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The purpose of Alberto's special trip to New Orleans to visit the crew has been revealed: he came in person to invite Renly to attend the Venice Film Festival; moreover, not as a guest, but with two works of "Crackling Drummer" and "Nightcrawler" Participating in the exhibition, the former is the starring role and the latter is the producer, this is undoubtedly an honor.
Such sincerity also makes people feel Alberto’s enthusiasm and sincerity.
So, how did Renly respond?？
“Main competition unit? "Renly's rhetorical question made Alberto pause for a moment, but the subtle embarrassment and rawness were still exposed..
But Alberto didn't look too embarrassed. Instead, he laughed and said, "I really didn't expect that you would care about this."？”
Although he didn't say it directly, Renly had already got the answer. He shrugged, "I don't care, but for the current conversation, I have to look at the problem as a producer, right? Otherwise, there is no need for you to come in person. New Orleans, right? So, I have to care..”
As an actor, Renly doesn't mind whether he enters the main competition unit. It is very interesting to be able to show his work on the film festival platform and communicate with film lovers. Even if he is not in the main competition unit, they can still do it. Discover many works worth seeing.
But as a producer, Renly must be concerned, because he needs to consider the entire team. In addition to attention, expenses are also a link that cannot be ignored - although Renly has no idea how much budget it will cost to go to the film festival, he can It’s definitely not cheap.
Especially the Venice Film Festival.
As mentioned before, among the three major European film festivals, Venice has the highest consumer spending. For many independent film teams, it is really unaffordable. This is also an important reason why a large number of North American films choose to abandon Venice and go to Toronto. ——The name of the back garden is not without reason.
Alberto could only helplessly spread his hands, "Okay, I'm not good at eloquence. You caught me, and I don't know what to do now.".”
Is this... is this a rogue act?？
There were no problems in the conversation just now, and then after encountering a threshold problem, he suddenly started pretending to be weak and said that he was not good at eloquence.？
Renly's head was full of questions, but he couldn't hold back his laughter, "Fortunately you didn't say anything, your English is not very good and you didn't understand what I meant..”
Unexpectedly, Alberto nodded matter-of-factly, "My English is indeed not very good. I often have problems when communicating..”
Renly raised his eyebrows slightly, "So, do you need us to talk in Italian? I don't mind." This is a lie. Renly's Italian can only be used for simple daily communication. If it really enters into a business conversation, If it involves a lot of professional vocabulary, he will surrender directly..
Alberto didn't know Renly well enough. He only knew that Renly was a hereditary noble and a language genius. When he visited Venice last year, Renly had no problem with his Italian. Stunned Italian journalists, now puts him in trouble.
“No, no, no, no need." Alberto waved his hands repeatedly, then showed a helpless smile, "Has anyone ever said that you are very aggressive?？”
“Ha, no, not yet, but this is my nature, everyone has been deceived by my mask." Renly also responded openly and honestly, and his serious posture made it difficult to distinguish the true from the false..
Alberto paused and looked at Renly seriously, only to find that Renly also looked back calmly, without any hesitation or anxiety. His bright eyes seemed to be waiting for Alberto to give an answer, and he refused to give up. Alberto couldn't help but be defeated by his attitude..
“I can't give any guarantee." Alberto finally answered honestly, "If possible, I also hope that both works can enter the main competition unit, but the specific situation still needs to be reviewed by the film selection committee and then make a decision. Judge to see which unit the work should be assigned to.”
Alberto was slightly anxious, and he couldn't be blamed for this. Although he was the chairman of the Venice Film Festival, this position was far from as comfortable as he imagined; now, Alberto was trying to open up the situation through Renly, which also made him Being in a disadvantaged position of "asking for help", it is inevitable to become desperate..
Alberto's upper body leaned forward slightly, staring at Renly intently, showing his sincerity, "But I promise, I will do my best to push the two works into the main competition, and try to avoid what happened last year." Once again, the audience wants to see you appear in the main competition, and so do I. Although I can't give an exact guarantee, I will definitely work towards the main competition..”
“The main competition unit still needs to comprehensively consider the influence of many factors, but what is certain is that we are all looking forward to gathering the best works." Alberto's English with a strong Italian accent became extremely smooth at this time, and he spoke eloquently Continuously express one's opinions.
The main competition units of the three major European film festivals are not that simple. Overall, being shortlisted for the main competition is already a reward in itself.：
Because the number of seats in the main competition unit is limited, the film selection committee must comprehensively consider the overall situation. In addition to quality, there are also many considerations, such as the power of the new generation, such as the balance of different cultures, such as theme collision, such as cultural deserts Relatively disadvantaged environment... and so on, to be able to be shortlisted for the main competition, every work has been carefully considered and reviewed, it is definitely not that easy.
The simplest and most intuitive thing is that although Alberto has personally come to place Renly, Renly is not Alberto’s only goal in North America. There may be more than ten American works signed up for Venice, or even more, and The number of works that can finally appear in the main competition in Venice cannot exceed a certain proportion, otherwise Italy will be in trouble, and Alberto will be attacked from both sides..
Renly also knew this clearly. Although Renly was not familiar with general affairs, especially business and management matters, which were tedious paperwork to him, he couldn't understand these principles and systems. He had no choice. The many rules of hereditary nobility are so troublesome.
But Renly still took the initiative to raise questions about the "main competition". The main purpose was to express his position and put pressure on Alberto..
Going to the Venice Film Festival, such a good opportunity, Renly has no reason to miss it.
“Both "Blast Drummer" and "Nightcrawler" are unique works that require a lot of exposure. Their eccentric styles are difficult to be accepted by the mainstream market, both in terms of commercial performance and awards season prospects; now, Venice The film festival extended an invitation, how could Renly refuse?？
What's more, apart from the two works, Renly is also worried about the prospects of the Don Quixote Channel and the lack of opportunities to get close to Venice..
Renly would naturally not refuse Alberto's olive branch..
Perhaps, this time is just the beginning. Next, Sisyphus Films can have more connections and bonds with Venice, Cannes and Berlin, and open up the situation bit by bit; even if it cannot directly connect with the three major European film festivals Cooperation, but he can also establish more contacts within the industry for Don Quixote Channel, and looks forward to attracting more European independent film production companies to cooperate with Don Quixote Channel and become their film library source.
All of these can be integrated and eventually weaved into a big network that connects all aspects of the industry. In the early days of Sisyphus Films' establishment, they did not have enough confidence for the other party to actively come to cooperate. They could only rely on Renly's Personal prestige gradually opens up the situation, so every opportunity is precious and needs to be cherished..
Although he had already made a decision deep in his heart, Renly did not give an answer hastily. He did not take the initiative to interrupt Alberto's words. He listened patiently and occasionally asked some questions. Keep the conversation going and finally let Alberto "convince" him.
“OK, why not? Maybe we can give it a try and see if I can make it to the main competition this year." Renly finally gave the answer, and also teased last year's "Gravity" situation..
Alberto waved his hands in denial, "No, no, no, last year we hoped that 'Gravity' could enter the main competition, but you rejected our invitation. To be honest, we are very, very sad." Alberto was still drooping. Make a crying expression from the corner of your eyes to express complaint.
“Our hands and feet are tied," Renly said meaningfully..
Alberto also nodded repeatedly, and then let out a long breath, "Then it's settled, we look forward to meeting in Venice next month." The goal was finally achieved, and Alberto's mood relaxed obviously..
It is true that the name of the Venice Film Festival still has a strong influence around the world. For most works, being able to attend is an honor; but Venice now has to face the strong impact of Toronto, "Explosive Drummer" It is understandable that he and "Nightcrawler" choose to go to Toronto nearby, especially for a top star like Renly. He can enjoy top-level treatment easily and conveniently in Toronto, and there is no need to go to Venice to go to Venice-even This is the main competition unit, and you may not be able to win the prize. There is really no need to go through such trouble..
Therefore, although Alberto personally took action, he himself was not sure how Renly would respond..
But after only a moment of relaxation, Alberto asked again, "You will come to Venice, right?"？”
Renly chuckled directly, "I can't guarantee this, just like you can't guarantee whether it will be the main competition. What do you think?" If it is not the main competition unit, it would not make much sense for Renly to go to Venice in person. Alberto was stunned for a moment, and then Renly added, "That was just a joke, relax. We still need to see the filming progress of the movie. I hope that by the time the film festival kicks off, we will have finished filming.".”
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