Reshaping the landscape of the Chinese entertainment industry

Having mastered both literary and martial arts, they were sold to the emperor.

This is the path that scholars throughout history have pursued and continued.

Although the present era is not like the feudal era, many principles are still applicable.

If you want to become famous, you definitely need people who are qualified to appreciate you and treat you differently.

So who are the people who deserve to be appreciated?

Of course, it refers to those who hold sway in the industry.

He Yi'an offended quite a few people while filming this movie, and also had some unpleasant encounters with many older people.

But he never paid much attention to this group of people.

Although they have influence over certain things, they do not have absolute say; at most, they can only exert some influence.

Therefore, even though He Yi'an was vehemently criticizing that group of people, he did not expand the scope of his attack.

This is actually a pragmatic approach.

At least in some people's eyes, he still knows what's important.

However, simply knowing the importance of things is not enough; he also needs someone to constantly support and speak on his behalf.

With all this in mind, after doing everything, He Yi'an didn't hesitate and immediately called Mu Deyuan.

"Teacher, my video is finished editing and post-production is done. When are you free?"

"So soon?" Mu Deyuan sounded surprised on the phone. "I have class tomorrow morning, so how about this afternoon? Bring the film to school, and I'll invite a few people to watch it together."

"Okay, then I'll bring a few people too!"

After hanging up the phone, He Yi'an personally called Han Sanping, Li Kangsheng (director of Emei Film Studio), and Zhang Yimou to inform them that the finished film had been released.

Han Sanping was very happy and understood He Yi'an's plan to screen you inside the Beijing Film Academy. He promised that he would definitely attend.

Li Kangsheng was also very happy, but he couldn't come from Chengdu. However, he still made a promise that as soon as the movie was released, the Pacific Cinema Circuit, Emei Cinema Circuit, and Xintiandi Cinema Circuit in the entire Southwest region would definitely give it their full support.

Zhang Yimou has also been very busy lately. His film "Hero" has just finished all the finishing touches and is currently in post-production.

However, upon hearing that He Yi'an's movie had been released, he remembered his previous promises and commitments, and without making excuses, he agreed to come directly tomorrow.

Besides inviting them, He Yi'an also remembered to tell his father, He Changlin, who was simply excited and happy.

Even though he had made some preparations, he still didn't expect that Mu Deyuan's so-called "invitation" of a few people to watch together would be such a big affair.

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The next day.

The small screening room on the third floor of the Beijing Film Academy Standard Screening Center.

This screening room is just a small, internal space that can only seat eighty people. It's not big, but the equipment is the best in the whole school.

When He Yi'an arrived with his film, he was surprised to find that several people were already standing inside.

Mu Deyuan stood at the front, wearing a dark jacket, with a cigarette in his hand, talking to the people next to him.

Upon seeing He Yi'an, he stubbed out his cigarette and waved, "Hey He, come here, let me introduce you."

He Yi'an walked over and his gaze fell on the white-haired, bespectacled, and refined-looking man next to Mu Deyuan.

The moment He Yi'an saw his face, he was shocked. He hadn't expected Mu Deyuan to have invited him.

Director Liu Jianzhong!

Of course, He Yi'an knew him not because of his identity as a director, but because of another identity!

He is the current Director of the Film Bureau of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television!

He is also the vice chairman of the China Film Association!

He Yi'an's expression immediately turned serious, his usual playful demeanor gone. He walked over respectfully and bowed to Mu Deyuan and Liu Jianzhong.

"Teacher, Director Liu!"

Director Liu smiled gently but didn't speak. Mu Deyuan, however, glanced at him sideways and teased, "Senior brother, see? I told you so, this kid's shrewd!"

Liu Jianzhong then spoke up: "Deyuan, you and your disciple have been quite active recently!"

He Yi'an's expression changed, and he was about to explain, but Mu Deyuan interrupted him directly, saying nonchalantly, "Senior Brother Liu, don't you know me? If those people hadn't gone too far, I wouldn't have done that!"

He Yi'an was touched when he heard Mu Deyuan take the initiative to take responsibility.

Liu Jianzhong nodded: "I don't mean to blame you and Xiao He, but some people really do need to be replaced. The film industry still needs new talent!"

He Yi'an didn't respond at the moment. Listening to Mu Deyuan and Liu Jianzhong's discussion, he suddenly remembered that this Director Liu seemed to be a graduate of the Beijing Film Academy's photography department!

However, he graduated from the Beijing Film Academy's Department of Photography in 1964, much earlier than Mu Deyuan and Zhang Yimou's class.

This is a true insider from the General Administration!

He Yi'an's feelings at this moment were hard to express directly, because he never expected that the person his teacher introduced to him would be this person!

This is another top player!

In addition to his own official position and identity, he has also served as a judge for international film festivals and the China Film Huabiao Awards and Golden Rooster Awards on multiple occasions.

He also served as chairman of China Film Distribution Co., Ltd. and a member of the Film Censorship Committee of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television.

He Yi'an never imagined that he could have any connection with the other party right now.

But the fact that Mu Deyuan invited him, and that he was willing to come, is itself a statement and an indication of his inclination!

Then Mu Deyuan introduced him to a female leader, who was from the General Administration and whose surname was Zhao.

He Yi'an wasn't familiar with her, but Mu Deyuan introduced them, and he made sure to be polite and try to leave a good impression.

Before long, several more people came in. He Yi'an was very familiar with these people. The leader was Han Sanping, and his father He Changlin was with him.

The father and son simply nodded in tacit agreement, without saying anything more in this setting.

He Changlin had of course seen the person who had just been talking to He Yi'an, but he was just proud of his son.

Han Sanping, who had just walked in with a brisk and powerful air, was about to say a few words when he immediately spotted Liu Jianzhong next to He Yi'an and the person from the General Administration.

At this moment, Han Sanping was only a deputy. When he saw this person, his expression changed and he quickly came over to greet him.

He never expected that He Yi'an's movie screening would bring this person over.

However, he was very clear about the interpersonal relationships involved and immediately realized that it was Mu Deyuan's doing. After marveling at how well Mu Deyuan treated this disciple, he started chatting with Liu Jianzhong and another familiar person.

Seeing that Liu Jianzhong and the others were accompanied by Han Sanping, Mu Deyuan also began to introduce He Yi'an to the other people.

These people are all professors at the Beijing Film Academy, and He Yi'an actually knows them all without needing an introduction.

For example, Xie Fei.

A veteran of the directing department at Beijing Film Academy, and one of the representative figures of the fourth generation of Chinese directors, he directed films such as "Black Snow" and "Woman Sesame Oil Maker".

Another example is Xie Xiaojing, the deputy director of the directing department.

"Teacher, these two are both professors at the school. I even secretly sat in on their classes before, so there's no need for introductions!"

He Yi'an quickly stepped forward and bowed slightly: "Professor Xie, I've watched your 'Year of Birth' three times, and I've gained new insights each time. Especially the long shot at the end where Jiang Wen walks in the crowd, that sense of loneliness, I still can't forget it."

Xie Fei looked him up and down: "Old Mu said you have a sweet tongue, and it's true."

"I'm telling the truth," He Yi'an said earnestly.

Xie Fei nodded and said nothing more.

He Yi'an then looked at another middle-aged man beside him: "Hello, Teacher Xie!"

Xie Xiaojing looked at He Yi'an with a hint of regret and pity in her eyes: "He Yi'an, why did you sign up for the photography department? Your name has appeared in the newspapers quite a lot lately."

"Teacher Xie, those were all insults directed at me." He Yi'an smiled. "As for enrolling in the photography department, it's because my teacher is in the photography department."

"Don't worry about the criticism." Xie Xiaojing still felt it was a pity that such a genius wasn't in the directing department. "We're here today to see what you've actually filmed."

"Please wait a moment, Professor Xie!"

Just then, a deep voice sounded in my ear: "Old Mu, Little He, am I not late?"

He Yi'an turned his head and saw Zhang Yimou walking in from outside, wearing an ordinary black coat and with his signature bitter expression on his face.

"A schemer has arrived!"

"Director Zhang, welcome!"

Zhang Yimou walked in, first greeting Director Liu and Han Sanping, then the others, before finally looking at He Yi'an and showing a rare smile:

"I made a promise to you back then, so I have to watch your film."

Hearing that Zhang Yimou still remembered his promise, He Yi'an felt a warmth in her heart: "Director Zhang, thank you."

"Don't thank me too soon, let's see it first."

Seeing that everyone had arrived, the group took their seats in the screening room one after another.

The lights dimmed.

The screen lights up.

The words "Fireworks in the Human World" appeared on the screen.

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