Chapter 43 Respect From Competitors

The two directors even lowered their status and directly asked Chen Xiao for filming skills.

Chen Xiao also has no airs and knows everything he knows.

He speaks straightforwardly, without hiding anything, and his attitude is humble.

The other six people showed admiration for this junior's good impression. I even thought about whether there was any opportunity that could be given to this young man.

Fang Rong praised: "The best director and best screenwriter at the Golden Rooster Awards must be directed by Chen."

Another director showed an expression of envy and regret, and praised: "You are 23 years old. I didn't even dare to think about it back then. I have a bright future."

Everyone nodded.

Yes, they are still in graduate school at the age of 23 or serving tea on the set.

And they are about to win the Golden Rooster Award.

People are so irritating.

Yao Hua turned his head and asked: "Director Chen, have you applied for the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival next month? This track is very friendly to newcomers."

Hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up and they stared at Chen Xiao.

They didn't even associate newcomer Chen Xiao with the world's most authoritative film festival.

After Yao Hua mentioned it, they remembered that "Titanic", which broke the box office record, might actually win an award in a circuit where new directors gather!

Chen Xiao shook his head.

Fang Rong sighed softly.

such a pity.

Just when he was feeling regretful, he heard Chen Xiao say, "We signed up for the main competition unit."

The conference room fell silent instantly.

Everyone's eyes were full of shock.

You're a newcomer, are you going to sign up for the competition unit?

Does this guy really know what the competition unit is about?

Fortunately, everyone was praising you for your humility just now, so why are you so arrogant?

Fang Rong laughed dryly and broke the silence in the conference room: "The shortlist will be on the 20th, right? I hope to see your film."

"Thank you, Director Fang."

Soon, everyone turned the topic back to the plot and filming techniques of "Titanic", and the conversation was heated.

All around, the staff responsible for recording, taking photos, and serving tea and water were already in place.

Looking at Chen Xiao chatting and laughing with the famous screenwriter and director, his eyes were filled with envy.

They can enter the art department, at least after graduate school.

After passing the national examination with thousands of troops squeezing the single-plank bridge, I sat in the corner of this office.

I thought I was the proud man of heaven, but Director Chen was younger than them all.

But he has taken the main seat in the middle.

Chatting and laughing with the great directors and screenwriters whom they usually treat with caution.

Why……

This gap really makes people feel uncomfortable.

However, this sour feeling was soon temporarily suppressed by the busyness.

Ten minutes later.

Li Zhiming entered the conference room with three experts from the advisory committee.

The seven candidates stood up to say hello.

After a brief courtesy.

Director Li, three committee experts, and seven candidates, a total of 11 people, sat at the long oval table in the middle.

Director Li smiled and said: "Our main discussion today is to bring together everyone's strengths. Everyone, relax and just chat."

The rules he told Chen Xiao a few days ago were explained again.

Although everyone is well aware of this rule, it needs to be stated again on the surface.

After speaking, Li Zhiming looked at Fang Rong on the left.

"Let's start from here and speak counterclockwise, okay? Director Fang, would you please go first?"

Fang Rong smiled.

He can't say bad.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that by speaking counterclockwise from the left, Chen Xiao, who is sitting on his right, is the last one.

Chen Xiao probably doesn't understand drama, so putting him at the end shows his favoritism.

The last speech is to copy what the previous 6 people have said, and just add some of your own opinions.

It is very convenient for laymen who don’t know how to play to get through this level.

However, no one was dissatisfied.

In their opinion, Chen Xiao and they were not on the same track at all.

The six of them competed for the chief director and chief screenwriter to interpret the charm of Peking Opera. Chen Xiao is a member and is responsible for making suggestions and attracting young people.

Fang Rong smiled, glanced at everyone, and began to express his thoughts.

"In the past two years, videos from Henan Province have been widely circulated and received good reviews. For example, the Dunhuang-style Flying Goddess Dance visually shocked the audience. I think this is a good way to shock the audience with its beauty..."

Fang Rong continued to talk about his picture and site selection plan.

Then others also expressed their thoughts.

After more than an hour, it was finally Chen Xiao's turn.

After sitting for so long, everyone is a little tired.

Especially the three screenwriters, who guessed that Chen Xiao didn't understand Peking Opera and would talk about the shooting content from the director's perspective, and their attention was even more distracted.

The same is true for Yao Hua.

After listening to the speeches of the other two screenwriters, it is estimated that the chief screenwriter already has the bag, leaning on the back of his chair and watching relaxedly.

Li Zhiming looked at Chen Xiao and said with a smile, "What do you think, Director Chen?"

Everyone's eyes fell on Chen Xiao, waiting for him to talk about his shooting concept.

However, Chen Xiao turned around, took out a thick stack of printed documents from his backpack, and handed them to the other 10 people present.

He handed the extra two copies to the clerk behind him.

This morning, he printed out seven candidates, plus Li Zhiming's copy, and printed five more copies just in case.

I didn’t expect so many people to be present.

Everyone at the head table got the script.

But the seven or eight clerks around him could only get two copies in total.

Chen Xiao smiled at them shyly, "Sorry, I didn't expect so many people."

The junior staff felt flattered.

You don't have to give us the money!

The record holder apologized to them, what a nice guy!

He deserves to be rich.

The people at the main table took the document and saw six big words on the cover:

The script of "Farewell My Concubine".

Everyone felt the thickness of the script and looked at Chen Xiao, all of them were shocked.

It's only been a few days?

The script is ready?

And it's not short.

The Ministry of Culture notified that a promotional video would be shot half a month ago.

In the first half of this half month, the outside world was full of ridicule for "Titanic".

In the second half, he was praised as a genius and a genius, and was praised to the sky.

Under such circumstances, he was not surprised by the praise or criticism, and his mentality was stable. He learned Peking Opera knowledge and wrote this script?

And how can Peking Opera knowledge be so easy to learn?

I'm afraid he had to work non-stop to write this script?

Thinking of this, everyone looked at him with a little more admiration.

No wonder he broke the box office record at such a young age.

His mentality and perseverance are rare!

Being stared at by everyone, Chen Xiao felt a little embarrassed. He picked up his own script and smiled awkwardly: "Just a little idea, please give me some advice, seniors."

Everyone came back to their senses.

His eyes fell back on the script in front of him and he flipped through it casually.

Of course, everyone thinks he works hard, but it doesn't mean they don't think this script will be amazing.

A young man who doesn't know Peking Opera can't write a stunning work after cramming for a month, right?