Chapter 364

Because it was their first time attending such a large film festival, Yang Yu and his team were still a bit dazed.

After all, for them, a film festival of this level is simply a big scene among big scenes.

Fortunately, staff members came over to guide them; otherwise they really wouldn't have known what to do.

Not long after, Yang Yu saw a familiar big shot walking over.

That person was none other than Teacher Chen Daoming.

Chen Daoming came over smiling and greeted Yang Yu: "You're Jiaozi, Director Yang Yu, right?"

Upon seeing this big shot, Yang Yu immediately replied respectfully: "Teacher Chen Daoming, hello, I'm Yang Yu."

"Your animated short was done exceptionally well!" Chen Daoming gave praise without reservation.

After all, online, "Hit a Big Watermelon" is called by countless netizens the most awesome original animated short by Chinese people.

"You flatter me..."

Yang Yu also felt a bit embarrassed and scratched his head.

In this parallel world, Yang Yu is still under 30, and in front of Chen Daoming he's just a youngster.

"Come on, let me introduce you to some people!" Chen Daoming said with a smile, patting Yang Yu on the shoulder.

"Hit a Big Watermelon" has been nominated for the Best Animated Short Golden Award this time.

No, as the organizer of the film festival, Chen Daoming already knows that this film has locked down this award.

At the time, after watching this short, he was amazed to the point of exclaiming that Huaguo's animation might be about to rise!

So, the person he actually most wants to meet today is this director Jiaozi!

Yang Yu hadn't even reacted yet when Chen Daoming pulled him over to Lin Mo's side.

At this moment, Lin Mo was chatting with Zhang Yimou, Jiang Wen Laoge and them about movie-related topics.

"Director Zhang, Director Lin, Director Jiang, let me introduce you: this is a very good animation director, Yang Yu, the director of Hit a Big Watermelon!" Chen Daoming said with a smile, looking at the three of them.

"Hit a Big Watermelon?"

Upon hearing that name.

All three were stunned, including Lin Mo.

The first to react was Zhang Yimou, only to see him smile: "I've watched your animation, it's really good!"

Don't think these directors don't pay attention to the domestic animation market.

Like Zhang Yimou, Jiang Wen and them.

Back then they certainly didn't do little voice‑over work for animated films.

For example, Jiang Wen Laoge's most famous role is probably Erlang Shen in the Treasure Lotus Lamp animation.

"Wow, the director of Hit a Big Watermelon!"

Jiang Wen also said in surprise.

He knew this film; at the time someone recommended it to Jiang Wen, saying this animation was super awesome!

As for Lin Mo.

He was even more surprised.

Of course, he wasn't surprised by the short film Hit a Big Watermelon that they were talking about.

As a transmigrator.

How could he not know about Director Jiaozi's Nezha?

But over these few years of transmigrating, he's forgotten all about that.

"Director Zhang, Director Lin, Director Jiang..."

In front of these people, Yang Yu could only say he's a newcomer, so he behaved very reservedly.

Next, Chen Daoming looked at Lin Mo and said with a smile: "Director Lin, Director Yang is also your fellow townsman; he's from Chuan Province too!"

"Oh?" Lin Mo expressed surprise.

"How coincidental!" Zhang Yimou and Jiang Wen also said in surprise.

"Director Yang, where are you from?" Lin Mo then asked curiously.

"Director Lin, I'm from Lu Zhou just like you, I'm from Lu Xian..." Yang Yu hurriedly answered.

Because Zhang Yimou, Chen Daoming and the others don't know how far Lu Zhou and Lu Xian are from each other.

But Lin Mo knows.

That close?

"Fellow townsman!"

Lin Mo said with a smile.

He really didn't expect that the director of Nezha would also be his fellow townsman.

Next, Lin Mo chatted with Yang Yu in their hometown dialect for a few sentences.

And Yang Yu's team.

They saw Brother Yang and Director Lin chatting.

That practically feels like a dream!

"Wow, Brother Yang is chatting with Director Lin!"

"Huh?"

"Holy shit, Brother Yang is awesome!"

That's right.

This is just like seeing a newly debuted actor chatting with Cheng Long Big Brother and Kung Fu Emperor Jie Ge.

That kind of shock can be imagined.

Here.

Lin Mo found Yang Yu quite interesting.

After their chat, he learned that Yang Yu's next step was to prepare an animation using Huaguo mythological figures, something different.

Lin Mo knew that Nezha might be coming out.

Especially after learning that Yang Yu's studio team had just started.

"Let's add each other on WeChat; after the event ends, let's find a place to chat!" Lin Mo said.

Hearing this, Jiang Wen, who was chatting with Feng Xiaogang and Ge You nearby, also got a little surprised.

Feng Xiaogang and Ge You were also surprised.

Ah?

Yang Yu looked utterly bewildered.

Just now, what did he hear?

Director Lin wants to add his WeChat?

Before Yang Yu could react, Lin Mo had already taken out his phone.

"Come, let me scan you!"

"Ah.. oh oh.. okay, Director Lin.."

Yang Yu hurriedly took out his phone, even...

He was so nervous that he misclicked his own QR code, opening the payment QR code...

This made Lin Mo laugh.

Of course.

Lin Mo could also understand his feelings.

Yang Yu is still just a newcomer director.

Afterwards, Lin Mo chatted with him a few more sentences, mainly to encourage him.

After seeing Director Lin leave.

Yang Yu's team members all came running over.

That excitement and enthusiasm were all shown on their faces.

"Yang bro, you're awesome!"

"Yang bro, was it Director Lin who just added your WeChat?"

"Yang bro..."

"Yang bro..."

Until now.

Yang Yu still felt a bit incredulous.

Even...

He even thought he was dreaming.

Yanjing Guoji Dianying Jie

Soon, it officially began.

I won't go into the tedious details.

Lin Mo came here mainly because of Professor Chen's invitation, and also because he had nothing else to do, so he came to look around.

"Old bro, you think highly of that Director Yang just now?" Jiang Wen asked curiously, looking at Lin Mo.

"Being fellow countrymen, I naturally want to support him; besides, I also want to contribute to Huaguo's animation!" Lin Mo explained with a smile.

Hearing this, Ge You, Feng Xiaogang, and Chen Daoming also felt respect for Lin Mo, directly giving him a thumbs up.

"Director Lin, these words hit the spot!" Chen Daoming said with a laugh.

"Director Lin, awesome!" Ge You said admiringly.

Lin Mo waved his hand and smiled: "Our Huaguo animation actually always has potential; it's just lacking opportunities and resources. Director Yang's Hit a Big Watermelon has already proved this. I think our film circle should give more opportunities to these talented young people."

"That's right!" Zhang Yimou nodded in agreement: "The market for animated films is actually quite big; we just haven't paid much attention before. Now that we have someone like Director Yang, we should indeed support him more."

Jiang Wen also patted Lin Mo's shoulder and smiled: "Old bro, your eye for talent is unbeatable; I also watched Director Yang's film and it indeed has ideas. However, you just said you wanted to support him—what exactly do you plan to do?"

Lin Mo smiled and said: "I plan to wait until the film festival ends, then find a time to chat with him in detail; if he needs help, I can provide some resources and connections. After all, if Huaguo's animation can rise, it's good for the whole film industry."

"Haha, Director Lin, you're wanting to be a patron!" Feng Xiaogang joked.

"Being a patron is out of the question; I just think our film circle should have more fresh blood." Lin Mo said.

Chen Daoming nodded and sighed: "Director Lin is right; we old-timers should indeed give young people more opportunities; Huaguo's film market can't always rely on us."

"That's right, the future belongs to the young." Ge You also agreed.

Lin Mo smiled and didn't say anything else.

He knew deep down that Yang Yu's potential was far more than this.

The future Nezha will stir up what kind of waves; he can't wait to see it.

On the other side, Yang Yu and his team were still excitedly discussing what just happened.

"Yang bro, did Director Lin just say he wants to collaborate with you?" Xiao Wang asked excitedly.

"Not sure yet, but Director Lin is indeed very interested in me." Yang Yu said with a smile, his excitement hard to hide.

"Then our studio is practically going to take off!" Xiao Li also said excitedly.

"Don't think too much; we should first get the present things done." Although Yang Yu was also excited inside, he knew opportunities are for the prepared.

"Yang bro is right; we must keep working hard and not let Director Lin's expectations down." Xiao Wang nodded and said.

Yang Yu looked at each member of his team, his heart full of gratitude and motivation.

He knew the road ahead was still long, but with so many people's support, he believed he could go even farther.

The film festival continued, and Lin Mo's conversation with several big directors also drew the attention of many around.

Everyone was guessing whether Lin Mo had another new plan.

And Yang Yu, the animation director who had just begun to show promise, also became the focus of everyone's attention thanks to Lin Mo's attention.

Perhaps this is the charm of the film industry.

Every newcomer has the chance to step onto their own path of stardom thanks to a random opportunity.

And Lin Mo, as one of the big shots in this circle, is advancing the future of Huaguo cinema in his own way.