Entertaining Children

  Chapter 506 Most Popular Audience Award

  After stealing his life for half a day, Xiao Yao’s focus has returned to the short film festival again.

  Although Xiao Yao has not met any film dealers or film companies after the three short film screenings in three days, in terms of the number of audiences in the theater during the three screenings, it is more than once. Moreover, with Xiao Yao's excellent memory head, he could easily find that some audience members reappeared and performed the "second brush" and "three brushes".

  After four days of screening, the festival held the final awards ceremony and closing ceremony on the fifth day.

  To attend the awards ceremony, it is natural to wear formal attire. The clothing industry in Clermont-Ferrand is relatively developed. There are many clothing stores in the city, and many clothing stores will also offer dress sales and rental services during the film festival. Xiao Yao didn't bring formal clothes when he came to France this time, so Fang still went to the clothing store to help him rent a dress back. When Xiao Yao helped the singers who collaborated to design and prepare their performances, jewelry might be rented, and costumes were always bought directly. When it was his turn, he rented a gown to wear, which also left Fang Still and Pei Minyi's two assistants speechless for a while.

At the final award ceremony, the film festival organizer uniformly arranged vehicles to pick up all participants, so there is no need to bother Clara Vera and Kira Bea. After the vehicles arranged by the film festival organizer arrive, dress up. The new three people boarded the shuttle bus and came to the venue of the film festival awards ceremony.

The   Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival does not have a red carpet ceremony for celebrities. After the three arrived, they directly entered the venue of the award ceremony.

  After the three people entered the venue, they sat down in the seats assigned to them according to the instructions of the staff. When they arrived, there were already a lot of people in the audience, most of them were contestants of this film festival, and there were very few pure audiences. Xiao Yao glanced casually and found that most of the contestants did not know him.

On the one hand, compared with ordinary film festivals, pure short film festivals are basically opportunities for new directors to come forward and attract the attention of the film circle. It is not that famous directors do not make short films, but only when you have the ability. When you have the opportunity to make a formal feature film, not many people will go back and make a short film. Even if you do it, most of them are not for your own interest or for experimental purposes, and you don’t necessarily need to get the short film festival to participate. Seek attention. In terms of fame and celebrity, whether it is an actor or a director, a pure short film festival cannot be compared with a pure feature film festival or a comprehensive film festival that includes both feature and short films.

  On the other hand, Xiao Yao knows and pays more attention to Hollywood movie stars and directors, regardless of his past and present, but lacks interest and understanding of the artistic European film circle. Half of the film festival held in France is made by local French directors, and the other half is mostly European. So it is normal for Xiao Yao to look around and not know anyone.

  It’s not entirely accurate to say that no one knows anyone, because it didn’t take long for Mu Ying to arrive. This is the only director Xiao Yao knew at this film festival. They are probably all Chinese, and the organizers of the film festival arranged the two of them together very intimately.

  "Are you confident to win the prize?" After sitting down and saying hello to Xiao Yao, Mu Ying smiled and asked Xiao Yao.

   "Our short films are in the international competition section, we are competitors," Xiao Yao also smiled, "Do you want to hear me say that you have confidence or do you want to hear me say that you have no confidence?"

"With the plan for the parkour movie project, my purpose of coming to the Short Film Festival this time has actually been achieved." Mu Ying smiled, "So I actually really hope you can win the award. You Is younger than me. If you win the prize, it will be more topical than me, and it will be more beneficial to our future parkour movies. And I personally think that your short film is more likely to win the prize than mine. . My short film is purely an action film. You know, action movies are inherently in no advantage in winning awards."

   "The mentality is very good." Xiao Yao smiled, "I really envy you with such a relaxed mentality."

   "It seems that you care about awards?" Mu Ying comforted Xiao Yao, "It is good to win awards, even if you don't get awards, you don't need to care. You are still so young now, and there are many opportunities in the future."

"Since I'm ready to make a feature film, I don't think I will come back to make a short film in the future, so this should be the only time I participate in a short film festival." Xiao Yao smiled and shook his head. "Actually, I am not a literary youth. , I’m not particularly concerned about this kind of artistic awards. It’s just that... you also know that the cast of my short film is very luxurious for China. These people are all privately played for me. A few have even adjusted their schedules for this purpose. If they don’t get a prize, I’ll feel a bit sorry for them.”

   "That's why you gave the first awards ceremony you attended to this short film festival that has the lowest attention in China and does not even have a red carpet show?" Fang still interjected with a smile.

   "What do you mean?" Mu Ying asked a little puzzled.

   "Xiao Yao has been absent from three award ceremonies in China, one "Flying" award, two "Golden Disc" awards, and he has won all three award ceremonies." Fang still said.

"The "Flying" Award and the "Golden Disc" Award?" Mu Ying was taken aback, and then suddenly said, "I remember, the domestic media has reported that the "Flying" award and last year's "Golden Disc" award were you Still a middle school student, it’s not a big deal. You are a college student this year, and your studies are not serious, and you are still absent from the "Golden Disc" award. Some media have said that you played a big game at a young age! But I think you have a great personality. I like!"

   "This year is also because of something, but it is not really deliberately playing big cards." Xiao Yao smiled, "I am very low-key and humble."

"Come on, low-key is possible, but humility is not necessary." Mu Yingdao, "You can direct the leader of the parkour team in Los Angeles with a single phone call, and you can definitely find what you need to make a feature film with a name. Actors and funds, it doesn't sound like a humble performance at all."

   "Uh... this is self-confidence, I really can't be humble." Xiao Yao smiled.

  Not long after the two chatted, the award ceremony officially began. The two also put away their thoughts of small talk, and focused on the host on the stage.

  Compared with a film festival that includes feature films, the award ceremony process of a short film festival is much simpler. There was no interspersed with any cultural performances, and there was not much nonsense when the award-presenting guests came to the stage, and the awards were quickly presented. The acceptance speeches of the winners who came to the stage to receive the awards were more concise than those at other award ceremonies that Xiao Yao had seen, and there was less excitement to tears.

  When they came to the awards in the international competition, Xiao Yao and Mu Ying's expressions became more serious and nervous. Although verbally said that he didn't care much, but at this time, who could really not care at all?

  The final result is that the largest award in this competition unit, and the award that Xiao Yao cares most about-the Jury Award, missed Xiao Yao. However, Xiao Yao is not without gain. He won the award for one of the most popular short films with audiences. The winners of this award were voted by ordinary audiences who watched the short films in various screening halls during the film festival in the past few days. In other words, although Xiao Yao's short film has not won the favor of the professional film masters in the judging committee, it has been liked by many audiences.

   "It seems that I am really not suitable for being a literary youth, and I should just go to commercial movies honestly." On the way to the stage to receive the award, Xiao Yao laughed in his heart.

  Although Xiao Yao dressed up more mature and stable today, his immature face cannot be faked. After stepping onto the stage, the host, award-presenting guests, and many audience members were surprised at Xiao Yao's youth. Xiao Yao didn't show any triumphant expressions. After receiving the trophy from the award-giving guest he didn't know, he simply said some acceptance speeches, and then calmly returned to his seat.

   "Congratulations!" After returning to her seat, Mu Ying immediately sent congratulations.

  "Thank you!" Xiao Yao responded with a smile, and then looked down at the trophy in his hand, thinking that he did not waste the hard work of his relatives and friends. This is an excellent explanation for them.

  At the end of the awards ceremony, Xiao Yao only won the "Most Popular Audience Award", while Mu Ying was empty-handed and didn't get anything. However, Mu Ying had been mentally prepared for a long time, and there was no disappointment. On the contrary, he enthusiastically asked Xiao Yao to invite Xiao Yao to celebrate.

  After winning the prize, Xiao Yao was also happy in his heart, so he smiled and nodded in agreement. Thinking that Clara Vera and Kira Bea have been troubled a lot in the past few days, Fang still told the two to come out together to celebrate.

   "By the way, let them ask Andrew, if he is free, call him to come with him." Xiao Yao said again to Fang. Although I only went to a music festival together, at any rate it was considered an acquaintance, and to celebrate, it was naturally crowded and lively.

  I heard that Xiao Yao’s short film won the prize. Clara Vera and Kira Bea were both very happy, and they readily agreed to their invitation to celebrate their accomplishments, and also promised to call Andrew Belmont together.

  Since it is a celebration, wine is indispensable. Unlike the United States, France does not have any regulations that cannot enter bars and nightclubs under the age of 21. As long as they are adults, there is no problem. So a few people choose to go to places like bars and nightclubs. As for where to go, it is naturally up to three local people such as Clara to decide. Although Xiao Yao had been to Clermont Ferrand before, Chen Xuan would not take him to places like bars and nightclubs when he was still a young adult. No matter how unreliable Chen Xuan is, he still has his own bottom line.

  After a few people converged, Xiao Yao briefly introduced Mu Ying to the three locals, and then asked them to recommend suitable places.

  Although it was to celebrate with a drink, Xiao Yao didn't want any accidents. After the three locals gave three different choices, Xiao Yao did not hesitate to choose the art major, the relatively quiet Kira Bea said. When a few people went there, it turned out that it was a nightclub with a relatively good environment, not so noisy, and the guests' clothes and appearance were not so exaggerated.

  After a few rounds of drinking together, everyone tacitly aimed at Xiao Yao, and one by one, they took turns to ask him for a drink. He won the prize today. He is a well-deserved protagonist. Who wouldn't he be?

Xiao Yao quickly discovered everyone’s intentions, trying to pull the top and still play a shield with Pei Minyi’s two assistants, but the two who knew his character quite a bit did not regard him as the boss at all, not only did they not help him. , And joined others in the camp against Xiao Yao. Anyway, the environment here is very good and there are no security issues. Not far from the hotel, Mu Ying and Andrew had already patted their chests and said that if Xiao Yao was too drunk, they would be responsible for sending him and the two girls back.

   persisted for two more rounds. Just as Xiao Yao was drinking a little dizzy, thinking about how to shame, a life-saving call arrived.

  Holding his cell phone to greet everyone, Xiao Yao left his seat and went to a quieter place to answer the phone. After returning, he told a few people that he was sorry to say goodbye.

"Sorry everyone," Xiao Yao put on the table and said with a serious face, "It was the people from Michelin and BMW who came to me just now and said that they wanted me to help BMW shoot an advertisement. I plan to return to China tomorrow. Yes, I made an appointment with them in the hotel tonight. They have now set off to the hotel where I am staying, and we have to go back to the hotel. Clara, if you want to continue to drink, you can continue, and the bill will be mine."

   "Michelin and BMW executives want you to shoot an advertisement?" Mu Ying asked strangely, "Why did they choose you?"

"Film festival." Xiao Yao laughed. "Michelin is one of BMW's tire suppliers. BMW people came to Clermont-Ferrand for business reasons. Michelin people entertain BMW people to watch the film festival. The awards ceremony of BMW. It just happens that the new season of BMW’s advertisement has not yet arrived. I also want to make the advertisement something new. I want to talk to my young winner of the "Most Popular Audience" award to see if there is a possibility of cooperation. "

"Wow, this is where business is coming. It is a world-famous brand like BMW. It seems that I still win the prize." Mu Ying smiled, "It seems that we have had less meal with you today. Clara, Please don’t be polite, you don’t need to delay him talking about work. You don’t need to save money for the wine. Let’s change the wine. Anyway, he said he will pay the bill.”

   "Hey, it doesn't matter if you succeed or not!" Xiao Yao rolled his eyes, and then said, "Also, you come with me."

   "What am I going to do? People are looking for you, the winner of the "Most Popular with Audience" award, not me." Mu Ying said immediately, "Don't go!"

"This is just a preliminary contact, and it didn't determine that I have to be." Xiao Yao said, "The car advertisement is actually very suitable for your action movie style. Also, haven't you made commercials before? Go and help me with the staff. You want to drink. Afterwards, please go to the hotel bar to drink enough. If you drink too much, you can just open a room for you to live in."

  Speaking of BMW's advertisement, Xiao Yao immediately had an idea in his mind. However, he didn't plan to shoot by himself. The people who agreed to meet at BMW were not only to avoid everyone's drinking, but also to introduce this opportunity to Mu Ying. I didn't know until after I had talked about it, but at least I had to get Mu Ying up.

  "This...okay!" Mu Ying thought for a while, nodded and agreed.

   "Andrew, don't get too drunk, remember to send the two girls home." Xiao Yao said to Andrew Belmond again.

   "Okay, fortunately you are a Chinese, not a local, otherwise I will definitely not be friends with you." Andrew Belmont waved his hand.

   "Huh?" Xiao Yao puzzled.

   "With you by my side, I definitely can't find a girlfriend." Andrew Belmont smiled, "Talent and considerate, the girls will definitely be abducted by you, so you should hurry up."

   "It means there is no harm without contrast." Clara Vera added with a smile.

  (End of this chapter)