Chapter 208: Best Promotional Video! Awarded! [Seeking Monthly Tickets! 5]

Leonardo, in a loose suit and slicked-back hair, walked onto the stage with a smile.

It must be said, ever since this handsome actor played with water guns on the beach, his physique had spiraled out of control.

He was getting fatter and fatter!

"Hahaha, it's an honor to be a presenter."

"So, the first award, Best Actor."

"Is everyone nervous?"

"Actually, I'm not that nervous, because I'm not on the shortlist."

Leonardo stood on stage and teased into the microphone.

"Hahaha."

The audience burst into laughter.

The joke about Leonardo being an Oscar runner-up for many years was known to everyone.

However, he had won the Oscar for Best Actor last year, which could be considered fulfilling a dream.

Not being shortlisted this time didn't really matter.

"Below is the list of nominees for Best Actor."

"A Man."

"My King."

"Parasite."

"..."

Five works, four of which were European, and one was Korean.

Soon, clips of the five leads were shown on the big screen.

The acting was indeed explosive!

"So, the winner is..."

Leonardo tore open the envelope with a smile.

"Parasite, Song Kang-ho!"

"Wow!"

Thunderous applause and cheers erupted from the audience!

But it was also within expectations!

Parasite, a film that exposed the current state of society.

Within a week of its release, it had quickly broken the annual box office record in Korea.

Within half a month of its release, it had broken the Korean film history box office record.

Although it wasn't released in China, it still achieved a high score of 8. on Douban.

It could be said that both its reputation and box office were explosive!

The director and actors of Parasite stood up one after another, feeling incredibly excited.

They quickly arrived on stage to give their acceptance speeches.

"This movie is really good."

"I've watched it a full five times."

Liu Wei said with a smile.

The subject matter, the filming techniques, the plot, and the actors' performances were all definitely top-tier.

It wasn't surprising that it won.

"Indeed."

Qin Mu nodded.

Although Korea was talked about in certain aspects.

In the film and television industry, it had indeed developed quite well.

Five minutes later, they walked off the stage, excitedly holding their trophy.

"Next is the Best Sound Effects Award!"

Leonardo said again.

An hour later.

The list of winners for the main competition category was nearing its end.

Among them, The Wild Goose Lake was nominated for Best Screenplay and Best Visuals, but unfortunately.

It was just a runner-up in both, failing to win!

However, this still made Director Diao extremely happy.

Being nominated twice.

Was already a very high honor!

"Next, we will present."

"The Best Adapted Screenplay Award."

"The nominees are..."

The presenter on stage was Robert Downey Jr.

He was wearing a dark suit and a deerstalker hat.

He didn't look serious like 'Iron Man' at all, but rather looked exactly like his character in 'Sherlock Holmes'.

"The Captain."

"Son of Saul."

"Sicario."

"Carol."

As soon as these words were spoken.

Qin Mu could clearly hear that Liu Wei, sitting beside him, was breathing somewhat rapidly.

Zhang Han and the others were no exception, all with wide eyes, listening to the results with nervous expressions.

It's here!

The first nomination for The Captain is here!

A total of four films.

One from China, two from the US, and one from Hungary.

Except for Son of Saul, which was adapted from a comic story, the other three were all adapted from true stories.

"The winner is..."

Robert Downey Jr. deliberately drew out the tone.

At this moment, Liu Wei's heart was already in his throat!

Say it already!

"Sicario!"

Clapping!

Applause erupted instantly.

But Liu Wei looked as if he had lost his soul, his entire body slumping powerlessly against the back of his chair.

Sigh.

As expected.

"It's okay, Director Liu."

"Being nominated is already very good!"

Yuan Quan comforted him.

"Exactly, nominated this time, win next time!"

Du Jiang also chimed in.

"Yeah."

"It's good enough to be nominated."

Liu Wei said with a forced smile.

"Director Liu, don't be discouraged, there's more to come."

"Maybe you'll win."

Qin Mu said softly.

"I hope so."

Liu Wei shook his head, and Zhang Yimou beside him also smiled bitterly.

The hope was slim.

Generally, being able to get one nomination was considered lucky.

Moreover, the artistic value of this film was indeed not high.

The competitors behind were all too strong, and the possibility of being nominated wasn't high.

Let alone winning an award.

Another twenty minutes passed.

Award after award was presented.

None of them had a nomination for The Captain.

Liu Wei also relaxed his mind, no longer feeling lost or conflicted.

Being able to have one nomination was already an unexpected joy.

Don't force it!

It is worth mentioning that Parasite actually won three major awards.

It could be considered the biggest winner of this film festival.

"The last award of the night!"

"Who will it fall to?"

The last presenter was Gyllenhaal.

He held the envelope and smiled slightly.

"The nominees for Best Promotional Video are..."

"Dust Falling Snow."

"The Captain."

"..."

Swish!

Many domestic directors' gazes fell on Liu Wei.

And the latter also excitedly sat up, his face full of shock!

Another nomination!

And it was for the promotional video!

"The probability of winning this is very high!"

Zhang Yimou couldn't help but say happily.

The promotional videos for the six nominated films were all very good.

But he had confidence!

Because the promotional video for The Captain was filmed by Brother Qin!

"Right!"

"There's hope!"

"Can we win?"

"We must win this!"

"We can, we definitely can!"

Zhang Han and the others couldn't help but hold their breath.

The biggest hope had arrived!

"The winner is..."

Gyllenhaal opened the envelope, glanced at it, and smiled: "The Captain!"

"Holy crap!"

Liu Wei directly blurted out a 'Chinese exclamation'!

They won!

They really won!

It wasn't a dream!

— Author's Notes —

PS: Kneeling and begging for flowers, evaluation tickets, and monthly tickets! Thank you very much!