From Becoming Penguin's Major Shareholder to Building an Entertainment Empire

Note that this book is a slow-burn novel, and it will become increasingly exciting as the story progresses.

It starts from 2002, beginning at the Beijing Film Academy, and starting with the H...

Chapter 299 Premiere Begins

Shen Fang calmly nodded. It turned out that the money wasn't wasted. Harvey had really put in the effort, finding top domestic media outlets, which showed his public relations prowess.

The money was well spent, even though it was a lot. But as long as it works, it's worth it.

Harvey was a little confused when he saw Chen Fang's expressionless face. He had really pulled out all the stops this time. Was Chen Fang satisfied or not? Boss.

"Chen, is there anything you're unhappy about?"

Shen Fang glanced at Harvey, who looked a little nervous, and smiled, "It's alright, not yet, but this is just the beginning. I would be very happy if I could win an Oscar."

“Chen, I understand what you mean. Mike and my PR team have already started working on the Oscar judges. Universal Pictures has worked with many of them. We might not win Best Picture, but Best Foreign Language Film is definitely within our grasp. We won’t take your $5 million for nothing.”

Shen Fang frowned deeply.

"Best foreign language film?"

"Sigh, we really can't win Best Picture. After all, Chinese films are a small category in the United States. It's already very difficult to win Best Foreign Language Film. Even Ang Lee's film won Best Foreign Language Film."

Shen Fang nodded.

"Best Foreign Language, let's go with Best Foreign Language. As long as it's not a small award, it's fine. After all, we're going to take it home, and it'll make us famous."

“Chen, the Best Foreign Language Film award is the biggest Oscar award besides the Best Picture award. It’s not a small award; it’s very prestigious. If you’re still not satisfied, I can help you win the Golden Globe.”

Shen Fang was delighted upon hearing this.

"The Golden Globe? That shouldn't be too difficult, right?"

"No problem, no problem. Actually, this film is really great. If it weren't for the fact that Chinese films are too niche and that the United States is a country full of racial discrimination, I don't think it would have been a problem for it to win Best Picture."

What about the Best Director award?

Harvey stared blankly at Shen Fang.

"Chen, the Best Director award is just a gimmick, it doesn't have much value. The director is not that important. Hollywood actually cares about the box office. Unless you can be like Truck Driver, the director's first film has very little impact. I know that the position of the director is very important in China, but in the American film industry system, the director is insignificant. Except for some super big-name directors, basically anyone can win."

“I know that. I just want to give Director Zhang a good reputation. He’s a top director in our media company and my star performer. The more awards he wins, the better. So I’ll give you another $500,000 for public relations. You can get it for me. Is that okay?”

Harvey rubbed his hands together with a look of delight as he looked at Chen Fang.

"Chen, you're so good to Zhang, it's practically true love."

Shen Fang laughed: "Why don't you say that I've been really generous to you?"