Chapter 361: Three Chinese people, no one will care
Raphael Cooley excitedly pulled Xu Ji and talked for a long time.
It seems that they want him to develop abroad, and they also promised to give Xu Jilianye the best conditions as a director.
These words really surprised Xu Ji. After all, a large American company like Lianye has very strict requirements for signing contracts with foreign directors and artists.
In fact, the conditions that can be provided are generally not that good.
But it is obvious that the other party does not know Xu Ji’s identity.
He is not just an ordinary director, but also the boss of an entertainment company.
Of course, it’s not that Xu Ji doesn’t have the idea of developing abroad.
After all, it’s pretty good to make money from foreigners.
But I definitely won’t work for the eight major film and television companies in the United States in the way the other party thinks.
Hearing Xu Ji's polite refusal, Raphael looked very regretful.
"What a pity. If you could come to our company, the investment in the film would definitely be much higher than in China."
"And by then, not only China, but the whole world will know you as a young talented director!"
Raphael Cooley's invitation to Xu Ji was quite sincere.
Obviously it's not just for the so-called Chinese market, but I feel that Xu Ji does have more talent as a director.
I even think Xu Ji could choose to remake an American version of "Infernal Affairs."
It will definitely build up Xu Ji’s reputation.
Xu Ji smiled and said nothing.
Other domestic directors will be more or less acclimatized when they go to foreign markets.
It is not that easy to make money from foreign audiences.
But for him, it’s just limited energy.
Otherwise, he knows better than the internationally renowned producer in front of him how to define the interests of the Latin American people.
Raphael Cooley and Xu Ji became more and more animated as they chatted, as if they had met their soul mates.
The topic ranged from commercial films to artistic films, and then to views on various director styles.
Xu Ji had to face the other party squarely. As a well-known foreign producer, he did have two skills.
At least compared to what Xu Ji knew before, the producers working on various domestic production crews are much more professional.
Many producers are actually half-empty and like to give random directions.
But because this position is so important, investors like to send their own confidants to take charge.
Many of them are related to each other, and ability is not important anymore.
Late at night, the streets are still very lively.
This is the disadvantage of too many people.
Like Xu Ji and the others, they have to attend the National Academy Awards Ceremony tomorrow.
However, many ordinary people who joined in the fun were still enjoying the carnival at night because they could not enter the venue.
Fortunately, the alley where Xu Ji and the others were located was relatively remote, so it was not so difficult to sleep.
It’s just that Raphael is a man in his forties or fifties, but he is still energetic.
When Xu Ji couldn't bear it anymore and said he wanted to take a rest, the other party still had a regretful expression on his face.
The next day, when Xu Ji and Chen Jinyu woke up, Raphael Cooley and his friends had almost packed their tents and things.
Because the award ceremony was in the afternoon and evening, Rafael Cooley took the initiative to invite Xu Ji to his home here in Guo Na.
It turns out that the other person didn’t actually have a place to live here, but came out to sleep on the street because he wanted to experience the atmosphere of the National Film Festival.
However, Xu Ji politely declined.
The other party's enthusiasm is a bit too much, which still makes people feel a little uncomfortable.
And Xu Ji actually wants to go shopping by himself.
Although Guona is a small town, its main source of income is tourism, so the scenery is quite good.
It is indeed rare to experience such a European-style town in China.
So Xu Ji also wanted to take this opportunity to visit more.
By the way, he completed the task that Sha Yetong had arranged for him to take more good-looking photos.
"The atmosphere of the National Film Festival is quite good."
"At least there is no such atmosphere in China."
Chen Jinyu pointed at some movie fans dressed as classic movie characters on the street and said.
"Mainly because foreigners are more open-minded."
"Actually, if you ask any two of the audiences who attend film festivals in China, they all know a lot about some classic films."
Wan Rongli opened his mouth and answered.
Xu Ji also saw it, the Guona movie was indeed very lively.
And more importantly, the film festival here is more like some ordinary festivals.
Not only people in the industry participated, but also many ordinary spectators and people joining in the fun.
Many people don’t even spend money to buy tickets during the few days when the shortlisted works of the film festival are screened. They really just come to have a good time.
Therefore, here in Guona, during the film festival, it is not the various movie peripheral stores that are overcrowded every day, but the large and small bars.
Of course, this brings advantages and disadvantages.
Although it is indeed lively, it actually makes some people who really like movies not like this atmosphere very much.
Of course, these are actually not things that Xu Ji and the others need to care about.
After spending the whole morning wandering around the small town of Guona, and eating an unappetizing and expensive Western food for lunch, the awards ceremony of the Guona Film Festival was finally about to officially begin.
The National Film Festival is much more lively than the original one in Tunisia.
At least Chen Jinyu, who has also been to Tunisian movies, saw many familiar foreign faces this time.
Different from China, Xu Ji did not get many people's attention while walking on the red carpet.
There was a second-tier actor in Europa in front of me, and the reporters clicked the shutter speed much faster than when Xu Ji and the three of them were there.
Except for some Chinese reporters who could be recognized at a glance, other foreigners obviously did not have much interest in Xu Ji.
It was just some female reporters who took a few photos of Xu Ji, a Chinese man who looked very handsome, and the others lost interest in taking photos.
However, although the attention is relatively small, Chen Jinyu seems confident.
"I have watched all the movies that were shortlisted for Best Screenplay and Best Actor."
"Actually, I think it's not as good as us."
Xu Ji didn't have high hopes for this.
Although, these foreign film festivals do sometimes prefer Chinese films.
But that was all many years ago.
Nowadays, English-language films are actually the mainstream.
In the final analysis, whether you win or not is decided by the National Award jury.
Among the judges, only a few are Chinese.
Some people are not even considered Chinese, but so-called ethnic Chinese.
Such a local Chinese movie has more or less certain thresholds for viewing.
Xu Ji and the other three entered the venue and found their seats under the guidance of etiquette.
The location is relatively far back, but it’s not particularly in a corner.
After all, these "Daytime Fireworks" can be considered shortlisted for two relatively high-valued awards.
For example, Wan Rongli's Best Actor nominee will have a chance to become the National Best Actor.
No matter what award ceremony it is, the best actor and best actress always get the most attention.
And this time, among the nominees for the National Best Actor, there are also international superstars who are very famous around the world like Joruus Byrne.
"Hello, can I change places with you?"
Xu Ji and the others have just sat down.
Voices came from behind.
Xu Ji looked back and saw a handsome young man with blond hair and blue eyes.
Seeing Xu Ji looking at him, he also explained:
"The film I invested in was shortlisted for this year's Concours Awards, but the location the organizer arranged for our crew was too far away. I'm afraid that if I win the award, the photographer won't be able to find me."
While talking, he pointed to a location in the corner.
Xu Ji was about to speak, but unexpectedly the other party took the lead and continued speaking:
"Yes, I am Martin Mason."
"You should know that I won't lie."
Xu Ji was stunned for a moment, then subconsciously looked at Chen Jinyu and Wan Rongli.
As a result, they both shook their heads in unison.
Obviously he doesn’t know who the person in front of him is.
"Sorry, the seats are arranged by the organizer, so I don't know if this is in compliance with the rules."
Although I suddenly started introducing myself just now, I felt that Xu Ji and the others should recognize him.
But the other party's words were still polite, and Xu Ji just declined politely.
"It doesn't matter. I can explain it from the official side of Guona."
——"Well, we don't want to change places."
Seeing that the other party was entangled, Xu Ji simply said directly.
Unexpectedly, after hearing Xu Ji's words, the young man named Martin Mason suddenly became dark.
Then he snorted, turned around and left.
Xu Ji didn't pay much attention to this episode.
Continue eating some snacks on the table in front of you.
What people didn't expect was that after a while, another staff member came to see Xu Ji and the others.
Although he is very polite, his purpose is also very clear, that is, he wants to change positions.
Apparently it was the man named Martin Mason who did it.
Although I don’t know what kind of relationship the other party has found, but since Guona’s officials have come forward, Xu Ji doesn’t have too much entanglement.
He and Chen Jinyu stood up, walked to the corners and sat down.
When the other crew and Xu Ji passed by, they saw Martin Mason, and he raised his eyebrows at Xu Ji deliberately and provocatively.
"Martin, is it really okay for us to be like this?"
"After all, this is an occasion like Guona, so I changed my position without permission."
A beautiful girl sitting next to Martin Mason asked.
At this time, Martin Mason looked proud and replied nonchalantly:
"What's this?"
"Isn't it just a matter of changing positions?"
"The one we had before was too far away, and I couldn't even see the awards podium clearly."
"No one will care about the three Chinese people. Look at them, they didn't say anything."
At this time, several people around Martin Mason showed envious expressions.
Only the second son of Paige Pictures can have such connections and strength.
You can change the location at will if you want, and it's not an ordinary awards ceremony, it's the National Film Festival, one of the three major European film festivals.
Of course, few people know it, but Martin Mason also knows it well.
The position they changed is actually not particularly good at all.
And he also chose a few Chinese people who had basically no chance of winning.
In this case, as long as the other party swallows his anger and changes his position, there won't be any trouble.
Generally speaking, on such occasions, when the organizer’s staff comes forward, there are very few people who refuse.
"Xu, why are you sitting here?"
"I've been looking for you for a long time."
“The location mentioned by the staff at Conner is also wrong.”
Not long before the official start of the awards ceremony, Rafael Cully found a trace.
Xu Ji didn't expect that the other party would look for him.
After all, although the two met yesterday, it can only be regarded as a chance encounter with some fate.
"Xu, the award ceremony is over, I'll treat you to dinner."
"You can't refuse me this time."
Raphael Cully said with a serious face.
Xu Ji was also a little helpless. Obviously, it seemed that the other party had not given up on their previous plan to sign him?
It seems that I still didn’t make it clear last night.
So I could only reluctantly agree: "Okay."
After hearing Xu Ji's promise, Raphael finally smiled.
Because the award ceremony was about to begin, the other party did not stay here for too long, so he turned around and left and returned to his seat.
Rafael Cully is a well-known producer, and because of his seniority, he has also participated in many Oscars.
Most of the time, as an invited guest, his position is relatively high.
This time he was one of the presenters for one of the awards. It is obvious that a producer can be regarded as a relatively top-notch existence if he can reach this level.
No wonder he was able to issue an invitation to Xu Ji and directly make the decision and commitment for Lianye Films.
After the award ceremony officially started, Xu Ji actually didn't pay too much attention and would get distracted from time to time.
The main reason is that Xu Ji has never watched most of the films shortlisted this time.
Unlike Chen Jinyu and Wan Rongli, they have watched all the movies at the film festival these days.
So at this time, I can still guess with interest who will win the prize.
At the same time, on the other side, in Xu Ji's original position, Martin Mason looked very excited.
Although he is just a Best New Director that no one pays attention to at all, and he has not won yet but is only shortlisted.
But at least the film director he invested in was shortlisted for the National Film Festival, which was enough for him to show off to his father and ask for rewards.
There is also investment for the next movie, at least tens of millions of dollars.
Of course, he will not invest all of it in making movies, but will keep a "part" of it as his own pocket money.
After waiting for another long time, when Xu Ji almost fell asleep out of boredom, it was finally time to award the best screenwriter.
"The winner of the best screenplay at this year's National International Film Festival is"
""Fireworks in the day, traces of Xu!"
Xu Ji's name appeared on the big screen.
At the same time, the camera of the simultaneous broadcast also happened to shine on Xu Ji’s previous position.
Even the award-giving guests pointed in that direction.
Just when everyone present turned their attention over there, they suddenly discovered that the person sitting there was not Xu Ji at all.