In mid-April, Zhang Qiurui flew to Beijing.
After returning to the capital, Zhang Qiurui went directly to Zhuxinzhuang School.
"Teacher Situ, Teacher Xie, Teacher Zheng." When Zhang Qiurui arrived at the teacher's office at school, she saw that several teachers were there and greeted them one by one with a smile.
"Student Zhang Qiurui, you are finally back. The crew members are already in their positions, and only you, the director, are needed. Then "Hidden in the Smoke and Dust" can be officially filmed." When Situ Zhaodun saw Zhang Qiurui, his eyes lit up slightly, and he waved to Zhang Qiurui, indicating her to come over and sit down.
"Student Zhang Qiurui, you've caused quite a stir in Hong Kong.
Winner of the Golden Bear and Palme d'Or, and an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, I never thought you'd also be a renowned Hong Kong lyricist and composer. "Xingchen Haihai," Xie Fei said, looking at Zhang Qiurui. At such a young age, in just a short time in Hong Kong, he'd achieved accomplishments that others wouldn't achieve in their entire lives. This filled Xie Fei with admiration.
It is true that the new generation pushes the old generation forward.
"When will you leave for the filming location in Gansu? In case you run into any accidents along the way, I've arranged for Huo Jianqi from the Fine Arts Department, and Liu Miaomiao, Peng Xiaolian, and Wu Ziniu from our Directing Department to accompany you to Gansu to film 'Hidden in the Dust'.
I've discussed this with Huo Jianqi, and after filming "Hidden in the Dust," he's willing to come to Hong Kong to study with you and gain new insights. "Situ Zhaodun looked at his favorite student with increasing satisfaction.
He is young, has achieved extraordinary things and is neither arrogant nor impatient.
"We're leaving tomorrow. Let's finish filming soon and get back to Hong Kong sooner. We still have a lot to do over there."
"Don't forget that the first Golden Rooster Awards will be held in Hangzhou on May 23rd. You must attend the awards ceremony." Situ Zhaodun reminded Zhang Qiurui.
"Will you definitely win the award?" Zhang Qiurui asked in shock.
Since the Golden Rooster Awards began, winners have been ranked based on seniority. This time, by winning the award myself, perhaps I can break this convention.
“The Best Screenplay Award for “The Garland Under the Mountain” has been decided.
"I was a member of the first Golden Rooster Awards jury." Xie Fei interjected, but when he saw Zhang Qiurui's expression asking, "How are you sure?" he revealed his identity as a member of this year's jury.
"It's enough to win an award, even though it's just a small award... But at least it's the first award I've won in China, and it's meaningful." Zhang Qiurui knew she had said the wrong thing, she chuckled and quickly made amends.
"I hope that the film 'Into the Dust' you shot this year will win the grand prize at next year's Cannes Film Festival.
I'm sure I'll win the biggest award at the second Golden Rooster Awards next year." Situ Zhaodun said unhappily when he saw Zhang Qiurui looking down on the Golden Rooster Award for Best Screenwriter.
Many people who have worked in the film industry for their entire lives may not be able to obtain such an honor, but Zhang Qiurui doesn't even look down on it.
"Situ, don't be so confident when you say this.
If the higher-ups hadn't wanted Zhang Qiurui to come back to film a movie this time, they would not have awarded Zhang Qiurui the Best Screenwriter Award.
The judges are a bunch of old foxes. It is impossible for them to give the Golden Rooster Award to such a young director so easily.
Even though Zhang Qiurui has won so many awards from the three major foreign universities and the Oscars, those old foxes will deliberately make things difficult for him.
One is based on seniority, the other is jealous." Xie Fei saw the matter very clearly, and his words silenced everyone present.
“It would be great if more people from our Yanjing Film Academy could join the jury.
When the time comes to vote for various awards, it would be helpful to say a few more words for your alumni and cast more votes, which would increase your chances of winning. "After listening to Xie Fei's words, Situ Zhaodun nodded thoughtfully, but then revealed a helpless smile.
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On the second day, Zhang Qiurui, Huo Jianqi, Liu Miaomiao, Peng Xiaolian and Wu Ziniu took a train to Huaqiangzi Brigade, Luocheng Town, Gaotai County, Gansu Province.
The next morning, they arrived at the crew filming "Hidden in the Smoke and Dust".
"Qiurui, Miaomiao, Xiaolian, Aniu, Jianqi, you are here." Before Zhang Qiurui came to Qiangzi Brigade, he sent a telegram to Zhang Huijun. He was waiting for Zhang Qiurui and her group at the intersection of the brigade early in the morning.
When he saw Zhang Qiurui and his group coming over, he happily walked up to and hugged the two boys, Wu Ziniu and Huo Jianqi, looking very happy.
"Huijun, why have you become so darker and rougher? You look ten years older." After seeing Zhang Huijun's appearance, Liu Miaomiao couldn't help but speak out in surprise.
Zhang Huijun smiled and didn't care what Liu Miaomiao said. He knew Liu Miaomiao's personality and was straightforward. Zhang Huijun touched his face and said, "The wind and sand here are strong, the sun is scorching, and I have to work in the fields with Teacher You, Teacher Wu, and the team. It's natural that I have become like this over time."
Zhang Qiurui walked over, patted Zhang Huijun on the shoulder, and asked with concern, "Huijun, thank you for your hard work during this period. Is everything okay with the crew? Is everyone okay?"
Zhang Huijun nodded and said, "Everything went smoothly. I also filmed some of the scenes that you, Zhang Qiurui, assigned to me earlier. Qiurui, can you take a look at them later and see if there's anything that needs to be adjusted?"
The conditions here are indeed a bit harsh, you must be mentally prepared."
Huo Jianqi laughed and interjected, "We've been prepared for this for a long time. It's just a bit of hardship. Filming is always hard work."
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