Chapter 951: A-List Best Actor? Invitations Begin!

"This morning, Lin Nan Pictures, Han Jia Studio, Shanghai Film, Western Film, Sea Politics, and Golden Shield released a joint announcement:

Adapted from the 'Lu Yong Incident,' the large-scale realistic medical-themed film *Dying to Survive* is officially scheduled for next summer, landing in national theaters on July 1st..."

"Around 8:00 AM, the official website of the 21st Shanghai International Film Festival updated its list of film submissions:

The realistic-themed film *Dying to Survive*, directed by Director Lin Nan, produced by Han Sanping and Ren Zhonglun, and written by Han Jia, is prominently featured!"

"It is reported that this official submission of *Dying to Survive* to the Shanghai International Film Festival marks the first time in nearly 16 years since Director Lin Nan debuted as a director that he is competing for an award at a domestic A-list film festival."

"Media outlets called the Shanghai Film Festival organizing committee and Lin Nan Pictures, both of which provided affirmative responses."

Early on the 10th, the matter most focused on by the film and television industry was undoubtedly the information regarding *Dying to Survive*.

The industry could not help but sigh; after so many years, Director Lin finally remembered his own Shanghai International Film Festival.

On this basis, if one were to ask who in the circle was most fired up, it would undoubtedly be the cast of *Dying to Survive*;

Among them, Xu Zheng was particularly excited and agitated, because he was the unquestionable lead of *Dying to Survive*, the core protagonist!

Huanxi.

Dong Ping and Xu Zheng, who had just seen off Gu Changwei, were currently immersed in an exceptionally joyful mood.

"Looking at Director Lin Nan's track record of competing for awards at international A-list film festivals, he has never missed! Old Xu, it's possible you could really win an international A-list film festival Best Actor award this time!"

Dong Ping gave Xu Zheng a punch with a face full of smiles; if Xu Zheng could really win Best Actor at the Shanghai Film Festival, it would undoubtedly be a huge joy for Huanxi.

Looking at Xu Zheng again, an irrepressible smile was already on his face.

Clearly, he also agreed with Dong Ping's words, especially regarding Lin Nan's strength. But he still remained humble in his speech: "Don't say these things right now, it's still too early; we have to wait until next June.

Furthermore, where is there such an absolute thing? It is a fact that Director Lin's films can win awards, but it doesn't necessarily mean there will be a Best Actor award. The probability is too small, and there are so many competitors."

It was obvious that Xu Zheng's humility was not genuine, but rather a concern about the bad luck of "popping champagne before the race."

Did he crave the Best Actor award? Absolutely, especially since it was an A-list film festival Best Actor award. But precisely because he craved it, he was cautious and careful...

"If you were using those words to describe the three major European film festivals, that would be absolutely fine and appropriate.

But this is the Shanghai International Film Festival, and it's the first time Director Lin has submitted a film here, and you are from the Shanghai circle... hasn't it almost become a convention that the Best Actor and Best Actress awards will likely keep one for themselves..."

Dong Ping's voice stopped abruptly because Xu Zheng made a shushing gesture, his tone even faintly trembling with an irrepressible excitement:

"Let's end this topic here, stop it at this point. Let's talk about Director Gu's film *Nice to Meet You* instead."

"What's there to talk about with that film? The youth film genre is already outdated, even if his is a comedy-style youth film... I can only say we will do our best during the Qingming slot and strive to do a good job with the promotion..."

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At 9:00 AM sharp, on the third floor of Lin Nan Pictures, in the large conference room.

To be honest, Lin Nan rarely used this largest conference room because the company rarely held large meetings.

But today he had to use it, because there were indeed quite a few people attending the meeting.

Including Lin Nan, Liu Yifei, Guo Fan, Yue Jun, Jiang Rou, and Han Jia, as well as the screenwriting department, production department, administrative department, and logistics department of Lin Nan Pictures... and two production teams from Tiangong Color... although these latter departments only sent five or six people each as representatives, the total number of people reached 110.

"You can send formal cooperation invitations to the Capital University of Physical Education and the Shichahai Martial Arts School, as soon as possible. We need two professional teams for a period of half a year.

The former will be responsible for Yifei's physical training, including growth-oriented training in various skills and data such as equestrianism, archery, strength, speed, endurance, and explosive power;

The latter will only be responsible for martial arts training, including but not limited to close-quarters combat, swordsmanship, blade techniques, long weapons... In addition, we need a top-tier professional nutritionist team to take care of Yifei's diet and maintain constant communication with the previous two teams..."

While Lin Nan was giving instructions to the administrative and logistics departments regarding Liu Yifei's affairs in a rigorous and serious manner, he looked at Liu Yifei beside him;

Up to now, she still wore a smile that could kill without paying for it, and not a trace of timidity could be seen on her fair and smooth face; it was entirely a fighting spirit eager to try... she had always been that resilient Liu Yifei...

"I assume they should have no problem assembling the team and completing the training plan within a month, right?" Lin Nan asked.

"No problem, Director Lin. I have already confirmed with the Capital University of Physical Education and the martial arts school; it can be done within half a month. In addition, the sports university can also provide professional training venues."

"That's good."

Lin Nan nodded with satisfaction and then looked at Guo Fan: "Start your vacation after *Operation Red Sea* is released, or help me prepare for *Mulan*?

If nothing goes wrong, the film should start shooting in the second half of next year. You will be the first assistant director, and there will be a lot of things to do, but you can appropriately throw tasks other than overall coordination to Han Jia to handle."

Guo Fan nodded with a smile, "Then I will help with the pre-production preparations. As for things after shooting starts, I will of course make the best use of everyone."

While speaking, Guo Fan also turned his head to glance at Han Jia, who was smiling beside him.

The moment he saw Han Jia when he entered the office today, he guessed it; just like during *The Taking of Tiger Mountain*, both he and Han Jia were assistant directors. It's just that this time he could be much more relaxed because Han Jia had already completed her apprenticeship and was no longer a novice!

"Director Guo, I'm partnering with you again. But this time you don't need to shoulder the burden; I can do it myself. Just give me any dirty or tiring work!" Han Jia said with a carefree laugh, and even cupped her hands in a chivalrous manner.

"No problem." Guo Fan's emotions were also stirred up, and he smiled back with an OK gesture.

"Western Film, Ning Film, Shanghai Film, Beijing Film Academy, Central Academy of Drama... Nanjing Museum, Shaanxi History Museum... the archaeology departments of Capital University, Northwest University, and Nanjing University... send formal invitations to these units regarding the design of costumes, makeup, props, architectural decoration, historical humanities, military, and weapon armor... of course, it must meet the requirements of cinematic art..."

Lin Nan listed the names of more than twenty units in one breath. These units were all ones he had slowly screened over the past two months, and he had also had preliminary discussions with them over the past week or so.

Two hundred million US dollars, a total production cost of 1.4 billion RMB, if it's not used like this, how else should it be used? Could it be that we should leave a little bit for Disney and return it? What an international joke!

"Director Lin, should we issue another announcement?" Yue Jun reminded.

"Be low-key in life, high-key in work... issue it tomorrow morning!" Lin Nan nodded.

"Okay."

"Disney was actually asking me earlier, saying whether we should go to places like New Zealand for training, after all, many athletes choose to go to these places abroad..."

Liu Yifei teased with a smile. She preferred to stay in the country because it was close to home, and Lin Nan was by her side.