Can Wu Di still go back to participate in activities?
Even if he wanted to, Brother Hai would never let him go.
What's more, he really can't leave.
The chairman of the jury has all met. Is there anything more important than this? No matter how many activities you participate in and no matter how well you perform, you still can’t guarantee a prize, right?
What Wu Di is doing now is different. With Brother Hai's help, in fact, he is really doing his best to assist now.
Although Brother Hai is used to seeing big scenes, the only foreign language he is proficient in is English. Therefore, with Wu Di's level, he can understand all their conversations.
Brother Hai arrived suddenly, and the other party was also very surprised. This was completely unexpected. If he had known that Brother Hai was so interested, he would have sent out invitations long ago.
Even if a major international director like Hai Ge is willing to come to a film festival even if he has no entries, there is no event that would not welcome him.
In just a blink of an eye, the chairman of the jury made a 180-degree turn in his attitude and gave him a warm hug.
Wu Di was also shocked at the side. He didn't expect that Brother Hai was quite good at socializing. It seemed that it was worth following him.
You see, today even if Wu Di and the producer who is an acquaintance of Ranmasanti try to establish a relationship, they may not have such an effect.
What's more, that gentleman would never directly recommend the chairman of the jury to Wu Di. Wu Di could make his own judgment without even trying.
If he had this intention, he should have taken action at the dinner that day. After all, the chairman of the jury was at the next table at that time.
If you want to introduce Wu Di, you can do so at any time.
It can be seen that this relationship is still a bit rusty after all. It is a pity. I originally thought that he and Ms. Lan could develop a little bit, but now it seems that it is better not to develop.
It's just a talk but no action. The so-called opening up of overseas markets is probably just a big pie.
It looked delicious, but when I got closer, I saw that it was completely rancid and smelled bad.
Brother Hai praised the maze to the point where everything is in the sky, and he did not hesitate to use all kinds of complimentary words. It was also the first time that Wu Di discovered that Brother Hai actually had the skills to praise.
Moreover, this skill is actually quite outstanding.
Many things do not need to be explained in the first place, as long as the meaning is expressed. For the maze, this is the current state.
A well-behaved great director, who was clearly not invited, rushed here in a hurry. He couldn't really do it to promote his spirit and show his love.
His purpose was all written on the body of Wu Di who was following him.
Isn’t it just for the maze?
At this time, the chairman of the jury, who had always maintained a gentle smile, couldn't help but wonder, who is this movie?
What are the backgrounds of these two directors?
He was actually able to work with two great directors and help support them at the same time. You know, Lao Zhang and Brother Hai have always been a pair of rivals, and it's not a secret in Shuicheng.
What kind of magic does this movie have that allows these two people to join forces and recommend it together?
What's more, even though it is a low-budget film, it has attracted the proactive investment of the boss of a famous multinational company like Ranmasanti.
You know, in the past, the ones that could catch Ms. Lan's eye were at least blockbuster movies like Orphans and Maze, which couldn't even get a license.
Each of these forces cannot be ignored. The chairman of the jury is also an old man. He is used to seeing big scenes, and he can see the twists and turns in this at a glance.
Especially for a high-minded person like Brother Hai, who can personally recommend an actor who is not even close to him, and why he can present himself as a new director for a film that he has nothing to do with, there must be something fishy in this.
Now, it seems that the ball is in the court of the chairman of the jury again.
How to choose, he needs to make the most basic judgment.
Should I go with the flow, send a favor, or...
Brother Hai, who was actively recommending, would not know, and Wu Di, who was busy replying to Han Jingjing, would definitely not know either.
In the mind of this respected chairman of the jury, some ideas are gradually taking shape. Unfortunately, these ideas do not seem to be going as they expected.
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"Director Qi, what should we do? I've already arrived at the airport. Even if you want me to go back, I can't."
"What can I do?"
"How about you deal with Brother Hai?"
Taking advantage of Brother Hai's opportunity to go to the bathroom, Wu Di quickly answered Xiao Qi's call. If he didn't answer the call, he seriously suspected that this brother might do something stupid out of his own thoughts.
But we can't let anything happen to him. Wu Di is still a kind person. Although answering this call means a lot of trouble, he still decided to face it head-on.
There seems to be nothing we can do if we don't face it. We can't do nothing and just let Xiao Qi make crazy phone calls.
Obviously, this is also an irresponsible choice. Moreover, as the main creator and the core figure who is very likely to go on stage to receive the award, what Wu Di is doing now is indeed very unethical.
Of course, this path was not chosen by him at all. He was coerced, and the initiator was in the bathroom.
I haven't come out yet, so I don't know if it's because of jet lag or because I drank too much coffee and my stomach feels uncomfortable.
"No, no, I can't resist him, so let's forget it."
Brother Hai's name was like a tight spell. As soon as it appeared, Xiao Qi was so scared that he shrank back.
If Brother Hai knew that he had such an image in the eyes of newcomers and younger generations, he wouldn't know what to think.
You won't be happy for sure.
Maybe even jump on the spot.
"But, do you really plan to go back with Brother Hai? This is not good. Doesn't it delay all our affairs?"
"Especially you, why are you working so hard to get your name? Isn't it just to win an award? Now is a good opportunity for you to perform, but you gave up on your own initiative."
"Isn't it a pity?"
"As for me, I don't want to say those polite words now. This movie is my hard work and a rare good opportunity. My desire for awards is far more than yours. This time I am determined to win it."
"However, if I want to win the award, I need your help now. My English is not very good. Even if I have a translator to help, he will not be able to explain our original intention and goal as clearly as you can."
"If you leave, aren't you leaving me here? There are still two days until the official award. In these two days, there will definitely be changes."
"How will we respond when the time comes?"
What Xiao Qi said was so sincere and emotional that Wu Di even felt like he was crying. He was really worried that his next sentence would be: You can't leave! This family can't live without you!
"Xiao Qi, there is always a way. You are the director, and you have the highest level of participation in this movie. It's just a press conference. What kind of trouble can it cause?"
Press conferences are just a formality. Generally speaking, as long as there is an event with a host, whether it is a celebrity or a director, people who are not familiar with the purpose of the event will not make mistakes.
Otherwise, what does a host do?
Isn't it just to provide guidance at critical moments and interrupt those inappropriate speeches?
Although Xiao Qi is not good at socializing, he is still an adult. He is not young anymore, and he can always say a few words in situations.
At the dinner that day, although Wu Di was busy trying to get close to the producer, he didn't pay any attention to the crew members.
At that time, I saw that Xiao Qi's behavior was pretty good, and he could pick up the conversation when others talked and laughed with him.
As for the press conference, the public format will indeed make people a little more nervous. However, as the main creator, it is Xiao Qi's responsibility to promote Maze.
Logically speaking, if Boss Wu is willing to help, it is because of his name as co-director.
If Boss Wu was just a small starring role, he would not be busy with so many activities.
His professional attributes also don't allow it.
Although everyone got the opportunity to participate in the Water City Film Festival through the movie Labyrinth, directors are different from actors after all.
The focus of the director's promotions has always been on the film itself, and it will not be particularly prominent for him personally.
Especially for a new director like Xiao Qi, many people in the industry are interested only in his works. They have almost no idea about him and don't want to know more about him.
As for Wu Di, since he is an actor and comes to the film festival, he not only wants to promote the movie, but of course he also needs to promote himself.
There are also scheduled interviews in those magazines, mainly for the actors themselves. The outside world should pay attention not only to this award-winning masterpiece, but also to be recognized by the outside world as the actor himself.
In other words, promoting the movie was originally the job of director Xiao Qi, but now he actually regards it as Wu Di's job as a matter of course.
Wu Di said he couldn't cope with it, but he actually complained. This really shouldn't be the case.
"That's true, but this is also a rare and good publicity opportunity for you. I'm still waiting to walk on the podium with you. Now if you don't come back, everything will be in vain.
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"Director Qi, your worries are too forward-looking."
"Why are you so sure that you will win the award? Although we arrived very early, there are so many shortlisted films. I have also taken the time to watch all the competitors' films in the past two days. After I
It seems that their films have their own characteristics. If we choose an award-winning film from these films, everyone's chances are almost the same."
"Director Qi, you'd better not think too far ahead. Think about how to get the prize first."
Ah...this...
A certain person is really good at opening and lifting certain pots. Is he deliberately making things difficult for Xiao Qi? If so, wouldn't it be even more necessary for him, a social genius with long sleeves and good dancing skills, to guard him here?
He still wants to run?
"Boss Wu, I advise you to be kind."
If Labyrinth doesn't win an award, is there any benefit to him as a co-director? Why do you want to badmouth yourself?
"Director Qi, this is not a question of kindness or not, this is a question of reality." Xiao Qi's frustration and complaint were obvious. Wu Di had to restrain himself and comforted him: "You can't relax these days when I'm not here.
I must actively contact the big bosses of the organizing committee and perform well, so that my arrangements can be put to use."
Even if Wu Di has Brother Hai to help him, those are all private activities, and we cannot relax about those activities that are public.
At least, in the eyes of media friends and people inside and outside the industry, our film was able to win the award in the end because we worked actively and won the unanimous favor of the judges.
It's not the recommendation or solicitation from some big boss.
This is a very important point.
In fact, every year at the film festival, whether it is the top three in Europe or the Oscar winner in country A, there will be some upset contestants.
In some cases, it is simply a failure of the film. In the eyes of many people, the winning film is not the best among the nominated films. It can even be said that it is lagging behind to make up for the number.
However, he actually defeated many seeded contestants in one fell swoop and even won an award. This seems incredible to most people, and naturally it will cause great controversy.
However, this is the rule of the film festival. Once the grand prize is awarded, it is finalized and there is absolutely no possibility of change.
No matter how great the controversy is and how loud the voice of criticism is, it is impossible to make any changes.
This is still different from competitive sports.
Therefore, from this perspective, since the market has a high degree of recognition for various Category A film festivals and they are all regarded as the best, then if we operate more on such awards and spend a certain amount of money, if they really succeed
, it’s really worth it.
Of course, now there are more and more awards being offered. Some people are happy and some are worried. You can spend money and connections, and I can do the same.
However, there is definitely only one film that will be successful in the end. In this case, won’t all the efforts of other people be in vain?
Regardless of the connections, they were all in vain.
It is precisely because there are more and more operations surrounding film festivals and they are becoming more open, so the attitude of society towards these operations is gradually changing.
A long time ago, such behavior was looked down upon, but any film that was revealed to have won awards through operations and was not worthy of its reputation would usually be put on a rack of shame, and would be beaten to death at every award.
However, in recent years, such calls have gradually disappeared, because no matter whether it is an award-winning film or a non-award-winning film, it must be operated.
Moreover, everyone was open and generous when carrying out such activities, and never intended to be secretive.
Because this kind of behavior has become commonplace, no one makes a fuss and everyone is used to it.
So, what became of the unaccustomed things that replaced it?
Those are those small actions behind the scenes, such as sending sample films to jury members in advance, investing a large amount of publicity funds, or even sending them directly to a certain jury. These things are not uncommon in the history of the film festival.
Rarely seen.
Even now, if something like this happens, the major media will still criticize it with words and will not spare ink or spit.
