The Cannes Film Festival was a huge film trading market, so during the film festival, there were many magazines promoting it.
These magazines only existed for about ten days after the film festival was held. Half of the content was introduction, commentary, and service for the film festival.
The other half of the content was purely advertisements.
After all, the media also needed to get food.
For blockbusters like " Peace Wheel,"" One Step Away,"" Grave Robber's Chronicles," and " Journey to the West: Three Beats on the White Bone Demon," which were not short of money, they would directly spend money to appear on the covers of these magazines for publicity.
As for the low-budget movies, they could only watch helplessly due to the lack of funding.
Among all the magazines, the Cannes Film Festival's official magazine, Screen, was the most authoritative and also the most difficult to publish.
It wasn't just about throwing money. The movie itself had to be of a very high standard.
The person who came to interview Lin Ran was a blonde French female reporter, Melissa. She looked very good-looking.
"Lin, the Cannes Film Festival has only started four days ago, and I heard that your short film,'The Tuner,' has already sold the rights to more than 30 countries for a total of 1.5 million USD?”
Melissa asked.
Lin Ran nodded." Yes, to be exact, it's copyrights from 38 countries. The transaction amount is 1.52 million USD."”
Melissa: " As far as I know, short films aren't popular in the market. Why is 'The Tuner' so popular?”
" The reason is very simple. The Tuner is very interesting. It's about…"
"After hearing your introduction, it seems very interesting. I want to see it.”
Melissa flattered him verbally before continuing to ask,""I heard that 'The Tuner' is your graduation work?”
"Yes, I'm a student in the directing department. I'm graduating in June this year, and the condition for graduation is to shoot a short film.”
Melissa: " You're very impressive. Your graduation work was nominated for the competition at the Cannes Film Festival. Are you confident that you'll win an award next?”
"Of course I want to win the award, but it's not up to me.”
Lin Ran shrugged.
The interview only lasted for ten minutes.
Melissa: " Lin, thank you for accepting my interview. The interview will be published tomorrow. You can take note of it when the time comes…"
"Alright, I will definitely watch it."
Melissa smiled and nodded before leaving.
Lin Ran waved his fist excitedly. With the promotion of the official magazine of the film festival,'The Tuner' would attract more attention from film companies.
After closing at six in the afternoon, Lin Ran immediately returned to the hotel. After changing into a formal suit, he rushed to Majestic Hotel.
Tonight, on the beach outside the Majestic Hotel, there would be a movie event called " Night of China."
The Night of Heaven was organized by the Movie Channel's program center. It was intended to build a platform for Chinese and foreign actors to communicate and promote domestic movies.
This event was very high-profile, and many leaders would be attending.
Naturally, a large number of Chinese and foreign celebrities who came to the Cannes Film Festival would also attend.
As Lin Ran was the only Chinese director to be nominated for the competition, he was also invited.
When he arrived at Majestic Hotel, he saw the famous hosts Yang Nan, Dou Xiao, Zhang Jingying, Huang Xiaoming Baby, as well as the big shots of the film industry, Yu Dong and Jin Qiaoqiao.
There were also a few foreigners. The most famous one was Jean-Jacques Arnaud, the director of Wolf Totem.
To be honest, whether it was in his previous life or this life, Lin Ran did not know this group of people.
Although he was the only Chinese director to be nominated for the Cannes competition, he was nothing in the eyes of these famous stars.
After all,'The Tuner' was just a short film!
If he went over rashly, he might be rolled his eyes.
It couldn't be helped. The entertainment industry was a particularly snobbish industry.
Even though the celebrities looked glamorous in front of people, there were not many who were of high quality.
However, it was a little awkward for him to stand there alone.
After some thought, Lin Ran walked towards Yang Nan.
"Hello, Sister Nan. I'm your fan and I really like the show you're hosting.”
" Thank you for liking me. You are…"
Yang Nan looked at the unfamiliar Lin Ran and asked.
" I'm the new director, Lin Ran..."
"Oh, so you're Lin Ran, the only person from our country who was nominated for the Cannes competition.”
Before Lin Ran could finish her introduction, Yang Nan reacted.
As the host of the movie night event, she had naturally read the information in advance.
"So you're Lin Ran from the Beijing Film Academy's directing department.
We must strive to win the award and strive for our domestic film industry.”
At this moment, a woman in her forties said with a smile.
"Lin Ran, this is Director Jia Qi from the Movie Channel's program center."”
"Thank you for your encouragement, Director Jia."
Lin Ran smiled and thanked him.
Seeing that Lin Ran was not arrogant because he had been nominated for Cannes, but rather humble, Jacqui had a good impression of him.
"Our domestic film industry is currently developing at a rapid pace, and we need fresh blood the most. Xiao Lin, let me introduce you to a big shot in the industry.”
After saying that, she brought Lin Ran to Yu Dong.
"Old Yu, let me introduce you to a talent.”
"This young man is called Lin Ran. He's a top student in the directing department of Northern Film Academy."
His graduation work," The Tuner," is the only film in the country that was nominated for the Cannes competition. Perhaps you can work together in the future.”
"Director Xiao Lin is very handsome. If he wasn't a director, I would have thought that he was an actor.”
Yu Dong sized up Lin Ran and said with a smile.
"President Yu, you flatter me. The most important thing for a man is his talent.”
"Haha, you're right."
Yu Dong laughed." Director Xiao Lin, if you have a good script, you can look for me to invest in it.”
"Thank you, President Yu. If the next movie lacks investment, I will definitely look for you first.”
Lin Ran smiled and nodded.
Yu Dong, the boss of Bona Film.
In his previous life, Bona was the main director of blockbusters like " Mekong Operation "," Red Sea Operation "," Hero of Fire ", and " Captain of China ".
It could be said that after the death of Huayi, Bona Film had become a giant in the domestic private film and television industry.
After chatting for a while, Lin Ran tactfully parted with them.
A few minutes later, another guest arrived. Lin Ran turned around and her eyes lit up.
The person who came was actually his goddess from his previous life, Yaya.
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