The King of Huayu Science Fiction

Chapter 358 Chen Jingxing is such a vulgar person
No matter whether you yearn for or despise DreamWorks, it is undeniable that there are many filmmakers like Wen Zhian in various parts of the country who are excited by this first-ever variety show, or people who have dreams of filming.

It is true that many people will have misgivings about the content released by Huanshi.com—doubting whether the program is really sincere and fair as it says, after all, everyone is an adult.

How much of reality show is true, how much is fake, and how much is a show, this is something that even the parties may not be able to tell.

There will be shady scenes in other talent shows, and the shady scenes will only become bigger when it comes to the director.

But anyway, you won't lose anything if you try, if you don't make it to the main competition, it will be a big deal to scold Chen Jingxing for being ignorant, or simply call him a shady one.

If the bet is right, wouldn't it be a step up to the sky?
Regardless of art or business, no matter what ideals and persistence, fame and money are necessary. Even Van Gogh has his younger brother who is constantly funding him. Besides, can painting and filming be done by one person alone?
The enthusiasm for the registration was indeed beyond Chen Jingxing's imagination. A large amount of registration information and short films flooded in like a flood. In terms of quantity, it could even be compared with some well-known film festivals.

Chen Jingxing originally thought that after all, directors and idol auditions are different, and there might not be many people willing to stand on the stage and be the target of being judged and pointed out.

The director variety shows in the previous life plane are also invited by the program group, regardless of their level, but they are all well-known figures in the entertainment circle, and they can be regarded as successful people in the eyes of ordinary people, so they did not sign up for the primary selection link.

Therefore, he didn't know that there were so many grassroots directors and people who dreamed of being a director.

In fact, there are still many people who are talented and have movie dreams, whether it is a professional class or a wild road. Although in this era with the popularization of smart phones and 4G, short videos have begun to conquer cities and territories, but they have not yet shown their glory and become popular among the general public. Black hole of time in the palm of your hand.

Therefore, many creators who aspire to pursue their film and television dreams really lack the opportunity to show themselves, which is why the so-called director talent show organized by Chen Jingxing on a whim can make such a big splash.

Although many people have doubts or even dismiss them in their hearts, as the submission deadline approaches, they are honest.

Chen Jingxing had no choice but to step out of the carefree home husband who took care of his pregnant wife, and had to temporarily give up on improving the main line of the "Inception" script, and came to the company to work with the other three directors whom he had pulled into the role. Work on these submissions together.

Of course, the four of them are not the only ones who have to deal with it. Guo Fan still has to prepare for the filming of "Operation Red Sea", Tian Xinye also has the task of "The Ninth District". Although "Suspect Tracker II" is not in a hurry, Ning Weiqiang himself has The studio, and even participated in other TV dramas of Tianrun Pictures, are also busy.

In a sense, everyone has achieved great success and fame, and it is impossible to stay in the office and watch short films all day.

What's more, most of these registered videos are actually garbage, or close to garbage.

Normal distribution is a law that holds true in any industry, and mediocrity will always belong to the majority.

Even Chen Jingxing watched several short videos in succession out of curiosity and excitement at the beginning and felt that he was wasting his time.

So I still caught the best insiders of the company and formed a pre-trial team to filter the registered videos first. Although the employees of DreamWorks may not be people with high artistic aesthetics, as practitioners in the film and television industry, they can distinguish One's own work may "do not know the true face of Lushan Mountain", and it is no problem to distinguish whether other people's works are bad or not.

Filter out the rotten ones, and there will not be many left.

"Hey, this video is interesting and very creative." Chen Jingxing slapped his hands and praised one of the short videos. They are not worthy to carry their shoes, many people just missed an opportunity.

This is a creative short film with split-screen + "Shunbu" editing. The main editing technique is the connection of movements, and the transitions are smooth and very creative. I have to say that Chen Jingxing, a common man, likes this kind of short film.

"Then choose the author of this short film? How many are there in total? Are there twenty?" Tian Xinye couldn't wait to hit the snake with the stick, and echoed Chen Jingxing, just like a worker who was rushing off work.

Chen Jingxing stopped in time: "Don't, don't, I just mentioned it, and it depends on your situation in the end."

As the boss, Chen Jingxing divided the works submitted by the pre-screening team into two categories when assigning tasks. The creative and technical works were reviewed by him, and the slightly boring artistic works were distributed to the other three. director.

It's not that Chen Jingxing is really like some people imagined that boars can't eat fine chaff. Although he has been imitating, "Long Illness Becomes a Doctor" has made so many works anyway. Art also naturally produces an understanding that is not superficial.

It’s just that the works of art seem to be really laborious, and sometimes you have to watch them repeatedly, or even watch the movies, which is really tiring. As a boss, you have the right not to expire.

And although his taste is not too high, or he may not have the talent in this area, but his attitude towards the submitted works is still very serious. This time, "The Birth of the Director" still focuses on art, and he can't just because he likes creative stories and dazzling stories. The skills turned "The Birth of a Director" into a creative short film competition.

DreamWorks works also need artistry ah?Chen Jingxing likes commercial films, but wouldn't it be better to emphasize both business and art?
Otherwise, why make "District [-]", "Black Mirror", what "Aquila"?

A good script combined with a high level of lighting and lens language can create a good film that emphasizes both business and art.

Holding this kind of responsible attitude, Chen Jingxing still comforted the complaining Tian Xinye: "This era is different from before, it is not enough to just work in silence, the director also needs to be famous."

Tian Xinye was very dissatisfied with Chen Jingxing's sudden arrest of him as a judge of a variety show, and sighed quietly: "Being famous is not the same as being ugly."

"Look at what you said, how do you call it ugly? An interesting soul is the most important thing, and the audience doesn't just look at the outside but not the inside. Believe me, maybe you can attract a lot of fans." Chen Jingxing Try to do ideological work.

Objectively speaking, Tian Xinye looks like an ordinary person, even worse than an ordinary person. He is most afraid of appearing on TV programs in his life. Although he is a director who can command hundreds of people on the set, it is indeed stage fright to appear on variety shows.

Guo Fan also persuaded: "It's okay, there is makeup, it won't make you look ugly, and besides, you are a director, not a star, who will stare at your appearance?"

"Hmph, of course the two of you are not afraid." Tian Xinye looked at Guo Fan, Chen Jingxing, and even Ning Weiqiang with a thin face, and his heart ached.

Chen Jingxing has a rainbow fart in the mouth of movie fans that "obviously he can rely on his appearance but not his talent".

Guo Fan also has a Chinese character face, well-rounded facial features, and belongs to the category of gentle and handsome uncles. Among directors, his looks are definitely ranked first.

Ning Weiqiang is a little older, with a refined temperament, and he is also a top-notch director.

Only Tian Xinye was dubbed by Dreamworks fans as the least handsome of the Four King Kong.

Facing Tian Xinye's resentment, Chen Jingxing and Guo Fan, who were in the beauty group, could only laugh without saying a word.

Just when Chen Jingxing was addicted to judging, a surprising news came.

"Golden Globes?"

"Oscar?"

Chen Jingxing and Guo Fan each raised a question.

Xu Wen took a deep breath: "Anyway, Universal said that they are very sure of being shortlisted."

It turned out that Universal suddenly said that they communicated with the public relations company and believed that "Gravity" had the hope of winning awards, so they contacted DreamWorks to ask if they had any demand.

Chen Jingxing understood what was going on as soon as he thought about it.

After "Matrix" cut off the box office market of "The New Mummy", Universal really didn't last long, and it gave in to DreamWorks.

The North American box office of "Matrix" has exceeded 7.5 million, and the current global box office has also exceeded 4.6 million US dollars. Of course, the Huaguo market accounted for 30 million. The box office exceeded 34 billion yuan in one month after its release. But there is basically no box office set, and it is impossible to surpass the [-] billion box office record of "Gravity".

In this way, the sequel of "Matrix" is a golden mountain, vividly interpreting that you ignored me yesterday, and I will make you unable to climb tomorrow.

How could Universal let go of this project? In the face of huge benefits, there is no shame. It's just that Chen Jingxing started to take Joe, and kept raising conditions for Universal.

Universal may be out of apology, or it may be out of compensation to DreamWorks, so they want to take awards as compensation, and "Gravity" does have good favorable conditions.

"Jeff said Gravity is sure to be nominated for Best Foreign Language Film, Best Score and Best Director at the Golden Globes.

You can only choose one of the best musical/comedy film and the best foreign language film, but the best foreign language film will be more certain.

"Matrix" is also sure to be shortlisted for best screenplay. "

Xu Wen took a deep breath, calmed down, and continued: "Oscar is less certain, but it is no problem to be shortlisted for several technical awards, and it is also no problem to be nominated for Best Foreign Language Film.

And if we are willing to invest a lot of effort in public relations, the best director and best picture may also be nominated!Universal will fully support us. "

Even though all the directors present here are accomplished and well-informed directors, they were all shocked by these words.

Chen Jingxing also couldn't restrain the excitement in his heart.

Of course he knows that Oscar is not the holy grail of art, and it is not sacred, but it cannot stand up to his fame and status.

Of course, Chen Jingxing has no shortage of awards. He has won both the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers in China. This year's Hundred Flowers Award is best director for him, and the best film is "Gravity", which has no suspense.

However, the domestic awards are indeed lacking in terms of hardness and reputation. The Golden Horse on the other side has a stronger reputation in art, but it is too artistic. Even if his film goes, it will at most win a technical award. Golden Horse is not worthy of the idea of ​​​​carrying a sedan chair for the other party in the movie.

Dreamworks' films did not have the participation of Hong Kong Island capital and filmmakers, and the Academy Awards could not participate, and he did not like it either.

As a big director with global popularity and brilliant box office results, only the top three in Europe, or the Oscars can shake him psychologically.

Needless to say, the top three in Europe, I am afraid that he will not have a chance in this life. The more commercial Oscars or Golden Globes are the only top world awards that he may get his hands on in terms of reputation.

Does he need the embellishment of these awards?Not necessarily.

But wouldn't it be better to get it?

In addition to vanity, it can also bring him a certain status. Although the final conclusion in this life is definitely a commercial film director, he will not refuse if his artistic achievements can be improved.

In fact, as a world-class director, his only shortcoming now is the awards. Who doesn't want to be perfect?

Chen Jingxing suppressed his pounding heart, thinking about Universal's overtures, and fell into deep thought.

In theory, any film released in the United States, foreign or not, can compete for the Oscars—including all awards except foreign-language films.

But in fact, it is very difficult for foreign films to be nominated and compete for. Either they have achieved high box office results in North America and have a great reputation, or they are strongly supported by major manufacturers.

Of course, first of all, there must be the basic elements that can be nominated. Even if it is a commercial film, it must be a film with a relatively high artistic aspect or connotation.

But "Gravity" and "Matrix" are all three.

Moreover, Chen Jingxing thought about the movie he was going to make in the future. I am afraid this is the best opportunity.

Even if you can't get the grand prize, it would be nice to get a few small prizes and some nominations.

Huaguo has plots against the Olympics, even now that the national self-esteem has been greatly improved, it is the same, if... he can make a breakthrough.

I'm afraid I can stand on the altar, at least when my fans and other netizens debate who is the better director, Chen Jingxing or Li An, I can have more confidence, right?

Chen Jingxing had to admit that he was such a vulgar person.

(End of this chapter)