novellhall Chapter 23: Controversy
Chapter 23: Controversy
It was April, and more than two months had passed since Gu Qing returned from Berlin.
The entertainment industry, which should have gradually calmed down over time, is showing signs of escalating due to a series of interconnected events.
Jing Tian called to say that she had passed the entrance exam for the Beijing Film Academy and would officially become a student in the Performance Department of the Beijing Film Academy in September of this year.
In addition to sharing this joyful news, she also expressed her gratitude to him with a serious expression.
"Hey buddy, why are you being so polite with your older brother?"
"Besides, the success of the music EP is not solely due to my efforts."
Although Gu Qing also believed that it was related to his efforts, he did not take full responsibility and think that the situation could not be resolved without him.
If you're full after eating four steamed buns, does that mean you can skip the first three?
Of course, besides the large amount of attention, there are also some dissenting voices, which are not criticisms, because this is the internet.
"I came here because I heard this is the debut work of Gu Qing, the Golden Bear winner? The shots are really good."
"Whose daughter is this? Her music video has an all-star cast. It's good to be rich."
"Zhang Yadong composed the music, Ning Hao directed, and Gu Qing provided the cinematography. It's really exciting."
"This young girl hasn't even entered the entertainment industry yet, and she's already learned how to promote herself and create hype?"
"The lyrics and music are elegant, the script is vivid, and the visuals are gorgeous, but the vocal quality is really not up to par."
The internet today is not as obsessive as it is in later generations. There are criticisms, but they are not excessive.
After all, Jing Tian has a good appearance, and people are always more tolerant of this kind of thing.
If it were Huang Bo instead, it wouldn't be a big deal, since he can also make a living with his talent.
"If you want to enter the entertainment industry, resources alone are not enough. Resources are a catalyst, but you still need to rely more on your own abilities."
Gu Qing also spoke sternly to his younger brother.
Later, Jing Tian was criticized for being a "resource-backed" actress because she was unworthy of her position, as if everyone in the entertainment industry was just playing house with her.
People still dislike those who abuse their privileges, so naturally they will become increasingly resentful of you.
Later, because Jing Tian herself was indeed quite straightforward and unpretentious, and the kids who watched her on TV grew up, she began to become popular.
"I know, Qing-ge, I will continue to work hard and improve my acting skills."
"Okay, that's fine. Once your acting skills pass my test, I'll let you play the lead role in a movie."
After hanging up the phone, Gu Qing couldn't help but smile when she heard a joyful exclamation from the other end.
Jing Tian has good potential, otherwise this art exam wouldn't have surprised him so much.
But this girl's biggest flaw is that she loves to give up; she won't move unless someone pushes her from behind.
This unexpectedly popular music EP can also be seen as a wake-up call for her.
It's one thing if you don't sing well, since all you need to do is quickly increase your fame; but if you don't act well, then netizens won't be so forgiving.
In this incident, Sohu gained traffic; the video of the interview with Gu Qing was viewed nearly five million times, which was a significant benefit for both parties.
The short film "Dilemma" had previously been shown on the movie channel, causing a short-term sensation, but it is now on the Internet that it has truly demonstrated its due fame.
Even twenty years later, this short film can still be considered an excellent work, let alone in an era where scripts and themes are scarce.
It's perfectly fine to label it as a science fiction thriller.
"Leaving my mark before it goes viral. Is this the Golden Bear for Best Short Film? I'd like to see just how popular it really is."
"This script is amazing! No wonder it's frustrating for foreigners, haha!"
"Even Hollywood wouldn't dare say they could make this kind of film, would they?"
"Upstairs, Hollywood was able to make short films of this quality decades ago."
"Get lost, you sheepdog, everything belongs to you, you foreign master."
"So why must we either kill or be killed when we encounter our parallel universe counterparts? Can't we just coexist peacefully?"
"That's right, summoning dozens of myself to make money together, just thinking about it makes me ecstatic."
"This movie is really well made. I heard that the director himself wrote the script. That's amazing."
Sohu spent 300,000 yuan to buy the copyright to this film. It's hard to say who benefited more, but his fame has definitely increased a lot.
However, with fame comes controversy, and even he was not immune to criticism.
Music videos and short films are too short and general, not in today's mainstream, and naturally not valued by directors.
You're just a director who won the Golden Bear for a short film by luck, what right do you have to jump around here?
The most important thing about a film is its content, not nihilism. Young directors should focus their attention on artistic life.
It's understandable for young people to want fame, but they shouldn't use art as a tool.
The short film script was well-written, but a feature film is what truly tests a director's basic skills. "The Missing Gun" is my...
Gu Qing glanced at the speakers' IDs and found that they were all old guys, followed by some from the directing department of Beijing Film Academy.
These guys aren't good at making films, but they're masters at suppressing and beating others.
It is indeed extremely difficult for non-academics to integrate into the mainstream. Zhang Yimou was ostracized for various reasons, and Feng Xiaogang was even less valued.
Although some fans spontaneously stood up for him, their rebuttals were indeed somewhat weak.
After all, even a Golden Bear short film is still a short film.
However, Gu Qing was mentally prepared that he would have to bear the backlash from this fame.
Without any notable works to back him up, he would certainly attract criticism.
To his surprise, Zhang Yimou actually spoke up for him.
"Movies are not static. No one says we can't make science fiction movies; at least they're quite exciting."
Zhang Yimou's words were quite effective, and the criticism subsided considerably for a time.
Science fiction has always been a popular topic, but currently there is really no fertile ground for it.
But the first person to try something new must have been incredibly courageous.
"Thank you for your attention recently. To be honest, I am flattered. There have been many praises and criticisms, but I don't mind them at all."
"My script is almost finished, so let's wait and see!"
Gu Qing did not respond immediately, but that does not mean she will not respond.
He doesn't flinch when foreigners question him, so why would he be afraid of these paper tigers in China?
"Hey, is this Sweetie? If you have time, please tell Director Zhang thanking you."
After issuing the declaration, Gu Qing stopped paying attention to outside comments and made a thank-you call to Jing Tian.
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone before Jing Tian's surprised and uncertain voice came through.
How did you know it was me?
"We're good brothers, heart to heart."
"Pah, who's on your side?"
Jing Tian covered her mouth and chuckled, already prepared for Gu Qing's occasional outbursts.
Being able to help Gu Qing in some insignificant way was enough to make her content.
Gu Qing knew that she had helped, yet she still asked Zhang Yimou to thank him. Wouldn't that mean she didn't treat him like an outsider?
Ugh, she hasn't agreed yet!