Looking at the major film festivals across the country, the most famous ones are undoubtedly the Golden Statue in Xiangjiang, the Golden Horse in Treasure Island, and the Golden Rooster and Huabiao in Mainland China.

A closer look shows that the Academy Awards focus on Hong Kong's local films; the Golden Horse Awards, although connected to the international community, exclude mainland films; and the Mainland's Golden Rooster and Huabiao, although including films from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and three places, are lacking in international connectivity.

From this point of view, there is no domestic film festival that can cover all the mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan and international fields.

Macau, once known as the "Las Vegas of the East", is a world-famous "Gambling City" and has a high reputation internationally.

Because of this, Macau has the opportunity to attract overseas film nominees, and this opportunity also allows it to see an excellent opportunity to create an international film festival.

Since its handover in 1999, the city has had a poor image in people's minds. When most people mention Macau, the first thing that comes to mind is the word "gambling" and nothing else.

Then, creating an international film festival and using "cultural entertainment" to offset the "gambling" impression may be able to change people's views on this city.

Moreover, this kind of international film festival can include works from mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and overseas. This is something that no domestic film festival has ever done. It may become the most authoritative and most popular film festival in the country.

Dazzling film festival.

Based on various favorable factors, the Macau International Film Festival came into being.

Initially, the film festival's publicity received a mediocre response.

Regardless of the fact that the general audience does not pay much attention to the film festival, the audience has not even heard of the unknown first Macau Film Festival, so the publicity effect is naturally difficult to attract attention.

However, the organizers were quite smart and included the film "Sky Curtain" in the shortlist midway. Then they used the popularity of "Sky Curtain" to increase their publicity efforts, and the popularity of the film festival instantly increased.

Not only did many viewers discuss this on the Internet, but many tourists to Macau also bought tickets and came to the film festival to join in the fun.

In this circle, some people are disgusted with the false prosperity brought by popularity and traffic, but they have to admit that without the help of popularity and traffic, many things will be difficult to get started in this industry.

The organizers of the film festival have grasped this point and created the current situation of better influence and attention.

November 10th is the opening day. After four days of film screenings and art exchange activities, today November 16th ushered in the film festival awards ceremony and closing day.

The city of Macau is extremely prosperous, and in the evening the neon lights are shining and colorful.

In front of the art exhibition hall in the center of the city, there was a huge crowd and bustle at the moment.

Most of the local residents came to support it. After all, it was the first time for stars to gather in their hometown. This first film festival can be regarded as a major local event. How could you not come and join in the fun after dinner?

A small number of them are tourists from other places. They have learned about the film festival through text messages, flyers, or online messages. They are all here to travel, and they want to join in the fun and see the big stars. Wouldn't it be nice?

Whether they are local residents or foreign tourists, they are all Chinese people who love to watch the excitement.

If you don't come, won't it break the traditional Chinese culture of enjoying the excitement?

Just like that, amidst this ocean-like noise, illuminated by the intertwining bright light of moonlight, roadside lights and high-altitude neon lights, several cars slowly drove towards the entrance of the red carpet.

The first group of people to arrive, headed by Han Sanping, came with Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, Feng Xiaogang and other well-known domestic directors.

China Film Group has the responsibility to take the lead and assist the development of the domestic film industry, and the film festival is an event that can promote the development of the film industry.

In this case, Han Sanping's arrival is logical.

It is not surprising that Han Sanping came and Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige and others appeared.

"Lao Mouzi!"

"Poet Chen is so handsome!"

The audience didn't cheer too much, mainly because these directors didn't have much fan circles. They playfully shouted the director's nickname a few times, making Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige and others laugh, and then disappeared at the end of the red carpet at the entrance of the exhibition hall.

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The latter group of vehicles followed closely, and the second group of guests got off the car and arrived.

At this moment, the cheers from the audience outside the venue suddenly became overwhelming.

"Hua Zai!"

"Sister Qingxia!"

"Nie Xiaoqian!"

"Chen is famous!"

"Chen Baoguo..."

This second group of guests is headed by Liu Heping, recognized as the number one screenwriter in the industry and the current chairman of the Filmmakers Association.

Chen Daoming is the vice chairman of the Filmmakers Association, and is also rumored to be Liu Heping's successor and candidate for the next chairman.

Chen Baoguo, Zhang Fengyi and Zhang Guoli are the third directors of the Filmmakers Association.

Liu Dehua is a member of the Filmmakers Association.

At the beginning, the Filmmakers Association, in order to better carry out cultural exchanges and communication with Xiangjiang, wanted to recruit a Xiangjiang actor to join the association.

Chenglong was originally an excellent candidate, but because of his personal life issues, the association management was troubled.

In terms of patriotism, Andy Lau's performance was not inferior to that of Cheng Long, and he was introduced into the association as a representative figure of Hong Kong actors.

However, Andy Lau did not join the Hong Kong Film Association, but joined the Mainland Filmmakers Association, which initially caused a lot of controversy on the Internet.

Liu Dehua said, "Mainland and Hong Kong are the same. Which association is not the same? They are all for the better development of the industry." This statement gained popularity and love from the audience, and the controversy disappeared.

At this moment, these people are here to support on behalf of the Filmmakers Association.

The rest, such as Lin Qingxia, Wang Zuxian, Maggie Cheung and others, are big names from Xiangjiang who came to support and are of the same generation and seniority as Chen Daoming and others.

So many superstars made a major appearance as the second batch of guests, which aroused surprises and cheers from the spectators outside.

The third group of guests that followed were all from overseas, from Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, and Europe, including producers, directors, and actors.

The spectators did not cheer because they did not know any of them, but this did not prevent them from thinking that this film festival looked quite grand. Even so many foreigners came to support Macao's international nature and deeply impressed the local residents.

Feel the glory.

Three consecutive batches of guests walked down the red carpet, and the fourth batch of guests turned to the crew and actors who were shortlisted for the award.

Under the attention of everyone in the audience, when they saw several cars approaching and saw the people getting off the first car, the cheers that broke out suddenly were like a tsunami, shaking the whole world, even more loud than when they saw Liu Dehua and the others.

Even better.

"Chu Xuan!"

"Liu Yifei!"

"..."

Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei rode the wave of momentum and walked on the red carpet.

One is wearing a black suit and the other is wearing a pear yellow skirt.

A sunny and handsome face under a big back, and a pretty and soft face with a small bun.

This pair of golden boys and girls, walking hand in hand, are truly incomparable.

For fans, it has been nearly two months since the two last made a public appearance at a premiere.

Although it was not a long time, too many things happened to these two people in these two months.

Whether it is the popularity of the movie or the astonishing wave it has set off overseas, it is enough to refresh fans' perceptions time and time again, and the filter halo around the two idols has also become stronger again and again.

This appearance also caused them to give extra excited cheers to express their further admiration.

"Chu Xuan!!"

"Liu Yifei!!"

"..."

Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei waved lightly from time to time, responding to the enthusiasm of the audience, but there were still people waiting to enter, so they quickly entered the exhibition hall without stopping.

Both sides of the corridor of the exhibition hall were lined with major media from home and abroad. Amidst the frequent and rapid sound of the shutter, the couple, under the instructions of the staff, came to the small stage at the end of the corridor and posed for a few pictures.

, that is, walking off the stage and entering the venue.

The sound of exchanges could be heard from all over the venue, and the couple were not in a hurry to find a seat. They first walked to the front row and said hello to the seniors as a sign of courtesy.

Han Sanping greeted the approaching couple with smiling eyes.

"Third brother." The couple greeted each other.

Han Sanping nodded slightly and said, "Yes, we will get together again after the movie is released overseas."

I don't know what aspect he means by "not bad". Maybe it's because in front of outsiders, his words are a bit confusing.

"Okay." The couple agreed and continued to greet the teachers nearby.

After saying hello to Chen Daoming, Chen Daoming said: "The overseas road show is not over yet, right?"

"Not yet, I will fly to Southeast Asia tomorrow." Chu Xuan replied.

Chen Daoming nodded slightly: "Do it well, your movie is of great significance and we are all paying attention."

Zhang Yimou took over the conversation: "Especially the domestic market response is better than that of "Avatar", which is even more incredible. Next, we will all refer to and study the direction of your film selection."

"Director Zhang, we are very honored that you can say so." Chu Xuan said modestly.

"Chu Xuan." Zhang Guoli said: "Whenever your company makes a science fiction movie again, if you have a suitable role, just come to me and let me take part in the glory."

"You can also come to me." Zhang Fengyi said from the side.

"Looking for you?" Chen Baoguo joked: "Their short film "Hope" has you, and the movie "Sky Curtain" also has you. It would be good to give you two small supporting roles. Are you still greedy?"
To be continued...