Chapter 47: Film Festival

The outside world is still buzzing with discussion about the cast of *Painted Skin*. Some are guessing it will be Xu or Gao Yuanyuan, after all, both have had rumors with Wei Jin; others are guessing Liu Yifei, since some directors prefer to work with fixed actors.

Some are guessing Fan Bingbing, because Wei Jin once publicly stated at a screen test that Fan Bingbing was too beautiful.

In short, all kinds of news, true and false, are very lively, and the sales of entertainment newspapers have risen quite a bit. Wei Jin has not taken the outside discussion to heart; he is currently attending the Beijing College Student Film Festival.

When Teacher Jiang called two days ago, he mentioned this matter in passing. As a college student director, Wei Jin didn't even attend the college student film festival with his award-winning film from Berlin last year. Isn't that a slap in the face to the organizers? He had to attend this time no matter what, otherwise, he wouldn't pass his final exams.

He didn't attend last year because he was truly busy laying out the overseas company's participation in the European Championship and didn't sign up at all. Can the importance of a film festival compare to that?

This year, Wei Jin didn't really plan to attend either. He is already a Silver Bear Director; wouldn't coming to the College Student Film Festival be bullying people? To put it bluntly, these film festival awards with little gold content are only for directors who haven't won awards to come and rub shoulders, like Feng Dapao.

Who would have thought that since Teacher Jiang had already said it to this point, and Wei Jin has been in this circle for so long and knows some of the ins and outs, he agreed.

At this film festival, *Those Years* received 6 award nominations, including Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Visual Effects, Best Actor, Best Actress, and the Jury Award, so Qiao Zhenyu and Yifei both came. For them, this is a rare opportunity.

Wei Jin has no interest in walking the red carpet; he walks alone in front, wishing he could run into the venue.

Yifei and Qiao Zhenyu walk a little behind, also walking very slowly. While walking, they wave to the surroundings. And don't say, there are really many fans shouting their names from the drama, and the two are also beaming with joy, cooperating with the media to take photos and pose.

Entering the venue, Wei Jin goes straight to the seat prepared for the crew. He doesn't intend to move his butt tonight, except when receiving an award.

Before long, Yifei and Qiao Zhenyu also enter. After searching around, they sit on the left and right of Wei Jin. Since they are a crew, of course, they have to be neat and tidy.

"Brother Wei Jin, do you think I can win an award today?"

Yifei is wearing a white shirt today, with the collar standing up, paired with dark red leather pants. It is simply tacky, but the expression on her face is very excited.

"Is the outfit you're wearing today matched by yourself? Next time, you'd better let your mother help you match it."

Wei Jin mercilessly criticizes the young girl's aesthetics, drawing a roll of the eyes from Yifei, who then delivers a finishing move.

"As for winning an award, just think about it in your dreams. Don't you know what your own acting skills are?"

"You're so annoying, I'll fight you."

Yifei is baring her fangs and brandishing her claws, looking very unhappy.

Wei Jin suppresses the girl under 18 with a backhand. After spending a long time together, he finds that this girl is really quite simple. Such a personality is actually not suitable for the entertainment industry.

In his past life, she played a great hand of cards into a mess, which was not unrelated to her own personality. However, her national popularity is really too high, commonly known as having thick blood. It is unknown whether, now that Wei Jin has added another layer of "National First Love" BUFF to her, she will repeat the path of her past life.

The two are playing around like this, while Qiao Zhenyu sits quietly on the side. Whoever sees him would have to say, "What a quiet, beautiful man."

As time passes, other crews enter one after another, and the stars from all walks of life in the venue also begin to walk around and socialize.

"Director Wei, Yifei, hello, long time no see."

Wei Jin turns his head and sees that it is Huang Xiaoming.

In addition to film crews participating, the Beijing College Student Film Festival also has awards for television dramas, so Huang Xiaoming and the *The Return of the Condor Heroes* crew were also invited to attend.

"Hello, Brother Xiaoming. I haven't had a chance to thank you for taking care of Yifei on the set, otherwise, I would be missing a female lead today."

Wei Jin responds with a smile. As for the thanks, it was during the filming of *The Return of the Condor Heroes* that there was a scene where, due to a prop issue, Yifei accidentally fell into the water.

Not far away was a waterfall; once she fell down, she might have been directly GG. At the critical moment, Huang Xiaoming grabbed Yifei, which could be considered saving her life.

This matter was also told to Wei Jin by Yifei later.

"Director Wei is too polite. In that situation, any man would have taken action."

Huang Xiaoming looks humble and really doesn't seem to take this matter to heart. "To you, it was a small effort, but to her, it was a life-saving grace. Brother Xiaoming, you're not bad, let's work together if there's a chance."

Wei Jin has an intuitive understanding of Huang Xiaoming's character. In his past life, besides the mockery of Huang Xiaoming's acting skills being high and low, he hadn't heard much dirt on him. He is a person worth associating with; at least until the time Wei Jin passed away, Huang Xiaoming hadn't collapsed.

Hearing Wei Jin's solemn words, Huang Xiaoming knows that he has truly caught his eye this time.

"Director Wei is too serious. I would love to work with Director Wei; you can summon me at any time."

Even in this situation, Huang Xiaoming didn't ask about *Painted Skin*. He really knows how to conduct himself. You must know that the list of personnel hasn't been announced yet, and everyone thinks they have a chance.

Later, Yifei also joins in, and the three start chatting. Soon, the awards ceremony is about to begin, and Huang Xiaoming returns to his seat.

After a boring and dull process, the awards ceremony officially begins.

The Best Feature Film award is taken by *Dunzi's Story*. Wei Jin hasn't seen this movie, so it's hard to comment.

The Best Director award is taken by *Those Years*. Just kidding, a youth film that broke 100 million, a Silver Bear Director—if they don't give it to him, it's a dark operation.

The Jury Award is given to three films: *Kekexili*, *Zhang Side*, and *Those Years*.

The Organizing Committee Award is given to three films: *Silent Mountains*, *Please Praise Me*, and *Gunman*.

Two consecutive "three-yolk eggs" can be considered standard operations for major domestic film festivals.

The Best Actress Award is given to Zhang Jinchu. She is the female star who was collectively boycotted by the directors' wives group. The film she won the award for this time is actually a comedy, which she herself did not expect.

The Best Actor Award is given to Xia Yu. The most favorable competitor for this award was Cheng, but unfortunately, Cheng still lost to the Venice Best Actor.

The Best Debut is taken by newcomer director Wu Shixian's *Waiting Alone*.

The Best Visual Effects is given to *A World Without Thieves*. Feng Dapao didn't return empty-handed from this film festival after all.

The Best Newcomer is given to two new actors, Yang Zi and Feng Jiaqi, but it seems there are no outstanding works afterward. The entertainment industry is like this; without works to maintain popularity, you don't know when you will disappear without a trace.

*Those Years* had a total of 6 nominations and ended up winning two awards, which is not bad. Wei Jin had already decided that if they didn't give him an award, he wouldn't attend in the future. Fortunately, these judges were not that irrational.

What is more surprising is the online voting session. Wei Jin won the Most Popular Director award, and even Yifei won the Most Popular Actress award. It made her so happy that when she went on stage to give a speech of thanks, she kept giggling, looking very silly.

Wei Jin went on stage three times in total, repeating the words of thanks over and over. Anyway, he didn't miss anyone who should be thanked, and by the end, he didn't even know what he was saying.

The last time he went on stage, Wei Jin pulled a flashy move.

"Thanks to the students for their recognition. I am still a junior student myself, so I believe I will better understand the aesthetics and hobbies of young people.

I generally don't advertise, unless the movie is particularly good.

*Crazy Stone*, carefully crafted by Wei Jin Fengliu Film and Television Company, will be officially released on July 15th. I can guarantee that it is really good.

Important things should be said three times: July 15th, Stone, good."

Wei Jin directly promoted Ning Hao's new film during the award acceptance speech. This move also made the industry insiders present exclaim, "Holy crap."

The next day, Wei Jin's flashy move at the film festival made the entertainment headlines, and *Crazy Stone* became popular before it was even released.

As a new author writing a book for the first time, I beg for collections, follows, reading, and recommendations. Thank you all. As a new author writing a book for the first time, I beg for collections, follows, reading, and recommendations. Thank you all.

(End of this chapter)