Chapter 11

After Cao Yang finished the post-production of the movie, he first told Teacher Situ, and then notified Tian Zhuangzhuang and Hou Keming, the director of the Youth Film Studio.

Hou Keming is both the director of the Youth Film Studio and the vice president of the academy. He also rose from the Directing Department.

This movie is nominally a student's practice film, part of the teaching plan. If it is shot well, it must be sent for review in the name of the Youth Film Studio.

Of course, if participating in various film festivals, it is also in the name of the school.

There were not many people watching the movie together this time, and it was chosen in the school's small screening room.

Before the film started, Hou Keming, out of politeness, praised Teacher Situ: "Your student is not simple. He shot a feature film when he was only a junior. The future is limitless."

Teacher Situ smiled, "It's the first time to shoot a feature film, and I don't know what it will be like. I think the script is quite simple, and it's good to be able to shoot it according to the script."

"I have also read the script. The content is a bit singular, and there is no deep exploration of human nature. However, being able to shoot it can be considered a good story film."

Hou Keming thought for a moment, then lowered his voice and said: "Let's see how the quality is. If it's passable, we'll send it to a few small film festivals in Europe and South America for a walk, which can be considered the school's support for students. Hundreds of thousands can't be spent in vain."

Director Hou's meaning is very simple. Why did people spend hundreds of thousands? Isn't it just to brush up on good qualifications?

As long as it's shot okay, he doesn't mind sending it to small film festivals abroad to gild it. Those small film festivals are still very tolerant of student films. Getting a few awards back is a good thing for both students and the school.

He doesn't know clearly that Cao Yang got Teacher Situ's support to shoot this movie, nor does he know that the funding for this movie was found by Tian Zhuangzhuang from the coal mine owner.

Hou Keming has read the script. The story is a bit singular and simple, without much exploration of the shining points of human nature, nor is there any torture of the evil of human nature. It is a bit like an autobiographical film.

But for a junior student, being able to shoot it and explain the story clearly can be considered good.

Even if he doesn't value this movie, it is Old Situ's student after all, and Tian Zhuangzhuang was also involved. I don't know what the background is, but it's never wrong to sell a favor first.

Xie Fei next to him coughed and said: "Watch the movie."

Amidst the melodious and low cello sound, the movie slowly opened its prelude.

At first, no one paid attention. Five minutes later, Xie Fei first made an "eh" sound and sat up straight again.

Then Old Situ also sat up again and watched seriously.

Not long after, Hou Keming also changed his previous carelessness and stared at the screen with a serious face.

The movie plot is simple, without mystery, and without dazzling editing shots. The whole movie is like a plain narrative article, which is very easy to understand.

The 100-minute movie was finished very quickly, and Cao Yang even heard a few deep breaths.

"Clap clap clap..."

Xie Fei applauded first, and others followed.

"Not bad!"

Old Situ looked at Cao Yang. This kid didn't let him down. This is not just shooting the things in the script. The plain plot can make people's emotions fluctuate. This is skill.

Also, this is a film from a female perspective. It's hard to say in Asia, but it is extremely popular in Europe and America. As long as the character can stand, it is easy to get the support of some judges.

Is the female lead in this film acting well?

That is undoubtedly wonderful!

"Who is this actor? Too spiritual, this character is alive." Xie Fei praised.

Tian Zhuangzhuang winked at Cao Yang and gave a thumbs up.

Although he is a photographer and played a role, he didn't follow the post-production, so this is the first time he has seen the finished film.

No surprise, Cao Yang didn't engage in fancy things. For such a thin plot, he should honestly tell the story. Cao Yang did this very well.

Hou Keming's eyes were shining, as if the movie was shot by him. He turned his head to look at Xie Fei and asked solemnly: "Teacher Xie, what do you think?" Xie Fei is the leader of the fourth generation of directors and has won the Berlin Jin Xiong. In terms of film art alone, Tian Zhuangzhuang is a bit worse.

Plus, he has already received internal news that the Berlin Film Festival has sent an invitation, wanting Xie Fei to be a judge for the main competition unit next year, which is the 51st Berlin Film Festival. It is estimated that he will set off for Berlin in a while.

"The shooting technique is very simple."

Xie Fei smiled and looked at Cao Yang, encouraging: "Youth is capital, and there is still a lot of room for improvement."

He meant that the lens language Cao Yang used was too simple.

Old Tian glared at Cao Yang. He suggested not to use so many long takes, and don't just push and pull simply. This kid just wouldn't listen, and the two argued for a long time.

For this reason, he also went to Old Situ to complain and wanted to take over the film, but was scolded by Old Situ and warned.

"However, the female lead is well chosen! Too spiritual, I feel a bit incredible, a bit unlike acting, like the female lead is acting herself, really a good actor!"

Xie Fei couldn't help but praise.

Hou Keming asked again, "Teacher Xie, setting aside all influencing factors, if you were a judge, how would you choose?"

!

Xie Fei knew Hou Keming's meaning. After only a moment of silence, he said: "The hope for Best Actress is great."

Hou Keming slapped his thigh and stood up, asking Xie Fei: "What is the deadline for registration for the main competition unit of the Berlin Film Festival?"

"Seems to be November 8th."

"There are still more than twenty days."

Hou Keming calculated, "Time is a bit tight."

Then he waved his hand, "Forget it, tight is tight. This movie cannot have any violations. I will go to the principal. I don't believe it. Even if it's a phone call after a phone call, I will let it pass the review as soon as possible."

People walked to the door, and Hou Keming returned, patted Cao Yang on the shoulder, "Cao Yang, shot well, not bad, keep working hard."

Turning his head, he said to Old Situ: "Teacher Situ, in terms of vision, you are this."

He gave a thumbs up.

"Teacher Xie, you go to the principal's place with me. With you, it will be more convincing."

Xie Fei didn't decline, stood up and patted Cao Yang on the shoulder, and followed Hou Keming away.

Only the master and two apprentices were left in the screening room.

Cao Yang saw that people had left, so he whispered to Old Situ: "Why did you decide to go to Berlin in such a hurry? The time is too tight. I originally thought about going to Cannes next year."

This is Cao Yang's true thought. Berlin Film Festival and Venice Film Festival have Chinese actresses, but Cannes has never had a Chinese actress. It will not be until 2004 that Maggie Cheung will be crowned Cannes Best Actress for the French film "Clean."

Cao Yang wanted to rush for the first Chinese actress at the Cannes Film Festival.

Tian Zhuangzhuang pursed his lips and said: "Be content. You didn't see how excited Hou Keming was. Berlin Best Actress and Cannes Best Actress are both European Three Major for the school, no difference. If there is a difference, it is which one is easier to get, easier to let their political..."

Teacher Situ coughed in time, interrupting the outspoken Tian Zhuangzhuang, and explained to Cao Yang: "Even if Xie Fei is not a judge, if the school chooses, it is estimated that Berlin will be the first choice. Berlin is more friendly to Chinese films."

Then he smiled and said: "What's more, Xie Fei is a judge this time. Don't look at Xie Fei as just a judge, not the chairman of the jury, but he has won the Jin Xiong and is a Berlin insider. His right to speak is no worse than the chairman of the jury."

Tian Zhuangzhuang added: "You just steal the fun."

(End of chapter)