Chapter 143 Don't Let Her Find Out

The concept of "independent film" is to get rid of capital, raise funds by oneself, or even write and direct by oneself to shoot films that are different from commercial films and have stronger ideological content.

Most of the films shortlisted for the independent film festival have low shooting costs, and every year at the independent film festival, there are some low-cost films that will make people's eyes shine.

Luo Jingchuan and Pang Bo's level and appreciation ability are naturally very recognized in their circle. Seeing that the two strongly recommended "The Night the Comet Came", some directors who were invited to come also became interested.

Someone was more clear about the film screening: "I remember it was a very young director, named Yan Ran, right?"

Others echoed: "I remember, he was in love with a current star, and there was a CP, right? Young people are quite fun."

Luo Jingchuan frowned slightly. He heard a strong disdain from this person's words. Although he was unhappy, prejudice was everywhere. He was not so bad as to offend people for Yan Ran and Xu Rui, so he just pretended not to hear it.

Pangbo also stopped talking and said with a smile: "Although we are not judges, we are here now. If we have time, we can go and have a look. It won't be a waste of time."

Someone gave Pangbo face: "Okay, since you said so, let me see if I can find time."

There are only two or three opportunities to screen a film at the film festival. These people may talk about it, but they probably don't have time to go.

Xu Rui and Yan Ran never thought that Luo Jingchuan and Pangbo would recommend their films. If they didn't know, they naturally couldn't expect or be disappointed. Just like when they didn't know that several domestic video platforms sent people to evaluate the screening.

Geng Shu, a senior film critic, graduated from a well-known domestic drama academy with a double degree in directing and a minor in literature. He is not very successful as a director, but he is a little famous as a film critic. However, because he is still young in the circle of film critics, he was not eligible to be a judge at this film festival.

In addition to doing film reviews, he also cooperates with the seal platform to help select domestic and foreign independent films worth introducing, as well as young domestic directors with potential and worthy of support.

He has watched countless low-budget suspense films over the years, but few have impressed him as much as "The Night the Comet Came". Just now on the set, he felt that his brain was really overclocking. If reality could upgrade the CPU of the brain like in some movies, he would be willing to pay for it.

As soon as he left the venue, he called the head of independent film procurement at the seal.

The other party answered the phone very quickly. After working together for so long, they were familiar with each other and spoke more easily: "What, have you finished watching the movie? What did you gain from going to Raindance today?"

Geng Shu got straight to the point: "Of course I gained something. I called to recommend a movie to you."

If this was a private matter, the supervisor of the Haibao platform would like to ask if the movie was worth riding, but he was talking about business, so he immediately asked: "It's only the first day. How many movies have you watched? Is there a movie worth recommending?"

According to the process, Geng Shu will make a brief review of all the movies he has watched, and attach a form with a score to submit to the Haibao platform. The platform will then select the suitable ones to introduce and quote the other party based on the content, market expectations and awards of the film.

At present, Geng Shu omitted this process and took the initiative to call to recommend before the end of the first day, which shows that the quality of the movie has been fully recognized by him.

Sure enough, as soon as he finished asking, Geng Shu said: "Well, it's called "The Night the Comet Came", and the director is Yan Ran. Did she talk to you about the online copyright before?"

When Yan Ran was mentioned, the supervisor naturally remembered: "Yes, we talked about the price before, and decided to wait until the results of the film festival selection came out. Do you mean that this film is excellent and can win an award?"

Geng Shu said: "I dare not say more, but the quality is definitely above eight points. Unless there is a blowout of excellent works at this film festival, the probability of winning an award is very high. In addition, the popularity of Yan Ran and Xu Rui will definitely be snatched by platforms in the future."

When the supervisor of the Haibao platform heard this, he said domineeringly: "Snatch? More than money, our Haibao platform has never been afraid of anyone!"

Geng Shu did not argue with him: "Yes, yes, anyway, I reminded you."

"Received." After hanging up the phone, the supervisor thought about it and immediately asked someone to contact Yan Ran. Because the negotiation had not entered the substantive stage before, they did not watch the film. Although they believed in Geng Shu's vision, if they wanted to quote, he would also have to watch it internally first.

However, after contacting Yan Ran several times, the call did not go through, which made the supervisor of Haibao a little worried. Could it be that she was chatting with other platforms?

In fact, Yan Ran muted her phone and was attending a film forum, listening to the great director on the stage share his experience.

When she finished listening to the speech and found the call, it was already dark. She called back and understood the whole story. Since the film had been screened at the film festival, there was no fear of leakage if it was provided to the video platform for review. She readily agreed.

After she finished talking, Xu Rui asked, "Who is it?"

Yan Ran explained, "The Haibao platform asked me for the source of the film. It seems that they are preparing to formally discuss the copyright of online broadcasting."

"It seems that someone has watched the screening today."

"Yeah."

Xu Rui then raised the mineral water bottle in his hand and handed it to Yan Ran's mouth: "Come on, interview, the first film you directed was screened at the Raindance Independent Film Festival, what do you think?"

Yan Ran smiled and said, "Of course I am excited. It feels like a dream come true."

"Is it the most important and unforgettable first time in your life?"

"Of course..." Yan Ran was halfway through her words when she realized Xu Rui's trap and bad intentions. She looked around, reached out and hit him, and whispered, "You did it on purpose, annoying!"

Xu Rui asked as if he didn't hear it, "You haven't answered yet."

Yan Ran rolled her eyes at him, "Of course not."

"Then which time was it?"

"Don't ask questions knowingly, I'll hit you if you ask again!"

"So fierce!"

The two of them were arguing quietly, and came to the parking lot and sat in. They started the car and drove out of the parking space before they felt like they had forgotten something.

Xu Rui braked, looked at Yan Ran, then slowly turned his head and stared at the empty back seat in a daze.

"Where is Du Xiaoren?" Xu Rui asked.

"...She went to the bathroom and asked us to wait for her." Yan Ran covered her face, then patted Xu Rui next to her, "It's all your fault!"

Xu Rui teased her cheerfully: "Why blame me? Li Chuanping always says that I forget my friendship for the sake of beauty. I find that you value beauty over friendship even more than I do."

This was a bit heartbreaking, Yan Ran quickly retorted: "I didn't, don't talk nonsense!"

As soon as the voice fell, the phone rang. It was Du Xiao calling. The call was connected, not on the loud speaker, Xu Rui could vaguely hear the voice coming from the receiver: "I just went to the bathroom, where are you!!!"

"Xu Rui and I went to buy a bottle of water and are waiting for you in the parking lot. Come quickly." Yan Ran said without blushing or panting. After hanging up the phone, she urged Xu Rui, "Go back quickly, don't let her see it!"