will really know how amazing you are."

Chen Jin was both amused and exasperated.

Fortunately, it wasn't a public execution, so the two didn't need to be so restrained in their private interactions.

Should I wish you good luck in winning the grand prize in advance?

Chen Jin did not respond immediately to the inquiry on the other end of the phone.

Before the outcome is revealed, he naturally cannot relax too much and celebrate prematurely.

"It's still a long way off."

"Just focus on your preparations, and I'll let you know if there's any news."

In general.

Chen Jin is currently also in the process of waiting.

Seeing that Chen Jin had spoken, Guo Fan naturally could no longer continue nagging.

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, the two hung up the phone.

Holding Zhu Yanmanzi in her arms, she drifted off to sleep, and when she woke up again, it was already bright outside.

Over the next few days, they needed to attend the premieres of various movies.

This process undoubtedly reveals some information.

During this period, some publishers approached Jean-Marc Varley with a clear objective: to acquire the distribution rights to "Dallas Buyers Club".

Jean-Marc Varley was prepared to discuss this matter thoroughly with Chen Jin.

After all, this young filmmaker from China has demonstrated wisdom beyond that of others, both in terms of investment and script selection.

Chen Jin's phone has been ringing non-stop these past few days.

Friends from home and abroad sent him messages to congratulate him on the successful premiere of his film.

This left Chen Jin somewhat amused and exasperated.

but.

Having the support of these people truly boosted Chen Jin's confidence.

Putting everything else aside, "Dallas Buyers Club" is an Oscar-winning masterpiece, so there's absolutely no need to worry about this achievement.

Several days later.

Most of the movies have already been released.

The top-ranked works were precisely the ones Chen Jin had in mind.

Besides "Dallas Buyers Club", "Boyhood", "Rich Hill", and "Camp X-Ray" have all won critical acclaim and attention.

Their online ratings are equally high.

Most of them are highly popular.

Of these works, the most anticipated is still "Dallas Buyers Club".

Most of the online reviews praise Chen Jin and Matthew's acting skills.

The main thing is.

There aren't many movies of this genre at present.

The most groundbreaking film before that was probably Philadelphia in 1993.

This is the first film to directly address AIDS and homosexuality, and to oppose knights.

At the time, it was considered a top achievement.

As for Tom Hanks, he even won the Academy Award for Best Actor for this film.

In general.

This kind of topic, which urgently needs attention in real life, is indeed thought-provoking.

the next day.

Chen Jin was still fast asleep when the phone rang first.

While remaining as clear-headed as possible, Chen Jin pressed the answer button.

During this process, they didn't even get a clear look at who the caller's contact name was.

"Hello, I'm Chen Jin."

Chen Jin's voice was a little hoarse, and a response came quickly from the other end.

"Hey, I'm Robert."

Did I disturb your rest?

Robert Redford's serious response made Chen Jin feel a little less sleepy.

"Chairman Robert, is there anything I can help you with?"

The two haven't had much interaction in the past few days, and apart from meeting at other movie premieres, they've had almost no opportunity to contact each other privately.

So much so.

Chen Jin was somewhat puzzled by his phone call.

"Yes, on behalf of the Sundance Film Festival, I cordially invite you to tonight's tribute dinner."

A tribute dinner?

After hearing the voice on the other end of the phone, Chen Jin was stunned for a moment.

It's important to understand that tribute dinners are generally formal banquets that focus on honoring industry leaders.

For example, individuals who have received awards or recognition, as well as leaders of the Sundance Film Festival and the Institute.

Besides.

They are sponsors and partners.

Aside from these high-ranking and powerful figures, this tribute dinner also invites well-known actors and popular directors and creators of the year.

If that's the case, then it would work.

It's clear that Robert Redford has high hopes for the film "Dallas Buyers Club".

Otherwise, they wouldn't have taken the initiative to call and invite Chen Jin to participate.

"Ok."

"Thank you for the invitation. I will be there on time tonight."

Robert Redford's laughter came from the other end; he seemed to have a high opinion of this young filmmaker from China.

Whether it's acting or investing in movies, it's easy to see that this young man has his own ideas.

"OK."

"Then I'll wait for you."

The two then hung up the phone.

Zhu Yanmanz had already opened her sleepy eyes, and when she looked in Chen Jin's direction, she couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.

These past few days, I've been accompanying Chen Jin to various movie premieres.

Zhu Yanmanzi indeed learned a lot from it and also saw many outstanding works.

5pm.

Chen Jin and Zhu Yanmanzi attended the tribute dinner.

Upon arrival, they noticed that Jean-Marc Varley and Mathieu were already approaching.

"Hey boy."

"We meet again, and this time I really have to thank you for it."

what?
Chen Jin was somewhat puzzled by Matthew's words.

Before he could say anything, Robert Redford had already strode over to where Chen Jin was.

"OH!"

"Chan, you've finally arrived."

"I've been looking for you."

Matthew and Jennifer Garner exchanged a glance; they had been discussing this all day. Besides the fact that their work was currently enjoying great popularity, there was another reason they had received the invitation to the tribute dinner—

Chen Jin must have been involved in this.

At the time, they felt Robert Redford's enthusiasm for Chen Jin when the premiere of "Dallas Buyers Club" ended.

This wasn't based on a friendly exchange between the Sundance Film Festival president and the participants. It was more like they hit it off immediately.

“Let’s go inside and have a long talk.”

The others followed behind, and when Chen Jin looked over, she noticed that Anne Hathaway and others were also there.

Chen Jin had worked with several of the people present before, so there were no obstacles in getting along with them.

"I haven't been able to have a proper talk with you."

"The Dallas Buyers Club has a very good chance of winning this time."

Anne Hathaway raised an eyebrow.

That's true, since nowadays, both media reporters and film critics are almost exclusively talking about the few blockbuster films.

It was almost inevitable that Dallas Buyers Club would win an award.

"Thank you."

"Your work is also very impressive."

The others gathered around, and everyone chimed in, making the scene lively.

Every now and then, someone would come over and greet Chen Jin.

Most people in the entertainment industry are shrewd and calculating.

They can naturally predict the next hot contenders by analyzing the trends.

As for Chen Jin...

This year, he's definitely a man who's constantly trending on social media.

His successive works and box office results have demonstrated his talent.

Even if a deep friendship isn't necessary, superficial gestures still need to be maintained.

As for the entire tribute dinner...

Posters of countless popular works were displayed in prominent positions.

That's right.

This dinner was not just a gathering of the main creators and leaders.

It's not just about eating and drinking.

With so many publishers present, their purpose is quite clear: this kind of platform is almost always there to give the works on display an opportunity.

If they are chosen or a deal is successfully reached, the final result is predictable: integration into mainstream works will be a given.

In addition to collaborations on artwork.

More often, it's the moment when producers select actors.

During this process, people will come one after another to discuss things with Chen Jin.

In the eyes of these international producers, Chen Jin is now a hot commodity.

Think about it.

If he appears in a movie, the box office in China is guaranteed.

Fast & Furious 6 is the best proof of that.

This series has reached its dead end; endless racing and shootouts will eventually lead to visual fatigue.

At the time, the suggestion to include Chen Jin in the series did indeed cause a lot of dissatisfaction.

after all.

There will always be people who cherish the "Fast & Furious" series out of nostalgia.

The sudden addition of an Asian face would be unacceptable to most people.

It's worth noting that when this news was announced, many people across North America were waiting to see Chen Jin make a fool of himself; they were eager to see what would happen to Chen Jin after overestimating his abilities.

Who would have thought?
Thanks to Chen Jin's efforts, "Fast & Furious 6" has gained positive reviews and even generated more buzz than its predecessors.

Those who wanted to mock him back then now have no choice but to be envious.

As for intelligent people...

Naturally, he had already thought about cultivating a good relationship with Chen Jin.

Chen Jin stood still, holding a wine glass, as a gesture of respect for another important part of the banquet.

That is an honorary award that recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to independent films.

For example, the Pioneer Award and the Vision Award.

In fact.

The primary purpose of awarding these prizes is to raise funds for the Saint-Denis Institute.

To support opportunities for independent films and filmmakers.

Most of these awards are given to film directors or key producers.

and so.

This part has nothing to do with Chen Jin.

All he had to do was have friendly communication with the industry professionals he met.

The tribute dinner lasted until very late, and by the time we returned to the hotel, it was already past midnight.

Zhu Yanmanz and Chen Jin were both slightly tipsy.

The main problem was that the people at the dinner party were just too enthusiastic.

"what--"

Zhu Yanmanz yawned. It would be a lie to say she wasn't tired; she had been dealing with people all night.

"It's almost over."

Zhu Yanmanzi murmured to herself that the exhibition was nearing its end, and all that was left was to wait for the final answer to be announced.

After hearing Zhu Yanmanz's words, Chen Jin nodded.

He did not show much emotion about it.

"Since I'm here, I might as well make the best of it" has always been his life motto.

Now all they have to do is prepare for the final day of the awards ceremony, which is also the most anticipated part of the entire film festival.

At that time, the awards for all competition categories will be announced and presented.

buzzing-

This is the umpteenth time recently I've been woken up by the phone ringing.

Chen Jin reached for her phone on the bedside table, while Zhu Yanmanz beside her had already woken up.

Zhu Yanmanzi has been in a state of extreme tension since yesterday.

They have attended the premieres of all the works.

Now, it's time to announce the final results.

Some films, perhaps knowing they had no chance of winning awards, chose to leave immediately after participating in the screening.

As for Chen Jin, Zhu Yanmanz, and others, they stayed here to wait for a call from the Saint-Denis Film Festival.

This is undoubtedly the most agonizing time.

Success or failure hinges on this moment.

This phone call carried countless expectations.

"Hey! Chan, I think you can probably guess why I'm calling."

"Someone tried to persuade the cast and crew of 'Dallas Buyers Club' to stay, but I wanted to let you know this personally."

Robert Redford's voice came through.

As for Zhu Yanmanz, her hand had already completely grabbed Chen Jin's sleeve.

She was waiting for the exciting news.

"Oh? I'm looking forward to it."

After hearing Chen Jin's response, Robert Redford's hearty laughter came through the phone.

"Chan, on behalf of the Sundance Film Festival, I formally invite you to the closing ceremony."

Zhu Yanmanz's eyes widened instantly.

The joy on their faces was equally undeniable.

It's done! It must be done!
The only reason they stayed here was to wait for the final invitation.

As for now.

Robert Redford's phone call clearly confirmed this for them.

Dallas Buyers Club won an award.

Although it's uncertain which award it will be, just staying here will give me something to look forward to.

"Then I won't disturb your rest."

"I hope this time it will turn out as you wish."

After saying that, both parties hung up the phone.

After a brief silence, Zhu Yanmanz erupted in uncontrollable cheers.

"Honey, we'll win an award, right?!"

Chen Jin nodded.

That seems to be the case at present.

In no time.

There was a knock on the door; it must be Matthew and the others coming to bring good news!
(End of this chapter)