[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-academic-director-reborn-in-the-film-industr":3,"chapter-the-academic-director-reborn-in-the-film-industr-the-academic-director-reborn-in-the-film-industr-chapter-23":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Academic Director: Reborn in the Film Industry",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2297023,4493,"Chapter 23: New Project","the-academic-director-reborn-in-the-film-industr-chapter-23",23,"\u003Cp>With the two Silver Bears and the copyright sold for a fairly satisfactory price, Cao Yang felt that this first step had been taken quite well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now all that remained was to arrange the domestic release; there was no rush for that, he would figure it out once he returned home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Yang had almost forgotten that he still had a trash system; he wondered how much prestige the blessing of the two Silver Bears would add.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Host: Cao Yang\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Current Prestige: 350,627\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Available Prestige: 350,627\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immersion Experience: +0\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Films in Preparation: None\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bit disappointed, Cao Yang had thought he could gain a few million in prestige, but he hadn't expected it to only increase by 340,000. Why 340,000? How much does one Silver Bear add? Is it 100,000 or 150,000?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How much would he gain if he won the Golden Horse in Xiangjiang, the Golden Statue in Xiangjiang, or the Golden Horse in Wanwan? It should be less than the big three in Europe, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no explanation, so he couldn't figure it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never mind, as long as it increases, it's fine. 100,000 can be converted into one Immersion Experience; with his current data, he can exchange for three. The acting skills of the lead in his next film are now secured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Berlin trip ended successfully; time to return home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving, Li Xiaoran’s manager, Ms. Zhang, specifically came to find Cao Yang. She said that considering Xiaoran had won Best Actress in Berlin, which could be considered winning glory for the country, they couldn't return home quietly. They had to show off... no, they had to notify the media and give them some news highlights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said it very modestly and tactfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Yang could understand; a previously unknown minor supporting actress had suddenly become the only Berlin Best Actress from the mainland. They definitely needed to coordinate with the media, hype it up fiercely, build her reputation, and elevate her status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The media was happy to do so as well. You want highlights, the print media wants sales, and websites want traffic; it was a win-win cooperation for everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ms. Zhang’s so-called \"notifying the media\" definitely meant giving the various outlets a heads-up in advance so that they would be surrounded by the media for photos and interviews the moment they stepped off the plane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, did you think so many media outlets were bored enough to wait at the airport for no reason?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for some celebrities who act shocked when they get off the plane to find countless media outlets taking photos and interviewing them, haha, that’s just wishful thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Yang hadn't originally planned to notify the media, but since Ms. Zhang had brought it up, it didn't matter. It would be a good way to hype up the buzz and serve as a warm-up for the film's release.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now is the worst time for the domestic market; to put it in more artistic terms, it is the darkest hour for cinema, the darkness before the dawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they didn't warm it up and create some buzz, it wouldn't be good if the film's box office was too poor upon release.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the most important thing was to see how much prestige would increase after the film was released—it couldn't be that only winning awards would increase prestige, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After getting off the plane, there were indeed many media reporters. Seeing Cao Yang and the others appear, they didn't swarm over in an exaggerated manner; they just set up their formation, ready for interviews.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Yang was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most media outlets now are still primarily print-based. These were serious reporters, many of whom were on staff; they weren't unscrupulous paparazzi, so they still maintained some restraint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were not only reporters from print media and web portals at the scene, but surprisingly, there was also a team from the Jingcheng Station. They had already set up cameras; were they planning to put this on TV?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are two Silver Bears this prestigious now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Director Cao, I am a reporter from Jingcheng Station. First of all, congratulations on winning two Silver Bears. Can you tell us how you are feeling right now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uh, what an archaic interview question. Isn't this what you're supposed to be asked right after winning the award and coming out to accept interviews?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, the domestic media didn't go to the scene, so this could be considered his first interview since returning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jingcheng Station really has clout; the cameraman was recording over there, and the microphone was shoved right over here. The other media reporters had no objections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm very excited. This is my student practice film. Because it was an assignment, funds were limited and time was limited, so it wasn't polished carefully and was filmed a bit roughly. I didn't expect to win an award either. Thanks to the training from the Beijing Film Academy. I will definitely work hard to make a better film next time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>See? Who doesn't know how to create a highlight? Who doesn't know how to say the right things? Who doesn't know how to flatter? He just did an assignment, filmed it casually, and won two Silver Bears. Aren't you interested in going to see it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the way, he also gave the Beijing Film Academy a bit of advertising. Just ask the leaders of the Beijing Film Academy: aren't you moved?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, congratulations to Xiaoran for winning Best Actress in Berlin. As a domestic...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After about half an hour of interviews, the task was finally completed, and everyone went their separate ways at the airport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ms. Zhang was beaming; the company had specifically sent a car to pick her and Li Xiaoran up, and they would probably hold a press conference when they returned to the company. Ms. Zhang enthusiastically offered to drop Cao Yang off first, but Cao Yang declined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xiaoran made a phone gesture and got into the car sent by her company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Beijing Film Academy also had a car there, sent in the name of the Youth Film Studio. Cao Yang asked the driver to take him to the residential complex he rented near the academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After resting for a day, he returned to school the next day. He went to see Old Situ first, but before they could exchange many pleasantries, he was taken away for a meeting by Hou Ke, who had heard the news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was called a meeting, but it was actually just a few leaders meeting with Cao Yang to show their attitude of importance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, several people took turns praising Cao Yang in various ways, and then they discussed which other film festivals the film should be submitted to. The school was very persistent and attentive about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the contrary, they were not very enthusiastic about the film's release. The leaders all had a casual attitude, implying that he could do whatever he wanted and not to bother them with such matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My dear bosses, the school still has a 10% share of the domestic box office, right? Why don't you care at all? This is an award-winning film from Berlin, it comes with its own publicity, the box office can't be too low, and this is all money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meeting ended, and everyone was preparing to leave when Hou Ke asked casually, \"Cao Yang, do you have any ideas for your next film?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was nothing to hide; Cao Yang wasn't planning to ditch the school and go solo. For art films, cooperation was mutually beneficial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I do have some ideas.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a clatter, the big boss who was walking in front and had opened the door immediately stopped, closed the door, and walked back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The few people sat down, looking at Cao Yang with burning eyes, waiting for him to continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You see, when I talked about the film's release, they were all indifferent; when I said I had some ideas, they all became spirited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I had some preliminary ideas during the New Year, but they weren't very mature. After careful consideration during this period, I finally perfected the concept. Taking advantage of the free time during the Berlin Film Festival, the first draft of the script has been completed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hou Ke had a look of surprise on his face and asked, \"You've already finished the script?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The first draft, just the first draft.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The big bosses looked at each other, and finally, the Director Department Head, Xie Xiaojing, stepped forward and asked, \"Cao Yang, how do you plan to film it? What help can the school provide you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Xie Xiaojing's words, the big bosses all looked at Cao Yang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Cao Yang's current fame, if he put the word out, whether it was investment, personnel, or equipment... it would be as easy as pie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The school was truly afraid that Cao Yang would ditch them and go solo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh, is the school not planning to cooperate with me anymore? I, Cao Yang, am always thinking of the school. I even specifically advertised for the school in Berlin, and even when I was interviewed at the airport, I specifically mentioned the school's name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Yang smiled and joked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The big bosses all breathed a sigh of relief. Hou Ke waved his hand, expressing his stance with a firm tone, \"Cooperation is easy to discuss! Personnel, equipment, film stock, props... even funding can be discussed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1584,"2026-06-20T05:36:32.009Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","d96964e4d056185552a014cd56d01eaa8f0e8b085541e01e2177147757eaa2d9","the-academic-director-reborn-in-the-film-industr-chapter-24","the-academic-director-reborn-in-the-film-industr-chapter-22",411,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-academic-director-reborn-in-the-film-industr-cover.jpg"]