Chapter 448 Venice International Film Festival
In the office building of Chang'e Film, posters of company-invested movies are hung on both sides of the corridor. As a clear stream in the current Chinese film market, although they have been established for a short time, they have contributed many classics and masterpieces.
Li Li was waiting in the conference room for a long time. She wore a gray striped T-shirt, light-colored curly jeans on her lower body, and white sneakers on her feet. She looked very fresh and casual, and didn't seem to match the strong woman style who was in charge of Chang'e Film!
"Teacher Lin, you are here. I have something good to share with you."
Chen Jiaxuan met with her very familiarity. After this collaboration, the two became familiar with each other. Today, Chen Jiaxuan wore an irregularly tailored white lace printed dress. She looked tall with her slim heels and high heels. Her hair was draped behind her, and her look was very refreshing.
"Sister Li, don't keep it aside. If you have any news, let's hear it. We can wait."
Lin Han nodded, and he could call him if he had anything to do, but today he had to let the two of them come here, but it was not possible to do so.
Li Li made a gesture of invitation, "You guys sit first, Director Zheng Shuping and others are still in a traffic jam, and it is estimated that they will arrive in ten minutes."
At this time, her assistant brought a bottle of mineral water to Lin Han and the other two, and the producer Zhong Heng, on the sofa in the office, spoke up and activated the atmosphere: "Teacher Lin, your "Haiberian" is really good. I am also watching it. The pastor's story is a little heavy. I don't know if there will be a relaxed story later."
"Maybe, if you look slowly from behind, you may be surprised." Lin Han didn't want to make the atmosphere awkward, so he answered seriously.
Li Li is the general leader, while Zhong Heng is the real producer of the crew of "Martian Rescue". In addition, Zheng Shuping, who has not arrived yet, is clearly a major good news for the movie, so Lin Han can sit still.
Li Li, who was also sighing: "Many of Teacher Lin's novels are suitable for adapting into movies, but now our company is small and has little business, so we can no longer afford it. I heard that "Resident Evil" is adapting a game, so we may be able to cooperate to develop the movie copyright of this novel?"
Although "Resident Evil" focuses on zombies, the action gun battle scene is very exciting. If it is adapted into a movie, it will inevitably shock the big screen.
But Chen Jiaxuan did not express the specific details, "Sister Li, now we have set up a company to operate Lin Han's novel copyright. I am no longer responsible for these businesses. It is very pleasant to cooperate with you. You can talk to our company's eO Miao Hong about this matter."
Li Li didn't believe that Lin Han and Chen Jiaxuan had no control over the company. Now they just wanted to wait a little longer. This was an excuse, but she didn't say it, "Miao Hong? Is it the eO of Sony Pictures North America? You can actually pull him over. This is not an ordinary person!"
Originally, I thought Lin Han had just started a personal company and made a small fuss, but now I have brought Miao Hong over, which seems to be a big deal. She can bargain with Chen Jiaxuan and Lin Han, and the bark of a man's famous tree. Miao Hong is famous for being smart. If you want to get the right to adapt the movie "Resident Evil", it will probably take a lot of bleeding.
"Have you heard of this person too?" Chen Jiaxuan laughed, "so we feel relieved to hand over the company to him."
While talking, the gray-haired Zheng Shuping walked in wearing a short-sleeved shirt and a baseball cap. Behind him was the favorite general Xu Jiayan, who was also the starring actor of "Martian Rescue".
"I just met Director Zheng at the elevator entrance, but I didn't expect you all to come." Xu Jiayan hung his sunglasses on the collar of the T-shirt and forced the round-neck shirt into a V-neck. He looked very low-key.
After Zheng Shuping sat down, he couldn't help asking: "Xiao Li, what's the big joy to call us all over? I originally wanted to have a good rest as long as I wanted."
After seeing everyone coming, Li Li explained: "At the official invitation of the Venice International Film Festival, "The Mars Rescue" will hold its global premiere in early September, and will also be the main competition unit to compete for the final Golden Lion Award!"
As soon as she finished speaking, the rest of the people on the sofa in the office widened their eyes. Could this be April Fool's Day?
"Really or false?" Lin Han couldn't help asking. Domestic science fiction films can also be shortlisted for the main competition unit. This is the Venice International Film Festival, which is known as the world's three major film festivals, along with Cannes and Berlin. It has always been a paradise for art films!
Chen Jiaxuan also looked at Li Li with confusion. This was not revealed at all. It was obvious that this was a commercial film, but he could be shortlisted for the Venetian Film Festival, where experts gathered?
"It's true, can I still lie to you?" Li Li looked proud, "I was just going to the Venice Film Festival movie trading market to find overseas distributors for "Mars Rescue". Who knew that he had submitted a video to the organizing committee for registration, and he had no hope. I received a notice early this morning that they said that "Mars Rescue" will be screened on the first day of the opening ceremony!"
Zheng Shuping was also surprised. He has a great reputation in the international field. In the 1990s, he won the Best Film of the Berlin Film Festival for "Gentle Moonlight" and won the Golden Bear Award. The next year, he won the Best Director of the Venice Film Festival for "Spring of the North", which is well-known.
"Director Zheng, it's a blessing to you. I was originally saying that science fiction films were going to participate in the Venice Film Festival, and others thought I was crazy. But when they saw the director's name and the starring Jiayan's name, they were completely speechless! If it weren't for you, this movie video would probably be lying in the corner and getting rid of dust!"
Xu Jiayan also won the first Chinese film winner in the Cannes Film Festival. The new film he collaborated with Zheng Shuping cannot be ignored. It seems natural that such a combination was shortlisted for the Venice Film Festival.
"Do you see clearly? Is it the main competition unit, the horizon unit or the Venice Day screening unit?" Zheng Shuping is worthy of being the one who won the best director in the Water City Venice. He asked the idea all at once. There are many different units in the film festival, and only the main competition unit is the most useful, and the rest are not paid much attention to.
Li Li didn't say much, she took her iPad over and showed it to everyone. Everyone was familiar with the Ying above. This is the main competition unit!
After a burst of surprise, I was ecstatic. I could accumulate reputation at the Venice Film Festival, and after the movie was released, I could gain attention around the world. Of course, it would be better to win awards in the end.
The Venice Film Festival is the oldest film festival in the world. It is known as the father of international film festivals. It is held from August to September every year, leading the development trend of art films at all times!
During the film festival every year, many actors, celebrities and media reporters gather on the Lido Island in Venice, becoming a feast for the film industry.
It is not easy to be shortlisted for the main competition unit. Film masters from so many countries around the world gathered together. Originally, the type of "Martian Rescue" was not superior. Thanks to the powerful director, starring, screenwriter and post-production, such a domestic science fiction film can actually compete on such a big stage!
Originally, Lin Han's box office forecast for "Martian Rescue" was RMB 1 billion in China and US$300 million in global terms. Now it seems that he can give a little psychological expectation to it, at least reputation should not be a problem.
In fact, his surprise did not last long. After all, in his previous life, "Martian Rescue" starring Matt Damon won seven Oscar nominations including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Adapted Screenplay, and also won a Best Actor and Best Picture at the Golden Globe Awards.
Now I have finally failed to mess up this novel and movie. Maybe I can still get the honors I didn’t get in my previous life, and make a breakthrough in the Venice Film Festival!
"After being shortlisted for the main competition unit, we need to go to the scene to support the movie at the opening ceremony, not only to be able to sell overseas, but also to increase the chance of winning a little. After all, we must show sincerity." Li Li said bluntly. When she bought the copyright of the movie "Martian Rescue", she never expected that there would be such a day, and happiness would come too suddenly.
Of course, Zheng Shuping had no objection. He was very happy at this moment. When filming "Martian Rescue", he was joking by old friends that he would ruin his reputation for life. As a result, he has now stepped on the art films of those guys and can go back and sir.
What's more, he has very wonderful memories at the Venice Film Festival. Going there is like going home, maybe he can create another glory in his directorial career!
Xu Jiayan also got happy. Since winning the Cannes Film Festival Best Actor, his acting skills have entered a bottleneck period. Many movies cannot break through their best levels. Unexpectedly, this time, "Marls Rescue" that relaxed himself, which was full of joyful comedy, broke the shackles.
"Wait, you said everyone is going. I want to go there too?" Lin Han couldn't help asking. He was busy writing "Herberian". If he also went to Venice, it might be a bit inconvenient.
Zheng Shuping is now very impressed by Lin Han's novels. He quipped: "You have the possibility of winning an award, don't you know there is an award for the best script at the film festival?"
In fact, Lin Han is not familiar with the awards at the film festival, so he knows that a best film is the Golden Lion Award, the Best Director, the Best Actor, the Best Actress Award, etc., and the other awards are not highly concerned.
"Has the nomination list been announced?" Lin Han's eyes shining. Although he won a lot of awards in the novel circle, he is really a newcomer in the film circle and has nothing!
Moreover, because the original owner had filmed a movie, he had no chance of awards such as Best Newcomer and could only win once in his life.
Chen Jiaxuan pulled his sleeve and whispered: "There is nomination that is not nominated. There is no nomination in the film festival. All movies in the main competition unit are automatically shortlisted for all awards. Now that "Martian Rescue" is shortlisted for the main competition unit, you are qualified to compete for the best script."
Lin Han patted his head in annoyance. In his ecstasy, he even forgot the most basic common sense, making such a joke!
"Teacher Lin, you don't need to write a new book every day? Go there and go to the opening ceremony, and then you can basically return to China after our movie is finished. If the organizing committee specially invites the crew to go back, it means there is a possibility of winning an award." Xu Jiayan explained that there was two weeks between the opening ceremony and the closing ceremony, and many crews would not stay until the end.
On one side is the long-awaited new book, and on the other side is his first novel adapted into a movie. The palms and backs of his hands are fleshy. Lin Han believes that his brain can also write things in Venice, so he replied: "Since that's the case, I'll join in the fun, and I hope our crew won't come back empty-handed!"
"Definitely not!" Li Li was full of confidence. "I think our movie is good. You must first have confidence. Next, we will discuss your itinerary with you. Then we will set off together, and there will be more than a week."
Lin Han has never participated in a grand event like a film festival, and now he thinks it is good to join in the fun.
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A day later, the official blog of "Martian Rescue" that had been silent for a long time finally came. This time, the concept poster of the movie was released. The poster consisted of a lonely back as the visual subject. The astronaut who was always walking alone looked in sharp contrast with the surrounding scenery!
The poster style is intuitive but not rough, with great internationality and oil painting colors, rich in depth and no excessive modification, which further highlights the purity of the characters.
"On August 31, "Martian Rescue" went to the Venice International Film Festival, took him home (b-day ng-him-he), and took him home!"
Lin Han also forwarded this concept poster at this time, as a preheating and practicing for the film. "Thanks to all the crew for their hard work and cooperation to create such an excellent work!"
The sudden news surprised netizens. The Venice International Film Festival is so high-end, why did a science fiction movie go over? He even used the words "Going to the Battle". Could it be that he was promoting himself in the past?
Questions accumulate in people's minds. Could it be that the crew will add dramas to themselves and get the popularity?
Just as there was a lot of doubts, the official website of the Venice Film Festival also included relevant information, not only listing the jury members in one go, but also publishing the list of participating units for each unit!
There were Cannes before and Toronto after, and the Venetian Film Festival was getting better and better in the middle of the two. The list of the main competition unit was announced, which attracted everyone's attention.
Fashion master, film director Tom Ford returns, superstar Mel Gibson is shortlisted for the new work, Fashark Michael Fassbender and Alicia are showing up, Oscar winner Natalie Portman and Amy Adams are both shortlisted, and the opening film "La La Land" is the only one!
Chapter completed!