Chapter 144 The Impact of the Second Nomination, Leo

"Still no contact? Did he do it on purpose?"

The secretary looked at Han Sanping who looked impatient and reminded him.

"Boss Han, it's the time difference, it's night over there..."

Since dawn, companies and people familiar with Lin Nan have been trying to contact him. They don't care about the time difference. It's been a whole day, but they still can't contact him.

Han Sanping didn't say anything, but picked up the teacup on the table.

"This kid has been so quiet when he ate alone several times.

He has won an award once. No matter what the result is this time, the copyright of his movie will not sell worse than "Hidden in the Dust".

Hey, missed it again..."

Han Sanping was talking to himself there, and the secretary felt a little embarrassed, but after thinking about it, he understood Han Sanping. After all, China Film Group is a big company with great responsibilities, so it has to cast a wide net.

Ning Hao, Zhu Yawen, Zeng Li, Hu Jun and other friends or actors who have worked with him all sent text messages tacitly, wishing Lin Nan to achieve something.

Almost the entire film and television industry was attracted by the news that Lin Nan was shortlisted for the Berlin Film Festival.

"Young directors should be so daring and hardworking."

"In the recruitment brochure, move Lin Nan's page forward..."

"Director Tian, ​​ask your student if he can bring back another bear this time. The academy will celebrate the success, haha."

Tian Zhuangzhuang smiled and shook his head. The vice president's words were embarrassing.

"Whether he can win the award is not up to him. It depends on the jury."

Tian Zhuangzhuang was also very happy in his heart. He started early and got a good seedling. The other old guys were very envious.

"I just don't know what movie it is. There is no news at all."

Lao Jiang muttered on the side.

"Wait until the opening ceremony. It will premiere there. Then we will know."

In the film academy, the most talked about topic today is Lin Nan, which has overshadowed the art exam that is being prepared.

Yang Mi is currently the best undergraduate. In the past two years, she has been the most dazzling among the new generation of actors with TV series and movies.

Of course, Liu Yifei is not included in the comparison.

"Xiaofei, is what they said true?"

"I heard it's true. Senior Lin Nan secretly made a foreign language film and was shortlisted for the Berlin Film Festival competition unit."

Zhang Xiaofei was holding a bun from the cafeteria and eating while talking.

"What do you mean by secretly? I just didn't tell the Chinese side." Yang Mi retorted.

"Oh, anyway, the Chinese side only knew about it after the shortlist was announced. Don't you have his Penguin? Did you send a congratulatory message?"

"How do you know?"

"Hey, I used your computer, did you forget? You lied to them and said you didn't have it."

"I only got it later..., don't tell anyone."

"Okay, I'm not interested in talking about this."

...

Wang Zhongjun looked at the portal news on the computer, thinking.

First, Fan Bingbing's contract expired and was not renewed, and then "Apple" was shortlisted for the Berlin competition unit, and Huayi was ridiculed.

Now that Lin Nan's news came out, he thought of Liu Yifei again.

"Did Lin Nan say that on the phone?"

Wang Zhonglei nodded, "They should be more than just classmates and friends, they are probably dating."

"Well, I understand Zhimu Shaoai's age. Let's put Liu Yifei's matter aside completely. The role he mentioned should be implemented as soon as possible. There can't be any accidents this time."

"Well, he won't fool me with his reputation."

Lin Nan woke up and turned on his phone, feeling that it had become a vibrator.

Text messages kept coming in, and the phone kept vibrating.

"Fuck, what's going on?"

After a long time, Lin Nan began to read the text messages. People who knew him well or not, as long as they had his phone number, were sending text messages to wish him well.

Li Yang also mentioned that he had signed an investment agreement with Yue Jun and looked forward to him winning the trophy again in Berlin.

China Film was much more direct. He asked about the situation of the movie right away, whether it could be released in China, and the distribution rights.

Shanghai Film's Ren just wished Lin Nan a successful start, because the import rights of foreign language films were firmly in the hands of China Film, so they didn't expect much.

Lin Nan had anticipated this scene, and picked a few close friends to reply.

You won't know the result of the film festival until you go there. As for Han Sanping's thoughts, Lin Nan couldn't reply at this moment.

After all, this is a foreign language film, and he hasn't figured out how to deal with it. Even if he wants to take it to China, the procedures will be very troublesome.

"Let's talk about it after the film festival."

When Lin Nan was in China before, he didn't know how much influence the three major European film festivals had on Hollywood.

After coming here, he had a deeper understanding. The three major festivals are more professional and relatively fairer than the Oscars, and have a far-reaching influence in the independent film circle.

With the title of Silver Bear for Best Director, Lin Nan can easily integrate into the independent film circle.

"Lin, Ryan Reynolds has been notified, and he will set aside that time specifically."

"Yes."

"You have more invitations to cocktail parties, take a look."

Tom handed over a stack of cards.

"What can I do if I don't know a few people?"

Lin Nan flipped through the cards.

Kate Winslet's "Motherhood" and Will Smith's "The Pursuit of Happyness".

The most eye-catching ones are DiCaprio's "Blood Diamond" and "The Departed", which were filmed consecutively.

"The two or three months of every year are a time for carnival and a time when money is flowing like water. These cards are to invite you by name. Otherwise, I will go."

Tom said with an envious look.

Seeing that Lin Nan didn't want to go, Tom quickly changed his expression to a serious one.

"You really need to go and take a walk. For the sake of connections and the company's future business, those actors and celebrities may be your future partners. After all, you are not only a boss, but also a director..."

Lin Nan didn't expect that Tom actually had ideas. He was a qualified professional manager who thought very carefully about the company and himself.

"Then which one do you think I should go to? You know, although I can't join in the later part of the movie, I still have to wander around from time to time, so I don't have much time."

During the awards season, these receptions and banquets are not specially arranged to be held in the evening. They are held anytime, anywhere from morning to night, which is called a waste of money.

"Of course we go to the most popular banquets."

"Which one?"

Lin Nan doesn't know which one is the favorite. Several Sentinel Award winners are different.

"The Departed. I bought your rights to adapt this movie. It's just right for you to go here."

Tom pulled out the "The Departed" card from the pile of invitation cards in front of Lin Nanshen and placed it alone in front of Lin Nanshen.

"I thought you were going to let me go to Kate's Motherhood."

Lin Nan joked, he knew who Tom's dream girl was.

"Nonsense, I just liked her performance in "Titanic"."

Tom's squirming look gave Lin Nan goosebumps.

…

No matter whether your movie is good or bad, if you want to win Oscars, you need public relations.

How much money to spend, which public relations company to use, and what kind of public relations strategy are all crucial.

Once the operation is wrong, it is likely to cause international jokes and regrets such as "Saving Private Ryan" losing to "Shakespeare in Love".

"The Departed" is currently the biggest favorite for Oscars, not just because of the wonderful performances of Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon in the lead roles.

More importantly, the director of this film, Martin Scorsese, is a master and a fierce man who won the Palme d'Or thirty years ago.

When Lin Nan arrived, the receptionist ushered him in politely. There were many familiar people, all of whom were independent filmmakers he had met during this time or through Lions Gate before.

"Lin, come here."

Lin Nan turned around and saw the people from Lion Gate. Wen Ziren was waving to him.

To Lin Nan's surprise, he saw the figure of Kate Winslet. No wonder Tom liked the plump one.

Perhaps seeing Lin Nan's doubts, Wen Ziren explained specifically.

"Their relationship has been good since 'Titanic.' This is something everyone in Hollywood knows. Besides, 'Motherhood' and 'The Departed' are not competing."

Now Lin Nan understood that if there was no competition, it wouldn't matter.

"That's it."

"To be honest, I envy you." Wen Ziren said.

"Why do you envy me?"

"You can't understand directors like us who can only make money, and our desire for awards."

"A good sentence can only make money. If you say this to me, you will be sprayed to death by red-eyed people." Lin Nan laughed.

“No kidding, I wish you a good harvest during your trip to Berlin.

By the way, the kissing scene with your little girlfriend has been removed. She went to mention it to Minkoff alone before you. Paul helped her get it done. Remember to thank him later. "

"Yeah, I will."

"Lin?"

While Lin Nan and Wen Ziren were talking, there were questions from the side.

"Leonardo..."

Lin Nan and Wen Ziren were both stunned.

“Welcome to the reception for ‘The Departed’, we said hello at the Victoria’s Secret show.”

"Can we not talk about this topic?" Lin Nan muttered in his heart.

"Hello, I'm LinNan."

“It’s really shocking to hear that it took you half a month to shoot this shortlisted film.

Director James, I haven't congratulated you on the success of "Happy Death Day" yet. "

"Thanks."

"Thank you, Leon."

"I am eager to cooperate with all talented directors and make meaningful films instead of popcorn themes. If there is an opportunity, Lin, you can express your intention to cooperate with Appian Trail Pictures..."

After a few words of greeting, the person left.

"James, is he always so direct in public?"

Lin Nan asked, this was how the other person was when he was in Victoria's Secret.

"Yes, Appian Way invests in independent filmmakers every year, and good scripts will also go through his hands. Because he is optimistic about you, he speaks so directly."

Lin Nan actually couldn't refute.

"Why do I think you're a little sour?"

"Maybe. I'm wondering if I should also consider changing my career and not just make horror movies..."

Wen Ziren suddenly said something, which fortunately did not scare Lin Nan.

He estimated that Wen Ziren's idea would be impossible to realize. If you make a lot of quick money, you will become addicted. The track is different. If you suddenly switch to film and compete for awards, there is a high probability that you will be disappointed.

Lionsgate wouldn't want James Wan to consider art films or award-winning films.