Chapter 1712 - 834: Evening Banquet in Progress_3

Chapter 1712: Chapter 834: Evening Banquet in Progress_3

They also need exposure and influence.

Only with a significant influence of the film festival will those prominent producers, directors, and actors be willing to participate.

The attention and news value that Zhou Yun and Song Chi have brought to the Berlin Film Festival are no less than those of Hollywood celebrities, which is why the Berlin Film Festival pays great attention and extends special courtesy to these two actors.

Carlo chatted with Song Chi and Zhou Yun for quite a while, mainly inquiring whether they had any upcoming film projects and warmly inviting them to bring more works to the Berlin Film Festival in the future. He also said it was a pity that no films starring Zhou Yun were submitted to the Berlin Film Festival this time; he has always liked Zhou Yun’s performances. He further expressed that he originally wanted the film "Cigarette" to enter the main competition, but considering the director is a newcomer, it wasn’t quite suitable to enter the main competition right away, so it was placed in the exhibition section instead.

After saying a lot of things, giving them face and respect, he suddenly changed the subject and said, "Song Chi, Zhou Yun, do you have my email and number? If not, I’ll have my assistant give it to you shortly. You are very representative young actors, and the Berlin Film Festival also really needs talented newcomers. I sincerely, on behalf of the Berlin Film Festival, invite you to recommend good films to us."

Song Chi and Zhou Yun were taken aback.

There were people around them constantly taking photos and recording videos.

Carlo saying such words to Song Chi and Zhou Yun in front of so many people made the surrounding people gasp in amazement.

The reason Zhou Yun and Song Chi were stunned was because they were wondering if they misunderstood Carlo’s words?

Or was Carlo genuinely inviting them to recommend films to the Berlin Film Festival annually?

In fact, every major international film festival has its own film selectors and recommenders; otherwise, with just a few people like Carlo, how could they choose suitable films from thousands of works each year to enter the festival’s selection?

Zhou Yun smiled slightly and said, "Director Carlo, of course, no problem. If I see good works suitable for screening at the Berlin Film Festival, I will contact you."

Carlo emphasized, "The most important thing is not to forget to recommend the films you star in to us. We all trust your judgment very much. China’s two best young directors, Wen Bing and Xue Qin, both had their first films collaborating with you, and I heard it was you who discovered them."

Zhou Yun quickly waved her hand: "No, no, don’t misunderstand. Director Wen Bing was discovered by New Shield Company’s Yao Yuanfeng, and Director Xue Qin was discovered by Producer Shi Luoqi. I was just fortunate enough to collaborate with them on their debut works."

Carlo said, "No matter what, you are a very discerning actress with the courage to choose to work with first-time directors, and in the end, the facts have proved that they are so talented."

Zhou Yun laughed and said, "I will definitely convey your compliments to them."

Carlo said, "I’ve heard that Wen Bing shot a new film with you recently, but part of it will only be completed this summer. We hope you can bring this work to next year’s Berlin Film Festival."

Zhou Yun nodded with a smile and said, "I’ll definitely seize the opportunity."

After meeting Carlo, she basically finished meeting everyone she needed to see today.

She and Song Chi finally had the chance to sit down and start eating something.

They were really hungry.

In between, people continuously came over to chat with them.

Of course, she and Song Chi couldn’t ignore them, and each time, they had to interact warmly and politely.

It wasn’t until the end that Zhou Yun finally met Director Yu Zhihe.

The last time they met was in Australia.

"Hi, Xiao Yun," Yu Zhihe greeted her with a gentle and friendly smile, "It’s nice that we meet again."

"Director, I’m also very happy to see you," Zhou Yun said. "I’m sorry I couldn’t attend the showcase you held in Australia last time; I really couldn’t find the time. It’s a shame. I hope I can participate next time there’s an opportunity like this."

Yu Zhihe said, "We’ll surely have plenty of opportunities like this in the future. See, we’ve already met again here in Berlin in no time, haven’t we? In a few days, I’ll go watch ’Life’ again."

Zhou Yun laughed.

"Thank you for your support."

Yu Zhihe said, "I heard you’re about to rush back to filming?"

"Yes, ’Killing Song’ hasn’t finished shooting yet. I took leave from the crew to come here; I need to hurry back. I can’t keep them waiting for me too long," Zhou Yun said. "These days, Nakajima Hoto and the others have had a tough time. While I’m away, they need to shoot their parts first; filming is challenging."

Yu Zhihe gave her a hug.

"You must come to Japan when there’s a chance. I’ve brewed some plum wine myself; I’ll invite you over to have a couple of drinks," he said with a smile, looking very amiable.

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