my superstar girlfriend

Chapter 200 Soy sauce again?
When an actor changes careers to become a director, he will use his contacts as much as possible for the first film to attract as many fans as possible to the theater.

This may be due to their lack of confidence.

They are hungry for success.

Eager for an instant hit with his first work.

Failure means that the road to director will be more difficult.

It is not uncommon to see directors who are actors, and there are many directors with strong box office appeal.

Some even won the Golden Dragon Award for Best Director.

However, those are obviously a minority, and most of the actors who switched careers to become directors ended in failure.

Whether Li Chao can succeed, Mu Chen is not sure, but Mu Chen has to admit that he is an excellent actor.

A good actor is not necessarily a good director.

What's more, the success of a movie is the success of the crew, not the success of a certain director.

Li Chao didn't talk much with Mu Chen, he probably went to invite other friends.

"Director Mu."

"Director Zhang." Mu Chen turned his head, only to see Zhang Gang walking over with a smile.

"Director Mu is not going to give us old guys a living this year!" Zhang Gang said with a smile.

Last year's "Monster Hunter" was also nominated for the Golden Dragon Award, but there were not many awards, and they were all fringe awards. The most popular one was the Best Visual Effects Award.

"Director Zhang was joking." Mu Chen laughed, "It may not be the same as last year and returned empty-handed."

"You!" Zhang Gang said with a smile.

Will "Infernal Affairs" return empty-handed?
It is estimated that no one would think so.This film is a big hit at this year's Golden Dragon Awards, so how could it come away empty-handed like last year's "Wolf Warrior"?

"Wolf Warrior" won the award, which was a surprise.But if "Infernal Affairs" didn't win an award, that would be an upset.

It's not that the Golden Dragon Awards are not unpopular, but they are definitely rare.What's more, "Infernal Affairs" was nominated for eleven awards, could it be that all of them were upset.

When Mu Chen said that, Zhang Gang naturally thought that he was complaining about last year's "Wolf Warrior" returning empty-handed.

"Did Li Chao ask you to play a cameo?" Zhang Gang asked suddenly.

"En!" Mu Chen nodded and looked at Zhang Gang.

"Hey, the threshold for directors is getting lower and lower now." Zhang Gang sighed and said, "Another good actor."

Zhang Gang shook his head while speaking, and did not continue.

Mu Chen smiled, but didn't answer.

The threshold for directors is indeed very low. It is reasonable for an actor to switch to a director, but it is difficult for a singer to switch to a director directly.

Mu Chen took a wait-and-see attitude towards this.

Whether it works or not, the market will give the answer.

Mu Chen could also hear Zhang Gang's admiration for Li Chao, and there were not many actors who could stand up to his "good actor" evaluation.

Zhang Gang obviously felt that it was not a wise choice for Li Chao to switch careers as a director.

"When will Director Zhang be free? Let's make an appointment to chat?" Mu Chen suddenly thought of something, and said immediately.

Zhang Gang once asked him for a script, but Mu Chen forgot about it when he turned around. Now that he remembered it, he quickly opened his mouth.

It would be a little embarrassing for Zhang Gang to talk about that matter again.

"I'm going to Shanghai to attend a symposium tomorrow." Zhang Gang said with a smile when he heard this, "I'll go to Chenxi Film and Television to find you when I come back from Shanghai. Well, it will only take two or three days."

"Okay!" Mu Chen nodded.

With the success of "Ip Man" and other movies and TV shows, Mu Chen has to admit that the filmmakers in this world are still extremely good.

For many movies and TV shows that he doesn't shoot, or doesn't have time to shoot, he can write the scripts, and even create an outline for the screenwriting team to complete.

Let the classics of that world bloom in this world, that also has a sense of accomplishment.

Well, more reason is resource utilization, earning more money.

Putting it in your head is pure waste.

Mu Chen is not obsessed with making money, but he will never think too much money.

The awards ceremony began soon, and everyone was seated.

"How is it?" Chen Fuhai asked Mu Chen in a low voice.

"Tomorrow, we will talk at Chenxi Film and Television. However, he has no schedule for the first half of the year." Mu Chen said.

"Oh." Chen Fuhai nodded.

For Mu Chen's international film, it would be good to have more time to prepare.

It's good to start filming in the second half of the year.

"Director Zhang will come to Chenxi Film and Television every few days." Mu Chen continued.

"Zhang Gang?" Chen Fuhai asked.

"Yeah!" Mu Chen nodded and said, "I plan to cooperate with him to make a blockbuster movie. We'll talk about it after I finish the script."

Chen Fuhai nodded and stopped chatting.

It is probably impossible to recruit Zhang Gang to Chenxi Film and Television. He has a large share in the film and television company where he works, but cooperation is not impossible.

In terms of directors, Chenxi Film and Television has a worse background than those first-line film and television companies. It is undoubtedly an excellent way to cooperate with those big directors.

However, how to cooperate specifically needs to be discussed.

"Director Mu." Gu Wei, who was on the other side of Mu Chen, greeted with a smile.

"President Gu." Mu Chen turned his head and looked over.

"There should be "Infernal Affairs 3", right?" Gu Wei asked.

He obviously tasted the sweetness of cooperating with Mu Chen.

To him, being nominated for Best Supporting Actor can only be regarded as a bonus.He is a great actor, but he is also a businessman.

In the "Infernal Affairs" series, he accounted for a small proportion, but the profit was higher than any previous movie.

And that's just box office revenue.

When a movie becomes popular, its income is obviously not only box office, but its influence involves many aspects.

Among other things, Yu Ting, who replaced Xie Zhen, is a signed artist of his company.

When the artist becomes popular, the company will naturally benefit.

"The script is still being created. When the script comes out, how about we talk about it in detail?" Mu Chen said.

"Infernal Affairs 3" naturally exists.However, Mu Chen did not create it himself, but after giving the outline, he left it to the script team of Chenxi Film and Television.

Maybe it's different from the original.

However, based on the original version, there should be a breakthrough!
The awards began, and the first award was the best costume design.

This "Infernal Affairs" is nominated.

However, the possibility of modern dramas winning this award is not great.

In the end, it was given up by Zhang Gang's "Monster Catching".

The next best cut, "Infernal Affairs" won.

Subsequently, the best soundtrack was taken by "Anti-Drug", and "Infernal Affairs" lost another award.

Immediately afterwards, the best photography was taken by "Monster Hunter" again.

Of the four awards, "Infernal Affairs" won one and lost three, but these awards "Infernal Affairs" did not have a high voice, and it was not a surprise.

"Monster Catcher" may not have a good reputation, but that is purely due to the influence of the story. In terms of film technology, it is still extremely well done.

"The winner of the best movie song award is: "Infernal Affairs" Mu Chen! Congratulations to Director Mu, who won the best movie song award again."

Again, how many times?
For some reason, many people felt that this award was covered by Mu Chen.

"Thank you! Thank you to the jury, thank you to my fans. As a director, I am very happy to win the Best Film Song Award again." Mu Chen said with a smile, "No one will think too many awards. Well, this also shows that there are many skills. The advantage of not being overwhelmed. One day I can’t make a good movie, and if I write songs for the movie, I will have food to eat.”

As soon as Mu Chen's words came out, there was some laughter and applause from the audience.

The awards ceremony continues, and the highlight is yet to come.

"The winner of the best action design award is: "Ip Man" Yuan Hong!"

"Infernal Affairs" missed this award again.

Mu Chen was not surprised by this.

For the best action design award, kung fu movies, martial arts movies and action movies have absolute advantages.Even, this award itself is an award set for this type of film.

It's not bad that a film like "Infernal Affairs" can get a nomination.

It was not the first time Yuan Hong won the best action design, so he was not excited, except for a faint smile on his face, it was indifferent.

"Thank you! Thank you for the affirmation of "Ip Man" by the jury." Yuan Hong said, "This is not the first time to win this award, but it is the one with the least sense of accomplishment. Don't get me wrong, I am not saying that the competitors are not Strong, but the action design of "Ip Man", many of which are from Director Mu Chen. My team and I are more concerned with realizing the ideas of Director Mu. This award should be awarded by Director Mu. It is estimated that he will also There's no shortage of opportunities to come on stage, so here I am."

The camera pointed at Mu Chen, who smiled and waved his hands.

He did give Yuan Hong many suggestions, but Mu Chen disagreed if he said that this award belonged to him.

"The winner of the Best Screenplay Award is: "Infernal Affairs" Mu Chen!"

Mu Chen took the stage again.

For the best screenwriter, he has two places alone, and it seems that it is not a big surprise to win the award.

Thanks a lot, and the awards go on.

The award ceremony went to the end, and when the best supporting actor was presented, the scene seemed a little noisy for a moment.

"The best supporting actor nominees are: "Infernal Affairs" Zhang Jiale, "Infernal Affairs" Gu Wei, "Infernal Affairs 2" Liao Chengzhi, "Infernal Affairs 2" Du Ze, "Mountain and River" Chen Gu!"

Out of five nominations, the "Infernal Affairs" series directly won four, which is amazing.

Such a nomination is not only due to the acting skills of the actors, but also the screenwriter's ability to shape the characters.

The camera focused on the five nominated actors, all of them were nervous, especially Chen Gu, who had a wry smile amidst his nervous expression.

Among the five, Gu Wei and Zhang Jiale are probably the most indifferent.

Maybe they have already won it, or maybe the Golden Dragon Award has limited promotion for them now.

"The winner of the Best Supporting Actor Award is: "Infernal Affairs" Zhang Jiale!"

After the Best Supporting Actor Award, the Best Actress Award for "Infernal Affairs 2" never won.

And the Best Actor Award is like the Best Supporting Actor Award, which is extremely eye-catching.

"Infernal Affairs" has two nominations, "Infernal Affairs 2" has one nomination, and out of the five nominated actors, the "Infernal Affairs" series accounted for three. This is probably unprecedented in the history of the Golden Dragon Awards.

The nominations were announced, and the scenes of the five actors all appeared on the big screen.

Although Liu Guohua and Gu Jiahui kept smiling, there was a bit of nervousness in their smiles.

"The winner of the best actor award is... who do you think it will be?"

"Anyone is possible."

"Forget it, let's announce it. Well, you come."

"Good! The best actor award is: "Infernal Affairs". Liu Guohua! Congratulations Liu Guohua, congratulations!"

"Clap clap clap!"

"Congratulations!"

Liu Guohua passed by Mu Chen, and Mu Chen got up and gave him a hug.

In fact, whether it is Liu Guohua or Gu Jiahui, they all have the strength to compete for this year's best actor.

Everyone deserves the award.

However, now it seems that the jury members are more inclined to Liu Guohua.

"Thank you! Thank you for the affirmation from the jury, and thank you to director Mu Chen."

Liu Guohua's acceptance speech is nothing new, except for gratitude, it is emotion.

After the Best Actor Award, there are only two important awards for Best Director and Best Picture.

And for these two awards, both "Infernal Affairs" and "Infernal Affairs 2" were nominated.

Mu Chen looked calm, but felt a little nervous in his heart.

It is completely impossible to say that Mu Chen has no expectations for the best director.

Even if the movie is not his original.

Movies and television are no different than songs and novels, even if they are completely copied, it is not small, not to mention Mu Chen has made a breakthrough.

Mu Chen had been nominated for the best director several times, but he had been soy sauced before. If he said he didn't want to win the best director based on this, it would be hypocrisy.

"The winner of the best director is: "Mountain and River" Wang Ke! Congratulations to director Wang Ke!"

"Clap clap clap!"

The applause rang out, and Mu Chen was also applauding, with a smile on his face.However, that smile is very far-fetched.

Wang Ke was a little stunned, but also a little surprised.

He didn't seem to think that he could win the best director.

He is clear about the high voice of "Infernal Affairs".

Mu Chen won the best director, which is well deserved.

Of course, it doesn't mean that Wang Ke is not qualified to win the best director, but "Shanhe" is far behind "Infernal Affairs" in terms of reputation, and even few people have heard of it.

In the eyes of many people, Wang Ke won the best director, which is a bit upset.

Are you lost?
Indeed a little lost.

Mu Chen even had a self-doubt at that moment.

He doubted his ability to direct.

With the original version as a reference, standing on the shoulders of giants, but did not win the best director.

Is this the first time?

If there is no reference to the original version, if he does not stand on the shoulders of giants, will his films not even be nominated?
Mu Chen felt that many cameras were aimed at him, and many people present were also looking at him.

He wanted to make his smile less forced, but he couldn't.

"The best picture nominees are: "Infernal Affairs", "Infernal Affairs 2", "Ip Man"."

"Best Picture Winner: Infernal Affairs!"

"Infernal Affairs" won the best picture, Chen Fuhai looked at Mu Chen.

"Go up!" Mu Chen said.

He really didn't intend to go up to accept the award.

"Infernal Affairs" won six awards for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Screenplay, Best Movie Song, and Best Editing, but Mu Chen did not win Best Director.

In Mu Chen's view, this was undoubtedly extremely ironic.

Those awards made him even worse as a director.

"Infernal Affairs" won the best picture, but Mu Chen did not come to the stage to accept the award.

Usually, the producer will accept the award on stage, but Mu Chen is also the producer of "Infernal Affairs".

He's also totally up for it.

Many people thought that Mu Chen was on stage, but he didn't.

Is he expressing dissatisfaction that he didn't win the best director?

Mu Chen didn't win the best director, but he is definitely the most watched star in this year's Golden Dragon Awards.

Even Liu Guohua, the one who won the movie king, might not be as good as Mu Chen.

Mu Chen's loss of the best director has caused heated discussions and even debates on the Internet.

Some of Mu Chen's fans even questioned the Golden Dragon Award.

After the awards ceremony, Mu Chen was stopped by many media reporters.

"Director Mu, what do you think of failing to win the best director?"

a reporter asked.

"Keep working hard!" Mu Chen said with a smile, "Keep improving and strive to be better. I think one day I will become the best director. After all, I am still young!"

Mu Chen's smile was no longer far-fetched.

"Does Director Mu mean that you lose because of your age?"

"I lost because I wasn't good enough." Mu Chen said, "Young, I have enough time to work hard and improve. Being young means that there are plenty of opportunities."

"Won "Infernal Affairs" won the best picture, does it affect whether you win the best director or not?"

The reporter asked.

It is true that there are not many times when the best director and the best picture are won at the same time, which makes many people think that only one of the two can be won.

Divide the cake!

"Infernal Affairs" won the best film, so Mu Chen's chances of winning the best director with "Infernal Affairs" will be smaller.

Does it matter?

Maybe.However, Mu Chen obviously wouldn't say that.

"What impact can it have? Could it be that if you win the best film, you can't win the best director?" Mu Chen smiled and said, "One is a group award, and the other is an individual award."

"If you had to choose between Best Director and Best Picture, which one would you choose?"

Possibly Best Director!
"Choose them all!" Mu Chen laughed.

Choose one of the two?

How could Mu Chen really choose.

Those reporters just asked casually, and they wouldn't force Mu Chen to choose one.

"Is Director Mu feeling down?"

Are you lost?
It seems much better now.

However, Mu Chen was definitely not the most disappointed one. ? "Infernal Affairs 2" came back empty-handed.

"Why are you lost?" Mu Chen said, ""Infernal Affairs" won six awards, and I personally won two small gold medals. This year's Golden Dragon Award for Chenxi Film and Television can be said to be full of rewards. What is there to lose?"

"But you missed the best director as a director!"

"It's not that I haven't missed it, so why are there so many losses." Mu Chen said, "Although I didn't win the best director, no one should question my director ability? , I will get the best director award."

Does anyone have any doubts?
Naturally, no one questioned it.

Which director is like Mu Chen, every film is nominated for the best director, although in the end they all get soy sauce, but Mu Chen's director ability is beyond doubt.

"Are you all right?"

On the way back, Li Ruoxi looked at Mu Chen with concern in his eyes.

She saw Mu Chen's loss.

"It's okay, I'm just a little bit disappointed." Mu Chen said, "Nominated for the best director consecutively, but every time I put soy sauce on it, I guess anyone will feel a sense of loss."

"I believe that the Golden Dragon Award for Best Director will be in your pocket sooner or later." Li Ruoxi said with a smile.

When Mu Chen heard this, he laughed.

He didn't believe it, standing on the shoulders of giants, he really couldn't get the best director!
Mu Chen's confidence was restored by Li Ruoxi's smile.

(End of this chapter)