Huayu Zhihao

Chapter 35
"Participate in the film festival?" Xie Fei frowned.

"Yes, after all, I'm not well-known, and I don't have big-name stars. It's more dangerous to want someone else to distribute it, but if the film can win awards, I should have some capital to negotiate." Chen Hao said.

"That's true." Xie Fei nodded, "It seems that you are really confident in your movies!"

"Actually, I don't have too much ambition for this movie, as long as I can make some fame and then raise the investment for my next movie." Chen Hao said.

Now the biggest restrictions on Chen Hao are fame and funds. With these two things, Chen Hao feels that he can fly all over the world.

"Thinking about the next movie so soon?" Xie Fei asked unexpectedly.

"I already have some ideas." Chen Hao nodded with a smile.

"Then how much do you expect to invest in your next movie?" Xie Fei asked curiously.

"At least a few million!" Chen Hao said casually.

"Millions!" Xie Fei was taken aback when he heard the words, and then laughed loudly, "Is this still unambitious? Hahaha..."

After laughing for a while, Xie Fei thought for a while and said, "If you are confident, how about I recommend you to the Berlin International Film Festival?"

Chen Hao was taken aback when he heard the words, and then became a little excited. After all, the top three in Europe are very attractive to domestic directors.

Compared with the Golden Globes and Oscars in the United States, Huaxia Director's record in the top three in Europe is also very impressive.

For example, Xie Fei, he has won the Golden Bear Award and the Silver Bear Award at the Berlin International Film Festival, and he even became a judge this year.

I just thought that the Berlin Film Festival will only start in February next year, which is a bit too long, and the Berlin International Film Festival probably won't like "Comet".

"Teacher, I want to be able to participate in the film festival as soon as possible, which is also conducive to the distribution of the film." Chen Hao said.

"In such a hurry?" Xie Fei frowned.

It seems that Chen Hao still has great expectations for the release of the film, and it may be that he has many ideas in his mind and is eager to make it.

"The most recent film festival should be the Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan," Xie Fei said.

Chen Hao nodded when he heard the words. This year's Golden Horse Awards will be held in December, and there is still time to register, but eggs cannot be put in one cage. Chen Hao meant to cast a wide net.

"Teacher, do you know if there is a recent film festival that will be held within this year?" Chen Hao asked.

The top three in Europe, the three gold medals in China, the Golden Globe Saturn Oscar in the United States, as well as the Shanghai International Film Festival and the Imperial College Student Film Festival, these film festivals have all passed.

It's not that Chen Hao can't afford to wait, it's just that there are no film festival awards, and the release of the film is probably a little hanging, and Chen Hao has nothing to do during this time.

If he is asked to shoot commercials, MVs or photo shoots now, he really thinks it is too low. It is more interesting to make movies and play with unspoken rules.

"Those with greater influence in China have passed the three major film festivals in Europe. I think about it, the Tokyo International Film Festival has also passed. By the way, there seems to be a Busan International Film Festival." Xie Fei thought for a while and said.

"A film festival in South Korea?" Chen Hao asked after hearing the words.

"Yes, that's all I know. In fact, there should be many film festivals in Europe, but I'm not familiar with them." Xie Fei said.

Chen Hao nodded. The most famous European film festivals in China are the three major film festivals. Now it is the beginning of the century, although the Internet has become a hot field.

But it is far less comprehensive than later generations, quick and convenient, and you can know relevant information with just a search.

"Okay, let me try then!" Chen Hao nodded.

"You should run the distribution first. I will contact Jiang Wen now, and then you will contact him. As for the film festival, I will help you." Xie Fei said.

"Then thank you teacher." Chen Hao said gratefully.

"There's no need to say polite words." Xie Fei said.

Then Xie Fei called Jiang Wen, and after getting an affirmative answer, he gave Chen Hao the phone number.

After Chen Hao dialed the number, he still had some small expectations in his heart. As one of the few directors in the country, Chen Hao and Jiang Wen didn't have much intersection in the previous life, so of course it must have been heard.

"Hello Director Jiang, I'm Chen Hao." Chen Hao said.

"I know, Mr. Xie told me." Jiang Wen's subwoofer came, "Is the film you made good? If not, forget it, save me embarrassing!"

Chen Hao shook his head helplessly when he heard the words, he was really direct and domineering enough, "The teacher said to arrange a premiere of my movie at the Imperial Film Festival, if you have time, why not come and guide me?"

Jiang Wen thought for a while and said, "I'm filming now and can't leave, no, I'd better take a look, so as not to embarrass me."

Chen Hao thought for a while, Jiang Wen should be filming "Heaven and Earth Heroes" right now!

This is a blockbuster costume action movie co-financed and co-produced by Columbia Film Production (Asia) Co., Ltd., Huayi and Changan Films.

Speaking of Columbia, this is one of the eight major Hollywood film companies that first entered the mainland. As early as 1995, it set up a representative office in the imperial capital.

It has already invested in and released many excellent Chinese films, including "My Father and Mother" by Guoshi, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" by Li Yin, "Big Wrist" by Feng Dapao, etc. In the future, there will be "Kung Fu" and "Kung Fu" by Master Xing. "Yangtze River No. [-]".

The cooperators are all famous Chinese-language directors, and Columbia is also actively engaged in the distribution and promotion of Chinese-language films. Thinking of this, Chen Hao has some ideas.

I don't know if I can get in touch with Columbia and distribute the film I made to the United States.

But it's still too early, you have to wait until you become famous, otherwise people won't like you at all.

Having said that, Jiang Wen also felt that he had to do it as a last resort when he was filming.

Because between [-] and [-], Jiang Wen directed and acted in "The Devil Is Coming".

In May 2000, "The Devil Is Coming" participated in the Cannes International Film Festival without passing the review, and won the jury award for this film.

But back in China, Jiang Wen was given an administrative punishment of "not being able to act as a director within five years" due to "violating the rules of the competition".

Therefore, now Jiang Wen can only be an actor honestly.

"Alright then, I'll notify you immediately when the teacher arranges the premiere time." Chen Hao replied.

"Okay, I'll wait for your call." Jiang Wen hung up the phone after finishing speaking.

Chen Hao hung up the phone and went directly to his teacher Xie Fei. Jiang Wen was afraid that Chen Hao's film would be bad, so he recommended it to others.

If Chen Hao wants to get better support from Huaying or Huayi, he has to rely on Jiang Wen to match them, otherwise, he should have little hope of finding them himself.

Now, the first thing Chen Hao has to do is to convince Jiang Wen with movies and make him satisfied.

"How is it?" Xie Fei asked when he saw Chen Hao.

"Director Jiang said to inspect the goods first!" Chen Hao laughed.

Xie Fei nodded when he heard the words, "That's fine, then I'll make arrangements as soon as possible, and I hope you can conquer him."

"Trouble teacher." Chen Hao nodded.

Soon, Xie Fei made two phone calls and told Chen Hao that "Comet" would premiere at Emperor Films two days later!
(End of this chapter)