That year Huayu

In terms of means, Lin Nan has to admire Wang Zhonglei.

Huayi officially announced the first and second female lead in "The King of Kung Fu", which is exactly the same as the rumors that had been circulated before.

Fans were extremely excited, many in the circle were envious, and even more jealous.

But what surprised people in the industry the most was that Fan Wenfang, who was originally auditioned for the female lead but failed due to co-production policies, was signed by a Chinese.

Many brokerage companies in the mainland had turned away from the company before, but no one expected that Huayi would succeed.

Lin Nan felt that Cai Yinong's face was swollen.

Tang Dynasty invited Fan Wenfang to film "Strange Women from a Chinese Studio" and expressed her intention to sign a contract. However, someone else turned around and signed Hua Yi, unable to keep him.

Fan Bingbing left, and Fan Wenfang came. The media was hotly discussing that Huayi can be said to be: Fan comes in, Fan comes out.

The awards season is in full swing. Two of Leonardo DiCaprio's films were nominated for the Golden Globe Award. His chances of being nominated for the Golden Globe Award were doubled, and fans were wailing.

In China, Feng Xiaogang's "Assembly Number" has not yet finished filming, and has already sold out pre-sales in Southeast Asia. The Six Princesses specially reserved prime time for "Assembly Number" to release trailers, and the salary is generous.

This made Lin Nan envious.

Director Chen's "Mei Lanfang" is confirmed to be filmed. Production will start in May, and Li Ming has been confirmed to play the role of the adult Mei Lanfang.

Liu Yifei will join the team in advance to participate in training.

"This time I went to a martial arts school, and I saw that the curriculum was very full. There were more than ten hours a day. In addition to studying English, foreign language films, and script reading, most of the other time was spent on martial arts training.

Kung Fu hidden weapons, fists and kicks, weapon routines, and opera body shapes, when I come out, I will definitely be a martial arts master, hehe..."

It can be heard that Liu Yifei is very happy. She is willing to endure hardships for filming and enjoys it.

Lin Nan felt sad inside. This girl was very strong now. If she continued practicing like this, sooner or later she would be easily manipulated.

"Take it easy during training, Miss Liu." Lin Nan said with concern.

"Yeah, well, also, my song was shortlisted for the Golden Melody Award, but I may not be able to win the prize when I receive the award..."

After chatting for a long time, Lin Nan asked the other party to go to bed early, and Liu Yifei reluctantly hung up the phone.

There was one more thing she wanted to say but didn't say. William Morris, a Hollywood economics company, had contacted Hongxingwu and wanted to sign her, but she refused without thinking. This time, Mother Liu didn't say anything.

…

The special effects rendering progress of "The Martian" is very slow, but for the parts that have been completed, he is very satisfied with the visual effects.

At the Berlin Film Festival, the first batch of films shortlisted for the main competition unit were announced.

There are ten films in total, four of which are screening films and are almost certainly not eligible.

Lin Nan didn't see the title "Buried Alive", but he saw "Tuya Wedding" by Wang Quan'an.

"A strong enemy."

He knew that this movie won the award, but he didn't know the specific year. Good guy, he happened upon it.

"Lin, our movie should be announced in the second or final batch of lists, right?"

"It should be. After all, we submitted late. When this batch of films were submitted for registration, "Buried Alive" had not yet started filming."

There will definitely be a finalist, it’s just a matter of time.

"Golden Armor" fell on its way to hit the 300 million mark, just one step away, stopping at just over 290 million.

It also provides a reference for various production companies and theater chains. The current upper limit of the domestic box office market should be more than 300 million to 400 million.

Lin Nan heard about Liu Yifei's rejection of William Morris from Tom, and it was mentioned in the Hollywood newspaper.

Zhang Ziyi got "Geisha" after signing with William Morris.

Lin Nan understands Liu Yifei's thoughts.

Many domestic stars want to enter the international market and usually sign with Hollywood companies.

The general contract is for two years, and the broker’s commission must not exceed 10%. These conditions are much better than in China.

In China, you either become your own boss, or even if you become popular, the commission is at least 20%. For actors with average or even junior qualifications, the commission is usually 40% to 80%, plus a 5 to 10-year contract and high liquidated damages...

Lin Nan remembered the content of Zhang Yi's contract. The company only took 40%. Such a contract was already the best in China.

The shortlist for the second batch is still ten movies, and this time Lin Nan saw "Apple".

He really didn't have this impression. Looking at the introduction of the actors, it was right, those were the ones, Fan Bingbing, Tong Dawei, and Liang Jiahui.

He could think of domestic media reports. Fan Bingbing had more topics than Wang Quan'an, and the former had always been the target of media pursuit.

Lin Nan suddenly thought of something. According to the regulations, participating films must have not been released and premiered in Berlin.

Based on the stubbornness of domestic filmmakers, there is a high probability that the plot will not be deleted. When "Apple" was being filmed, it was revealed that it was on a large scale...

"Well, you can take a look."

Lin Nan was frightened by her own thoughts.

The next day, Lin Nan watched the domestic news and was really guessed by him.

The news that "Apple" starring Fan Bingbing has been shortlisted for Berlin's main competition section is overwhelming. Many people are saying that Huayi has suffered a loss.

Once you are shortlisted, it means you are qualified to challenge for the highest award, the Golden Bear.

Male and female leading actors are eligible to compete for Best Actor and Best Actress, and directors have the opportunity to peek at the Best Director Silver Bear, the Jury Silver Bear, and even the Golden Bear trophy.

If Lin Nan remembered correctly, director Li Yu was a woman, only about ten years older than him.

"Perhaps she will be the youngest Berlin Best Actress!"

"Fan Bingbing competes in Berlin with "Apple"."

…

As expected of Fan Bingbing, "Tuya's Marriage", which was also shortlisted, did not get a single mention of being squeezed, but Yu Nan did get a few mentions.

Tom began to mutter that there was only one last time to announce the list. If something unexpected happened and there was no "Buried Alive" or it went to other modules, it would be a real slap in the face.

"The emperor is not in a hurry for the movies I made and the money I paid for it. Why are you so anxious?"

"Lin, I have studied Chinese in depth, and I can understand the curse words."

Tom retorted.

"Haha, I forgot about this, you know this. But don't worry, even if we can't go to Berlin, we can still sell it to Lions Gate for distribution, and we will definitely not lose money."

Lin Nan said with guarantee.

In fact, he didn't want his Silver Bear director to be upset and eliminated, which would be really embarrassing.

Within two days, the Golden Globe Awards was an upset.

"Babel" defeated "The Departed" and won the best drama film. Previously, the latter completely crushed the former in terms of popularity and reputation.

Lin Nan noticed "Falling Leaves Return to Their Roots", which was another good movie with a very luxurious premiere in China.

Zhang Yimou, Wang Xiaoshuai, Jia Zhangke, Wang Fei, etc., as well as more than 300 celebrities from the film, television and cultural circles attended the premiere. It was really a sensation.

"Lin, come out, come out, look at the website..."

Tom rushed to Lin Nan's office yelling as if he had been bitten by a mouse.

"Look, in the latest shortlist, there is you, no, there is our "Buried Alive"."

Lin Nan quickly opened the official website of the Berlin Film Festival. The latest entry was the last batch of shortlists for the main competition units that had just been announced.

"Buried, NanLin."

It would be a lie to say that he is not worried these days. Lin Nan leaned back in his chair and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Let's have a big dinner today at noon. Let's find an authentic Chinese chef." Lin Nan said with a smile.

…………

At this time, it was late at night in China, but the media was crazy.

The official media and several major portals have repeatedly confirmed with foreign reporters whether there are any errors and whether it is true.

The answers I got were all consistent, it was Lin Nan's film, and the director's note clearly stated that it was the winner of the 55th Berlin Silver Bear Award for Best Director.

At two or three in the morning, Lin Nan's news quickly occupied the heads of various media, with portals and Internet media being the most efficient.

"Didn't he keep an eye on the later stage? What kind of satellite should he put in?"

"He made a movie? When did he make it? Didn't he just go there in November? He came back once in the middle!"

…

Han Sanping looked at Berlin's shortlist and smacked his lips.

"What did he do? He didn't tell anyone in advance, did he?"

"Mr. Han, judging from the situation, it seems so. In China, Berlin made the list, and everyone knew that this was a foreign language film." The secretary replied.

"Then it should have been taken within the past two months?"

"It's the last batch to be announced. Director Lin is the director of Silver Bear in Berlin. It stands to reason that he will be in the first batch of lists..."

"That's because I signed up late and took the photo in December!" Han Sanping said with certainty.

The fact that Lin Nan made a foreign language film and was shortlisted for the Berlin Film Festival's main competition for the second time quickly spread in the media.

In the martial arts school, Liu Yifei had just finished the morning training and was eating.

"Sissi, do you know about this?" Liu Xiaoli asked her daughter as she took some food.

"I know. When we were on the phone, he told me. I was the only person in the country who told me, hehe."

Liu Yifei smiled very proudly.

Before Liu Xiaoli could speak again, she had already predicted it in advance, "He only shot this movie in two weeks, and there was no role suitable for me.

The reason for making this movie is also because Chairman Paul Schrader invited him several times in a row, so he made this movie to support..."

Liu Yifei rambled on and told everything she knew.

Liu Xiaoli looked at her daughter with a smile on her face and felt a little emotional. From now on, her daughter's career will really depend on Lin Nan.

"By the way, what were you talking about with Director Minkoff this morning? I saw that he was very hesitant."

Liu Xiaoli suddenly asked.

Liu Yifei put down the tableware in her hand and glanced at Mother Liu sheepishly.

"I just told the director that I don't want to do a kissing scene..."

"So Director Minkoff agreed?"

"He discussed it with others and finally agreed."

"agreed?"

Liu Xiaoli was surprised. She didn't want her daughter to do such a scene, but it was very rare for an actor to make such a request and be accepted.

"Well, that uncle from Lions Gate spoke for me, and he also said..."

"What else can you say?" Liu Xiaoli asked.

Liu Yifei's face turned a little red.

"He said that he and Lin Nan are very familiar with each other. We talked on the phone two days ago. Director Wen Ziren told him that I was Lin Nan's girlfriend..."

Now Liu Xiaoli finally understood the reason.

I just didn't expect that Lin Nan would really grow up to this point now and be able to take care of her daughter through several layers of relationships.