Chapter 134: Attack Venice again, "Hearing Girl" release schedule
Chapter 134: Attack Venice again, "Hearing Girl" release schedule
The wrap-up banquet and other things have been prepared long ago.
Zhou Qing and the main creators were toasting and chatting in the hotel, and the atmosphere was very lively.
"Jinsong, you guys at Beijing Film Academy are really good at producing directors."
After a few drinks, everyone started talking and Feng Yuanzheng couldn't help but express his feelings.
He is also considered a veteran actor. He has acted in many movies and TV series, and naturally has worked with many directors.
But Feng Yuanzheng feels that none of these directors are as talented as the youngest director Zhou Qing.
No wonder he can win so many awards from the three major European competitions at such a young age.
Thinking of this, Feng Yuanzheng's eyes were burning.
After all, he participated in the filming from beginning to end and knew the quality of "The Hearing Girl".
To be frank, this movie has the potential to win another major award no matter how you look at it.
"Of course. There's a saying that goes, 'There are thousands of directors, and half of them are from Beijing Film Academy.'"
Wang Jinsong was also a little drunk, and he nodded repeatedly in agreement, with an uncontrollable look of pride on his face.
Although the actors of Beijing Film Academy are indeed not as good as those of Central Academy of Drama, when it comes to directing, they are the best in the entire circle!
Master Zhang and Brother Chen Kai have always been two giants in the director world.
Among the three great directors in mainland China, two are from Beijing Film Academy.
So what now?
One more!
Zhou Qing has become a great director on par with Zhang and Chen.
Not to mention, Ning Hao is about to rise.
As a member of the Beijing Film Academy, what's wrong with me being proud?
Shouldn't it?
"Jinsong, have you drunk too much? You just said whatever you want."
Jiang Wenli couldn't help but burst out laughing and teased Wang Jinsong.
It would be fine if someone else said this, but for a teacher at Beijing Film Academy, it is undoubtedly inappropriate.
But in this kind of situation, no one cares.
"Director Zhou, if you need anything in the future, just let me know. I can handle any role."
"As long as it's a movie directed by you, Director Zhou, I'm happy to film it!"
Feng Yuanzheng also shook his head and smiled, ignoring Wang Jinsong, and spoke to Zhou Qing from the bottom of his heart.
"Teacher Feng, you are too polite."
Zhou Qing nodded seriously in response.
For a real actor like Feng Yuanzheng, if there is a suitable role, he will naturally be happy to cooperate.
"Don't forget me either."
Jiang Wenli also added, "Strictly speaking, I am still your senior sister."
"Oh, this is actually a relationship."
Feng Yuanzheng just laughed at the side.
"Yeah, why not try to build a relationship like that? Besides, my acting skills aren't bad, right?"
Jiang Wenli said as a matter of course.
Laughter rang out again around.
"Director Zhou, I'll toast to you."
Brother Hu came to Zhou Qing with a glass of wine in his hand and said, "Thank you for giving me the opportunity to play the leading role. I have learned a lot from filming with Director Zhou during this period of time. This is the most precious treasure for me."
"You're welcome. You have a long way to go."
Zhou Qing picked up his glass and clinked it lightly with the other party.
But I didn't drink much.
With his current rank, there is naturally no need to do the same as before. For now, he just needs to stop at the right time.
"Director Zhou."
Shu Chang was also unwilling to be left behind, so he ran to Zhou Qing and expressed his gratitude to him.
Zhou Qing also responded with a smile.
The main point is to make both the host and the guests happy.
"Director Zhou, an invitation to the Venice Film Festival."
When I returned to the studio, assistant Xiao Liu came over to report.
In fact, the invitation letter was sent last month, but Zhou Qing was so busy filming that he had no time to take care of it.
"Please reply for me. I will continue to participate in this Venice International Expo."
Zhou Qing nodded and casually gave Xiao Liu an instruction.
However, for this session, you can just go through the regular registration channel and there is no need to go through the internal recommendation channel.
It is only the beginning of May now, and the scale of "Hearing Girl" is very small, so it can be completed in one month in post-production anyway.
The registration deadline for Venice this year is mid-June, so you can make it in time no matter how you calculate it.
"Understood, Director Zhou."
Xiao Liu immediately nodded in response.
"Also, ask the people from Huantiankong to come over here quickly."
Zhou Qing ordered again.
The Cannes Film Festival will open on May 5, and he can't stay for more than a few days before he has to leave.
For the later matters, we need to communicate with Huan Tiankong before that.
"Director Zhou."
"sit down."
Early the next morning, people from Huantiankong came over and the two sides had a detailed discussion for more than two hours.
Zhou Qing explained all the issues that could be explained clearly and conducted very detailed communication.
After handling and arranging some other related matters, Zhou Qing took time out in the afternoon to return to school.
In addition to canceling the leave for filming "Hearing Girl", I also have to ask Wang Jinsong for new leave.
What's fake?
Of course it was a leave to be a jury member at Cannes.
This kind of thing is a huge honor for Nortel, and it is impossible for Nortel to be inaccurate no matter what.
"It's over, it's over. I feel like I'm going to fail this exam."
I met Liu Yifei in the classroom. She was holding a textbook and looked very worried.
There is no way. I missed so many classes that my textbooks are like new.
"Don't worry, you won't die."
Zhou Qing said confidently.
Liu Yifei, like he is now, is the signboard and face of Class 02, and it is not an exaggeration to even say that she is the face of Beijing Film Academy.
How could Beijing Film Academy allow such a thing as failing a course to happen to these two people?
Wouldn't that be slapping yourself in the face?
"how do you know?"
Seeing Zhou Qing's affirmative look, Liu Yifei couldn't help but ask curiously.
"You're already a junior this year, and you'll be a senior in a few months. Have you ever failed a course?"
Zhou Qing asked back as a matter of course.
Well, the girl was speechless, it seemed that it was indeed not the case.
Not only that, her thesis score was actually quite high, and the score for the skit she rehearsed was also quite high.
Of course, the success of skits is mainly due to the great director Zhou Qing, but this is not enough to explain the problem.
"I haven't eaten in the school cafeteria for a long time. Do you want to try it tonight?"
The two chatted for a while, and Liu Yifei suddenly had an idea and invited Zhou Qing.
"Okay."
Zhou Qing readily agreed.
On the one hand, he really hadn't eaten in the school cafeteria for a long time. On the other hand, the girl invited him, so how could he refuse?
“When is ‘Hearing Girl’ going to be released?”
I went to the homeroom teacher's office to cancel my leave and apply for new leave. The other party asked me about "The Hearing Girl".
Unlike his previous roles in "Departures" and "La La Land" where he just asked casually, Wang Jinsong plays an important supporting role in "The Hearing Girl".
Naturally, he was more looking forward to the three-pointer.
It's not just Wang Jinsong. He returned to school yesterday and sat with the school leaders, who also paid close attention to this movie.
After all, there are quite a few actors from Beijing Film Academy in this movie.
Wang Jinsong, Jiang Wenli, Huang Bo, all play important supporting roles. And according to Wang Jinsong's description, apart from the heroine Shu Chang, the hero Hu Ge is just a tool, a big vase.
The character creation is far inferior to those supporting roles in Beijing Film Academy.
Plus Zhou Yang is also a minor supporting role.
The imprint of Nortel is still very heavy.
"Let's go with the Lunar New Year holiday, just like last time."
Zhou Qing had actually thought about this problem a long time ago, and now he told Wang Jinsong about his plan truthfully.
It is already May, and the best time slots for Zhou Qing are the summer vacation, the National Day and the New Year's Day.
Because "The Hearing Girl" is going to participate in the Venice Film Festival, the film cannot be released to the public before then.
So the summer season is ruled out first.
Then the best choice left is of course the Lunar New Year holiday.
One National Day period cannot satisfy Zhou Qing's appetite.
What's more, there is also Jackie Chan's "The Myth" during the National Day holiday.
Although Jackie Chan’s previous film “New Police Story” failed at the box office, what can a mere movie prove?
Cheng Long's box office appeal today cannot be underestimated.
So what about the Lunar New Year holiday?
December is not considered either.
After all, December is a month filled with so many blockbuster movies that the media even calls this month the "Troy" war.
The most awesome "The Promise" will be released this month, in addition to these there are Zhang Guoshi's "A One Man's Journey", Chen Kexin's "If Love", and Liu Zhenwei's "A Chinese Odyssey".
So January is the best month.
There are no blockbusters competing with it, and I can enjoy it during the winter vacation, which is perfect.
"Okay, this schedule is good."
Wang Jinsong also expressed his strong agreement with this.
Thinking about the super high box office achieved by Zhou Qing's "La La Land", Wang Jinsong also became extremely excited about the box office of "The Hearing Girl".
"By the way, you can apply for guaranteed admission to graduate school next month. Remember to come back and fill out the application form."
After talking about "The Hearing Girl", Wang Jinsong reminded Zhou Qing of "business".
"Don't worry, Mr. Wang. I won't forget this."
Zhou Qing just laughed.
"Let's go and eat."
After the class, Zhou Qing called Liu Yifei, and the two of them went to the school cafeteria with great interest.
"That's Director Zhou Qing and Liu Yifei!"
"It's really rare to see these two in a restaurant."
"They are both 'big shots' in our school."
Many people coming and going recognized Zhou Qing and Liu Yifei, and the restaurant suddenly became lively.
However, Zhou Qing's current rank is indeed too high. People who don't know Zhou Qing don't dare to come up and say hello.
Zhou Qing ignored everyone else and started chatting with Liu Yifei.
Liu Yifei revealed to Zhou Qing that she would sign a contract with the giant company Sony next month.
"You're going to sign a contract with Sony, that's amazing, Sissi."
Zhou Qing made no effort to conceal his admiration for Liu Yifei.
After all, ordinary people really can't sign with Sony.
Considering the size of Sony, it really can't accept everyone.
"What's so great about that? You're a great director."
Liu Yifei said to Zhou Qing meaningfully.
If there is a pyramid in the entertainment industry, then film directors, especially top directors like Zhou Qing, are undoubtedly at the top.
"Zhou Qing."
As the two were talking, Liu Yifei suddenly raised her head.
"Ok?"
"Would you like to eat with me?"
Liu Yifei pursed her lips, and seemed to muster up the courage to speak, but when she finished she immediately lowered her head in embarrassment.
A blush also appeared on her cheeks.
"Like it."
Liu Yifei leaned towards the table and a smile began to appear on her face.
"Director Zhou, the registration for the Golden Rooster Awards has started. If you don't have any objections, we will register."
China Film Group contacted Zhou Qing again.
But it wasn't because of "Hearing Girl", but because of "La La Land".
The registration time for the Golden Rooster Awards, the most important film festival in China, has arrived again.
"We, La La Land, will not participate in this year's Golden Rooster Awards."
However, Zhou Qing gave a completely different response from the previous two sessions.
"Director Zhou, are you sure you don't want to participate?"
The people at China Film Group were a little surprised. Although the Golden Rooster Awards are somewhat controversial, its status is still there.
What's more, Director Zhou from the previous two sessions also agreed to participate.
“I’m not participating.”
Zhou Qing said firmly.
China Film Group had no choice but to follow Zhou Qing's advice.
After all, Zhou Qing is the director of the film and the largest producer, so he has the final say on such matters.
As for the Hundred Flowers Awards?
Zhou Qing thinks this award is worth considering.
However, the Hundred Flowers Awards will be separated from the Golden Rooster Awards this year and will not be held until next year.
The schedule has also been changed from once a year to once every two years.
On May 5, the first week box office of "Crazy Stone" was released, and it earned a total of 7 million during the entire May Day holiday.
It can really be said that my jaw dropped.
If the current momentum continues, it is very likely that "Crazy Stone" will eventually gross over 40 million.
"'Crazy Stone' set off a wave of movie-watching, earning 2500 million yuan at the box office during the May Day holiday, which is quite impressive!"
"'Crazy Stone' created a myth of making a big profit with a small investment. With an investment of 450 million, it earned 2500 million at the box office in the first week. Director Zhou became the biggest winner."
"A surprising dark horse, Crazy Stone earned 2500 million in seven days, with the total box office expected to be million!"
The people in the circle were really stimulated.
Judging from the investment in "Crazy Stone", this can really be called a miracle.
"Look at you, you are so proud of yourself. You saw all the flowers in Chang'an in one day, right?"
Looking at Ning Hao in front of him, Zhou Qing couldn't help but tease him.
"To be honest, I've been feeling pretty proud these past few days. I didn't expect the movie to do so well at the box office."
Ning Hao and Zhou Qing were already very familiar with each other, and Zhou Qing was also an investor in the film, so he didn't pretend in front of Zhou Qing.
In fact, from the first day the movie was released, Ning Hao's originally "unknown" situation began to change.
At that time, some people had already started to contact Ning Hao, get in touch with Ning Hao, and admire Ning Hao.
After the first week’s box office figures came out, wow, there was an even bigger explosion.
Ning Hao’s phone was almost blown up, and countless news media also wanted to interview him.
It can be said that Ning Hao became an overnight sensation.
Just like what Zhou Qing said.
Didn't even wait until the movie was released.
"I've said this movie will be a hit, and you will be a hit too, brother. Congratulations, brother."
Zhou Qing gave Ning Hao a wave of praise.
Ning Hao laughed so hard that his mouth almost reached behind his ears.
(End of this chapter)