Huayu Entertainment: Tianxian really wants to improve

Chapter 41: Twenty That Year, Sitting in the Audience Like a Minion

Although MTV Films' copyright expires in April,

But Summit Entertainment should have already contacted author Stephenie Meyer.

After all, the news that MTV Films had given up on the production had already reached Joel at Random House.

For people in the industry like Summit Entertainment, they will definitely know the news earlier.

It just so happened that Summit Entertainment had just completed a round of financing last year. At that time, they had sufficient funds and were looking everywhere for suitable projects.

Anne Stella had already come on stage. After a brief chat, she began her performance, which was indeed a light rock song.

Gu Bei also calmed down.

He didn't talk to the two people opposite him, as that would have seemed too deliberate.

I spent most of the time chatting with Liu Yifei, and occasionally talked about music with the two people opposite me.

After the music afternoon tea event ended, Gu Bei got up and left. He wanted to contact Stephenie Meyer again to see if she had returned from vacation.

After Gu Bei and the others left,

Catherine looked at Gu Bei's departing figure and said, "His performance in that short film left a deep impression on me."

Eric was noncommittal: "But he's Asian!"

"That's a pity."

Catherine nodded.

In Hollywood, there are only a few roles for Asians, and they are already filled by a few actors.

After a pause, she inquired, "I thought you might be interested in him. That short film was shot very skillfully."

"But a short film is always a short film, and no one knows if he can handle a crew."

Eric hesitated for a moment. Summit Entertainment was indeed short of projects right now, but working with a newcomer might not necessarily pass the investor's test.

Catherine also understands this very well. It is really difficult for a director to get the first opportunity.

She started shooting her own short films very early on, but had been working as an artist in the industry for more than ten years. It was not until a few years ago when she became a screenwriter herself that she got her first opportunity to direct.

"Let's talk about those five scripts I gave you," Eric asked. "Are you interested?"

"I don't like any of them! But I bought the original novel of the vampire story. The novel is much better than the script. The script is really shit!"

……

night.

Or the Polo Club Cinema.

This is where the awards ceremony for this year's Sundance Film Festival takes place.

"Bruce, this is our lucky place. I feel we can win the Short Film Jury Award!" Antonio said excitedly.

"Don't set a flag, everyone who opened champagne at halftime was Bao Si."

Gu Bei complained and turned to look at Liu Yifei, "How is it? Don't you think this place is very shabby? There's not even a red carpet."

Liu Yifei nodded.

The award ceremony of such a film festival is even inferior to many events she has participated in.

“But there are so many opportunities here.”

Gu Bei gave an example, "The female director we met this afternoon wrote and directed a movie that won an award here, and then got the right to direct a $2500 million B-grade movie!"

"You want to be her?"

"No, surpass her!"

Gu Bei rarely displayed the confidence of a reborn person, and one could even say that he was a bit arrogant.

"I believe you!"

Liu Yifei nodded quietly.

But the seriousness in his tone was heard clearly by Gu Bei.

Gu Bei smiled.

The lights dimmed and the award ceremony began.

The first award given was the Alfred Sloan Award, a special award.

"The winning movie is - Dark Matter!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Bei turned his head and whispered, "Two days ago, I met Liu Hua here. He is the leading actor of this movie. You know Liu Hua, right?" Teacher Liu Hua!

Liu Yifei nodded.

Of course she knew Liu Hua, because Liu Hua had acted in the famous movie "Lan Yu" with Hu Jun.

"At that time, I really wanted to ask if he and Hu Jun were really no longer in contact."

"puff!"

Liu Yifei laughed.

Gu Bei was also laughing there.

What came to the minds of both people was the state of Liu Hua and Hu Jun when they were on the show together.

However, what came to Liu Yifei's mind were the programs from two years ago, while what came to Gu Bei's mind were the scenes of "Where Are We Going, Dad?"

The award ceremony continues.

"Next, we will present the short film awards."

coming!

Antonio suddenly became nervous.

Gu Bei also sat up straight unconsciously.

"First of all, there are seven short films that received Honorable Mention Awards. They are: 'Freespace'..."

Seven short film honorary mentions went by, and The Tuner wasn't one of them.

"The winner of the Short Film Jury Special Award is - Everything Will Be Okay!"

"The winner of the International Short Film Jury Award is - 'Cathode Ray Tube'!"

Second prizes were also awarded.

That only leaves...

"Finally, we're going to present the Short Film Jury Award to 'The Tuner'!"

"Congratulations to all the winners and all the short filmmakers who presented at Sundance for creating so much incredible work!"

End.

I was twenty that year, and the audience was like a bunch of minions!
Well, there were no acceptance speeches for the short film winners.

There was only a small frame containing a certificate.
Gu Bei’s evaluation is: Not as good as the medals from Bilibili!

Just as Gu Bei was about to walk back to his seat,
The blonde staff member I had seen at the airport appeared and trotted over: "Hello, I'm Lina. We met before on Mr. Hopkins's bus."

"What's the matter?" Gu Bei was puzzled.

"Tomorrow at 6pm, there will be a screening of an award-winning short film. We'll send a car to pick you up. Could you please leave me your contact information?"

Lina said she wanted to leave her contact information, but what she handed over was her own cell phone.

You didn't have this attitude ten days ago!

Gu Bei still remembered that when she heard that she was in the short film unit, she immediately withdrew all her enthusiasm and was also indifferent to Antonio.

It’s really realistic!

But considering the other party's performance, this is not surprising.

"No need. Just write down the address of my hotel. I will tell the owner when the time comes." Gu Bei didn't leave her any chance at all. With Dongzi's example in front of him, he would never fall into the same trap.

Lina was slightly stunned.

She didn't expect Gu Bei to refuse.

She quickly composed herself and asked, "What kind of car would you like to pick you up?"

“The one from that day.”

Gu Bei said without hesitation.

"No problem. The car will arrive at the hotel at this address at 5 pm tomorrow."

Lina respectfully escorted Gu Bei back to the venue and said, "Congratulations again on winning the Short Film Jury Award!"

Gu Bei held up the medal in his hand.

It seems to have some weight!

(End of this chapter)