Eight hundred and twentieth chapters green director
The so-called micro-movies are actually short films, but they were given a relatively nice name after the rise of video websites.
As the name suggests, short films are also an important form of film expression. Almost all international film festivals have short film units. At the Berlin Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival, the trophies for the best short film and the best film are the same.
, both Golden Bear and Golden Lion awards.
Domestic short films have had an embarrassing status for a long time in the past. The most important reason is that they can’t find a platform to show them. For example, movie theaters are unwilling to show them, and TV stations don’t want them. Most of the short films created are student works, such as Giaco
When I was still in film school, I filmed "The Mistress Comes Home" and "Dudu". At that time, I was doing a tour screening in several universities in Beijing for my own entertainment.
There are also some directors who are full of ideals but are frustrated. They may not have the opportunity to make feature films, so they make some short films and send them to foreign exhibitions. Even if they cannot become a blockbuster and become famous in one fell swoop, they still hope to be like Chief Jia back then.
If your talent is seen, you will get the chance to make a feature film.
Probably starting from last year, with the gradual rise of domestic video websites and the platform for display, short films called "micro-movies" began to increase.
He Xin often watches some micro-movies on the Internet. Generally speaking, the quality is uneven. There are few that are eye-catching, and most of them look very immature.
In a sense, short films are like writing essays. Only when you write essays can you become a writer. In other words, only when you shoot short films can you become a real film director.
In He Xin's eyes, the short film "Stone" was like seeing a first-prize-winning work in the National New Concept Essay Competition. Even if the name of director Wen Kinino did not sound familiar, it was enough to make him cherish his talent.
To be honest, "Stone" is no less powerful than Giacomo's famous work "Going Home from the Mountain". More importantly, the film techniques shown in its short film are much better than those of Giacomo's past, and even
No less than the current works of Chief Jia.
When He Xin said that "Stone" could participate in the three major European festivals, Song Wen felt conflicted at first. He is now preparing to make the FIRST Youth Film Festival bigger and stronger. Good works are hard to come by, especially
Today's film festivals all pay attention to the concept of "premiere".
But then he convinced himself, not because He Xin proposed it, but because his original intention of organizing the College Student Film Festival from the beginning was to discover and promote young filmmakers so that their works could be seen by more people.
.The three major festivals in Europe are unattainable for others, but for He Xin, it may be a very simple thing. It is impossible for him to kill a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a young filmmaker for his own selfishness.
So two days later, He Xin met Wen Muye in the company, who admired his talent and whose name was very familiar to him.
Wen Mino is from the Northeast, but he is a little different from the Northeastern people we are used to. For example, the twenty-five-year-old man wears a white shirt, black trousers, a plaid suit jacket, and a pair of black metal-framed pants.
He wears glasses and his hair is slightly naturally curly. It is completely different from the so-called artist's unconventional or sloppy look. On the contrary, he has a yuppie flavor, which makes people feel good at first glance.
It can be seen that he was obviously excited when he saw He Xin, but at the same time he was very shy and spoke softly. If it weren't for the occasional words in his words that contained a strong dialect, it would have made people laugh.
I misunderstood that this was a young man from a small town in the south.
Speaking of which, it was actually the first time for him and Song Wen to meet each other. Like most college students who love movies, he made a short film and then hoped that someone would see it, or wanted to prove himself. So he started to make some mistakes online.
"Short Film Exhibition", "DV Contest", "Micro Film Contest" and other keywords, he found the FIRST Film Exhibition. Since the registration had not yet started, he asked the teachers and friends around him, and there happened to be one
The teacher knew Song Wen, and after the teacher's introduction, he sent the film over. The two of them had previously communicated via phone and QQ.
When he received a call from Song Wen the day before yesterday saying that He Xin was very optimistic about the short film he had made and wanted to recommend "Stone" to three major festivals in Europe, he was so happy that he rushed from Changchun the next day.
When I arrived in the capital, I took care of myself before arriving today, trying to leave a good impression in front of He Xin.
Now sitting on the sofa in the office of the chairman of Xinhao Media, especially when he saw He Xin smiling across from him, he felt as if he was in a dream. He even pinched his thigh secretly. It hurt, and then he realized that this was real.
of.
"Director Wen..."
"I don't dare, I don't dare, Teacher He, just call me Xiao Wen." Wen Muye waved his hands with a look of embarrassment.
"I heard from Brother Song that you are now preparing to apply for a graduate degree in the directing department of the Film Academy?" He Xin looked at the other party and asked with a smile.
At this time, he had already remembered who Wen Muye was and why he knew he sounded familiar.
Coincidentally, after returning that day, he received a call from Bald Xu, mainly to exchange opinions on certain details of the "囧" script.
After the serious conversation, he casually warned the pervert not to hook up with female employees in his company. Of course, the guy refused to admit it and kept complaining on the phone. Maybe because of his guilty conscience, the guy had a particularly loud voice.
, the emphasis in his words made He Xin immediately think of the guy who sold Indian sacred oil played by this guy in "I'm Not the God of Medicine".
Hey, wait a minute, "I'm Not the God of Medicine"...
He suddenly slapped his head and finally thought about who Fumino was. Isn't he the director of this phenomenal movie?
"I'm Not the God of Medicine" has a box office of more than 3 billion!
He immediately felt like he had found a treasure, so he hung up the phone while Bald Xu was still chattering on the other end, and called Song Wen to express that he wanted to meet Director Wen.
"Well, I've taken the exam twice and failed both times."
At this time, the literary director, who was very young and embarrassed, lowered his head in embarrassment.
"It doesn't matter, gold will always shine. If "Stone" can win an award in the short film competition section of the Berlin Film Festival, maybe Nortel will beg you to go to graduate school." He Xin smiled and said.
A joke.
After much deliberation, he finally recommended "Stones" to the Berlin Film Festival. On the one hand, it matches the time. The Berlin Film Festival is in February and there is no conflict with the FIRST Youth Film Festival to be held at the end of July next year. And if "Stones" is in
Winning an award in Berlin and participating in the FIRST Youth Film Festival further highlights FIRST's strong character.
On the other hand, as a Berlin actor, he is relatively more confident in making recommendations, and at least being shortlisted should not be a big problem. The so-called three major festivals in Europe may seem very high-end on the surface, but in fact they are a society of acquaintances, and it is easy to get things done if you have connections. Just like last year
A film as bad as "Three Guns" was not shortlisted for the main competition. Ultimately, it was because the director was a national master - a winner of the Golden Bear Award.
Wen Mino was obviously taken aback by his words and hurriedly said: "I don't dare to think about winning. If I can be shortlisted, I will be very satisfied."
"you're so dumb!"
Song Wen patted him on the shoulder and pointed at He Xinda: "Who is Mr. He? The Berlin Best Actor, he came forward to help you recommend it. It's not a piece of cake to be shortlisted!"
"Ah?" Wen Muye looked up at He Xin in surprise.
The Berlin Film Festival! In the eyes of these literary and artistic young people who love movies, it is one of the highest film palaces. Why are Guo Shi, Director Chen, Li Yu, and Section Chief Jia admired? It is because they have all won European awards.
The highest prize of the three major festivals.
He Xin smiled and waved his hand and said: "Don't listen to what Brother Song said is so exaggerated. The main thing is to look at the quality of the work. Only if the work is excellent will I have the confidence to recommend it. Otherwise, it will only be my own signature..."
Fumino's face was full of gratitude. For someone like him who had just graduated from school and had failed to pass the postgraduate entrance examination of Nortel's directing department twice. When he was seriously lacking in self-confidence, He Xin's appreciation was undoubtedly the greatest for him.
Respect and recognition.
Just as he opened his mouth to express his inner excitement and gratitude.
He Xin waved his hand and continued: "In the final analysis, your work determines everything. I have always agreed with the saying: Opportunities come to prepared minds. "Stone" is indeed an excellent short film and cannot be given more.
It's a pity when people see me. Of course, I can't say that I will definitely be shortlisted if I recommend it. I can only say that the chance of being shortlisted will be higher. As for whether you can win, it depends on luck and the taste of the judges. I don't dare to win.
Guaranteed vote."
As he said this, he did not forget to praise Song Wen: "If you want to express your gratitude, in fact, the person you should thank the most is Brother Song. If he hadn't shown it to me, it wouldn't have been him who built the FIRST Youth Film Exhibition platform.
, not only your "Stone", there may be many outstanding works of young filmmakers that cannot be discovered. At the same time, it was Song Ge's enthusiasm to do his part for Chinese movies that also moved me
"I. Of course I will do my best to recommend such a good work, and I especially hope that our outstanding young filmmakers from China can make it onto the international stage!"
"Teacher He, thank you. My energy is limited, and I will have to rely on your brand to attract more foreign and domestic young filmmakers to participate in our FIRST Youth Film Exhibition." Song Wen waved his hands and said humbly.
While the two were exchanging business blows, the fledgling literary director's voice choked up.
"Teacher He! Teacher Song! I, I..."
Literary and artistic young people are all very emotional. This guy was so excited that he couldn't speak. He simply stood up suddenly and bowed deeply to the two of them.
The two of them were startled and they jumped up from the sofa. He Xin even supported Wen Muye and said hurriedly: "No need, no need, Xiao Wen, it's really not necessary. Look at this."
Made..."
"Yes, yes, Xiaowen, what are you doing? We are all gathered together today. To be honest, we all love movies and want to make a contribution to Chinese movies. For young filmmakers who have the ability and ideas, we all
Everyone is treated equally." Perhaps because he was so flattered by He Xin just now, Song Wen also sang a high-pitched tune.
Song Wen was born in 1977, He Xin was born in 1980, and Wen Muye was born in 1985. Although the three of them were born in the 70s, 80s, and 85s, we all belong to the same generation of young filmmakers.
After being persuaded by the two of them, Wen Muye finally sat down, calmed down his excitement a little, looked at the two of them and said sincerely: "Teacher He, Teacher Song, I really like movies. Back then I applied for the Radio and Television Directing Department.
It's because the school has some equipment and I can go take pictures. When I was filming, I found myself very happy. I wasn't particularly keen on studying at that time, but when I took the film, I became very excited. This is how I found love.
I have rarely been praised since I was a child. The first time I was praised was when I was in college. Because I cut a film well, the teacher praised me in front of 140 classmates. At that time, I felt very important. It was a sense of dignity.
After being praised, I feel that I have the ability in this area and can do pretty well."
As he said that, he turned his eyes to Song Wen again and said with gratitude: "What Teacher He just said is right. The person I should be most grateful to is Teacher Song..."
Upon hearing this, Song Wen hurriedly waved his hands and said: "No, no, no, don't thank me. What you have to thank is Teacher He. If Teacher He didn't recommend it for you, at most you would only attend our FIRST Film Festival next year.
It’s an opportunity to make an international appearance!”
While Song Wen was talking, he was still muttering in his heart: Why is this child so sincere? Teacher He was just a polite word, why did he take it seriously?
Although it was the first time for him and Fumino to meet, they had communicated a lot on the phone and QQ before. He really admired the young man in front of him. The purpose of his film festival was to discover potential young directors. The previous college student film festival
Although it has been held for four times, he now firmly believes that Wen Kunye is the first newcomer with real potential that he has discovered.
Wen Muye said seriously: "Of course I am very grateful to Teacher He, but Teacher Song, I have to say that without a platform like FIRSTT Film Festival, I would not be sitting here today. And even if I was admitted to the film school
, but the relationship between me and movies has always been separated by one layer. No one has seen the works I made, and I don’t know who to show them to, and there is no possibility of encouragement. Maybe I will give up in the future. So.
He said that my work can be seen and affirmed by Teacher He. I can sit here today and may go to Berlin in the future. All of this comes from Teacher Song and your FIRST Film Festival. It is equivalent to your giving
This opportunity for me to defect is very, very important to me."
"Oh, when you say that, it really makes me feel quite glorious and I have a greater sense of mission. I have to organize the FIRST Film Festival in the future, haha!" Song Wen said with a smile.
To be honest, Wen Mino's sincere confession just now really touched him. He is a person with high emotional intelligence, and he used ridicule to dilute the sensational atmosphere, and at the same time, he also wanted to take care of He Xin's feelings.
He Xin looked at Wen Muye and smiled without saying a word. After working in this industry for a long time, he had seen many directors, famous and not famous, talented and not talented, aloof and flattering... all kinds of directors.
have.
But at this time, he saw a rare sincerity in Wen Muye.
His mind suddenly moved, and he muttered: "Xiao Wen, your "Stone" focuses more on self-expression and more on an artistic expression, but I want to ask if yours really became a true artist.
Director, how do you view the identity of a director and your own work?"
Fumino looked slightly surprised. He was not sure the purpose of He Xin asking him this question. It sounded more like an interview. But he couldn't think too much about other things and mused: "Movies must be art first, but
Director...well, I think that as an artist and a professional worker, you need both the ability of self-expression and public empathy. If you are lacking in any one aspect, then you will be a passive choice when choosing a creative method.
In fact, when filming "Stone", I acted more based on my own feelings, so as you said, Mr. He, it was more about self-expression and may have lacked public empathy."
As he spoke, he added a little embarrassedly: "This is also the reason why I have always wanted to take the postgraduate entrance examination in the directing department of the Film School. It is mainly to recharge my batteries and enable myself to master enough skills. If you have enough skills, you can
Take the initiative to choose, if you want to use this method, use this, if you want to use that method, use that.
To use an inappropriate analogy, it’s like you can’t drive by feeling, you have to go to a driving school, you have to know what a gear is, what a brake pedal is, and you have to master the skills before you can drive on the road. Well, to put it bluntly, creation
A movie is about perception on the one hand and craftsmanship on the other hand, and the two aspects go hand in hand.”
Listening to Wen Mino's talk, He Xin's eyes became brighter and brighter. He felt that he and the other party had the same understanding and had a common language, just like when he chose to go to school in Chinese opera. In addition to talent, performance also requires
Master enough skills. Only by mastering enough skills can you become stronger and have more choices.
He finally confirmed the seemingly unrealistic idea that suddenly popped up in his mind. After Fumino finished speaking, he did not respond immediately, but stood up and walked to the desk, took a script and handed it to