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

Chapter 557 Dallas, On the Attack!

"Surprise!"

Matthew appeared at the door, a dazzling smile on his face.

"Chan, we did it!"

"The Saint Denis Institute just called Valéry and invited us to the closing ceremony red carpet."

Jennifer Garner and Jean-Marc Varley stood behind her, both looking equally proud.

All major film festivals have clear guidelines.

Receiving a call from the organizer at the end of the screening is usually a very positive sign.

This almost certainly indicates that The Dallas Buyers Club has an award to win.

Although it's not 100% certain, it still proves there's hope.

"This is absolutely the best news so far this year!"

Matthew was quite excited. This was his first project after completing his transformation, and if it achieved good results, it would solidify his position in the entertainment industry.

It wasn't just him.

Jennifer Garner also has high expectations for this.

"Chan, how can you be so calm? We won an award!"

Before receiving the call, Chen Jin was indeed a little anxious, as there was no reference to tell him whether Dallas Buyers Club had a chance of winning the award.

until--

Robert Redford's phone call put Chen Jin at ease.

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's find a place to celebrate!"

Matthew couldn't wait any longer and pulled Chen Jin along, ready to walk outside.

Hey, Matthew!

"Don't be too happy too soon."

Jennifer Garner couldn't help but facepalm; they were already used to teasing each other while on set.

Although everyone was happy, they remained rational, as they couldn't open the champagne halfway through the day.

What if the celebration ends in nothing? Wouldn't that make us a laughingstock?

but.

There's still an 80% chance.

"I know a small pub around here, how about we grab a couple of drinks?"

Jean-Marc Varley made a gesture, and the others naturally had no reason to refuse.

Zhu Yanmanz was already dressed and ready, and the group drove to the secluded tavern that Jean-Marc Valé had mentioned.

The car came to a smooth stop.

A rather narrow staircase appeared before them, with no signs in the surrounding environment.

In Chen Jin's view, it was undoubtedly an ordinary location.

As everyone walked towards the stairs, they noticed the hidden gem in the backyard.

"cheers!"

Inside the private room, Matthew was visibly excited.

He downed the wine in his glass in one gulp, showing no sign of stopping.

Chen Jin could understand him. He was depressed and unsuccessful in his early years. Even though he tried many times to change his image, he was still typecast as a romantic comedy actor.

As for this "Dallas Buyers Club," it has undoubtedly become his last bargaining chip.

In fact.

The mysterious homeless man in the 2012 film "Mud" caught the attention of director Christopher Nolan, who even expressed his desire to collaborate with him.

However, they haven't made it to the schedule yet.

Chen Jin picked up her wine glass, her smile polite, showing little emotion regarding today's news.

"Chan, I really admire your courage."

Jean-Marc Varley's gaze fell on where Chen Jin was. Today's gathering only included the main cast and crew of "Dallas Buyers Club," so there was no need for any concealment.

After hearing what the person in front of him said, Chen Jin looked over.

"You transformed a stereotypical, marginalized character into a flesh-and-blood individual that is impossible to ignore."

"I still can't forget what you looked like on the monitor."

Jean-Marc Varley was speaking from the heart at that moment.

The success of Dallas Buyers Club is undoubtedly partly due to Chen Jin's involvement.

The sudden emotional outburst left Chen Jin somewhat bewildered.

To know.

So far, they have only received an invitation call from the Saint-Denis Institute, and it is still unknown whether they will actually win an award.

Jean-Marc Varley's words left Chen Jin somewhat at a loss for words.

Let's skip the formalities.

"I hope we can cooperate more in the future."

The person in front of me was probably drunk, otherwise he wouldn't have said so much, given his usual personality.

Chen Jin nodded, and the wine glasses of the group clinked in the air.

The crisp sounds made them feel very immersed; this night was probably a time when everyone was filled with dreams.

***
Three days later.

The awards ceremony for the 30th Sundance Film Festival has officially begun.

Zhu Yanmanzi was carefully adjusting Chen Jin's tie, and when she saw her spirited lover in front of her, her smile was equally bright.

"I'm so excited!"

to be frank.

Even Zhu Yanmanzi was incredibly excited about today's awards ceremony.

What kind of award do you think you'll win?

Zhu Yanmanzi looked forward to the main awards at the Saint Daniels Film Festival, which are divided into three categories.

The highest honor at a film festival is the Jury Prize.

The selection will be made by the professional judging panel they met that day.

Next is the audience award.

The selections were basically made by audience votes, which is why Robert Redford stayed up all night to add screenings for Chen Jin and her team's work.

The Saint-Denis Film Festival is undoubtedly a miniature entertainment industry.

When you encounter a good work, you should naturally promote it widely.

Finally, there is the special prize.

Unlike other film festivals, the Saint-Denis Film Festival never has a Best Performance Award.

There are never any awards for Best Actor or Actress that are based on a single gender.

However, among the special awards, there will be awards for outstanding performances.

For example, a breakthrough performance award, or a special performance award.

Among these.

There are also awards for directing and screenwriting.

Overall, it is similar to the other three major international film festivals.

In Zhu Yanmanzi's opinion, the most attractive part of this film festival is undoubtedly the Jury Prize, the highest honor.

If it can be acquired, it would prove the artistic value of "Dallas Buyers Club".

Besides.

This has opened up market opportunities.

It's important to understand that the Sundance Film Festival is undoubtedly a crucial springboard for independent films to enter the mainstream.

This is the best platform for achieving business success.

dong dong dong-

When the knocking sounded, Zhu Yanmanz took a deep breath.

"Let's go."

"It's time to reveal the answer."

After hearing Chen Jin's words, Zhu Yanmanz took the arm of the person in front of her.

The entire crew was fully prepared and in high spirits.

For them, even the wind on the road to winning the award is sweet.

When everyone arrived at the scene and saw what was happening, the creators of "Dallas Buyers Club" couldn't help but exchange glances.

"Wow? It's even more spectacular than I imagined."

Matthew raised an eyebrow.

The waiting room was packed with people. Cast and crew members from shows like "Rich Hill," "Kill a Man," and "Return to Holmes" were all there.

When he noticed Chen Jin and the others appear, he waved and greeted them.

As everyone knows, the most popular film at this year's Sundance Film Festival is undoubtedly "Dallas Sellers Club".

Both in terms of its core elements and the quality of its works.

"Dallas Buyers Club" delivers a solid narrative.

Especially this time, the theme, coupled with Matthew and Chen Jin's transformative performances.

Even the main actors and crew members of these production teams had to give a thumbs up after watching the work.

They are used to the sacrifices actors make. If a person wants to play a role well, the first task is to reshape their own soul.

However, it is truly lamentable that Chen Jin has gone to such lengths.

"coming."

At this moment, everyone present felt an overwhelming sense of determination to win.

They were all waiting, waiting for the final award to be announced.

Compared to the opening ceremony's red carpet, the closing ceremony had fewer people, but they exuded confidence from within.

The closing ceremony red carpet is not as elaborate as the opening ceremony, and there is no need for interviews or Q&A sessions with the host.

Overall, it felt more like a formality.

"Ahhh-"

"Chen Jin, bringing glory to the nation!"

"Well done, Matthew."

The moment the cast and crew of "Dallas Buyers Club" stepped onto the red carpet, screams and cheers erupted.

Seeing the shouts of fans on both sides, Matthew waved enthusiastically.

What does this prove?
This proves that his abilities have finally been recognized, and that he is no longer just a pretty face.

He proved his acting skills to the whole world.

Click!Click!
The group of people on the red carpet slowly walked into the venue.

Dallas Buyers Club undoubtedly carried the most attention at this year's Sundance Film Festival.

Even Bill Hader greatly admired him.

This awards ceremony is no longer something that only Chen Jin and her group are looking forward to.

This movie is being watched closely both domestically and internationally.

After all, it has dominated the top ten trending topics on major portal websites for many days, and since the start of the Sundance Film Festival, it has never fallen out of the top ten.

This is enough to demonstrate the film's strength.

As you approach the venue, there will be some specially arranged interviews with reporters.

Similar to the three major international film festivals, most of the questions revolve around the awards.

As soon as Chen Jin and her entourage stepped into the venue, reporters swarmed around them.

“Matthew, Chan.”

Could you tell me which award I'm most looking forward to this time?

No matter how you answer this question, it's highly likely that these media reporters will embellish it.

So much so.

At times like these, all people can do is be careful with their words and actions.

"Thank you all for your support of Dallas Buyers Club. No matter which award we receive, it is a recognition of our hard work."

In fact.

Who wouldn't want to win the highest honor award?
However, one should still put on a show and, without being overly humble, maintain one's own stance.

"Chan, there's a saying circulating online."

"The reason why 'Dallas Buyers Club' has become so popular is because of your personal appeal."

The reporter's question caused those present to stop in their tracks.

In front of so many people, they were clearly trying to cause trouble.

Chen Jin is already very familiar with this kind of question. When "Fast & Furious 6" grossed 30 billion yuan at the box office, a reporter had already asked her this question.

Even when you're trying to fleece someone, you can't target just one person and exploit them relentlessly.

Matthew and the others looked at the reporter in front of them; this question was truly unethical.

While she was pondering, Chen Jin responded.

"In my opinion, the success of a film never belongs to any one person alone."

"It is a product of the director's ingenious planning, the producer's meticulous arrangements, and the actors' dedicated collaboration."

"Perhaps my character is outstanding, but that requires the director's meticulous calculations and the empathy of the co-stars to be presented to the audience."

Facing the camera, Chen Jin responded calmly.

His fluent English further confirmed his ease in handling the issue.

After hearing Chen Jin's response, the reporter did not ask any further questions.

After a while.

A round of applause erupted from the crowd.

Neither overbearing nor overbearing.

The words they speak accurately express their intentions.

Chen Jin nodded slightly to the people present and walked straight towards the venue.

Matthew and the others followed closely behind.

At that moment, they felt respected by Chen Jin.

The question the reporter just asked has been appearing on major websites for the past few days.

They do not deny Matthew's acting skills and brilliance, but at the same time they compare the achievements of the two.

To the uninformed, Chen Jin's character appears to be much more complex than Matthew's.

after all.

He not only needs to play an AIDS patient, but also a person with a transgender identity.

This proves that a profound transformation is needed, both psychologically and physically.

For this reason, many topics began to come into play.

Everyone was focused on comparing the two, even going so far as to criticize the former and praise the latter.

Matthew didn't care about this.

However, as this was his transitional work, he did not want to continue to receive such evaluations and treatment from everyone.

Chen Jin's response today undoubtedly refutes the recent rumors and gossip.

“Hey brother.”

"You look so handsome today."

Matthew put his arm around Chen Jin's shoulder; he was very grateful to her.

As for Chen Jin, she also understood Matthew's feelings.

This man, a combination of wisdom and adventurous spirit, may appear carefree and incomprehensible on the surface, but Chen Jin knew that he was clear-headed and resilient inside.

It was precisely this personality trait that prevented him from accepting any questioning throughout his career.

He never allowed himself to be a half-baked amateur.

I will do my best in anything I have to do.

"Haha, when am I not handsome?"

Chen Jin's response made everyone present laugh and cry, and then they went to the seats arranged for them by the research institute.

Right in the middle of the third row.

This should be the best treatment the production crew can receive.

Everyone took their seats.

Next came the time for casual conversation, since the red carpet ceremony was still ongoing. The real battle for supremacy would begin once all the film crews and main actors had entered.

"ladies and gentlemen!"

Zhu Yanmanz was looking around curiously when she heard the voice coming from the front of the stage, and she subconsciously turned her head to look.

It was Robert Redford.

Beneath his gray beard was the most sincere smile.

"It is a pleasure to see you all tonight."

"Now--"

"Please give us some time so that we can do things together that we couldn't do before."

"Start from your passion and go realize your dreams!"

(End of this chapter)