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The blue ribbons, the Academy Awards and the Mainichi Film Awards that have been hovering over the film industry since the end of the year have finally come to fruition.

In early February, the finalists were finally announced:

"Satomi Hachikenden", "Love Story", "Doraemon: Nobita's Adventure in the Demon World", "Kukai", "Torajiro's Story 32: The Whistling Torajiro"...

Almost all of the best movies last year are here, and the final award will be decided among them.

Among them, three movies that are simple friends include "Summer of Kikujiro", "April Story" and "High School 2".

"But...how come the Blue Ribbon and the Film Academy Awards are announced at the same time!" A certain director, producer and screenwriter of "Summer of Kikujiro" looked at two different lists in the newspaper that were not far apart.

Sighing, "This is obviously something the newspapers are doing~"

Although the two awards are held at similar times, the announced times cannot be so consistent... What's more...

"One, two, three..."

Nagayama Naoki counted the number of times "The Summer of Kikujiro" appeared in the shortlist, and the two lists added up to a total of twelve times... In other words, this movie was shortlisted for almost all of the two film selections.

of awards.

“Let’s just call it Tree Friends’ winners list…”

He also knew that the two newspapers deliberately combined the lists to create a stunt.

At this time, Itou Shuichi next to him joked:

"Because the newspapers also know that this year is still a bumper year for tree friends!"

This year’s Blue Ribbon and Film Academy Awards, and even the Mainichi Film Awards, Film Weekly Awards, etc., if all Shuyou films win, then it can be said that Shuyou Pictures has dominated Neon’s films.

Circled!

"That's what I say...but until the last moment, who can be sure~"

Nagayama Naoki shook his head. He knew very well that during the final on-site review, the old guys who controlled the film industry would definitely not let Shuyou win too many awards.

Last year, Tree Friends won five awards in a row. It can be said that it is a dark horse in the industry, supporting emerging film companies... If it is given to Tree Friends again this year, it will not be a fight against Toei, Toho, and Shochiku.

Face!

Itou Shuichi is very understanding:

"No matter what, among the best director and best film, there must be an award for Naoki-san, otherwise the fairness of the selection will not exist~"

Even if the jury doesn't want to give it, "The Summer of Kikujiro" has a box office of 7 billion... who can achieve that in other movies?

Even the imported American movie "Indiana Jones and the Raiders" only had a box office of 4 billion at Neon.

On the other side, Otomo Yoshimura interrupted and asked:

"Naoki-san, speaking of which, the awards ceremony will be held in about mid-term... Which one are you going to?"

Last time, Naoki Nagayama only went to the Blue Ribbon, and the Academy Award was received by Shu Itou.

"Well...it seems that no one can be missing..."

Although I don’t like socializing very much, when “Summer of Kikujiro” is competing for the Palme d’Or, it is still necessary to establish good relationships with the big guys in the industry~

Not to mention anything else, none of the people on the jury are well-connected and well-known in the world of film circles.

"Cannes Film Festival, Berlin Film Festival, Oscar Film Festival..." Nagayama Naoki sighed, "So many international film festivals... If you want to win awards, you need to manage them..."

Yi Tangxiu smiled and said:

"Then what can you do? Do you think it's the Yokohama Film Festival..."

"Tokyo is also an internationally renowned metropolis, so why doesn't it have its own film festival?" Nagayama Naoki was originally complaining, but suddenly he was startled and sat up straight, "There isn't a Tokyo International Film Festival yet, right?

"

"??"

Itou Shuichi and Yoshimura Otomo looked at Nagayama Naoki in confusion.

"Naoki-san, what's wrong with you? What is the Tokyo International Film Festival?"

"Ah...it turns out not yet!" Nagayama Naoki wiped his face, and suddenly there was a lingering thought in his head, "I said Shuichi-san, Otomo-san...past movie selections

It’s always controlled by the old people…Why don’t we have a film festival of our own?”

"???"

"?!"

The other two people in the same office looked at Naoki Nagayama in surprise. This unexpected idea was really difficult for them, who had always followed the rules and respected the authority of the rules, to accept it...

"Ahem, Naoki-san...it's not that easy to organize a film festival..." Itou Shuichi said, "You need support, authority, and background..."

"Haha~" Naoki Nagayama laughed, "Shuichi-san...when Shuyu first started filming the movie, there was nothing at all!"

He stood up, patted Itou Shuichi on the shoulder, and then walked to the window of the office.

"Look now, we are no less than film production companies like Kadokawa and Shochiku!"

"..."

Itou Shuichi fell silent, and even Yoshimura Otomo opposite him stopped working on the documents and stared at Naoki Nagayama, as if looking at a blazing flame.

"The first Yokohama Film Festival was nothing more than a local film exhibition organized by film lovers...it only became famous step by step after that."

Nagayama Naoki looked at his two friends and said in a bewitching tone,

"And we are now a well-known company in the film industry, but our starting point is much higher than them...

If the event is successful, then Tree Friends Filming...

No, the general chairman of the first Tokyo Film Festival, Shuichi-san, you will leave your name in the film history of this film festival!"

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Itou Shuichi was so excited by Nagayama Naoki's words that he actually felt his blood flowing faster, and his face even felt a little warm... This guy is so old Not too big yet, but still has blood full of ambition in his chest...

"Naoki-san...do you think this is really possible?!"

"...the chances are great..."

Nagayama Naoki remembers that the first Tokyo Film Festival was also held in the past few years...it may have just catered to the general trend of neon agents taking off. Tokyo was eager to achieve a higher status in the international film world. That’s why there is the Tokyo International Film Festival...

However, this can only be seen clearly when commenting after the fact. Now, it may just be a group of internationally renowned film directors and producers who want to join in the fun...

"However, if tree friends want to initiate... there is still a heavyweight award left..."

Naoki Nagayama naturally refers to the Palme d'Or. Currently, there are not many directors and films in Asia that have won the Palme d'Or. If he wins... then it is no surprise that he will have a huge reputation in the film industry.

"Golden Palm..." Itou Shuichi muttered.

Then he suddenly stood up:

"Naoki-san, what are we waiting for?! I'm going to cling to my mentor even more! I'm going to force him to give me all his connections!!! Even the connections in the Directing Department of Tokyo University of the Arts can't be spared. ah!"

"There are friends I recognize!" Itou Shuichi looked at Yoshimura Otomo, "Otomo-san, and the international film reviewers you mentioned before, throw money at them to death!!!"

"In short... "Kikujiro's Summer" must win the Palme d'Or!"

As if shouting a slogan, Shuichi Itou put on his clothes and hurried out, leaving Naoki Nagayama and Otomo Yoshimura unable to stop him.

Yoshimura Otomo glanced at Nagayama Naoki:

"Naoki-san, you are not a devil who manipulates people's hearts..."

Nagayama Naoki said in surprise:

"...What are you talking about Otomo-san...How do I know Shuichi-san is so excited after hearing two sentences?!"

“…..hehe~”

"Never mind that~" Nagayama Naoki actually knows that Shuyou is still a long way from holding a film festival, but everything must come to an end, "Otomo-san... I remember Neon official's comments on the country's There are policies to encourage celebrities to participate in international film festivals, right?”

"This...yes..."

"Please contact Otomo-san in this regard... If there is official support, then the probability of winning will be higher..."

"Hey, I got it!"

After returning to the car, Nagayama Naoki closed his eyes and carefully thought about his whim...

"Tokyo International Film Festival?" Nagayama Naoki opened his eyes, "Then give it a try, you won't lose anything anyway!"

What’s the point of always being a chess piece and being chosen? This time, I want to become a chess player!

.........

The weather in February is sometimes good and sometimes bad.

In the afternoon, even though the temperature was still less than ten degrees, under the warm sunshine, it no longer felt too cold.

Even in the park, there are many children, running and playing on the green grass, and there are also small pet dogs, leading their owners to have fun on the open lawn.

They are all looking forward to the coming spring.

Since it was Friday, school ended very early, so a group of teenagers could hang out in the streets and alleys. The boys gathered towards the game arcade, while the girls wandered around in jewelry shops and small shops in twos and threes.

I don’t have any money, but I still feel happy when I go shopping.
To be continued...