Chapter 712 One film festival cannot accommodate two tigers
Then there is nothing more. Compared with actresses, handsome actors often have poor luck in awards. The more handsome they are, the harder it is to win awards.
This seems to be completely reversed with the actress, but, that's the truth.
The film types and actor types that major judges recommend also have certain tendencies. The faces of actors who are a little more weathered and rough are more likely to tell stories.
The judges felt very immersed in it as soon as they saw it.
As an actor, Wu Di must be classified into the good-looking category. Therefore, in Lao Zhang's opinion, Wu Di really doesn't have much room for improvement in terms of acting awards.
No matter how good your box office results are, no matter how hard you work and work hard on your performance, if the judges don't recognize it, your efforts are still in vain.
Unexpectedly, as a client, Wu Di was very confident.
"Mr. Zhang, if you say that, it's too biased. How can you conclude that I will definitely not win the Best Actor Award?"
"Aren't you very sure about this movie? And I am the leading actor in the movie. My role is as high as 60%. I am the absolute leading actor. The success of the movie is naturally inseparable from me as the leading actor.
relation."
"I just feel like I'm quite hopeful."
Regardless of the three major film festivals, the judging rules of the film festival are actually very similar. If it can be shortlisted for the best film competition, generally speaking, the male and female protagonists of the film will also be shortlisted for the corresponding male and female protagonist awards.
The reason is very simple. The quality of a movie is of course inseparable from the performance of the leading actors. Therefore, it is easier for male and female protagonists to advance.
However, Lao Zhang did not give Wu Di face.
"You, don't worry, just help Xiao Qi get the movie out. As for yourself, don't worry about winning the award."
"Why?"
"How could I not act well enough to make you so confident that I can't do it?" Lao Zhang denied one after another, and Wu Di, who has always been good-tempered, couldn't bear it anymore.
You must get to the bottom of it.
Lao Zhang shook his hand, looking like an old man, and said firmly: "There is no evidence or basis, it's just based on feeling."
Feel?
Wu Di couldn't accept it. He always felt that Lao Zhang was tricking him.
"Young man, don't be unconvinced. I am very sure about this kind of thing. Just like I can predict that Xiao Qi's movie will be shortlisted, I can also know that you will not be included in the list of best actor.
."
ah……
this……
It’s a bit heartbreaking!
I know that you, Lao Zhang, are a famous director, and I am just a newcomer with no status or connections. Everything I have today is because of the support of your father and daughter.
But, I also work very hard.
I am also your prospective son-in-law. My relationship with Xiao Fengfeng is just a piece of paper apart. Are you too harsh on me?
Could it be that if you say a few words of encouragement, you will suffer from vomiting and diarrhea?
However, Wu Di just showed a disappointed look. After all, it was enough for Xiao Qi to gain Lao Zhang's approval.
The initial goal of the system requirements is just to be able to make some achievements at the International Class A Film Festival and win an award.
It didn't even specify whether it was a first-level award or a second-level award.
If Wu Di can follow Xiao Qi and win a big prize, it will be a huge profit!
What else is there to regret?
On the other hand, Lao Zhang, although he teased Wu Di, the expression on his face was still solemn, as if the sadness had not been resolved.
"Mr. Zhang, what are you thinking about?"
"Is it because Xiao Qi is too talented?"
Lao Zhang's brows jumped, and Wu Di instantly understood that he was right.
"how do you know?"
You see, with just a few words, the offensive and defensive positions can be switched instantly, just like now.
Wu Di smiled slightly, but he was not as arrogant as Lao Zhang.
He quickly analyzed it for him: "Mr. Zhang, peers look down on each other. This has been true since ancient times. Xiao Qi is a newcomer, but his talent in the field of suspense films will definitely shock you. Otherwise, what you just said
I won’t say a word while watching the movie.”
Obviously, Lao Zhang's silence just now does not mean that he has any objections to Xiao Qi's film, or that he is picky.
This can be clearly seen in his subsequent statements. If he felt that Xiao Qi's work was not good, how could he recommend it to him and even lend his overseas team to Xiao Qi?
If the letter of recommendation is polite, the loan from the team definitely represents sincerity.
So, what is it that can make a senior, internationally renowned director with a very high status look so disappointed?
Nothing else.
He must have felt tremendous pressure from the talents of his juniors.
Lao Zhang let out a long sigh and said helplessly: "The waves behind the Yangtze River push the waves ahead. It's not that I don't understand this principle."
"However, when I see the works of these young talents, I am inevitably a little touched. For example, our movie is also called a suspense film, but if you look at it, it looks like a joke when placed in front of the maze."
"Honestly, after watching Xiao Qi's movie, I didn't even plan to give it up to Sanyanerpai. It's boring. It's not even close."
There was a thud at the back, and Wu Di almost spit out a mouthful of tea.
No!
With this quality, do you still want to give it to the top three?
Do you want to test whether the three major judges are blind, or do you want to test your own bottom line?
"Mr. Zhang, you don't have to compare it with Xiao Qi's movie. It's not the same genre at all." Wu Di is a kind-hearted person. At this time, he began to sympathize with Lao Zhang.
There is no way, each generation has its own mission, and each generation also has its own things that it is good at. This cannot be forced.
In Lao Zhang's time, they did not attach much importance to the genre of suspense movies. Directors of their generation paid more attention to the expression of personal consciousness and personal emotions. The works they filmed may look a bit bitter from a modern perspective.
Xixi feeling.
There is no joy, no relaxation, and the main theme is bitterness and hatred.
For a director who came from that era, it is really difficult for him to abandon the traditional way of thinking and directly enter the field of commercial films.
Even if you don’t have that kind of thinking, you can’t build that kind of movie structure.
This cannot be entirely blamed on Lao Zhang, there are also factors of the times and living environment. However, Lao Zhang will feel disappointed, and Wu Di understands it very well.
For example, when Wu Di participated in this movie, he discovered that good movies do not necessarily come from mountains of gold and silver.
Xiao Qi's crew, even with Wu Di's capital injection, still smells of poverty everywhere. Really, the smell is so strong that it can't be covered up.
Neither the casting team nor the production team are close to the top in the industry. As for Ranmasanti, although it is a large investment, it is only experimental in nature, and there is no expectation that the maze can really make a return.
Therefore, the funds are only guaranteed to be in place, and there is no professional operation team at all.
However, just by putting it together in this way, similar to the team of Caotai Team, the quality of the movie is very good.
Although the team members are not big names or experienced, their attitude toward the film is very pious.
He is very serious, and as soon as he enters the shooting state, he will be full of energy. As a director and screenwriter, Xiao Qi naturally has a good attitude towards his work.
Absolutely meticulous.
Lao Zhang also saw the quality of the finished film. It was absolutely high quality, and all the skin-changing and husband-making things had to give way in front of the maze.
"They are not the same genre. They are all suspense films. You don't need to comfort me. I am still self-aware."
Lao Zhang thought for a long time, but still didn't understand what Wu Di meant. He thought he was comforting himself, but Wu Di shook his hand and explained: "Lao Zhang, you don't have to find a way out for me. It's really not the same type."
"Maze is an orthodox suspense film, while Zhang Laoyou's three-word-two-shot film is inherently playful. There is no need to compare these two types of films together. Each has its own characteristics.
I can only say."
"Really?"
"You mean, three words and two shots are not bad?"
Thinking of Wu Di's various performances during the filming, Lao Zhang expressed that he was unconvinced by his words now.
If it was good, why would he ask for improvements again and again in the first place?
Wu Di quickly explained: "Mr. Zhang, I am sincere. When have you ever seen me deceive someone?"
"Three Words and Two Films is also very good. Although it may not be unanimously applauded by all the audiences due to various factors, isn't Mr. Zhang's original intention of shooting this film also experimental?"
"In this case, you have to be prepared to be questioned by the audience. However, I think this is also a novel experience."
"Think about it, ever since you started making movies, you have always been showered with flowers and applause. Wherever you go, you are praised. Who among the film critics at home and abroad are not touting you?"
"Although your strength is indeed unquestionable, you cannot deny that these praises over the years also contain elements of flattery and deliberate exaggeration."
What is there to avoid?
Isn't this a fact? Lao Zhang didn't say anything, which means he agreed. In fact, this is normal.
Having been in the industry for more than 30 years, Lao Zhang was recognized by the industry almost as soon as he started, and he has not experienced any setbacks.
When he was young, Lao Zhang, who had just come into contact with movies, was the same as Xiao Qi today, with the same ambition and talent.
Of course, it is inevitable to have a little doubt about yourself and need the approval of your seniors.
And as time goes by, as your fame and status increase, you will hear less and less truthful and intimate words.
Even if there is, it will be drowned in the endless praises and cannot be found at all.
But in fact, human sense organs are very sensitive. Whether it works or not, whether there are any shortcomings, and where the shortcomings are, you don’t even need to be pointed out by bystanders, you are all clear.
Therefore, even Lao Zhang himself did not believe those blind praises, and it was a shame that those people could still boast about them.
Only by giving up can you gain.
This is the core of Wu Di's remarks. Although you, Zhang, are a well-known director, it is impossible for you to make mistakes.
Even if Gu Mei is exaggerating, it's not like you haven't made mediocre works in recent years. As for three words and two pictures, that's a matter of another dimension.
In the future, when it is released, the situation Lao Zhang will face will most likely be two extremes.
Those who like it are highly respected.
As for those who hate it, there will definitely be no such thing, and the voices of those who hate this movie may be much louder than those who support it.
This is also due to human nature.
In order to inoculate Old Man Zhang in advance and prevent him from being defeated by the foreseeable reality, Wu Di also had several cups of tea and analyzed it carefully for Old Zhang.
People are such strange creatures. Hate always lasts longer than love. If some people hate making this movie, then they will do their best to criticize it, press forward step by step, and
Chasing and biting, chasing and scolding, if you ignore him, he can still perform on his own.
Endless.
Even, a few years later, if Lao Zhang's movie is mentioned again, they might jump up and curse in an instant.
This is human nature.
There are still some people who like this movie. Even if these people love it enthusiastically, they will not spend all their energy on maintaining the movie.
They will neither act in extreme ways, nor will they keep watch day and night to pursue those who criticize others. Their power is limited.
Their minds are also limited.
Therefore, when the time comes, when San Yan Er Pai is released and officially faces the test of the audience, maybe from the surface, the voices of criticism will be much higher than the voices of praise.
"Mr. Zhang, you must be prepared. It will not be easy in the public opinion field if it is released in two parts."
"I have also considered this, but I don't think there will be so many negative comments. After all, I still took the photo seriously, and with my status, the media will give me face."
"Mr. Zhang, your idea is still too traditional. Now is the Internet age, and major media cannot fully control the ecology of the Internet. In the future, the world will be dominated by the Internet."
"For those friends on the Internet, their comments are the focus of attention, but you cannot control their mouths."
"Then what do we do?"
“How can we control speech online?”
Wu Di was dumbfounded.
This Lao Zhang is really simple and direct.
In this regard, his response was quite quick.
"Well," Wu Di paused: "There is a method, but are you sure you want to use it now?"
"It's a little early."
"Why early?"
"How can I let them criticize my film, Lao Zhang?"
"But didn't you just say that you are ready for negative reviews? I think that for real consideration, we can also listen to the negative reviews properly. Sometimes, not everything they say is unreasonable."
"Those words were all said when we couldn't control our speech. However, since we have ways to control it, why should I listen to those gossips?"
"I'm not bragging. Which one of the film critics or ordinary netizens can surpass me in the professional field?"
"Don't say it's them, there are only a few of them in the same industry."
This Lao Zhang started breathing when he was told he was fat.