Director of Photography Department of Huayu

Chapter 62: Sword Targeting Hollywood

In the small town of Sitges, late at night on October 14, the red carpet outside the seaside theater had been rolled up, the lights were gradually dimming, and the salty sea breeze swept across the empty streets. Only the theater hall was still bustling with people.

Reporters surrounded Wu Chen like hungry wolves, microphones were thrust at him like a forest, and flash lights were as bright as day.

Wu Chen's "yes" was like a thunderclap, and the whole audience fell silent.

Then the whole place was in an uproar, with reporters screaming in surprise and camera shutters clicking.

Hu Jing gasped, "Is what Director Wu said true?"

Dong Xuan and Zu Feng could not hide the shock in their eyes. They were unaware of Wu Chen's affairs.

The media loves this kind of plot the most.

A 21-year-old Chinese talent swept the Sitges Fantastic Film Festival. Next stop: Hollywood.

Only this kind of news headline is attractive enough.

Who would like an unknown middle-aged director to win an award and then say to the media: I want to go to Hollywood to prove myself.

This kind of news has no exciting content. Maybe it would be more interesting if it were to add some exciting and vivid news.

Johnnie To, who was walking behind, could also hardly hide his surprise. Kelly Chen and Richie Ren looked at each other and saw the surprise in each other's eyes.

Although Hong Kong is known as the Oriental Hollywood, its box office is like a small river compared to the real Hollywood.

Hollywood movies can take in over a billion dollars, or even close to two billion dollars at the box office, and their domestic box office can be as high as over $6 million.

There has not been a single movie in Hong Kong that has grossed over 100 million yuan at the local box office so far. Even "God of Gamblers" only grossed over 37 million yuan.

The gap is so huge that many Hong Kong directors and actors have gone to Hollywood, but only a few of them have become famous.

"Wu, who are you collaborating with?"

"What kind of movie? Will it be a suspense thriller again? What's the budget?"

"when to go?"

Reporters flocked in, Wu Chen raised his hand to signal, smiling calmly:
"The collaboration is confirmed. It's a thriller and suspense film, but the details are confidential. As for when we'll be going? All I can say is it's soon."

"Make way, it's quite late, everyone should go to bed early."

Wu Chen and the crew nodded and greeted the media, then left.

"Director Wu, are you really going to Hollywood?" After walking a few steps, Hu Jing couldn't help but show curiosity in her eyes.

"Yes, let's go and give it a try." Wu Chen said casually, "It doesn't take long to make a movie anyway."

"Director Wu, you must succeed. That way, I can brag in the future that I starred in the first film of an international director."

When Hu Jing said this, everyone laughed and the atmosphere became relaxed.

"Sister Jing, I appreciate your good wishes!"

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In the hotel room, it was quiet late at night. The waves of the sea swayed outside the window, and the moonlight poured in like silver gauze, casting a cold glow on the floor.

Wu Chen stood by the window, holding two trophies in his hands. The crystal facets reflected dazzling light, and the heavy weight pressed on his palms, as if telling of the hardships along the way.

He looked at the town of Sitges gradually falling asleep in the distance. The sea breeze came in through the window, blowing across his cheeks with a salty taste.

“I don’t know when I’ll be here again.”

If "The Dark Side" bears fruit in midsummer, then autumn in Sitges is the season for harvesting and tasting the flavors.

He is here in this golden age of movies!

At the same time, reporters dispersed and international media worked overnight to write articles.

Variety News: 21-Year-Old Chinese Talent Wins Two Sitges Awards and Heads Straight to Hollywood!

Screen Daily: Chinese director Wu Chen's next stop: Hollywood!

Spain's "El País": A 21-year-old wonder from the East, it won Best Film in Sitges and aims to become the film capital!

Each report is like a bombshell. Sitges has come to an end, and these reports are the last afterglow of this year's world's first fantasy film festival.

It was three o'clock in the morning in Sitges, which was eight o'clock in the morning in Beijing, and the city was shrouded in mist. People walking their birds on the street were humming tunes, and office workers were hurrying by.

The editors of Sina Entertainment's European and American section have been searching for last night's international news since they got to work.

"I wonder if Wu Chen and Johnnie To received their awards this morning? Damn, the internet is so slow, one webpage is so laggy."

"I think I got it!" Liao Junze said uncertainly. Finally, the Sitges official website slowly appeared on the screen, with a bold title on a black background:
A 21-year-old Eastern wonderkid wins Best Film in Sitges, and his new film is aiming for the film capital! "Holy crap! He's going to Hollywood to make a movie!" Liao Junze exclaimed.

The others widened their eyes and came over.

"Fuck, am I really going to Hollywood? Are you kidding me?"

When reposting news from foreign media, the easiest thing to do is to copy and translate it, then edit the content and post it in your own entertainment section.

The editors' fingers were flying, and Sohu and 21CN followed closely behind, with each headline more brutal than the last.

[Winning two awards, Wu Chen conquers Hollywood at the age of 21!]

Wu Chen, the next international director?

Another Chinese director is making his Hollywood debut, this time at just 21!

If winning the two Sitges awards was just the appetizer, then targeting Hollywood was the feast.

Major news items soon appeared on portal websites, Tianya, and BBS, and people who were keen on discussion joined in. Some believed it, some questioned it, and some began to discuss it dialectically.

The Beijing Film Academy campus was in an uproar.

Even Park Song-il and the others couldn't help but look at each other after they got up.

"Damn, Tianshu, is your mouth blessed?" Xiang Zhuo couldn't help but say.

Chu Tianshu scratched his head, speechless for a moment, and finally uttered: "I was just saying it casually, I didn't know Brother Chen would really do this."

"Do you think Lao Mu and the others are crazy with joy?"

Park Song-il suddenly said something that made several people look at each other and quickly ran out. At this time, they had to check the teachers' reactions.

In the classroom, Xu Bin walked in with a lesson plan: "Director Mu has something urgent to do, I'll take over."

Everyone looked at each other and laughed: "Teacher, is this about Brother Chen?"

"I know you still ask?"

Xu Bin couldn't hide the smile on his face. The entire photography department benefited from this incident.

"We want to know whether it's true or not. Did Brother Chen really go to Hollywood to make a movie?"

Everyone's curiosity remained undiminished.

The reports are currently reprinted from foreign media. Wu Chen has not yet returned to China, so a lot of information is still vague.

"You'll know tomorrow. Okay, just study hard first. You can ask Wu Chen your specific questions when he comes back." Xu Bin pointed at the blackboard, and the classroom began to quiet down.

At this time, Mu Deyuan was already sitting in Zhang Huijun's office.

Steam rose from the two cups of tea.

Zhang Huijun glanced at Mu Deyuan and asked, "Have you known for a long time that Wu Chen has established connections with Hollywood?"

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Mu Deyuan blinked.

Damn, how did Lao Zhang know that? It shouldn’t be that Lao Mouzi told him.

"I wasn't sure at first. CAA approached Wu Chen before, but he declined. The connections we made later haven't been finalized yet, so I'm thinking about finalizing it."

Mu Deyuan spoke more and more quietly, and when he was sure of it, he kept it to himself, just waiting for the fun to come.

"Heh!" Zhang Huijun snorted coldly.

They have been classmates and colleagues for many years. How could he not know Mu Deyuan's personality? This bastard just wanted to please himself and couldn't even hold back on such a big thing.

He was surprised that Mu Deyuan didn't do anything when foreign media praised him before.

It seems he is waiting here.

"Forget it. Is that connection between Wu Chen and me reliable? As teachers, we should pay more attention!"

Zhang Huijun sighed, and Mu Deyuan felt a little ashamed for a moment.

"Well, tell me the details. I have an official meeting this afternoon and need some materials."

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(End of this chapter)