diymy Chapter 16 Director Fang is a modest person
Chapter 16 Director Fang is a modest person
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"You are... Fang... Fangyi."
In the southwest corner of the venue, Lu Chuan adjusted his glasses, pondered for a few seconds, and spoke with an uncertain tone.
He vaguely remembered that two years ago, when he went to the Beijing Film Academy, a teacher from the school pulled him aside and gave him a lesson on directing.
In class, a handsome young man asked him several questions, each one more difficult than the last.
"...Senior Brother Lu has a good memory."
Fang Yi smiled faintly and treated him calmly.
During his junior year of college, the original owner saw Lu Chuan lecturing in a class and asked him about the differences, advantages and disadvantages of art films and commercial films, as well as how to better grasp the two types of directions.
Lu Chuan highly praised art films and scoffed at commercial films.
The original owner had a different opinion after hearing this, believing that the future of mainland China would belong to commercial films, and the classmates all agreed.
This put Lu Chuan in a difficult position.
He couldn't offer any further insights into commercial films, and he didn't want to get angry and reprimand his classmates.
In one class, instead of showing off, I almost capsized.
The original owner didn't take this to heart; it was just a classroom discussion, and their ideas and beliefs differed—it wasn't a big deal.
Lu Chuan didn't think so; he felt that Fang Yi was deliberately trying to embarrass him.
After returning home, he made a special inquiry about Fang Yi and learned that he was Tian Zhuangzhuang's beloved disciple, so the matter was dropped.
The fact that the other party appeared in front of him today reminded Lu Chuan of the embarrassing situation he had in class two years ago.
Lu Chuan's gaze turned cold.
Grass..
So it was you!
What did I do wrong? Why are you biting me?!
Fang Yi narrowed his eyes, thinking that Lu Chuan truly deserved to be one of the "Sleeping Dragon and Young Phoenix".
Petty!
However, he was not the original owner of this body, so he naturally wouldn't think highly of Lu Chuan.
Your teacher is a fourth-generation director, a senior figure.
My teacher was no less impressive; he was a core and pioneering figure of the Fifth Generation of Chinese filmmakers.
Who's afraid of who!
Beside the two, Wang Zhonglei, sensing the unusual atmosphere, raised an eyebrow and opened his mouth to speak.
Do you know each other?
We're both from the Beijing Film Academy, how could we not know each other?
Seeing Wang Zhonglei's confusion, Lu Chuan chuckled and said, "Zhonglei, he's the friend you're going to introduce to me tonight."
"That's right, this is Director Fang Yi, a new generation of outstanding directors trained by the Beijing Film Academy."
"Both of you are very talented, and I believe you can become good friends."
Wang Zhonglei, all smiles, acted as a matchmaker, just like a madam arranging a marriage.
"No, I'm not that lucky."
Lu Chuan's lips twitched, and he looked at him as if he were an idiot.
Zhong Lei, are you out of your mind?!
I found a hothead to come over, maybe he thinks I'll win an award tonight, and he can tease me if he's in a good mood.
Wang Zhonglei was taken aback, and finally realized that the two men's expressions were clearly off.
no..
As fellow disciples, shouldn't you two be showing mutual respect and understanding? Why do you have a grudge against each other?
He looked around and a bitter smile crept across his face.
Failed!
Just as Wang Zhonglei was racking his brains, trying to think of a way to ease the tension...
Fang Yi stared directly at Lu Chuan, not giving an inch: "Senior Brother Lu is truly blessed; his very first film has a renowned director overseeing it!"
Don't try to act all high and mighty with me. Everyone knows Jiang Wen gave you a hand.
"You...you're just a silver-tongued devil!"
Lu Chuan instantly flew into a rage, slowly raising his trembling finger, ready to unleash a torrent of abuse on Fang Yi.
Damn it... Don't insult someone by bringing up their weaknesses!
Fang Yi's words broke down his defenses.
Since his debut, Lu Chuan's deepest thorn has been Jiang Wen; he gets angry with anyone who mentions him.
"Old Lu, calm down!" Wang Zhonglei stepped forward and stood between the two.
Calm down my ass!
Lu Chuan pushed Wang Zhonglei aside and glared at Fang Yi: "Eloquence can't put food on the table. If you're so capable, make an award-winning film, and maybe I'll think more highly of you."
"Then we'll wait and see!"
Fang Yi smiled, feeling he had teased him enough, and then turned and left.
Before leaving, he left behind a sincere blessing.
"Senior brother, I wish you win many big prizes and have many good meals tonight."
"You brat!"
Lu Chuan was furious. If Wang Zhonglei hadn't stopped him, he would have chased after them and started fighting.
After Fang Yi left, Wang Zhonglei breathed a sigh of relief and asked in a low voice, "Old Lu, what's going on between you two?"
"In my memory, Director Fang is a humble person."
This kid is being modest!
Lu Chuan felt a fire burning up from the top of his head.
He chuckled twice, then asked with a grim face, "Zhong Lei, you just said this kid made a movie?"
"Yes, we're now in the editing stage, preparing for a summer release."
"Alright, I'd like to see just how capable this kid is!"
After saying that, Lu Chuan straightened his clothes and tried his best to calm his broken state of mind.
He was too lazy to explain the situation to Wang Zhonglei; explaining wouldn't have made any difference anyway.
As a film and television company, Huayi, having invested in Fang Yi's film, will at most act as a peacemaker between the two before seeing the results, and will never side with Fang Yi.
They'll only take action when Fang Yi's movie flops!
Just wait and see...
Lu Chuan stared at Fang Yi's departing figure, secretly determined to teach him a lesson.
"well.."
Watching this scene, Wang Zhonglei sighed inwardly, realizing he had done something foolish today.
But then he remembered another thing his brother, Wang Zhongjun, had told him before they arrived at the Olympic Sports Center.
Fine!
I'll take this opportunity to chat with Lao Lu about his new movie.
......
After turning around, Fang Yi scanned the area and quickly located Liu Yifei's position.
The little girl was sitting in the third row with Huang Xiaoming and the others, with a few empty seats around her.
He walked over and sat down behind the little girl.
"Senior brother, are you done chatting?"
"Yeah, I'm going to see someone."
Fang Yi smiled gently, patted the front seat, and gestured for the young girl not to turn around, as there were reporters taking pictures.
At this time, film crews came in one after another, ranging from seven or eight people to more than a dozen, and were scattered in the first few rows of the inner field.
Although it's not one of the three major film festivals and doesn't have an international reputation, it still has a fairly complete lineup of filmmakers from the industry.
Senior figures from the three major universities and film studios all showed up to support him.
With the addition of celebrities, media reporters, students from several universities in Beijing, and movie fans, the total number of people gathered at the venue exceeded one thousand.
Time passed little by little.
The film festival opened at 7:30.
The host took the stage and, after a warm opening, solemnly invited the leader to come up and deliver a speech.
Leaders from the Beijing Municipal Propaganda Department, the Deputy Director of the Optoelectronics Bureau, leaders from the Federation of Literary and Art Circles, the President of the Normal University, and student representatives were present.
After rounds of applause, the awards ceremony officially began.
Unsurprisingly, both "A World Without Thieves" and "Kekexili" were very successful.
"A World Without Thieves" won the Best Visual Effects Award, the Most Popular Director Award, and the Most Popular Actress Award.
Feng Xiaogang became the most popular director among college students, and Li Bingbing became the most popular actress.
Li Bingbing also has another film, "Waiting Alone," which was also among the most popular films.
【Kekexili】also won two awards, one Jury Prize and one Best Director Award.
On the podium, Lu Chuan held the microphone, full of confidence and satisfaction, as if he had conquered the world on his own.
Fang Yi looked at Lu Chuan, who was talking at length about filmmaking and how great art films were, and suddenly felt bored.
For someone like him, the market will mercilessly criticize him without him even having to lift a finger.
After Lu Chuan stepped down, the Best Actress award came up, and Zhang Jing won the crown for her role in "The Flower Waist Bride".
As Fang Yi clapped, the little girl in front of him turned around and casually said a few words.
"Senior, when do you think I'll win an award?"
"What?"
Fang Yi didn't hear clearly, so he put his hands down and asked.
Liu Yifei glanced at him, turned around and sat up straight, looking enviously at Zhang Jingchu on the stage.
I want to be a Best Actress too!
The young woman has high aspirations and her sights are set on the top awards for actresses.