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Chapter 774: Press Conference and Advance Viewing [Two-in-One]

Beijing City News Release Center.

Shen Yun buttoned up his blazer while quickly walking up the stairs.

The little black leather boots made a clattering sound on the steps.

Following behind him was a young man wearing a vest and carrying a brand new camera.

Shen Yun's cell phone rang.

Damn it, the more anxious you are, the more trouble you'll get.

I have to answer the editor-in-chief’s call.

"Hello, Editor-in-Chief."

"Shen Yun, are you guys here yet?"

"We're here, we're here, we'll be entering soon."

"What? You haven't entered yet? The press conference starts at 9 o'clock, and it's already 8:55. How do you work?"

"Sorry, editor-in-chief, there's a traffic jam on the road. I'll be in right away."

"Look at you, you're just getting older. Hurry up. I fought for this mission specifically for you. Don't let me down. You must get the first-hand information."

"Okay, Editor-in-Chief, sure."

Shen Yun hung up the phone and turned his phone to silent mode as he entered the revolving door, but he still felt sorry for her.

I'm clearly in the entertainment news team, and I usually go to work to meet celebrities. Who would have thought that I would suddenly have to attend a press conference of the Beijing Municipal Government.

Isn’t this the job of the current affairs group?

Although my heart is still filled with emotions, my steps have not slowed down at all.

"Xiao Liu, hurry up and keep up."

"Eh."

The young photographer behind him also started to jog.

Third floor, news conference hall.

Shen Yun took Xiao Liu and after checking their press credentials and news interview certificate with the staff, they carefully slipped into the press conference.

A lecture hall of more than 300 square meters, decorated in a very grand style.

There was a row of leaders sitting on the podium, and the audience was crowded with her colleagues, all dressed in formal attire.

The press conference has already begun.

"Beijing has 37% of the country's film production agencies, and the number of registered directors, actors, photographers and other creative talents and producers is also among the best in the country, and the film creation has achieved fruitful results. At present, among the 13 city cinema chains in operation in the country, 9 cinema chains have their own theaters in Beijing. Among them, the top ten cities in terms of market share have theaters."

"In 2011, Beijing's film industry developed rapidly, with many excellent films standing out and the film industry thriving. According to statistics, Beijing's feature film production accounts for about 3100% of the country's total, with more than 18 million moviegoers per year and box office revenue approaching billion yuan."

"It can be said that our city of Beijing has the gene of film. In line with the strategic policy of the municipal party committee and government to build a 'world city' with Chinese characteristics and create a new 'Oriental Film and Television Capital', we will strengthen support in cultural attributes and gradually accumulate cultural resources. Achieve a 'win-win' in the city's international development and spiritual civilization construction."

"With the approval of the municipal party committee and government, and after being reviewed and approved by the higher-level guiding departments, we have decided to jointly organize an international A-level film festival, the first Beijing International Film Festival, with CCTV, the National Photoelectric Bureau, and various enterprises and institutions this year."

After Vice Mayor Liu finished his report, there was a murmur from the audience.

Except for some media reporters within the government who had already received the confirmed news, no one else was prepared at all. Even if they had, most of them were uncertain rumors or some simple introductions before attending the press conference today.

No one expected that the Beijing Municipal Government would actually set this policy.

It has to be Beijing. This A-level film festival was held as soon as it was announced.

No wonder they asked me to come for the interview, this film festival matter is really the responsibility of our entertainment team.

However, it is easy to hold a film festival, but the government alone cannot handle the selection of entries and awards.

Don’t be like the Golden Rooster Awards a while ago. The popularity of the film festival itself is not as high as the online criticism.

Shen Yun put down the notebook in his hand and relaxed his upright posture.

As an entertainment reporter, I seldom attend such serious press conferences. However, after hearing that a film festival was going to be held in Beijing, I was no longer nervous.

She was deeply dissatisfied with this kind of award event organized by the government.

Leaders are so busy, how can they have time to watch movies?
Hey, who is that?
"Xiao Liu, look at the row on the left side of the rostrum, the one in the middle, isn't that Sun Yi?"

"Sister Yun, it's true."

What is he doing here? Could it be that this Beijing International Film Festival has something to do with him?

Just when Shen Yun was doubting, the press conference question session began.

The first wave of people standing up to ask questions must be from the major official media.

The first is the Capital Daily.

"Hello, Mayor Liu. May I ask if there is any special significance for our Beijing International Film Festival to be held at this time?"

"Of course there is. The Beijing International Film Festival, with the theme of 'sharing resources and creating a win-win future', aims to gather outstanding achievements in world cinema, enhance international film exchanges and cooperation, and promote cross-regional and cross-cultural film dissemination. At the same time, it will achieve cross-cultural cooperation between filmmakers and film capital, expand the international dissemination space for domestic films, and promote the national strategy of Chinese films 'going global'."

"Mayor Liu, when will our film festival be held?"

"We have initially planned to hold the film festival in April. If the results are good, we will follow this example and hold the film festival in April every year. It will be held at a different time from other international A-level film festivals such as the Berlin Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival, and Venice Film Festival."

When the reporters heard Mayor Liu mention the three major European film festivals, they were surprised.

The Beijing municipal government has big ambitions. Right from the start, it wants to benchmark itself against the three major European countries.

This. It’s good to have a goal, but is it possible to succeed?

I feel like it’s a bit difficult to reach the level of Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers.

"Mayor Liu, may I ask what exactly is going on in this film festival?"

The reporters from the official media didn't care about that and just asked the next question according to the script, just like they were performing a double act.

"The film festival will be held at the Huairou Film and Television Base and is expected to last for 8 days. During the festival, film competitions, film screenings, market exhibitions and other activities will be held, and a preliminary main competition unit and a focus on the future unit will be set up. The Temple of Heaven Award will be established as the highest award of the film festival, with "harmony between man and nature, and beauty in harmony" as its core value concept, aiming to discover the latest masterpieces from around the world, while encouraging the diversity of participating films."

"Of course, since this is the first time, we are still exploring the relevant award process, and we will definitely add other film units in the future."

Next, reporters from the official media asked some related detailed questions.

Mayor Liu was calm and composed on the stage and answered every question gracefully.

The press conference went on in harmony.

About 30 minutes later, the pre-arranged script was finally completed.

Reporters from official media stopped raising their hands, and everyone realized that it was time to ask questions.

Shen Yun also raised his arms high.

"The lady in row 9, please ask your question."

Unexpectedly, the host really called on her.

She thought there was an appointed reporter!

Shen Yun didn't care about being surprised. He quickly stood up and took the microphone handed to him by a staff member. He first bowed slightly to the podium, and then spoke clearly:
"Hello, Mayor Liu. As a native of Beijing, I am very happy to hear that Beijing is going to host an international film festival. First of all, I would like to wish the film festival a complete success in advance."

"Thank you very much." Mayor Liu replied with a smile.

"Mayor, as we all know, award-giving events like film festivals are generally highly watched, but at the same time they also require a high level of professionalism. There is certainly no problem with our Beijing International Film Festival in terms of publicity and channels, but I would like to ask, how can our Beijing International Film Festival demonstrate its professionalism?"

Wow, you’re so bold to ask?

Many reporters secretly glanced at Shen Yun, wanting to see who was so stubborn as to dare to ask such a direct question.

Doesn't this clearly mean that the film festival organized by the Beijing Municipal Government is not professional enough?
It was only after seeing the label on Shen Yun’s chest that they began to sigh with emotion.

No wonder, it turned out to be an entertainment reporter from "Weekly". These people are used to exploring the private lives of celebrities, and their questions are always tricky and bold.

This question is likely to displease Mayor Liu.

If she gives a warning to the relevant leaders at that time, this girl will probably have worked for nothing for a month.

Just when everyone was expecting something exciting to happen, Mayor Liu on the stage remained calm, and there even seemed to be a hint of smile in his eyes, as if he was waiting for this question.

He just waved his hand, indicating that Shen Yun could sit down, and then slowly said into the microphone:

"This young comrade's question is very good. Film is the seventh largest art in the world. It contains strong artistry and professionalism. In my opinion, it is not appropriate for the government to implement it completely. We only need to provide this powerful platform, grasp the direction, and do a good job in organization and logistics. The specific links should be participated by relevant industry professionals."

"Leave professional matters to professionals."

"That's right, I'll introduce a 'professional' to you all, please give him a round of applause."

Mayor Liu replied with a smile, then led the applause.

A young figure stood up on the left side of the rostrum.

Who is this?
Looks like Sun Yi.

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Oh my god, it really is him.

"Hello everyone."

Sun Yi walked up to the podium amid exclamations from reporters below the stage and bowed to greet them.

Mayor Liu also picked up the microphone at the right time and reintroduced him: "I think everyone must be familiar with Director Sun Yi, so I won't introduce him in detail. For this film festival, our organizing committee has invited Director Sun Yi to serve as the chief consultant of the first Beijing Film Festival. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask."

A row of arms were raised in unison in the audience.

It's no wonder that everyone was surprised. No one expected Sun Yi to appear on this occasion. Compared with the relatively mature "three major" awards in China, the invited people in the film industry are all experienced people. Sun Yi's young face really surprised them.

But on second thought, although Sun Yi’s qualifications are not enough, his achievements are amazing.

Internationally, he has won the Cannes Palme d'Or, the Venice Silver Lion, the domestic Hundred Flowers Awards, the Golden Rooster Award for Best Director, the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Director, and an Oscar for Best Screenplay.

Regarding these awards, who else in China has won them?

Shen Yun was also a little confused. When he saw Sun Yi just now, he was wondering why he came to attend this press conference. Now the answer is out.

Looking at the arms of Ru Lin beside her, she reacted immediately, and before the microphone in her hand was taken away by the staff, she blurted out the question.

"Director Sun Yi, may I ask why you decided to participate in the Beijing International Film Festival?"

As soon as he said this, Shen Yun felt a little regretful. The question he asked was a little unsophisticated, but there was nothing he could do in such a hurry.

If you delay any further, you won't have the chance to ask this question, as the press conference stipulates that each reporter can only ask one question.

“I would like to thank the municipal party committee and government, and Mayor Liu. I am very honored to be invited to participate in the organization of this film festival.”

"Reporter, like you, I was born and raised in Beijing. When I learned that Beijing was going to host an international film festival, as a film practitioner, of course I had to contribute."

"Not only that, my company Starry Sky Image will also provide professional technical support for this film festival."

"Moreover, I have been commissioned by the organizing committee to shoot an opening film for the film festival."

"Director Sun Yi, what is the theme of this movie?"

"Director Sun, will you be the chairman or member of the jury?"

"Director Sun Yi."

When Sun Yi finished his answer, the scene suddenly went wild. The media reporters didn't even wait for their names to be called, and questions started popping out one after another.

Thanks to the host's strenuous efforts to control the situation, the scene did not turn into a movie press conference.

When the news of this press conference was announced, the Internet was immediately in an uproar.

Netizens are the ones who love to analyze the news the most. They have turned into insiders and directly combined Sun Yi's original intention of participating in the Beijing International Film Festival with the Golden Rooster Awards some time ago.

"Look, look, I told you, Sun Yi was tricked by those experts in Golden Rooster, and they just started a new business without saying anything. I'm not playing with you anymore."

"Damn, that's awesome, Chief Advisor. I saw at the press conference that Sun Yi also said that he would invite international big names in the industry to participate and serve as judges. Do you think this Beijing International Film Festival will become the Oscars of our China?"

"Who knows, but I'm now paying attention to the opening film that Sun Yi mentioned. Gravity is so awesome. He didn't have any films released during the Lunar New Year this year, and I'm so eager to wait."

"Yes, yes, I heard that the Fairy Sister will be starring in this show again."

"You knew all this in advance?"

"Of course I am. I am an expert in domestic entertainment."

"Don't pretend. Even a fool knows that the heroine of Sun Gou's movie must be Sister Fairy."

There was a lot of discussion on the Internet, and reporters also trod the threshold of the starry sky.

The Beijing Film Festival, the opening film, and the celebration of the last Golden Rooster Awards are all topics of discussion.

But the reporters surrounded the entire city of Beijing and couldn't find Sun Yi, and even Liu Yifei was missing.

In the Taihang Mountains, there is a village built on the mountainside.

It had just snowed heavily and the sky was still a little gloomy. In the small village that still retained the style of the 1980s and 1990s, wisps of smoke were rising.

Opposite the village, a group of people were setting up a camera to capture the panoramic view of the village.

"Teacher, this is the most suitable place I found according to the script."

Li Ruijun pointed to the small mountain village opposite and said to Sun Yi.

Sun Yi looked at the images in the camera and nodded continuously.

"Yes, Ruijun, it fits the bill. Thank you for your hard work."

Li Ruijun smiled innocently, as if he had received a great compliment, "It's not hard, it's what I deserve."

This is the filming location chosen by Sun Yi for the movie "The Shouting Mountain". Assistant director Li Ruijun spent a week walking across half of Xishan to find it.

This movie is about rural areas in the 1980s and 1990s. Not only is it Liu Yifei's first time acting in such a film, but even Sun Yi does not have enough experience in this area.

Fortunately, there is Li Ruijun who specializes in this type of subject matter.

It just so happened that after finishing filming "Chinese Partners", he had not yet chosen his next film, so Sun Yi directly pulled him in to participate in the early preparations for the film.

Because of the tight time and heavy task, Sun Yi had to do so.

"Look, the sun is coming out."

Liu Yifei, who was standing next to Sun Yi, raised her foot and pointed to the sky.

A golden light shone out from the clouds, and the earth was covered in silver.

The scenery in front of her made Liu Yifei very excited. This time, she followed Sun Yi to participate in the crew's location scout with a completely traveling mentality. Seeing such a beautiful scenery at this moment, she was really filled with refreshment.

She let go of Sun Yi's hand, and in just three or two steps, ran to the ridge, clasped her hands to her mouth, and shouted loudly towards the mountain.

"Ah~~~~"

Clear echoes, like ripples on the water, spread out in circles and echoed continuously in the valley.

Sun Yi stood where he was and looked at Liu Yifei.

Liu Yifei is wearing a red dress.

From Sun Yi's perspective, the sun that emerged from the clouds just happened to become her backdrop, giving her entire body a golden edge.

"You're so good~~~~~~~~~~~~~~"

The mountains continued to respond to her.

The girl in the script who dared to love, hate, and was smart and brave seemed to appear before her eyes.

(End of this chapter)