Chapter 340 Audition, Preparation for Filming

The masters of the Golden Rooster Awards are up to no good again.

This year's registration criteria have added new regulations.

Any film with an investment of less than 8 million is not eligible to participate in the competition for individual awards.

That is, it cannot participate in the evaluation of all individual awards such as best director, leading actor, supporting actor, screenwriter, etc.

In other words, there is no need to think about the best film award in the main unit.

Because such films can only go to the new, separately established "low-cost film unit" to compete for the only award in this unit: "low-cost best film award".

As soon as this new regulation was issued, it caused ridicule and condemnation from the entire film industry.

Looking at film festivals around the world, this kind of joke is the first time I have seen it!

"Even film festivals have begun to despise the poor and love the rich..."

"This is too ironic. What should directors Lin Nan, Jia Zhangke, Wang Quan'an, Wang Xiaoshuai, Gu Changwei and other big directors think?

Their award-winning works at the three major European film festivals are not even eligible for the Golden Rooster Awards this year!"

Faced with public doubts, the association's vice chairman was quite able to argue:

"The new regulations are precisely to protect low-cost films.

In addition, "Hidden in the Dust", "Tuya's Marriage", "Still Life in Three Gorges" and other good films are all good films, but the national conditions are different and cannot be generalized..."

As for how to determine whether the investment in a film has reached 8 million, the answer of the Golden Rooster is more "operational".

"It is indeed impossible to define it in detail, but the Golden Rooster Award is a professional award. Many experts can estimate the approximate cost after watching the film..."

Although Lin Nan has long given up on domestic film festivals, seeing this news still makes him feel a little disgusted.

All vague regulations and explanations will most likely become favors and interests in the end...

The actions of these people are indeed a bit naked, and have aroused resistance from many filmmakers.

Lin Nan heard that many directors and producers in the industry resolutely refused the invitation even though the film met the requirements of the Golden Rooster Award, and turned to sign up for the Golden Horse Awards.

For example, Jiang Wen's "Let the Bullets Fly", Gu Changwei's "The Most Beloved", "The Piano in a Factory", "Martial Arts"...

Public opinion is boiling again, but the Golden Rooster side is completely indifferent.

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Half a month after its release, the box office of "Painted Skin 2" reached 550 million.

This data makes it the fourth film in the domestic box office list after "The Great Earthquake".

And as expected by the industry, the box office potential shown by this movie is still a lot.

The producers of Xiying and Ningying are more excited than each other.

Han Sanping and others even decided to give Wu Ershan a bonus after the movie is off the screen, and Lin Nan has no objection to this.

The movie market in July is destined to be dominated by "Painted Skin 2", and other movies are beaten without any chance to fight back.

In view of this situation, movies to be released in the second half of the year have begun to promote in advance, fearing that another movie similar to "Painted Skin 2" will be released.

"Huh?"

Lin Nan was in the office and saw the news on the Internet.

"The Hongmen Banquet" was officially completed today, and a closing press conference was held in the capital.

"The epic masterpiece "Legend of the Hongmen Banquet", which has an investment of 200 million yuan, held a closing press conference in Beijing today."

"The film company claimed that the film has been confirmed to be released on November 29, and will be the first shot of the Lunar New Year file!"

"Yang Mi, who plays Yu Ji, is the only heroine in this film..."

"Feng Shaofeng and Yang Mi will play screen lovers again..."

In the live video reported by the media, you can see that the main creative staff have smiles on their faces.

"Let alone other things, the Lunar New Year file is a big file, and we hope to have a good result and be worthy of the 200 million investment."

Although Li Rengang's speech was implicit, it was full of confidence.

Finally, the crew handed the microphone to Yang Mi, and everyone looked at her, who understood what he meant.

"I hope the box office of "Legend of the Hongmen Feast" can exceed "Painted Skin 2."

Only Yang Mi could say this at the scene without appearing so arrogant and abrupt.

After all, she also starred in "Painted Skin 2", and this is a movie controlled by Lin Nan Films, and she is one of them.

The crew gave her the microphone for a very simple purpose, hoping that she could take advantage of the popularity of "Painted Skin 2".

Yang Mi's speech was indeed widely reported.

"The Hongmen Feast will benchmark "Painted Skin 2", and the box office target is 700 million, or even higher."

"A group of actors are full of confidence in "The Hongmen Feast", and the movie will definitely take the lead in the Lunar New Year holiday!"

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Lin Nan doesn't care much about the hype over there.

No matter how loud the slogans are when promoting the movie. But the actual situation depends on whether the audience buys it after the release.

"I gave Zeng Jia a lot of autonomy. Facts have proved that she is an excellent agent with strong business capabilities..."

This was the decision made by Yue Jun. Although Lin Nan felt that it was a bit inappropriate, he did not object in the end.

Because no matter how you look at it, it is not a big deal.

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Liu Xiaoli took Liu Yifei back to visit her relatives.

The reporters are quite powerful. Photos of the two shopping have appeared on the Internet.

Liu Xiaoli, who is outstanding in white tops, floral long skirts, and...

When Lin Nan saw the photos, there was a helpless smile on his face.

Single ponytail, peaked cap, burgundy sunglasses...

Liu Yifei wore a gray T-shirt with leopard print on the upper body, ripped jeans and high-heeled sandals on the lower body.

Whether it is rustic or foreign, it all depends on her face!

Even so, she still looks so beautiful and stunning, which makes many passers-by stop at a glance!

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"Director Lin, this side will be completely completed in five days at most."

"Well, the filming crew is also ready."

After hanging up Guo Fan's phone, Lin Nan asked someone to confirm the schedule of the next few actors.

Liu Dehua and Zhou Xun have recently announced that they will all be finished in these two days.

Reba and Lei Jiayin are from the same family, and they are waiting for news of joining the crew at any time.

"Star Luck" will be released in August. Although it is a romantic art film, it won the Jury Award in Cannes.

And because it is directed by Lin Nan and starred by him and Liu Yifei, many domestic films still choose to avoid this schedule.

Now there is only one stubborn Hong Kong film "Overheard 2" that will compete with "Star Luck" in the same schedule.

This situation has led to a phenomenon of a large number of domestic films in the next few months.

The films that are being promoted now are all films that will be released in September and later.

Among them, the most intense competition is between "Painted Skin" and "Legend of the White Snake". They are the same commercial film type, the same myth and magic theme, and they are released on the same day. It is simply a tit-for-tat!

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"Painted Skin 2" broke through 600 million, 615 million, 629 million...

Now, all production companies in the industry are jealous.

There is no suspense that the box office of this movie has exceeded 700 million, and it is likely to exceed "Let the Bullets Fly".

Let's take a look at "Wuxia", the daily box office has dropped by one million, and currently closed at 125 million. The final box office data should stop at around 130 million.

"The Founding of a Party" has slowly reached 350 million, and there is still half of the release time left! This extension time makes too many production companies feel frustrated and helpless...

Capital Airport.

Liu Dehua and his assistant were squatted by the media.

"Is Huazai here to participate in any activities this time?"

"No."

Liu Dehua is very professional. If Lin Nan didn't say anything, he wouldn't say he was here to prepare to join the crew.

The reporters are also smart. The press releases they sent out only speculated that "Passengers" was about to start filming. After all, the producers didn't announce any news.

Until the media successively met Zhou Xun who returned to Beijing and the newcomer Reba, they were sure.

"Director Lin Nan's new film, "Passengers", is about to start filming. The three main actors have gathered in the capital..."

"Newcomer Reba is a little nervous in front of the camera."

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Liu Yifei came back in the last two days.

"If you don't come back, I will put your life-size portrait stand when taking a group photo of the main creators at the start-up site."

"Humph, then you will be dead by then!"

Liu Yifei pretended to be fierce, stared at Lin Nan, and then handed over a big box.

"Here, a gift for you."

"What? It's not hot dry noodles? I'm not used to it..."

In the murderous aura, Lin Nan shut up and took it with a smile. He was just joking.

Open the box, it's full of strawberries! ?

"Try it. I picked them in the plantation this morning and flew back..."

Liu Yifei looked at Lin Nan with a smile on her face, talking about her life these days.

It seems that Miss Liu was asked a lot about Lin Nan...

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"Unfortunately, "The Feast of Hongmen" was finished a little late. It didn't catch up with Lin's "Passengers."

Yang Mi said with a little regret.

"There's nothing we can do about it, but there are quite a few new acting offers, and I think they're all okay. Let's pick one."

Zeng Jia glanced at Yang Mi and said in a good mood that her artist is now a stable first-line actress!

"Is there a conflict in time? Can you accept all of them?" Yang Mi's first reaction was this.

"It shouldn't be a big conflict, but there is a good news, do you want to hear it?"

"What good news?" Yang Mi asked.

"I heard that Director Chen is looking for a female supporting role, do you want to audition?"

Zeng Jia's words cheered Yang Mi up.

"Director Chen? Which Director Chen?"

"Haha, it's the one you were thinking of, isn't this good news?"

"Yeah, it's good news."

Yang Mi was a little excited at this time, in her opinion, she should have a better chance than many actresses.

"Then I'll submit your audition resume for you?"

"Yeah, as soon as possible, don't miss it!"

Yang Mi said hurriedly, no actor can refuse this audition opportunity.

The filming team began to move into the China Film Digital Production Base one after another.

This movement could not be concealed from the circle and the media, after all, there are many other crews busy at the digital production base.

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