The three major international film festivals allow individuals to register and participate, and participants can submit their works directly to the organizing committee.
However, the organizing committee will basically not take individual entries like this seriously. Firstly, there are too many entries and the judges do not have enough time and energy to watch the films one by one.
Secondly, works that lack endorsement from official or authoritative organizations can easily be overlooked during the initial screening stage.
But if you can recommend it in the name of the school, the situation will be very different.
As an educational institution, the films recommended by schools are often academic and professional in nature, and are more likely to attract the attention of the organizing committee and judges.
Upon hearing this, Situ Zhaodun slowed down his pace and turned to look at Zhang Qiurui. He looked at Zhang Qiurui with a scrutinizing look in his eyes and said, "Is this the ultimate purpose of your conversation with me today?"
I originally thought that it was commendable that Zhang Qiurui had shot such a fascinating and emotionally profound film at the age of fifteen, but I didn't expect that she also had aspirations for international awards. This ambition and vision really impressed Situ Zhaodun.
"Young people always have some ideas. And I want to give it a try, what if it succeeds?
If you don't even dare to try, aren't you handing over the chance of failure to others?" Zhang Qiurui said quite casually.
“I remember that the Cannes Film Festival is usually held in May. No wonder you were so rushed when shooting this movie. You had already calculated the time and had a plan in mind.
Okay, I will submit your film to the Cannes Film Festival on behalf of the school.
If a film can be selected into the main competition unit, it means that you have succeeded. On the other hand, in history, no matter whether it is China or other Asian countries, there has never been a film that has won a heavyweight award at the three major film festivals.
So, if your film doesn't win an award, don't worry about it. You're still young, with a long road ahead of you and plenty of opportunities. This experience is just a testament to the scale and competition of an international film festival, which will be of great benefit to your future work.
Of course, the teacher also hopes that your film can stand out, not only be selected for the main competition unit, but also win a major award, bringing glory to Chinese films and winning a place for Asian films.
But no matter what the result is, you must keep a calm mind, continue to stick to your dreams and passions, and keep learning and improving.
So, don't put too much pressure on yourself, just relax a little." Situ Zhaodun was worried that Zhang Qiurui, young and arrogant, would think that participating in the Cannes Film Festival would guarantee him a prize. If he didn't win, he would feel unbalanced and frustrated, and even doubt his own talent and ability, which would severely undermine his self-confidence and make him unable to recover. That was an outcome he didn't want to see, so Situ Zhaodun gave Zhang Qiurui a shot of prevention in advance.
"Teacher, I understand everything you said." Zhang Qiurui had nothing to say after seeing the teacher do what Situ Zhaodun did.
Situ Zhaodun is not only imparting skills, but also carefully guiding her on how to maintain an indomitable heart on the long and unknown road of film.
Later, Situ Zhaodun mailed "The Fault in Our Stars" shot by Zhang Qiurui to the judges of the Cannes Film Festival in the name of Yenching Film Academy. This was all done secretly and only the two of them knew about it.
It wasn't until Zhang Qiurui's film was selected for the main competition at the 32nd Cannes Film Festival that the entire film academy was in an uproar.
This is all later.
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Zhuxinzhuang.
"It's been a long time since we've had a meal together. Before we eat, I need to remind you, do you still remember the bet we made before?" Today, Zhang Qiurui's dormitory members and Tian Zhuangzhuang's dormitory members were having a meal together in Zhuxinzhuang. During the meal, Zhang Qiurui stood up, smiled, and glanced at everyone present one by one, with a smug smile on her face.
"Bet? Is there any bet between us? Why don't I remember it?" Gu Changwei looked around in confusion, pretended to think about it, and scratched his hair.
"Zhuangzhuang, do you remember the bet between us? Why don't I remember it?" Seeing that Gu Changwei was the first one who wanted to cheat, Cheng Kaige quickly agreed.
"Really? I don't remember either." Tian Zhuangzhuang also shook his head, but a subtle expression flashed across his face, as if he had already understood all this in his heart, but was deliberately pretending to be confused.
They all remember the bet, which was that whoever shot the first movie would call the first person to shoot the movie "big sister" or "big brother" after it was released.
Everyone present here is a few years older than Zhang Qiurui, some are even more than ten years older.
Asking them to call someone who is so much younger than them "big sister" and they can't do it, do they have no respect for their dignity?
Of course I want to shirk it.
Only Zhang Wenfu was watching the show from the side. After seeing that Tian Zhuangzhuang, Zhang Yimou and others refused to admit their mistakes and did not keep their promises, he just sat back and waited for the show to unfold.
Their Qiu Rui is not someone who is easy to bully. She has many clever ideas and will definitely make Tian Zhuangzhuang, Zhang Yimou and the others obediently call her big sister.
"Hey, you guys, are you trying to cheat?
You should think clearly. I have already made a successful movie and I have the money. In the future, everyone here will be assigned to a production studio and will have to accumulate experience before they have the opportunity to direct a movie.
But I'll invest in making a movie for you. Now that you have money, why worry about not being able to make a movie? You can skip the stage of gaining experience and go straight to directing and filming a movie.
"But? I certainly won't help those who don't keep their promises and lack integrity." Zhang Qiurui raised her voice upon seeing this, gently clapping her hands on the table, drawing everyone's attention to her. She said with a hint of joking on her face.
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