Rebirth of the rich and famous

Chapter 278 Sundance International Film Festival
"Do you feel very excited?" Taylor kissed Lei Lisi leaning on his arms heavily, turned to look at Song Xiaoye who had been looking out the window, and asked with a smile.

"Well, I'm very excited!" Song Xiaoye smiled, "Thinking of the huge check you said, I can't suppress my excitement—but, Taylor, I don't think your excitement may be the same as ours!"

When she said that, Richard, who was sitting in the front row, slapped his thigh and laughed strangely.

Taylor snorted, hugged the smiling Lei Lisi, and said with a smile: "Quickly put away your naked jealousy, I'm afraid my baby will misunderstand."

Lei Lisi giggled, twisted Taylor, sat upright, took Song Xiaoye's arm, and said with a smile: "Xiaoye, although Taylor is annoying, but one thing is right—since you are here , then have fun! This is a paradise for us unknown people."

yes!Sundance International Film Festival, a paradise for the unknown!
Song Xiaoye smiled, remembering the time when she was watching a movie by herself.

Several times, she almost wanted to turn off the projector.

This has never happened before.In the past, when she looked at herself on the big screen, she always liked and admired her, but this time, she was afraid and disgusted.

But, in the end, she persisted, and when she was able to separate herself from Joan in the movie, she was able to look at the movie with justice.

As proud as Taylor is, she also genuinely thinks it's a good movie.Although it is not a big cast, there are many props and sets, it can still be seen that the production is not very delicate, but the unique sense of the camera, and the actors' performances are full of tension——

It seems to be boasting!However, after actually seeing it, she really couldn't help but look forward to it.

However, Lei Lise was right.Now that you're here, have fun!Being nervous or something doesn't help them at all.

It's already January 1th of the new year, in Utah in 16, the sky was covered with snow, and on the snow in the distance, the logo of the Sundance Film Festival was erected in the snow.

This is a paradise for independent filmmakers.Since 1984, countless independent filmmakers have used Sundance as a springboard to achieve great fame.

"They will use all their money, their own, their parents', borrowed, even stolen, robbed, and even lifelong debts - to make the movies they want to make."

Just like what Quentin said, countless people, with dreams in mind, have given everything they have, just to come here and soar into the sky.

"How many filmmakers are here to participate in the film festival?" The black young man driving the taxi clearly understood their purpose.

He kept turning his head to look at Richard, and kept looking at Taylor and the others from the rearview mirror.

"It's amazing! You guys have made your own movie, unlike me, who spent years and still have nothing - sir, would you like to see my script, really, my script is really good Wonderful……"

He looked at Richard eagerly, "As long as you are willing to take pictures, I don't ask for anything..." muttering, he bent down and touched the drawer beside him.

Lei Lisi, who had experienced a car accident in the back seat, turned pale, and Taylor hurriedly called out, "Hey, buddy, drive carefully..."

"It's okay," the driver waved his hand, pulled out a stack of crumpled manuscripts from the drawer, and stuffed them straight into Richard's hands, "Look, I really don't ask for anything, I just want to make this movie. Movie."

Richard was a little dumbfounded. He held the script but didn't turn it over. He just said tactfully: "Dude, look, we also spent all our belongings and borrowed money to make our own movie—really, our movie now If it hasn’t been sold yet, how can there be money to help you!”

"I'm not asking you to help! I want to win each other!" the black driver muttered.

Sighing, he still put away the script, "I know too—guys, you are the ones who rejected me by the sixth party! Maybe, in this life, I really can't make my own movie..."

Frustrated, the black driver never spoke again after that.It was not until they were sent to the hotel that the car windows were rolled down, and everyone who walked up the steps was stopped, "Hey, I wish you all the best!"

Taylor nodded, turned back with a smile, leaned down, stretched out his fist and touched his fist, "Dude! Trust me, one day your movie will be successful!"

Looking at the face that smiled instantly, Song Xiaoye felt a little bit embarrassed.

How many people's dreams does this city carry? !However, even in heaven, only a small number of people can make their dreams come true here.

"Memory Fragments", "The Blair Witch", "Sex, Lies, Video", "Little Miss Sunshine", those films that shined at Sundance, as well as legendary figures who became well-known directors, created one after another "Sundan" "The Myth of Sri Lanka" inspires people with dreams, like moths to a flame.

And they, this group of people who came to Park City, Utah with their dreams, will they be brilliant or sink? !

Among the group of companions, they came earlier. Because Mary participated in the filming, she might not show up until the closing ceremony.And James and Marshall, will appear in the premiere.

"Tell Marshall to put on a suit and make himself more handsome! Otherwise, when we meet, I'll scream and beat someone out of control, don't blame me!"

Hearing Richard and Marshall on the phone, Song Xiaoye interjected with a smile.

After filming, she never saw Marshall.To be honest, she was still a little apprehensive, but thinking about it, maybe she wouldn't really go crazy, and she was already able to joke like this.

The first filmmakers who come to the Sundance Film Festival are ambitious.This is especially true for Taylor and Richard, who have won short film awards before.

The reason why I arrived a few days earlier was to better promote the film. Since it has been shortlisted for the "American Feature Film Competition", it is natural not to be sloppy.

It is necessary to meet and solicit votes with filmmakers I have known before, participate in various seminars, and make appointments for purchasing groups from major film companies who come in advance.There are many things that need to be done.

Insufficient funds, the advertising space they rented is not eye-catching, no matter how beautiful the poster is, it will not attract more attention.

However, this is also helpless. They really want to hang their posters on the bus station, but they can't afford to rent that position.

"This poster is really beautiful."

Holding the paste bucket, Lei Lisi took a step back, looked at the poster designed by Song Xiaoye herself, and boasted with a smile.

Song Xiaoye evened out the last corner, and stepped back to stand with Lei Lisi.

On the white background, at the bottom of the poster, there is a bloody manjusawa. This is the legendary Bianhua, a flower that blooms by the Santu River. On the road leading to Huangquan, it is like blood spreading to the horizon red carpet.

Among the flowers of the other shore spreading like blood, there is a slim white figure, whose face cannot be seen, but the fluttering skirt and messy long hair make people mistakenly suspect that it is the ghost walking towards the Santu River .

And at the top, it is "Black Tulip" in English.This film title is the official film title finalized by several people to replace the too straightforward "Female Killer".

Black tulip, melancholy, hopeless love.It not only alludes to the love between Sam and Joan in the film, but also metaphors Joan's short and hopeless life.

Song Xiaoye really likes the poster she designed, but...

Turning her head to look around, she said with a low smile, "I wish we could put the posters on the square, or in front of the station..."

"Yeah," Lei Lisi covered her hands and gasped, "Ah, have you seen that there is an open space next to the hotel where we live, surrounded by walls, if we put up posters there, will it be okay?" will be sued..."

"It may not be true, but someone will definitely come to collect the rent..." Song Xiaoye said "ah", looked at Lei Lisi, and suddenly smiled: "I have an idea, but I need your help."

"May I help?" Lei Lisi raised her eyebrows, smiled and rushed over to hug Song Xiaoye, "Hmm, let's see what the hell you are doing..."

She readily agreed, but Lei Lisi regretted it a few hours later, "Xiaoye, hurry up—huh, it's so cold—I should really curl up in bed with Taylor on a day like this..."

"Soon," Song Xiaoye responded, raised her pen to wipe the last stroke, and then said with a smile: "OK, Lei Lisi, do you want to come and see?"

"What are you looking at? Be careful of being caught..." Standing still, Lei Lisi paused, looked at the wall in front of her, and couldn't help but let out an "ah".

The white wall, which was already somewhat dirty, is now covered with paintings. It is a sea of ​​black tulip flowers. At first glance, it seems that a burst of spring has suddenly bloomed on this cold plateau.

"Black Tulip..." She murmured, and couldn't help but also laughed.

As long as people pass by and see this wall, they will definitely look like her, right?How many people will remember the name of "Black Tulip" in this beautiful sea of ​​flowers.

I tried my best to promote it, but these are just trails. If I want to attract people's attention at Sundance, I have to rely on movies.

On the 17th, the Sundance Film Festival officially opened.

Robert Redford, speaking as the chairman of the festival, said humorously: "I stand here because no other event invites me..."

In a word, the audience and guests in the audience burst into laughter.

Nature is not really without other activities.This big Hollywood star who can direct and act has single-handedly supported the Sundance Film Festival, providing opportunities for many unknown people to become famous. For many people, Robert Redford is equivalent to Sundance.

Although there are big stars on the scene this year, Park City is indeed less lively than Cannes.

Especially for Song Xiaoye, who has been paying attention to the faces of the East, this year, although there are Chinese films that have been shortlisted for the World Film and World Documentary Units, there are very few Chinese journalists.Walking on the street, you rarely see oriental faces.

It's the same as the embarrassing position of independent films in China - although they are shot in China, the main market for Chinese independent films is overseas.In China, independent films that cannot obtain distribution qualifications are like orphans who are not paid attention to, and can only hope to win awards abroad and then distribute them.

The premiere of "Black Tulip" is scheduled for the third day.On this day, James, Marshall, and Mary were all present, and Robert, the chairman of the film festival who admired Taylor, was present...

(End of this chapter)