China Entertainment: The happiness of being a director is as simple as that

Chapter 13 Berlin, Gao Yuanyuan
You must know that the three European awards are not just used for award presentations. Every year during the awards season, this is the largest trading place for film producers in the world.

Buyers and sellers are taking advantage of this time to look around.

Even the domestic China Film Group can often see it.

Hu Qingquan said that in the past few days he had chatted with the film dealers he found, and almost all of them were interested in the adaptation rights of "The Tuner". Now that it has been shortlisted, the price has also risen.

Lu Ping'an was not surprised by this, "Tuner" is very suitable for adaptation, and it is normal for these people to be attracted to it.

But if you sell short films, you can’t actually sell much. Like domestic ones, you can’t get into theaters, so the source of income is few. At most, the TV station pays a hundred yuan for a broadcast, so the economic value of the short film is actually very low.

Fortunately, "Tuner" has an advantage in this aspect. Others make short films to generate love. Maybe "Tuner" can be sold at a high price like a big movie.

It's just that the strategy is still the same, the opening will be held in a few days, first show, and then sell after the awards are over.

As for how much it can sell, Lu Pingan's idea is that except for domestic ones, the rest can be sold as much as possible. Anyway, the cost is less than [-], which is [-] in euros. If it can sell [-] euros, he The cost and the air ticket are all earned back, and the tax is deducted, and a lot of money can be made.

When we arrived at the place, we met Teacher Hu’s lover, and then we ate local specialties together, that is, beer and sausages, all kinds of sausages, which were not bad.

In the afternoon, Lu Pingan and Hu Qingquan went out again and met Director Xie Fei.

Director Xie Fei recognized Lu Pingan and wished him the award.

Lu Pingan expressed his gratitude, and stayed in Berlin in the following days.

The opening ceremony on February 2 is getting closer, and more and more filmmakers and filmmakers from all over the world are coming.

Hu Qingquan, who is an academic, doesn't have many works in his hands, but he still has many friends.

In this way, Lu Pingan was led by Hu Qingquan and got to know filmmakers from all over the place.

After the opening, there are more familiar filmmakers, such as Zhang Zhen from Wanwan, he participated in "Love You Love Me" directed by Wanwan Lin Zhengsheng, the heroine is Li Xinjie, she also came, just followed her Lu Pingan didn't like the person surnamed Dai in the back, so except for him, everyone chatted a little.

Then came the main creators of Wang Xiaoshuai's "17-year-old Bicycle".

If Hu Qingquan and Lin Zhengsheng are just acquaintances, then they are true friends with Wang Xiaoshuai.

The two came to Berlin together. These days Wang Xiaoshuai is very busy, because his "17-year-old bicycle" has been spotted by many filmmakers, and he is busy talking about business deals, so Lu Pingan has not seen him until now.

As for "Tuner", Wang Xiaoshuai already knew that he had a high evaluation, so he was also very enthusiastic when he saw Lu Pingan, the proud student of Hu Qingquan's mouth.

However, half of Lu Pingan's attention was on the girl behind him.

Gao Yuanyuan, um, her eyes are really big, her eyes are so young, her purity is beyond the mark, she never thought that this is someone who is good at wielding a hoe.

Now this girl should be together with Zhang Yadong.

Pity.

So Miss Yuanyuan became the cold Miss Gao Yuanyuan.

"Hi Miss Gao Yuanyuan, I'm Lu Ping'an."

"Hi, are you really just a freshman?"

Gao Yuanyuan's big eyes revealed a little disbelief.

"Isn't it? I don't look that old."

"No, I mean that you have been shortlisted for Berlin in your freshman year. You are really amazing."

"It's all luck."

Lu Pingan said modestly.

"You are very humble. If you are shortlisted, you should be more confident. What if you win an award?"

"Then I will take your word for it."

Lu Pingan didn't talk any more, but Gao Yuanyuan suddenly asked, "Did you go to Yungang Middle School before?"

safe trip:"?"

Lu Pingan carefully searched the memory.

It seems to be true, the original owner studied there in junior high school.

"You read it there too?"

Gao Yuanyuan explained with a smile, "Yes, I also went to junior high school there, so I have an impression of you."

"Is there an impression?"

Lu Ping'an was puzzled, the original owner was such an introverted guy, he had never done anything extraordinary since he was a child, except that he learned a year earlier than others, and the rest was low-key, how could this still impress Gao Yuanyuan?
At this time Gao Yuanyuan explained: "At that time, I was in the third grade of junior high school, and I was not very good at studying, and I was always scolded. The teacher used you as an example, saying that the road in class [-] and [-] was safe, and I took sick leave every three days, and I could attend half of the class in a semester. Thank goodness, but the exam is always the top three, if you can be half as smart as him, that's why I remembered this annoying name at that time, Lu, Ping, An!"

Gao Yuanyuan said she hated it, but she was very happy, as if the damage caused by her memory had long since dissipated, leaving only nostalgia.

"Well, I can only say sorry, I didn't mean to."

"I don't blame you for a long time." Gao Yuanyuan asked with a smile, "Are you feeling better now? You were so thin before, and you felt like you could fall apart when the wind blows."

"It's much better now, and I'm exercising recently."

Lu Ping'an raised his arm and showed off his biceps. Unfortunately, although he surpassed ordinary people internally, he was still very thin externally, without a few pounds of flesh.

So Gao Yuanyuan laughed when she saw this.

"Thinner than me."

"It will grow stronger soon, and it's undergoing secondary growth recently."

"Alright alright."

"Don't believe me? You won't recognize me in a few months."

"Okay, I believe..."

The two then chatted for a while before exchanging numbers.

The two parties separated when Wang Xiaoshuai had something to do.

Looking at the back figure that walked away, Lu Pingan still feels miraculous.

Originally, for Gao Yuanyuan, he probably just wanted to meet and nod his acquaintance by chance, but he didn't expect it to unfold like this.

He was suddenly curious whether there would be other surprises in this body in the future.

Time passed quickly, and after the Berlin Film Festival started, everyone's eyes couldn't get enough of it.

Lu Ping'an and Zhang Songwen took advantage of this time to watch a lot of movies.

I have watched popular movies such as "Drug Network" and "Intimacy", and I also went to support "17-year-old Bicycle".

When the short film started to be screened, Gao Yuanyuan and the others also came to join in. She felt that although Wang Xiaoshuai said the film was good, she still felt that it was a scene. After all, it was a short film, and with the debut of a college student, there were not many elements that could arouse the interest of the audience. .

So she felt that when "Tuner" was played, if no one applauded, she would help wave the flag and shout.

However, when the short film came out, the situation was completely beyond her imagination.

"Tuner" has gained huge attention.

Lu Pingan also became one of the directors who were always mentioned throughout the film festival overnight.

What followed was that Lu Pingan was interviewed for the first time.

It's a pity that his English is so-so.

"yes, well...I...well, Lao Hu, translate it."

Not being good at foreign languages ​​has many benefits. Lu Pingan can find a chance to escape without saying a few words.

Then came the news that made him happy. It was the news from Hu Qingquan. Those in one region of Europe, North America, East Asia and other places are not counted.

The highest bid was US$10 from a company in India, which made Pingan Lu a little flustered. . .

But in the end whether to sell or not, the ultimate strategy remains the same, and the sale will be done after the awards are over.

As Gao Yuanyuan said, what if she really wins an award?
"I didn't expect you to be so talented."

During the interval, Gao Yuanyuan met Lu Pingan and praised him.

"Sister, if you can talk, talk more, I love to listen."

Lu Pingan and her are already familiar, so there is no obstacle to making a joke.

And these words made Gao Yuanyuan laugh again.

"It's funny you talk."

"Everyone says so."

"Supreme treasure, you?"

"I'm Qin Xianglin."

"Poor mouth!" Gao Yuanyuan scolded with a smile, and then asked, "How did you come up with this idea, did the protagonist die in the end?"

"What do you think?"

"I think it's probably not dead..."

The two chatted again.

After a short chat, Hu Qingquan came over and brought good news.

Hu Qingquan said excitedly: "The organizing committee invited us to participate in the awards ceremony."

At the award ceremony, movies that have entered each unit module can usually go, as well as well-known filmmakers and media from various countries.

But there is a default unspoken rule. If a movie is specially notified to participate in the awards ceremony before the closing ceremony, it means that there are awards waiting for you.

And this time there are only two short film awards, either the Golden Bear or the Silver Bear.

So after repeated confirmation, Lu Pingan couldn't hold back his excitement.

Originally, he had already given up hope. After all, Director Xie Fei said not to have too much hope.

It turned out to be an award.

This really surprised him.

Gao Yuanyuan also sent blessings immediately.

"Congratulations, you will win an award when you debut, you are going to be famous."

Lu Pingan smiled and said, "Hurry up and bless me for getting the golden bear."

Gao Yuanyuan laughed again, and then said solemnly: "Then I wish Junior Ping An the Golden Bear Award and return home with a full load!"

"Thank you!"

Everyone was very happy, but fortunately Hu Qingquan remained sober. His student won the award. The teacher was even more excited than the students, but he still warned: "There are variables in everything, and short films won other awards. It's not impossible, don't relax until the last moment."

"Understood, Mr. Hu."

Lu Pingan was very obedient and immediately began to calm down.

After a while, Wang Xiaoshuai also came, and he was also very excited, because he also received an invitation call, explaining that "17-year-old bicycle" did not miss the prize, and it was the same in Lu Ping'an's memory. The hotel is full of joy.

Soon it was time for the closing ceremony to present the awards. Lu Pingan specially bought a suit, which was a little expensive. Lu Pingan was a little distressed. After all, after wearing it once, he would not have to wear it next time, because he would grow taller.

Gao Yuanyuan helped him tie the bow tie. I have to say that such a girl is really lethal. It's a pity that she now looks at Lu Pingan just like her younger brother. Whoever makes Lu Pingan look thin and small can arouse the girl's desire to protect too much It's over.

The red carpet starts at [-]:[-] p.m., and the participating films, guests, producers, social organizations, etc. of each unit module, even if the appearance is only for a few minutes, but with so many people, it will take an afternoon to finish the red carpet process.

"Tuner" is not a work in the main competition, and the red carpet time is relatively early. Although there is no distinction between high and low art, it cannot be denied that only the second half of the show is the most concerned.

(End of this chapter)