Lu Yan looked around the scene with curiosity, realizing that what he saw on TV was completely different from what he saw in real life.

And there are so many big shots here!

Wang Quan'an, Jia Zhangke, Feng Xiaogang...

Everyone attended the ceremony, including the veteran comrade Zhang Yimou, who was undoubtedly the most central figure at the entire banquet.

After all, he brought his masterpiece "Hero" with him this year. This top commercial film, which grossed 2.5 million yuan, is definitely a bombshell in the film and television industry this year.

Wherever Zhang Yimou appears, he becomes the center of attention. The people surrounding him are all top figures in the industry; even top-tier actors are not qualified to be around him.

For example, the people next to him at this time were Wang Jun, director of Huayi Brothers, and Han Sanping from China Film Group. Zhang Weiping from New Pictures was not present because Zhang Yimou could represent New Pictures.

At this time, Huayi Brothers was the leading private film and television company, with big names like Feng Xiaogang under its wing.

The artists under his name include many top-tier A-list celebrities, making him truly unparalleled in popularity.

Unfortunately, Feng Xiaogang's "Cellphone" was being filmed in 2003, otherwise there would have been another big name at this year's Golden Rooster Awards.

In his previous life, although Feng Xiaogang's "Cell Phone" was released at the end of the year, it quickly dominated the market and became the box office champion, demonstrating its strength.

In addition, Lu Yan also saw Chen Kaige, who, like Feng Xiaogang, did not have any works participating in this year's Golden Rooster Awards. However, his film "The Emperor and the Assassin" was highly praised and hailed as a benchmark in the industry.

Lu Yan sighed, realizing that these big directors and investors were indeed from the same circle. Even though they were all at the top of the circle, there were still differences between the top and bottom.

Look at the Four Little Actresses, Zhao Yanzi, Zhou Xun, etc., they all have to take the initiative to greet those producers and those with capital.

Have you ever seen a director take the initiative to greet an actor?

At this moment, a thought arose in Lu Yan's mind: if you're going to do it, then be among the best. Act in movies and TV series, and direct plays too!

"Lu Yan! Come here, let me introduce you to some friends."

Yu Nan came up from behind, patted Lu Yan on the shoulder, and pulled Lu Yan away from Huo Jianqi.

Huo Jianqi gave the two of them a meaningful look, wondering what the relationship was between Yu Nan and Lu Yan. He found it strange that Yu Nan had taken the initiative to play matchmaker back then, but now he was even bringing Lu Yan along to this kind of event to make his face.

With more than an hour to go before the ceremony began, Lu Yan, led by Yu Nan, went to greet some producers and actors.

Lu Yan is a newcomer here, but Yu Nan is obviously not; she knows many people in the directing circle.

The first person Lu Yan visited was Zheng Dongtian, a representative of the academic school, a veteran who emphasized both theory and creation, and a representative figure of the fourth generation of directors.

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Zheng Dongtian also had a film participating in the Golden Rooster Awards this year, namely "Taiwan Story," which was nominated for Best Director at this year's Golden Rooster Awards.

Zheng Dongtian first greeted Yu Nan, then looked at Lu Yan with a teasing smile: "Little Lu, you really made Wang Jinsong proud. Your dean is overjoyed this time."

"Professor Zheng, please stop laughing at me."

Lu Yan smiled sheepishly.

He and Zheng Dongtian already knew each other, since Zheng Dongtian was a professor in the directing department of the school, and they often saw each other in the same building.

It's just that we weren't very familiar with each other before.

"Hey, I'm not laughing at you. You really surprised us old guys this time. There aren't many films nominated, but you starred in two of them. You've really made our school proud."

Zheng Dongtian was very happy. This time, their Beijing Film Academy had finally made a name for themselves...

First Xu Jinglei, then Lu Yan—the entire Golden Rooster Awards became their stage, and they truly stole the show.

"You must be Lu Yan, my junior?"

The woman standing beside Zheng Dongtian, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke, her beautiful eyes sparkling.

Lu Yan glanced at her and said humbly, "Senior!"

That's right, the person next to Zheng Dongtian is none other than Xu Jinglei, one of the four most popular actresses at the moment.

Seeing Xu Jinglei reminded Lu Yan that Xu Jinglei was also one of the best in this year's competition. She not only won the Golden Rooster Award for Best Supporting Actress for her work "My Beautiful Nostalgia".

Her directorial debut, "Me and My Dad," also won the Best Directorial Debut Award, making her a sensation.

During this period, after a brilliant acting career, Xu Jinglei gradually began to move behind the scenes and transitioned into directing.

It was precisely because of Xu Jinglei and Lu Yan that Zheng Dongcai was so happy; upon seeing them, he realized that the Golden Rooster Awards were all his own.

After finishing his conversation with Zheng Dongtian and the others, Yu Nan took Lu Yan to greet Han Sanping, Zhang Yimou and the others, but it was just a greeting.

Lu Yan's current status is not enough to make people pay attention, but everyone has come to know this rising star.

The main point is that Lu Yan first partnered with Yu Nan, and then with Huo Jianqi. Isn't that a coincidence? Both of their films were nominated for the Golden Rooster Awards.

This incredible stroke of luck is unforgettable.

After the social gathering, the awards ceremony officially began, and everyone took their seats. Usually, the Golden Rooster Awards would have two hosts, but this year the organizers chose the currently popular host Li Yong to perform a solo show.

There was no assigned partner. The show started with a song and dance performance, which lasted for about 15 minutes. After the performance, it was Li Yong's turn to work.

The host began by introducing the main guests and judges present today, and also delivered a thank-you speech from the industry, reviewing the development of the film industry.

In short, it's the same old classic routine, just like the school's attempt to salvage the situation.

After a long and tedious 25 minutes, the main event of the day finally began: the awards ceremony.

Lu Yan watched with great interest from below. You have to admit, the atmosphere at the scene was different. Usually, the awards ceremony at these film festivals starts with the minor awards and then the main event.

The first awards presented were technical awards: Best Art Direction, Best Sound Recording, Best Music, Best Cinematography...

This part was mostly skimmed over; the art direction awards were won by the production team of "Heroes".

The cinematography was handled entirely by "The Great Waves," and the rest were not particularly important.

There are also awards for best new performer and special jury prizes.

After these minor awards were presented, a ten-minute cultural performance was interspersed to keep the atmosphere lively.

Taking advantage of the break, Lu Yan took out his phone, took a selfie, and sent it to Liu Yifei.

After the cultural performance, the climax of the day began, starting with the awards for the "Warm" drama crew, including the grand prize and best screenplay.

The award recipient is Qiu Shi.

Huo Jianqi and Yu Nan's hands ached from clapping. Qiu Shi gave his acceptance speech on stage with tears in his eyes. Lu Yan, listening from below the stage, was deeply moved; it was indeed not easy.

Many things happened during production, and filming did not go smoothly. It is likely that they encountered even more difficulties in the early stages of preparation.

The screenwriting award was the last and secondary one; the rest were the main events. First up were the supporting actor awards, and as Lu Yan had predicted, the Best Supporting Actress award went to Xu Jinglei.

Xu Jinglei beat out her competitors Chen Xiaoyi, Sarina, and Liang Jing to win Best Supporting Actress.

In such grand prix competitions, usually only one person can win the prize, while those who perform equally well but not as well as the winner will be nominated by the organizers.

The Best Supporting Actor award is interesting. Damn it, where's my Italian cannon, Second Battalion Commander?!

Li Yunlong (Li Youbin) lost to Zhao Jun, and Teacher Li only received a nomination.

Lu Yan felt that this was probably related to the movie; the role limited his performance. He still had high hopes for Li Yunlong, so it was just a pity.

"I'm sure everyone has been eagerly anticipating the following awards."

Li Yong was very good at creating a lively atmosphere, which explains why he became so popular on two shows. Li Yong held the microphone with a solemn expression.

"I hereby announce that the winner of Best Actor is... Xia Yu for 'A Police Story'."

A fierce heatwave erupted at the scene!

Lu Yan remained calm and clapped his hands. Yes, it was Xia Yu just as he had expected.

The young Xia Yu stepped onto the stage to accept the award and gave his acceptance speech, focusing on thanking the director and his co-star Liang Jing. Speaking of Xia Yu, he became famous at a young age and won the Best Actor award at a very young age.

Their acting skills are undoubtedly superb; these early achievers are the uncrowned kings of our time.

It only began to disappear slowly in the later era of internet traffic.

After Xia Yu stepped down from the stage, the host continued, "Next, we'll announce the Best Actor nominees... Oh, there are three nominees this time!"

"Let's see who it is."

"I hereby announce... the Best Actor nominees are Lu Qi for 'Deng Xiaoping'."

"Ge You in 'Kala is a Dog'"

"Oh... the last one is a new face... he is... Lu Yan, 'Warm'!"

Lu Yan, who was opening a soda bottle in the audience, suddenly looked up, his eyes clear and bright, a look unique to college students.

"???"

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