I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 608 606. Win the pot

It was around 11 o'clock when we left Takakura Ken's house.

Instead of eating at his house, he left directly and headed back to Tokyo.

Along the way, Shangyuan Ai would occasionally look at Xu Xin...

He hesitated to speak.

But Xu Xin was destined not to reveal anything to her.

So even if he noticed her gaze, he pretended not to see it.

Then, he compiled a text message and sent it to the old man about what he and Takakura Ken had talked about and how pleasant the atmosphere was.

The old man replied simply:

"Okay, got it."

Then, Xu Xin leaned on the seat and closed his eyes to rest.

When I opened my eyes again, I was already back at the hotel.

The first thing he did when he returned to the hotel was to take off his clothes. After taking off his dress again and handing it to Su Meng, he didn't go out. He directly ordered a meal at the hotel. After finishing it, he sent Chen He a message that he had returned. information.

The awards ceremony was held in the evening, and everyone in the hotel was already visibly busy.

Local Japanese actors who live in Tokyo, as well as domestic and foreign actors, directors, and teams involved in this awards ceremony have all begun to prepare for tonight's look.

Xu Xin felt a lot more relaxed.

The afternoon flew by.

At around 6 p.m., he received a call from Chen He.

The bus arranged by the Tokyo Film Festival has arrived downstairs, and the crew has gathered in the lobby to wait in line to board the bus.

So, Xu Xin put on the neatly ironed dress again and walked out of the door.

Just then, Liang Binning, who was wearing a bright red dress, also walked out of the room. Her first words after seeing Xu Xin were:

"I'm just watching you. What have you been doing these days?"

"Cooperate and participate in the activities."

Xu Xin looked innocent.

"Gang's Piano" and "Guanyin Mountain" are not active together. They are busy with their own things. Isn't it normal for them not to socialize?

But after hearing his words, Liang Binning sighed silently:

"Oh... I meant to introduce Li Yu to you."

"Oh~"

Understanding what she meant, Xu Xin nodded and said while waiting for the elevator:

"Can't you just talk to her?"

"That won't be easy for you to talk to."

“You’ve got to support your own people.”

Suddenly Xu Xin said something meaningful.

Liang Bingning was stunned...

Looking at Xu Xin uncertainly:

"you……"

"It's just like a branch. On one branch there are two flowers, one on each side."

"..."

Hearing this, Liang Binning's mind changed.

At this time...

With a "ding" sound, the elevator arrived.

Xu Xin made a "please" gesture.

Several people walked in.

In the elevator, Liang Binning said nothing and fell into thinking.

Then the elevator stopped at the next floor and a few more people came up, so the matter was dropped completely.

After arriving on the first floor, they came out and she said:

"Li Yu is right there. Come on, I'll take you to get to know him."

Xu Xin nodded:

"good."

So, he followed Liang Binning to the corner and soon came to Li Yu.

To be fair, Li Yu is pretty.

After all, he is a local TV host, so his physical condition is naturally not bad.

Full of flavor.

but……

I don't know if it's because he and Di Wei have been together for a long time, but Xu Xin always feels that the way these sisters look at Sister Bingbing is abnormal.

Especially looking at her dressed up today.

It's really too hot.

Is it an illusion?

probably……

However, he didn't observe for long. After getting acquainted with Li Yu, they had almost exchanged pleasantries. The producer who was waiting in line next to Li Yu to meet Xu Xin finally waited for the right opportunity.

"Hello, Director Xu, I am Lin Yu, manager of the investment department of Laurel Pictures. Nice to meet you."

"Director Xu, I am Yu Nianheng from Shengshi Xinying, the publisher of "Guanyin Mountain"..."

"Hello, Director Xu. I've seen you for a long time..."

Compared with "Gang Zhi Piano" which only worked alone, the producer of "Guanyin Mountain" came with many people.

In the eyes of other directors, these bosses of various companies, who are equivalent to "God of Wealth", "General Lu", etc., although they are not humble when facing Xu Xin, their tone and posture are all respectful. look.

There is no other way, not without respect.

Director Xu...

Can't figure it out.

Although the relationship is clearly on the surface.

Newcomers supported by Xiying Film Studio, good cooperation with Shanghai Film Studio, disciples of director Zhang Yimou, etc...

It looks "simple".

But he always shows energy that doesn't match it.

Putting aside everything else, how could a newcomer supported by Xiying Film Studio bring Xiying, Yindu, and Shanghai Film Studio together?

The three state-owned factories all sell him face...

Ordinary directors can't do this.

Therefore, no one who doesn't know how deep Xu Xin's foundation is, no one dares to show any attitude in front of him.

What's more...he is really talented.

Be respectful and polite.

And he was chatting with the crew of "Guanyin Mountain", and Wang Qianyuan was right next to Zhang Meng on the crew of "Steel Piano".

Seeing the group of Gods of Wealth nodding and bowing to Xu Xin, and seeing the other actors in "Guanyin Mountain" who could only laugh there, waiting for the Gods of Wealth to finish their greetings before it was his turn... He couldn't help but turn his head. He glanced at Zhang Meng.

After noticing his gaze, Zhang Meng turned his head and shrugged at him:

"What are you looking at me doing?"

"……fine."

Wang Qianyuan smiled and shook his head.

…

The red carpet for the crew of "The Piano" is in the middle, neither in front nor behind.

In the ranking of the main competition unit, position is equivalent to good or bad. Soon it was the crew's turn. Following the notification from the staff, Xu Xin returned to the crew.

The car used to pick up the crew was a Lexus, shared by Xu Xin and Chen He.

Just behind the director's and actors' vehicles.

As the car was driving on the busy road, Chen He suddenly asked:

"Are Director Xu nervous?"

"Don't be nervous, it's not my movie."

Xu Xin smiled and shook his head:

"If it were "Hawthorn Tree", I might still be looking forward to it. But this is not my movie. As an outsider... to be more official, I came here for the purpose of enjoyment."

As he spoke, he asked:

"Director Chen is nervous?"

"A little……"

Chen He frankly admitted his feelings:

"The main thing is... if we can win the award, it will have a very different meaning to us."

"That's for sure."

Not to mention the small probability of both movies winning awards.

If two films can win one of the awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor, it can be said that the studio will make a lot of money.

It's not about money, it's about influence.

For private companies, winning this kind of award is nothing more than increasing the film's gold content, allowing audiences to buy tickets, making more money, and increasing the company's prizes and honors.

But for Xiying Film Studio, if these two films...or "The Piano" wins awards, the meaning will be very different.

"Guanyin Mountain" was not even considered by the factory.

After all, if this drama really has anything to do with the factory, it’s just the heroine, Sister Bingbing.

Unless Sister Bingbing can win the Best Actress, what kind of award it will win...it won't be the factory's turn for the time being.

Of course, it’s not impossible to get it. For example, something like ""Guanyin Mountain" starring our outstanding actor Liang Binning won the XX honor."

But that's just an empty show, it's just superficially good-looking.

If Sister Bingbing gets it, forget it.

As for "The Piano of Steel" as the main direction... although this drama was picked up by Xu Xin halfway.

At first, everyone just thought the quality was very good and in line with the tone of the factory.

No one expected it to be selected into the main competition unit of the Tokyo Film Festival.

Yes, Tokyo cannot compare with the three major European cities...

But it is still one of the nine.

As long as the Chinese films produced by our own factory can win awards at such international film festivals... then it will be equivalent to a small appearance of China's entertainment industry on a global scale.

This is the result.

Once you have achieved results, let’s not talk about rewards based on merit...

Even the military has a distinction between regular troops and miscellaneous troops.

These achievements and accumulations can easily become another upward channel.

It is a serious work that brings glory to the country.

The meaning is too great.

Therefore, Chen He's nervousness is normal.

Xu Xin can understand, but this place is not owned by his family. Whether he can win the prize or not, he can only wait for the final result to be announced.

"Director Chen, just be patient and don't be impatient."

He said slowly and comfortingly.

Chen He nodded slightly and loosened his tie slightly.

He breathed a sigh of relief.

…

After getting off the car at the end of the red carpet, Xu Xin and Chen He, as producers, stood obediently behind the three people in front, waiting to enter.

"The Piano" has always been very popular at the Tokyo Film Festival, so many reporters paid attention to it.

At this moment, the flashes were like A1 flashes coming one after another. I couldn't even get enough of the Qiuli paste.

And just as he was politely waving hello to the left and right, he was suddenly startled...

Blinked subconsciously.

Good guy...

A group of people were holding posters of "The Secret" and shouting something at him.

Xu Xin carefully identified it, and the approximate pronunciation is...

Xikret...

Good guy.

He really hadn't seen this movie poster in a few years.

Looking at the group of movie fans shouting at him, he specifically waved and smiled.

Got even bigger cheers.

Immediately afterwards, as the crew of "The Piano of Steel" finished taking pictures, Xu Xin, Chen He, and Zhang Meng took the lead and walked forward.

Leave the remaining time to Wang Qianyuan and Qin Hailu.

After walking a few steps, he saw a group of movie fans waiting for him with pens, so he walked over.

I took the signature pen and signed it for everyone.

Unfortunately, he couldn't understand what these people were saying.

Just looking at these familiar posters, my eyes are filled with emotion.

In a blink of an eye...it's been a long time.

After giving a bunch of autographs, he politely said thank you to everyone, and then returned to the team.

After a very stylized red carpet process, he finally entered the Metro Toho Cinema in Roppongi.

The Tokyo Film Festival continues the European style, and still pursues the point of "movie purity" when choosing venues, choosing them inside a cinema.

When the time comes to win an award, the name will appear directly on the screen.

And Xu Xin finally saw Li Pingdong.

"Director Li."

"Director Xu."

Li Pingdong came over with a smile, shook hands with Xu Xin and said:

"How are you enjoying your time in Tokyo these days?"

"It's okay, I just walked around casually... By the way, Director Li, are you free next year?"

"In the first half of the year, I will be cooperating with director Chen Jiashang on a play called "Painting on the Wall". It is expected to be completed before June."

"Then leave the second half of the year to me?"

Hearing Xu Xin's words, Li Pingdong nodded first:

"OK."

After agreeing immediately, he asked curiously:

"What is Director Xu planning to make this time? Is it a romance film?"

"No, I've really done enough romance movies."

Xu Xin shook his head, then directly opened his Apple phone and logged into the email system:

"Director Li, I will send you the script. As for the novel...I will ask Jielun to send you a copy later. It is called "Sunspot". It is a crime suspense book. I have already finished the adaptation."

Crime suspense...

Li Pingdong became interested:

"No problem. I'll go back and take a look."

"Um……"

After some manipulation and sending the script to Li Pingdong's email, Xu Xin suddenly rolled his eyes:

"Director Li, can you give me some spoilers..."

"……Ha ha ha ha."

Li Pingdong suddenly let out a burst of hearty laughter, then shook his head and said:

"If you know it in advance, how can it be called a surprise?"

"...?"

Xu Xin was stunned.

Then... the bearded photographer patted Xu Xin on the shoulder with a smile:

"I'll go over first. See you at the dinner later."

"..."

After watching him leave, Xu Xin rubbed his chin.

Hey……

What Director Li said...is a bit interesting.

…

Looks like you won't be leaving empty-handed.

When Xu Xin quietly told Chen He the news, it was obvious that the other person's breathing became heavier.

But fortunately, he kept his tone and didn't tell the crew.

It’s just that I feel more or less confident.

Next, there is a long waiting time.

While waiting for the guests to enter, Xu Xin saw many internationally famous people.

Take Kitano for example.

The notoriously honest old man's status in the Japanese film industry seems to be really high. From the moment he entered the film to now, people who used to chat with him have never stopped chatting with him.

Time passed so quickly, and finally, the cinema was almost full.

The cameras set up all around also turned on their red lights.

With the appearance of two hosts, a man and a woman whom Xu Xin didn't know, the awards ceremony of this "Tokyo Film Festival" officially began.

…

"Oh? The picture is here. Good evening, everyone. Welcome movie fans to our Sina Live to watch the live broadcast of the 23rd Tokyo Film Festival Awards Ceremony. Hello everyone, I am your old friend Martin. And today My co-host is our sister Jingwei..."

Martin's voice appears on the screen again.

"Hello fellow viewers, I am the host Jingwei."

After Jingwei said hello, he heard Martin say:

"Speaking of which... this year is really a year for our Chinese-language films to shine."

"Yes. Whether it's "Di Renjie", "Sword Rain", "Chen Zhen" or "Rizhao Chongqing", "Legend of the Sea", "Thieves of Time", "Reunion"..."

After finishing "Reunion", Jingwei paused for a moment before adding:

""Three Guns"... to "The Love of the Hawthorn Tree" directed by Xu Xin and the two shortlisted films of the Tokyo Film Festival, "Steel Piano" and "Guanyin Mountain"... so many excellent Chinese-language films have appeared around the world on the stage. And also received many honors, it is indeed a shining year.”

After recounting the Chinese-language films that appeared in the three major European movies this year, Jingwei said with some emotion:

"Our Chinese-language films are really getting better and better."

"I think it will be better in the future."

Martin said firmly.

Then the conversation changed:

"Speaking of which, "Reunion" directed by Wang Quanan won the Silver Bear Award for Best Screenplay in Berlin, and director Xu Xin won his first Silver Lion in Venice. Then this "Steel Piano" and Liang Binning's "Sunshine on Chongqing" 》shortlisted for Cannes, "Guanyin Mountain" shortlisted for Tokyo...Xiying Film Studio really produced a lot of excellent works this year. Sometimes it even gives me an illusion...as if they just follow up the goods after winning the award, casually Just got it..."

"This is the foundation of Xiying Studio."

Jingwei added with emotion:

"Since the last century, they have been winning awards and getting soft. It's like what we call the fifth generation and the sixth generation... Many of these two generations of directors are from the Western Film Studio. For example, director Zhang Yimou, Director Chen Kaige, Director Jiang Wen, etc... People in our country pay attention to inheritance. They pass this spirit from generation to generation..."

"Now it's in Director Xu's hands."

"Haha...yes."

Compared to the formal style in Venice, the two hosted this time in a much more relaxed style.

Soon, as the scene was broadcast, this year's hosts Ken Watanabe and Mie Nakayama appeared.

"Oh? We see that the two hosts have already taken the stage, and the 23rd Tokyo Film Festival Awards Ceremony has officially begun. Hello everyone, I am the host Martin."

"I am Jingwei."

"What you are watching now is the awards ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival, the world's nine major international A-category film festivals, broadcast live on Sina. This time, two Chinese-language films were shortlisted for outstanding works, namely directed by Zhang Meng, starring Wang Qianyuan and Qin Hailu. "The Piano of Steel", and "Guanyin Mountain" directed by Li Yu and starring Liang Bingning and Chen Bolin... So who will win the various awards at this film festival, let us wait and see..."

…

"The winner of the Audience Award is... Gilles Baggett-Buchnet for "The Key of Sarah." Congratulations."

Blah blah blah...

Amidst the thunderous applause, a handsome foreign guy walked onto the stage while waving.

Xu Xin was also applauding, and when the other party gave his acceptance speech, he lowered his head and glanced at his phone.

Just now, the Japanese Viewpoint Award, two Asian Style Awards, and the Earth Contribution Award sponsored by Toyota were awarded.

The next award is the Best Artistic Contribution Award.

Similar to the "Special Golden Lion Award" in Venice.

It shows that the movie is neither that good nor that bad.

Consolation prize meaning.

Above the Best Artistic Contribution Award, there are actresses, followed by actors, directors, special awards and grand prizes.

After he deleted the audience award from his notepad, he suddenly heard Chen He whispering in his ear:

"Director Xu, what Director Li said... couldn't be the Artistic Contribution Award, right?"

"..."

Xu Xin didn't respond, just shook his head slightly.

Intuitively speaking, if there is a real artistic contribution award, Director Li should not give such a subtle reminder.

After all, this award is hardly a surprise.

But he didn't dare to continue poisoning himself at this time, so he could only wait patiently.

Wait for the guy on the stage to get off, and wait for the next award presenter to come out.

Soon, after the buddy who won the audience award left the stage, the next presenter appeared.

A middle-aged woman who is of Southeast Asian descent.

Yasmin Amo, a Malaysian director, won the Artistic Contribution Award last time for "Jasmine Love".

Not mentioning the pleasantries, she quickly took out the envelope, took a look at it, and read out a name:

"Buddha Mountain. OMEDETO."

The latter sentence means "congratulations" in Japanese.

After Xu Xin reacted, he immediately looked to his right.

"Guanyin Mountain" won the award.

Amid the applause, Li Yu's expression ranged from shock to confusion...

Xu Xin also saw a little "loneliness" when he habitually looked to the left and right.

Obviously, she is also ambitious.

Unexpectedly... this work still fell on the eve of dawn.

However, these girls adjusted quickly, stood up amidst the applause, and went on stage to receive the award.

The recipient of the award was in fluent English, and was quickly translated into Japanese simultaneously to the guests present.

It made Xu Xin very envious...

KKRJ,ZKKN.

After Li Yu finished speaking in English, he switched to Chinese:

"I would like to thank Bingbing for her passionate performance in this drama, and also thank the investors and producers for their trust in me..."

After a pause, she continued:

"In my next work, I will bring you a better film!"

Everyone could hear her unwillingness...

At least in the Chinese context.

But...there is nothing we can do.

Finally, amid applause, she accepted the award and stepped down.

Then, almost the moment she stepped down, Chen He and Xu Xin, including Liang Binning and Qin Hailu, all sat up straight.

Chen He and Xu Xin hope Liang Binning wins the award.

Qin Hailu wished she had taken it.

In any case, now is the time to see the outcome.

Soon, the 22nd Julie Geyer, who won the Best Actress Award at the Tokyo Film Festival for "Eight Times", also wore a red dress and took the stage with elegant steps.

After another round of pleasantries that Xu Xin didn't understand, he took out the envelope in his hand.

He took a look and said:

""Buddha Mountain", RANG, BIN, NING!"

Although the pronunciation is not standard, when he heard the name of the previous movie, Li Yu, who had just won the award, already jumped up.

Then he hugged Liang Binning amidst the applause of the audience.

Because it was too noisy, Xu Xin couldn't hear what the two were communicating.

Moreover, his focus is not actually here.

Instead, he looked around, subconsciously searching for Li Pingdong's location.

Because he thought of a possibility...

A very outrageous possibility.

Can't?

It should be... not that exaggerated, right?

The "surprise" that Director Li mentioned...if it was Sister Bingbing, it would make sense.

But the problem is, he also knows himself.

He has the distinct imprint of Xiying Studio on him.

To surprise yourself is to surprise Xiying Studio.

Sister Bingbing's film...except for herself, others have almost nothing to do with the factory.

Could it be that……

Is this not the only surprise?

After thinking of this possibility, his mind suddenly became hot.

Could it be...

…

"I would like to especially thank Director Li Yu for the trust you have given me. I would also like to thank other friends who have given me support inside and outside the crew... I hope to bring more excellent works to you in the future..."

"Liang Binning is so beautiful... She is also wearing a red dress. There is no comparison between the two."

Martin said this with a tone of obsession.

The faces of Jingwei in the studio were full of weirdness.

But she also had to admit...

Indeed, there is nothing wrong with her beauty.

Julie Geyer was not an unknown person, but they were both wearing red dresses. The other one was instantly killed by Liang Bing Ning and was almost invisible.

But now that we are live broadcasting, brother, can you restrain your nymphomaniacal tone?

So, Jingwei corrected it:

"Yes, while she is beautiful, her acting skills have also been recognized. Here we would like to congratulate her and director Li Yu for adding another glorious touch to our Chinese-language films."

After speaking, she also gestured to Martin.

I want you to quickly restrain your nymphomaniacal appearance.

The award ceremony isn't over yet.

…

The best actor at the 22nd Tokyo Film Festival is Kristoff Christopher, an actor from Bulgaria.

This guy's beard is quite unique.

The pace on stage was also very relaxed.

Xu Xin, who was sitting on the seat, turned his head and glanced at Chen He next to him.

The other party's lips turned slightly white.

Clearly extremely nervous.

He wanted to say something...

Remind him that there are still best director and film festival awards coming later.

But I guess it would be useless to say it, so I just kept silent.

Sitting on the chair, he continued to look like he didn't understand the whole thing, but he wanted to show that he was attentive.

Until the other party took out the envelope and read out the name:

""The Piano in a Factory", WON QAN YUAN~"

"ah!!!"

Chen He jumped up from his stool, raising his hands in the air and cheering, expressing his excitement!

Win, win Dafa!

The people from Xiying Film Studio have won both Best Actor and Best Actress!

Although it is not yet clear what kind of "shock wave" will be generated later.

But at this moment, he knew that this time... the factory won Dafa!

Not only was he cheering, but Zhang Meng and Qin Hailu were also cheering.

Wang Qianyuan was held by Zhang Meng's shoulders and shook violently.

He put his hands together and covered his nose, looking in disbelief, while he was pushed out by Zhang Meng, which meant that he hurried to the stage to receive the award.

Everyone cheered.

Only Xu Xin.

He seemed out of tune with the noise of the crowd. He sat on his chair, neither applauding nor cheering. He just looked at the big screen and wondered what he was thinking.

At this moment, he noticed a line of sight.

He subconsciously turned his head and glanced.

Across the crowd, he saw Liang Binning, still holding the trophy in her hand, looking at him with a curious look of "What's wrong with you?"

Seeing this, Xu Xin just smiled slightly.

He continued to sit on the chair and followed the crowd in applauding Wang Qianyuan, who looked bewildered as he walked onto the stage.

Looks unusually calm.

And according to Martin’s words:

"Director Xu looks really calm. Just like those masters in martial arts novels, he has the air of a master."

But in fact, Xu Xin just didn't react.

Because the moment Wang Qianyuan won the award, an idea popped into his mind.

Quite a greedy idea.

The surprise that Director Li was talking about...should be more than that, right?

Although he knew that his idea was unrealistic, he still couldn't help it... What if?

What if there is a bigger surprise?

It's a pity...there is no such thing as a chance.

In the end, the Director's Award went to "The Key to Sarah" directed by Gilles Baggett-Buchnet, the Jury Prize went to Kaneto Shindo's "A Postcard", and the final Tokyo Film Festival Grand Prize went to Neil ·Bergman's "Intimate Grammar" is in the bag.

With the end of Neil Bergman's acceptance speech, the entire Tokyo Film Festival came to an end.

Xu Xin doesn't know what others think of this film festival.

He could only discern one thing from Chen He's swollen and red face.

This time, Xiying Studio... was Qin Shihuang's cramp in the true sense.

Won Ma.

I just finished writing this chapter and posted it relatively late. To be honest, I had a hard time writing the entire Tokyo Film Festival, because these plots were originally very small subplots... but after the main plot was cut off, I had to focus on it.

At the same time, I also wanted to finish it as soon as possible, which caused me to write in a hurry...

But I really have no choice, because to be honest, before I revised the article at the beginning of this month, this kind of plot was not considered over the line in my opinion. But after revising the article once, I had to be more careful, and I had to ask the editor in advance for some controversial plots.

There was no time to plan these side plots very carefully.

I'm here to say sorry to you all, I'm sorry.