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

Chapter 25 The Artist, Summit Entertainment
The Cannes awards ceremony lasted nearly two hours.

It's just that the result of this award was not as shocking as Jiang Wen said.

The Palme d'Or for the best film went to "The Son's Room", which scored 3.3 for the film, the only film this year with a score of more than 3.

"The Piano Teacher" won the jury award and the best actor and actress award, becoming the biggest winner of this year.

The best director award came with a double yolk, which was won by the Coen brothers "The Absent Man" and David Lynch's "Mulholland Drive".

Later, Lu Pingan knew that "Mulholland Drive" won the best director because of arguing. In the beginning, no one among the judges was interested in this movie except the director Yang Dechang, who was very optimistic about the film. Yang Dechang directly I was in a hurry, and then there was a lot of talk, and then a chain reaction was triggered, and all the awards were quarreled. In the end, Yang Dechang won the quarrel, which is why Jiang Wen said that there were 5 quarrels.

Chinese films also won two awards this time.

The two Wanwan movies "The Name of Rose" and "What Time Are You Over There" both won technical awards, which can be regarded as consolation prizes to a certain extent.

So in this way, Lu Ping'an's short film Palme d'Or can really be regarded as the only seedling among Chinese films.

At this time, domestic portal websites have released the first wave of news.

"The mainland film director won the Palme d'Or again after 8 years!"

"Lu Pingan won the Cannes Palme d'Or after the Berlin Silver Bear!"

"Chinese short film is crowned king again!"

"..."

The gold content of the short film Palme d'Or and the feature film palme d'or are naturally different.

But the media don't care about that now.

Isn't it all the Palme d'Or? Let's talk about the title first.

So the relatives and friends of Ping An in China immediately sent text messages and phone calls.

It's just a pity that Lu Pingan still forgot to enable roaming. . .

In addition to friends, netizens who saw the news were also instantly excited.

After clicking in, I realized that it was a short film.

But being the first in everything has a different meaning, especially from a domestic point of view.

So after the awards ceremony, Lu Pingan was surrounded by reporters.

As the first Chinese director to win the Palme d'Or for a short film, Lu Ping'an's attention from the domestic media at this moment is actually not much different from that in 93.

"What do you think? Let's thank the organizing committee. This award really surprised me, and I will continue to work hard."

"Will I make a feature film in the future? There is no such plan yet. If there is a chance, I think I will try it."

"Why do you want to give your acceptance speech in Chinese? Speaking your mother tongue is the respect for this award."

"..."

The interview lasted more than 20 minutes.

Then Hu Qingquan came over and said that he was going to the dinner party, and all the reporters let Lu Pingan go.

At the dinner party, all the people I met this time were real big names.

In addition to the big directors and celebrities who won the awards, there are also many celebrities who came to walk the red carpet.

The ones he is most familiar with are Chao Wei, Manyu, these veteran film kings and queens, and the invited big directors such as Wong Kar Wai.

However, Lu Pingan did not chat with them immediately, but followed Hu Qingquan and Jiang Wen to meet several judges in the short film jury.

"Hello, Lu, we finally met, congratulations."

The first to speak was an old man.

"This is the British director Ken Loach, a British film master who has been nominated for the Palme d'Or six times. He is the judge of this short film and the main judge who strongly recommends you to win the award. He is greeting you."

Hu Qingquan, who was on the side, continued to translate Kong Kong and Lu Pingan to explain the identity of the visitor.

Lu Ping'an's pupils trembled slightly, this is a great man.

He also quickly reached out to say hello: "Hello, Mr. Rocky."

"I have watched two of your short films, both of which are wonderful, especially "Black Hole". The idea looks simple, but it is actually very subtle. I am still regretting why I didn't come up with this idea, and how did you come up with it? Thought-of?"

Ken Loach said a lot with a smile, using a standard British accent.

Lu Ping'an's English is passable, but he is dumb English, he can listen but not speak well.

So I still had to ask Hu Qingquan to translate: "I had a hole in my closet that day, and I was thinking, what if I had a universal hole."

"Wow, yes, creativity comes from life." Ken Loach nodded again and praised, "There is actually no difference between simple things and complicated things. Complex human nature can be expressed with simple things, and simple things can evolve. into complicated social events, Lu, it seems that you understand human nature very well."

Ken Rocky's words made Lu Ping'an feel a little hot.

He didn't think so much at all, it's all your own imagination.

But since he is already a person with vested interests, he will naturally not pretend to be "sane in the world".

So Lu Pingan quickly put a label on himself.

I, now a humble and studious artist!

"Mr. Rocky, I don't actually understand human nature. I'm just curious, and then I took a picture of it, so that someone who knows better can help me understand it."

"Lu, you can say that, it proves that I was right to choose you."

"Thank you Mr. Rocky, can you tell me more about the reasons for choosing me, I want to hear more about your interpretation of "Black Hole"."

"Of course, that's right..."

Chat with people and find out what they are interested in.

Lu Pingan knew this truth well.

So the two had a great chat.

It wasn't until more than ten minutes later that the two ended the chat, and then exchanged numbers.

After parting, Hu Qingquan praised Lu Ping'an: "Ping'an, besides being a frequent visitor in Cannes, he is also a frequent visitor in Venice. If you want to win an award in Venice for your next short film, you will go much smoother with his help."

"Yeah, I really don't know that."

"It's not too late to know now, how about it, does Venice have any plans?"

"Can you make it?"

"It seems that it's too late. The submission deadline is three days away."

"Forget it, next year will be fine."

"Trying to win a short film grand slam?"

"I dare not say that, the key is participation."

Hu Qingquan also nodded with a smile: "Yes, the most important thing is to participate."

He was already imagining Lu Ping An winning the grand slam. . .

Next, Lu Pingan continued the dinner.

With the Palme d'Or in his hand, even if it was a short film, Lu Pingan obviously felt that his weight had changed.

He just stood there, and without much movement, someone came up to talk to him.

Shu Qi met for the second time, and she was acquainted with each other: "I didn't expect you to win the award, show me the trophy quickly, can we take a photo together?"

Manyu is very elegant: "Lu Sheng is only 19 years old, right? He is really a hero."

As usual, Chao Wei said, "Hello, congratulations."

I briefly chatted with a few Chinese stars, and met later famous directors, such as Li Yang who filmed "Blind Well". The two also chatted briefly. After exchanging numbers, Lu Pingan focused on Emphasis is placed on the filmmakers.

Apart from winning awards, the most important purpose of participating in film festivals is to sell films.

This time "Black Hole" is still a short film that doesn't sell much, but it won the Palme d'Or, so the price won't be so low. Maybe someone will still pay attention to the adaptation rights. Ping An intends to sell it outright, but he doesn't plan to shoot it himself because there is no reference.

In addition, unlike last time when all the films were sold to China Film Group, this time Lu Pingan was going to personally develop a deeper relationship with the film studio.

Some network channels have to be held by oneself, and Hu Qingquan also thinks so, so he is very active in helping to translate.

The first thing I saw at the dinner party was the North American film studio that bought the rights to adapt "The Tuner" last time.

From Wattsberg, the head of Summit Entertainment.

"Hu, Lu, we meet again."

Under the introduction of Mr. Cui of China Film Group, the two parties met.

Hu Qingquan walked forward with a smile: "Hello, Mr. Wattsberg."

"Congratulations, Lu, the Palme d'Or is not easy to get."

"Thank you."

"Is the adaptation right for sale?"

Wattsberg went straight to the point, and Lu Pingan smiled: "Of course, this time I'm going to sell out, and it's okay if you want to be exclusive, as long as the price is right."

"Great, that's exactly what we mean." Wattsberg said, and then asked again, "By the way, Lu, are you preparing for your "Tuner" movie?"

Lu Pingan replied with a smile: "It's already been filmed."

Wattsberg was stunned for a while, then just laughed, and then asked seriously: "You didn't lie to me?"

"Of course, 70% of the post-production has been completed now, and it will be ready in a few days."

The two parties had an agreement before that if the Chinese version of the big movie was not produced and released within one year, then they would have to give up the foreign distribution rights within five years and hand it over to him.

As a result, Lu Ping'an's speed directly stunned him.

But fortunately, there are also clauses in the agreement. If the filming is made, they also have the right of first refusal. Whether to buy the film for distribution or buy the adaptation rights will be discussed separately.

"Then can I watch the movie?"

"Of course, you are welcome to come to China, the price is negotiable."

"So, we really don't need to continue our adaptation work?"

"I have that confidence."

"Okay, let's arrange it in a few days."

"Yes, welcome anytime."

One fish and two meals, of course he would not let this kind of thing go.

After the two parties reached a verbal agreement, they left separately.

Hu Qingquan was puzzled: "This company doesn't seem to be short of money at all."

Lu Pingan shrugged and said he didn't know.

In fact, he actually understands something.

Summit Entertainment, a top Hollywood player positioned to be on an equal footing with major studios, is not a small production company.

They have a good vision. Since its establishment in 93, there have been two classic independent films, "Two Smoking Barrels" and "Memory Fragments".

Later, their works include the "Twilight" series, "The Hurt Locker", "The Prophet" and so on.

But that was later, and now at Summit Entertainment, it's not so easy in Hollywood.

Rich, but not as rich as top companies, they can't hire big-name stars and directors, so the box office has not been able to hit full damage.

So their positioning is currently a joke in Hollywood.

But this kind of company is a good thing for Lu Pingan.

Good vision, willing to spend money, and the situation is not so good, it is possible to have in-depth cooperation in the future, which is good.

　Thank you for the 500 coins you have to carry!
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　　Thank you!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)