I'm not just a director

Chapter 98 Pilot Premiere and First Stop Publicity

"Eddie, can you wait for me, you are leaving too fast!"

A handsome young man with an oriental appearance about seventeen or eighteen years old trotted ahead.

He looks sunny and handsome, and his appearance is more like a mainland idol niche.

Although he is slightly fat, it can be predicted that if he loses weight, his facial features will definitely become more refined.

The handsome guy named Eddie looked back at his companion and said with a smile:
"Chris, I think you should exercise more, or you will definitely be the last one in the school sports meeting again."

"That's not necessarily the case. Isn't the bottom one position alternately occupied by the two of us all year round? This year it must be you."

Chris shook his head and said.

"I hope, but we really have to hurry up, or we won't be able to keep up with Jiang's movie."

"Eddie, is that director named Jiang famous in China?"

Eddie shrugged his shoulders, shook his head and said:
"I've never heard his name, but that doesn't stop him from being my idol.

Haven't you watched "Ghost Story" too, what do you think? "

"Amazing, I've never seen a horror film like this.

Perhaps we can ask him today how he created this work.

I know you have always wanted to be an actor, maybe he can give you different advice. "

Chris suggested.

"You're right, Chris."

Eddie nodded and said, his fat face was full of hope.

……

Jiang Pei'an's first publicity point was at the Vancouver International Film Academy.

This school is very young, with a history of only more than ten years.

In 2002, it recruited students from mainland China for the first time.

The purpose is to provide mainland students with an opportunity to develop film and television in North America and a springboard to the Chinese film and television circle.

Well, it is for rich people's children to gild.

In 2014, Shanghai Metropolitan University and Canada Vancouver Film Academy held a press conference at the Metropolitan International Film Festival.

Jointly announced the official establishment of the Metropolitan Vancouver Film Academy.

Lao Jia served as the first dean, and Hao Lei served as the director of the performance department...

Everyone always wants to have a meal, long live the understanding.

The event starts at nine o'clock, and this studio, which can accommodate 5000 people at the same time, is second to none in Vancouver.

In fact, the publicity also meant a trial screening. Lionsgate communicated with the school early on.

Five thousand tickets were sold out shortly after the news was released.

Not only the students of the Vancouver Film School, but also many people from the society grabbed tickets.

Jiang Pei'an also communicated with Old Brown before, is it not good for a "large-scale" movie like "Saw" to be screened publicly in universities?

Old Brown smiled slightly and said:
"Jiang, the universities in Vancouver are not as stingy as you imagined, and the students are not as squeamish as you imagined?"

Suddenly, Jiang Pei'an couldn't help thinking of a small thing.

Back then, a certain university invited Zheng Jun, a veteran of rock and roll, to perform in the open-air movie theater of the university.

As soon as this guy came on stage, he said to the college students in the audience:

"Students, on the way I came here, your school leader said that you can sing everything except "Naked".

So, my first song is.... Naked!

Lao Zheng still has long hair at this time, and he is somewhat rebellious.

……

Sitting in the third row, Jiang Pei'an felt the youthful atmosphere in the studio, and once again sighed in his heart that college life is good.

Ironically, he, who never went to college, could one day be able to speak publicly in college.

Praise talent (open hanging).

Many media came to the scene, and the reporters with long guns and short cannons were already ready.

Don't worry about the gun version leaking out, Lionsgate will sue them for bankruptcy!
When the time came, the entire studio went dark.

Immediately, the Lionsgate logo appeared on the screen.

Followed by the classic poster of "Chain Saw".

"Oh!"

There was a riot in the studio, and many people were amazed when they saw the broken foot on the poster.

Jiang Pei'an smiled slightly in the dark, where is he going!

The movie begins.

The three layers of suspense at the beginning of the plot immediately captured the hearts of all audiences.

The media, on the other hand, were writing in their notebooks in the dark while watching a movie.

In addition to the entertainment media, many film magazines and tabloid editors were also present.

As Jiang Pei'an's second film, many media people have high expectations.

High-quality horror movies are not without, and high-grossing horror movies abound in Hollywood.

But what about value for money?

What about the rate of return?

According to the information released by Lionsgate, Jiang Pei'an is still taking the cost-effective route this time.

The investment of 120 million US dollars is simply synonymous with cheap in the eyes of Hollywood blockbusters.

Therefore, whether it is to respond to the expectations of fans or the curiosity of film critics, "Chain Saw" will hand in the answer sheet tonight!

……

"what!"

"too disgusting!"

"This is simply the aesthetics of violence, the art of blood!"

"God, director, I really want to praise you!"

Hearing the exclamation of the audience in the back row, Jiang Pei'an was taken aback.

6 Ah brother, I hope it is not some strange xp.

At this time, one of the famous scenes of "Chain Saw" is playing on the movie screen.

Torture: Gillnet Maze!
The player is locked naked in a huge basement maze.

If there is no escape within three hours, the exit will be closed and the player will be locked in the maze forever.

And the only way to the exit is covered with sharp gill nets.

Not to mention groping and exploring the way, as long as you move a little, you will be cut to pieces, and the flesh will be peeled off.

Players move forward tremblingly, every step they take will be scarred and screamed again and again.

The character in the play may be thinking that short-term pain is worse than long-term pain, so he rushed towards the finish line.

The result can be imagined, the flesh was flying, the whole body was pierced, the gastric juice flowed, and finally fell to the ground and died...

There are many such games in "Saw", and they are still in an uncoded state.

Such ingenious game settings and uncomfortable screens full of screens stimulate the audience's senses every second.

As the plot of the film deepens, more and more bloody scenes are constantly displayed.

The film critics in the audience wrote faster and faster in their notes, and the more they wrote, the more excited they became.

Aside from the bloody scenes, the biggest surprise this movie gave them was the constant suspense in the plot.

All kinds of suspense and reversal plots firmly caught the audience's attention, and they didn't care about other things at all.

The most surprising thing is that it not only piles up blood and creates suspense, it actually explores human nature bit by bit.

I have to say that this is the most fascinating part of this movie.

Although the movie has not been watched yet, the following film critics are already a little restless.

It was so wonderful!
……

Jiang Pei'an glanced at the time, the movie was almost coming to an end.

"Game Over!"

When the actor playing jigsaw got up from the ground and closed the gate.

Everyone in the studio felt their scalps tingling. They were stunned at first, and then shocked by sudden realization.

With a "wow", they all stood up involuntarily.

"Oh my god! This is really the best suspense movie I've ever seen!"

"The murderer is him. I really never dreamed that the director is really excellent!"

"It turns out that the murderer is right in front of our eyes. It's really shocking. I'm still in a daze!"

……

"Snapped!"

The lights in the studio were suddenly turned on.

Everyone stood by their seats, applauding excitedly, and the agitated mood could not be calmed down for a long time!

The atmosphere is very warm.

Their gazes were fixed on the young man walking slowly onto the stage.

"Thank you, to the lovely students of the Film Academy, and to the gentlemen and ladies who were there.

Please sit down, everyone, and thank you again for coming! "

Jiang Pei'an took the microphone and looked at the dark heads below the stage and spoke slowly.

It was the first time he saw such a big battle, he was a little flustered, and his speech speed was slowing down as much as possible.

This is Jiang Pei'an's first public appearance since the Cannes Film Festival.

The media reporters in the audience kept pressing the shutter, and the flickering images seemed like a grand press conference.

"Jiang, I really like your movies, and "Saw" really didn't disappoint us!

No, he is more exciting and likable than "Ghost Story"! "

"You are such an amazing director!"

"Jiang, I like you!"

As soon as Jiang Pei'an finished speaking, the audience immediately shouted hoarsely.

The audience was very enthusiastic, and the media were also very helpful, recording many precious shots.

Jiang Pei'an just smiled and said nothing, letting the fans vent their emotions.

After everyone gradually calmed down, he first briefly introduced himself, and then invited the staff of Lionsgate and the important characters in the film to the stage.

But both the audience and the media present were obviously more interested in Jiang Pei'an.

This young director from China not only created the box office myth of "Ghost Story".

And in the second year brought a shocking suspense thriller movie.

His excellence is beyond doubt!

"Jiang, I want to ask, how did you create this movie.

I have to say, after watching this movie, I don't think I can watch another movie of the same type.

How did you imagine some of the organs and pictures inside?Or do you have experience with it? "

During the interview, a beautiful blonde with big waves asked with a microphone.

Jiang Pei'an smiled slightly and said:
"I don't think I have any relevant experience, otherwise I wouldn't be able to stand here today to accept your interview."

The audience and media in the theater smiled slightly.

This young director from China is quite humorous, and the atmosphere on the scene is gradually becoming more relaxed.

Then Jiang Pei'an pointed to his own head:
"Some images come from my previous nightmares, and sometimes things in dreams are often more terrifying than reality."

"Oh, to have such a terrible nightmare, I really feel sorry for you."

The female reporter with blond hair and big waves said sympathetically.

Jiang Pei'an glanced at her bulging chest.

Well, the mind is really broad!

"Jiang, this movie is completely different from your previous blockbuster "Ghost Story".

Of course, they are equally good, but I prefer this movie.

I can see some of your thinking about human nature in this movie. What do you want to express through the movie? "

This is the film critic sitting in the back row. When the movie ended, he was the most shocked.

Jiang Pei'an smiled slightly and said:
"The real murderer at the end of the film turns out to be a patient who is dying.

He had a desire for revenge because he saw others not cherishing life at the end of his life.

Let others feel the preciousness of life under the threat of death...

Of course, the magic of the movie is that there are a thousand Hamlets in the eyes of a thousand people.

It deserves everyone to go into the cinema again and evaluate it repeatedly. "

The film critic thought for a while, and immediately said:
"Thank you for your answer. When "Saw" is released, I think I will definitely walk into the movie theater again."

"Thanks for your support."

There are many people who want to interview, and the fans are also constantly shouting at him.

But time was limited, and just as Jiang Pei'an was about to end, he suddenly heard a person shout in Chinese:
"Director Jiang, I'm your fan, and I like your new work very much!"

Jiang Pei'an looked up and saw a little chubby running towards the stage.

When Xiaopangdun approached the stage, Jiang Pei was relieved.

Although he looks a bit fleshy now.

But he could still vaguely see his appearance between his brows and eyes.

Well, many women in later generations cry and call their husbands, and many men look at people who are particularly engaging.

Peng Yuyan.

Jiang Pei'an signaled the staff to give him the microphone.

Peng Yuyan took the microphone, summoned up his courage, and asked excitedly in English:
"Director Jiang, I want to be an actor, do you think I can do it?"

Jiang Pei'an smiled slightly and encouraged:
"You will definitely become a qualified actor."

"But……"

Peng Yuyan was a little shy and said:
"My family doesn't seem to support me as an actor.

Because my appearance is not outstanding, and I have never studied acting. "

Hearing his words, Jiang Pei'an couldn't help feeling amused.

Peng Yuyan actually feels inferior because of his looks.

"What's your name?"

"My English name is Eddie, and my Chinese name is Peng Yuyan."

"Listen Pumbaa, you're a handsome young man if you manage to lose weight.

Regarding acting, you are young, aren't you? There are still many learning opportunities in the future. "

Hearing the idol call himself Peng Peng affectionately, Peng Yuyan was in a dizzy state.

Director Jiang actually called me Peng Peng!He also encouraged me to lose weight!

From now on, my name will not be Eddie, but Pumbaa!
Peng Yuyan secretly decided in his heart.

The reporters present even recorded this warm scene with their cameras.

"He is really a very gentlemanly person!"

After seeing this scene, the movie fans suddenly felt in their hearts.

……

Jiang Pei'an's first preview screening in Vancouver ended successfully.

And news about him is still brewing.

The next day, all the movie magazines in Vancouver published news about "Chain Saw".

News about the test screening also appeared in the newspapers.

Film critics are very optimistic about Jiang Pei'an's new work, and they are full of praise in their words.

Lionsgate is here to strike while the iron is hot and release more news about the movie.

The popularity of "Chain Saw" continues to rise.

But Jiang Pei'an's mission has been completed. After staying in Vancouver for a while, he set off for New York...

(End of this chapter)