Chinese entertainment director starts with filmmaking

Chapter 14: Short Film Golden Bear!

Over the next few days, Gu Qing, while strolling around, also cooperated with China Film Group to stay in the short film exhibition hall and carry out promotional activities.

After each short film finished playing, he would attract a group of science fiction enthusiasts asking questions.

"Gu, do real time paradoxes really exist?"

How many times did you appear in the video?

"Is this really the end of the short film? Who was the cleaning lady at the beginning? Are there any plans to make a feature film?"

Gu Qingjin answered the questions for the fans to the best of his ability. Of course, there were some questions that went beyond the scope of the movie script, and he couldn't answer them.

After all, he was just an artist, not a researcher.

Science fiction films have always been a popular genre. Since the beginning of the last century, science fiction films have been released, and films like "The Dilemma," which incorporates time loops, are naturally more popular.

Therefore, even before the awards ceremony began, film companies approached Gu Qing, wanting to buy the rights to the short film.

The price wasn't high, $3, which barely covered the film's production cost. However, before Gu Qing could speak, China Film Group reminded him.

"Director Gu, given the current situation, the short film has a high probability of winning an award, so there's no need to rush the copyright issues."

"Thank you for the reminder, Director Shen. I understand. No matter how high the price is, it will definitely have to wait until after the film festival."

Although Gu Qing had never eaten pork, he understood the principle of waiting for the right price. Even if he didn't win an award, the quality of the short film alone would be enough to fetch a good price.

February 8th arrived, and Ning Hao and Xing Aina, who had disappeared for many days, reappeared.

The three of them stood in the hotel lobby, their faces solemn and anxious as they waited.

Next to the three were the cast and crew of "Tuya's Marriage" and "Apple".

According to the rules of the three major European organizations, if the organizing committee calls to invite you to attend tomorrow's awards ceremony, it means you have won an award.

"Okay, I'll definitely be there."

Wang Quan'an put down the phone, a look of surprise and delight on his face.

Whether it's a big prize or a small prize, there's always some kind of award.

Yu Nan also hugged her boyfriend tightly. The two have been in love for ten years, and now all that's left is a big award.

"It's okay, let's wait a bit longer."

Li Yu glanced at the rest of his crew and forced a smile.

Fan Binbin patted Li Yu's arm, offering gentle words of comfort, but his gaze inadvertently drifted to Gu Qing, who stood calmly to the side.

"Apple" probably won't win an award; I just wonder if Gu Qing will.

Fan Binbin was thinking long-term; a film festival couldn't possibly award two major prizes to Chinese-language films. The only one with any hope was Gu Qing's short film, "Dilemma."

Sure enough, it wasn't long before Gu Qing's phone rang.

"It's me, okay, I'll definitely be there."

"Nice!"

Gu Qing put down the phone, exchanged a glance with Ning Hao, and the excitement in her eyes could no longer be concealed, bursting forth.

There are only two awards for short films: a Silver Lion from the Jury and a Golden Bear for Best Film.

"Congratulations, congratulations to you both. On behalf of China Film Group and the entire country, I extend my congratulations to you both."

Chen Zhou laughed loudly and clasped his hands in congratulations.

Li Yu, standing to the side, looked a little unhappy, but with more than a dozen films nominated, it was impossible for everyone to win an award.

The Berlin International Film Festival awards ceremony was held as scheduled the following day.

The Palais des Festivals was packed with people, flashbulbs were constantly going off, and the red carpet was crowded with people from all walks of life, all there to get the first-hand coverage.

Gu Qing had never been to the opening ceremony before and was still a newcomer, but the cheers for him were no less than those for the other directors.

Because "The Dilemma" is so famous, even though it is a 20-minute short film, it still attracted a lot of fans.

"Go for it, Gu! I hope you win the Golden Bear!"

"Stalled is fantastic, it deserves to be the best short film!"

Touched by this enthusiasm, Gu Qing also waved to the crowd.

"You're really famous now, you even have fans abroad."

"Ah Qing has both skill and luck; he's truly going to return home in glory."

"It's still a long way off. Let's talk about it when we start making the feature film."

Gu Qing took it in stride. The short film had too little impact. He was willing to bet that these people would forget about him completely in less than two months.

Passion comes quickly and goes quickly.

If you don't fill in the gaps again, having a long-running masterpiece to rely on is the only way to ensure lasting success.

After waiting in my seat for a while, the awards ceremony officially began.

The host was a German-American male host who was very skilled and quickly created a lively atmosphere in just a few words.

Gu Qing guessed that this might be a racial talent.

The first awards are usually smaller ones and less popular categories, while the more popular ones are usually given out later, which is also for the sake of ratings.

Actually, another Chinese-language film nominated was "Getting Home," directed by Zhang Yang. Gu Qing watched the original film and was deeply moved. This time, it also won an award in the Panorama category.

It's a bit of a pity that I didn't get to see Zhao Benshan.

"Director Gu, do you think director Wang Quan'an's film can win a major award?"

Fan Binbin sat sideways, leaned close to Gu Qing's ear, and asked softly.

"Ms. Fan, I'm not the chairman of the jury, how would I know if Director Wang will win an award?"

"Besides, I remember Director Li's flight was in the morning, right? Aren't you going back to China with him?"

Gu Qing shifted her position and asked curiously.

"Just call me Binbin, Director Gu."

"Since I finally get to go abroad, I naturally want to make the most of it. I can even walk the red carpet again at the closing ceremony."

Fan Binbin said in a coquettish tone, clearly displeased with Gu Qing's distant way of addressing her.

Gu Qing smiled and didn't continue the conversation. On stage, the awards ceremony had already begun.

The Silver Bear awards for Best Actor and Actress were somewhat familiar to Gu Qing, but he couldn't recall their names. He was slightly face-blind; if it weren't for their distinctive features, he wouldn't be able to tell them apart.

For example, Angelina Jolie received the Outstanding Contribution Award at this film festival.

This award is also known as the Best Actor and Best Actress award, and is highly praised and admired by most people.

Interestingly, the award was later changed to Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor, no longer distinguishing between male and female actors.

Next up are the short film awards, the Jury Silver Bear, which was awarded to two films in a tie.

Gu Qing could only pray that Jin Xiong wouldn't also get a double yolk.

But what you fear most is exactly what happens.

"The winner of the Best Short Film award in the short film competition at this year's Berlin Film Festival is..."

"Stalled, and Contact!"

"Let's give a warm round of applause to our two directors!"

The audience erupted in applause. Although these were two short films, the Golden Bear trophy was enough.

Gu Qing stood up and hugged Ning Hao as well.

"Ah Qing, well done!"

"Brother Hao, you deserve a share of this trophy too."

Ning Hao grinned, showing his big teeth, and was also very happy.

"Director Gu, can I have a hug?"

"no problem."

After a brief hug with Fan Binbin, Gu Qing straightened his clothes and walked confidently onto the podium.