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Chapter 40: Cannes "Unspoken Rules"

After the opening ceremony of the film festival, many of the participating films were screened.

And "The Heart Labyrinth" was officially released.

The hall rented by the school is very large and can seat more than a hundred people.

In order to avoid leaving too many empty seats, Tian Xiaole brought the main creators, Jiang Wu, Tang Yan, Yan Ni, Xu Zheng and others.

Take the printed movie brochure and recommend the movie to the filmgoers and tourists passing by.

Tian Xiaole still underestimated the splash of 200 million euros.

Many filmmakers, film critics, film lovers and local residents had inquired about the screening times in advance.

The theater was full as soon as the show started.

When Gong Li brought the [2046] crew, there were no seats left.

"Sister Li, you guys are too late. You can only wait for the next show."

Tian Xiaole spread his hands and said helplessly. He was also very grateful to Gong Li for bringing people to support him.

He took out a few movie tickets and handed them over, expressing his apology:

"You can only wait until the screening is over, or until you have time to come and watch other shows."

Gong Li gave Wong Kar-wai, Tony Leung, Carina Lau and others an apologetic look. She was not as popular as the movie.

Logically speaking, this was Tian Xiaole's first time attending the Cannes Film Festival, and he didn't have much of a reputation here.

Although she had also heard of the title of "genius director", who would have thought that he would be so famous.

"We'll come over when we have time. We won't bother you anymore. Let's talk after the film festival is over."

Gong Li waved the movie ticket in his hand and said.

As an international actress, she endorses many luxury brands and has to participate in various brand-arranged events.

Wong Kar-wai, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Maggie Cheung and others are not idle either, and they also have various activities to attend.

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In the screening room, the 2-hour film ended, and the audience was very impressed. A group of foreigners kept saying, "Good, good."

Afraid that Tian Xiaole and others didn’t understand, he gave a thumbs-up gesture.

Several film producers came over and offered what they thought was a very high price.

It is obvious that they think Tian Xiaole is young and easy to fool.

These foreigners are very smart.

Tian Xiaole was not stupid either. He refused and decided to wait until after the closing ceremony.

This is only the first day of screening. No matter what, we have to see what price can be offered later.

Selling copyrights before the closing ceremony has both advantages and disadvantages.

If you think the price is right, sell the film in advance.

And if the movie wins an award at the closing ceremony, then you will be the one who loses out.

The price of award-winning films is at least three to five times that of non-award-winning films.

Of course, if your film doesn't win any awards.

The price will be forced down by these foreigners.

[Maze of the Heart] has been screened for several consecutive days and has received very good reviews.

The film producers' bids are also rising.

The highest award has reached 450 million US dollars.

This transaction price was far below Tian Xiaole's expectations.

He has expectations and hopes to win something at the awards ceremony.

The best-selling Chinese art film at the film festival was "Farewell My Concubine", which won the Palme d'Or.

It was sold for a high price of 93 million US dollars in 500.

Wong Kar-wai's "In the Mood for Love" helped Tony Leung win the Best Actor award in 00, and was packaged with "Days of Being Wild" and sold for a high price of US$800 million.

The second is Zhang Yimou's "To Live", which won the Cannes Jury Prize in 94 and the copyright was bought out by Xiao Rizi for 200 million US dollars.

In the next few days, Tian Xiaole could be said to have completely relaxed.

I took my two daughters on a tour of this bikini-filled town of Cannes. ···
"Don't you two consider signing with an agency? Look at those actresses who have been nominated for movies. They are all spotted by brands and are busy promoting them every day."

On the beach, Tian Xiaole was dressed casually in a short-sleeved T-shirt, shorts and slippers.

There is something special about the small town of Cannes. Even without the film festival, it would still be a popular tourist attraction.

There are vast fields of flowers and palm trees, as well as thousands of meters of coastline.

"I think this is good. There aren't so many worries." Yan Ni smiled.

She found an agent and the two signed a contract, with one responsible for finding work and the other responsible for doing the work.

He was one of the earliest independent traders in the mainland.

"After returning from Athens, I'm also going to consider signing with an agency. I can't handle a lot of things on my own."

Tang Yan was barefoot, holding slippers in her hands, and stepping hard on the sand, as if she was stepping on Tian Xiaole.

Blame him, he pretends not to understand even though I've made it so clear?
"You should think about it carefully. If a company assigns you an assistant agent, it will be convenient for you to attend various events."

Tian Xiaole nodded and said seriously.

"Brother Xiaole, can I sign with your company?"

Seeing that Tian Xiaole was still pretending to be stupid, Tang Yan said it directly, her eyes full of anticipation.

"Let's wait until the film festival is over."

Tian Xiaole didn't give a firm answer on the spot and was also considering whether to sign Tang Yan.

He didn't want to engage in pure love. This silly girl was love-brained and he was really afraid that she would do something extreme.

The economic situation of artists should indeed be considered. In a few years, as coal bosses and Internet companies enter the market, actors' pay will surge several times.

If Xiaole Pictures is just a production company, it would be working for others, and signing artists is also a must.

There are also upstream and downstream industries in the film and television industry that need to be completed step by step to form a closed loop from production to distribution.

"Then when you want to sign an artist, you have to tell me. I want to sign you."

Although Tang Yan was a little disappointed, she still spoke seriously.

"why?"

"Because of your choice, I had the opportunity to star in "The Heart Labyrinth" and more people got to know me."

Tian Xiaole nodded in approval, a naive person who knows how to repay kindness.

Seeing that it was about to develop into a romantic drama, Yan Ni took Tang Yan's hand and kindly advised:

"Tangtang, don't be so stubborn. His company has nothing. There's no need to hang yourself on a crooked tree."

Tian Xiaole: “…”

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The three of them returned to the hotel, and Liu Bin called the main creators of the crew to Tian Xiaole's room, as if he had something to announce.

Liu Bin looked at everyone with a smile on his face, and said in a suppressed excited tone:

"You need to prepare your dresses for the closing ceremony."

Everyone has already prepared their attire for the closing ceremony, so there's no need to notify them again, right?
Soon, Tian Xiaole reacted.

Cannes has a so-called "unspoken rule" that the crew notified to participate in the closing ceremony can win at least one award.

"Did you get the call?"

"Yes, I received a call from the organizing committee."

Hearing the definite answer, Tian Xiaole felt relieved.

Everyone finally reacted, excitement showed on their faces, and they shouted excitedly.

"What do you mean, there's a prize to be won!"

"I have to attend the closing ceremony."

"Haha... I didn't expect to have to walk the red carpet again."

It seems that the 50 euros were not wasted, at least there is a prize to be won.

Of course, if so much money was spent and there wasn’t even a splash, Tian Xiaole wouldn’t play with them.

(End of this chapter)