usatvline Chapter 203: Flowers Don’t Bloom and Willows Grow in the Shade
Chapter 203: Flowers Don’t Bloom and Willows Grow in the Shade
"Little Gao is a really promising young man." Director Li Guowei looked at Gao You with some emotion.
She also graduated from the directing department of Beijing Film Academy, acted in some movies, and even won awards abroad.
However, in recent years, the various restrictions in the film industry and the suppression of various rules in the film studio have made her somewhat depressed.
It is really not easy to make a movie that you want to make.
There are only so many indicators every year, and I don’t know when it will be my turn.
Even if you can get the quota, you may not have enough budget to achieve the effect you want.
Even if one overcomes all difficulties and produces a satisfactory work, it will be even more difficult to get it released and get good box office results. Many movies are shelved and never see the light of day.
The two films directed by Li Guowei won awards at foreign film festivals and also won many awards in China, but the box office was very dismal and they didn't even make back their investment.
She hasn’t had a chance to direct in over a year.
Not only did Gao You win the award, but the box office of "Factory Pianist" was also so high that it made people jealous.
He’s only nineteen years old, and he’s already won awards and box office success.
After graduation, even if I am assigned to a film studio, I will definitely be given priority in filming opportunities.
In fact, Li Guowei has been paying attention to Gao You since she won the Golden Lens Award at Simona Awards for her role in "Factory Pianist".
After "Factory Pianist" was released, Li Guowei went to see the movie as soon as possible.
The movie doesn't look like it was made by a new director at all. It is very mature in all aspects and it deserves the award.
But Li Guowei had not expected the overwhelming publicity for this film, the non-stop coverage in newspapers, and the constant discussion on the streets.
She estimated that Gao You spent millions on publicity alone.
The cost of this film may have been only a few hundred thousand.
This kind of publicity method was something Li Guowei had never thought of before.
Of course, the massive publicity also resulted in high box office.
Li Guowei reflected on herself and realized that she really couldn't do this.
She heard that Gao You rented two factories, turned them into an art park, and held art and photography exhibitions.
She opened her own advertising and media company and shot many commercials for major manufacturers and businesses across the country. She could earn $200,000 from just one marketing idea, which was a considerable income.
Only with this kind of confidence can one carry out such a large-scale publicity.
In Li Guowei's opinion, director Gao You is not pure enough, but she can survive and live well in this industry.
"Hello, Director Li. I really like your movie 'The Shepherd Boy' and have watched it several times." Gao You shook hands with Li Guowei with a very humble attitude.
"Thank you. I also read "Factory Pianist", it was very attentive. I also bought the "Guide" and read it, which was very rewarding." Li Guowei spoke truthfully.
Most directors don’t have the courage to publish a book at their own expense before making a movie, which may be bought by few people.
Gao You is really doing a very good thing for this group.
"You have a great chance of winning an award this time, especially for the Best Actress and the Best Supporting Actress." Li Guowei was nominated for Best Screenwriter this time.
She felt that Gao You might not be qualified enough to win the Best Film and Best Director awards. After all, these awards are somewhat based on seniority.
However, Zhao Qing's chances of winning the Best Actress Award and Gao You's Best Supporting Actress Award are very high.
"Anyway, I really hope that Teacher Zhao Qing can win the award." Gao You said with a smile.
She also knew some of the unspoken rules of this industry. She was still too young, and the Golden Gourd was an award that required a lot of seniority.
Gao You didn't have any hope of winning the award the first time he was nominated.
This industry cannot be changed by her alone, so she should just take it one step at a time and demonstrate her strength.
After the award ceremony began, the leaders took turns to go on stage to speak and perform.
Then the awards ceremony began.
The award for Best Documentary was presented right away.
The award presenter is also a well-known documentary director in the industry.
He solemnly read out the winning film: "The winner is 'Heart of the Asian Games', directed by Gao You. Congratulations to her."
There was fairly enthusiastic applause from the audience.
Zhao Qing and the others were also very happy for Gao You.
Gao You stood up, hugged Zhao Yiye, who was sitting in the back row behind her, and pulled her up to the podium.
It was a great start, and we got our first award.
"I would like to thank the jury for their encouragement. Because of "Heart of the Asian Games", I met a lot of good friends, which is my greatest gain. And I hope that I can shoot "Heart of the Olympics" in our country next time." Gao You happily gave his acceptance speech while holding the gourd-shaped trophy.
Her last sentence successfully livened up the originally serious and quiet guests in the audience, and many people cheered loudly for Gao You.
The serious leaders sitting in the first row even smiled, which was a rare occurrence for them.
The young comrade is very ambitious!
Who doesn’t want to watch the Olympics right at home?
Gao You pulled the silent Zhao Yiye and asked her to say a few words.
Zhao Yiye had not prepared a speech to express his gratitude for the award. After a long while, he could only say two words: "Thank you to the judges, thank you Gao You, I hope I can film "Olympic Heart" with her next time."
There was also encouraging applause from the stage.
The first award gave the award ceremony a good start.
The award ceremony that followed went from strength to strength.
With the awarding of behind-the-scenes awards such as Best Art, Best Music, and Best Recording, the more important Best Screenplay award began to be presented.
It’s a pity that Lu Shuang did not win the Best Photography Award.
However, Lu Shuang was not too disappointed. Those who were shortlisted were all high-level seniors. She was a newcomer and did not dare to have any extravagant hopes for the time being.
"The winner of the Best Screenplay is Li Guowei from 'The Flowing River'. Congratulations." The award was presented by a well-known director, Chen Niuniu, who is also an old friend of Li Guowei.
After Li Guowei came on stage, he and Chen Niuniu clapped their hands before receiving the trophy.
Li Guowei looked at the trophy with some excitement. She didn't expect that as a director, she won the screenwriter award first.
It feels like if this road is blocked, just try another one.
"Thanks to the judges, I was nominated for the director award twice but didn't win. Unexpectedly, the judges recognized my screenwriting ability more. It can be said that one may plant flowers with care but they don't bloom, but willows grow into a forest when one plants them unintentionally. The judges have good vision. But never mind, I'll win it first." Li Guowei made a self-deprecating joke with humor.
This caused the audience to smile knowingly and applaud to encourage her.
After the screenwriter award was presented, the Best Supporting Actress and Best Supporting Actor awards were presented.
The Best Supporting Actress award was presented by Tong Li, a very famous actress in the past two years.
She has an elegant and graceful appearance. Today she wore heavy makeup and a black evening dress custom-made by Gao Shuang, exuding a strong aura.
"The winner of the Best Supporting Actress award is Gao You, who played Li Mu in "The Factory Pianist". Congratulations!" Tong Li read out Gao You's name with a look of surprise on his face.
"Congratulations!" Teacher Zhao Qingmo, Yu Lishu and others beside Gao You congratulated Gao You.