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Chapter 76 Choice
As for why 997 is so tiring, there are naturally practical reasons.

When Huang Ze was shooting the second half of the film, he didn't know how Cannes found out, but they actually sent him an invitation letter, inviting him to bring his film to Cannes for the exhibition.

Huang Ze was moved by this invitation.

Logically speaking, I won my first prize in Venice, and it was the second prize. I would feel like I was being disrespectful if I didn’t win it in Venice.

but……

In comparison, Cannes is more attractive.

In terms of time, Cannes opens in early May and Venice is around September. According to my own speed, I should be able to complete the post-production in March. Am I just going to wait for half a year?
Moreover, "In the Mood for Love" still has too strong a commercial flavor. In its previous life, "In the Mood for Love" also won an award at Cannes and has always had a considerable influence in France.

It would be inappropriate not to choose a ready-made example!

At worst, after finishing In the Mood for Love, we can co-produce another one with Shanghai Film Studio, and then put that one in Venice for an award, so that everyone benefits and no one is offended!
After thinking about it, Huang Ze made a decision.

Conquer Cannes!

As for whether I can enter the main competition unit in Cannes, which I have never been to before.

Huang Ze still has some confidence.

After all, he is a young director who has won awards from three major European organizations, right?

Besides, in his previous life, King of Sunglasses's "In the Mood for Love" participated in Cannes. The screening had already started here, but the sound over there was not ready yet, so the organizer could only show the unfinished version to the audience.

The films shown were all unfinished versions.

It is conceivable what the level of completion will be when selected into the main competition unit?

My film is a finished product after all, it’s impossible that I can’t even get into the main competition unit, right?

I think there is still some face left.

It’s just that I want to participate in "In the Mood for Love" in the Cannes International Film Festival.

Calculating the schedule, I have to attend the Grammy Awards in February, go back home for the Chinese New Year, and send the copy to Cannes in March, so time is very tight.

Have to get busy!

Fortunately, Huang Ze didn't shoot many wasted shots, and he had a ready-made film in his head. Plus, he worked more than twelve hours a day, so the progress was very fast. After half a month, the editing was completed, and Huang Ze also led his team to finish the soundtrack.

"Finally it's almost done."

Huang Ze stretched his body and said to Zhang Shuping and Wang Jiawei, "My agent called me and told me to go to the Grammy Awards next year."

"After attending the Grammys, I have to go back to the mainland to attend the Spring Festival Gala. I should be back around the 20th."

"The rest of the dubbing work is left to you. Do your best from now on."

"Director Huang, you have given us such detailed instructions, so just rest assured." Zhang Shuping smiled and nodded, "On the contrary, you should strive to win a Grammy Award to enhance the prestige of the Chinese people."

"What do you mean by striving for it?" Wang Jiawei smacked his lips, and for some reason, he flattered Huang Ze. "I think Director Huang should get the award easily. If they don't give him the award, there must be something fishy going on."

"Hahaha!"

"Just wait for my good news."

Huang Ze did not refute Wang Jiawei's flattery.

There was no way to refute it.

What they say makes sense!

If I don't get any award, then wouldn't it be a waste of my time copying those ten classic English songs?

All ten songs were popular around the world in the previous life, and five of them even won the number one single.

It’s okay that you have few Grammy awards, but you have more than a hundred awards in total.

What if you really don’t give me any award?

What else could it be if not a shady deal?
Even Huang Ze has thought it through.

If I produce an album of this quality and it fails, I will never participate in a Grammy Award again.

Just release records and sell albums.

It can also save a few days to rest. Of course, before something happens, it is not good to directly offend the highest award of European and American music.

……

Fly across the Pacific Ocean.

On February 2st, Huang Ze appeared at the exit of Los Angeles Airport.

This time, it was Susanna and two old friends from Warner Records, Miller and James, who picked him up.

As soon as they met, they each gave each other a big bear hug.

Then Miller and Huang Ze began to introduce this year's Grammy situation.

"You are most likely to win [Best New Artist], [Best Male Pop Vocal Performance], or [Best Male Rock Vocal Performance]."

"Also, you're nominated for [Album of the Year] as well."

"But..." Miller shrugged.

"As you know, the four most valuable Grammy awards are Best New Artist, Single of the Year, Album of the Year, and Record of the Year."

"With your performance, you have a good chance of winning Best New Artist." Miller paused halfway through his words, "Do you understand, Huang? The Grammys can't give you two of the four important awards, so don't hold out for Album of the Year."

"I understand." Huang Ze could understand.

No award is absolutely fair and impartial, regardless of race.

Besides, when it comes to art, everyone has their own preferences.

As long as the amount is not zero, it’s not a big problem to get one or two prizes.

"Well, get in the car!"

When he got in the car, Miller told himself that he would still perform at the Grammy Awards. The song he would sing had already been chosen, "Right Here Waiting," and he had to rehearse it in the next few days.

"Don't worry, I will perform well."

Huang Ze naturally knew the importance of this performance. It could be said to be the best opportunity to show off his reputation other than the Super Bowl halftime show.

And fame means money, Daole, US Daole!
Who can resist money?

I can’t do it anyway.

At the same time, an idea popped into Huang Ze’s mind: should he be the first Chinese singer to perform at the Grammy Awards?
Is Asia the first?

I don't understand this either, so I just don't think about it.

Just be yourself and that's all.

……

After two days of rehearsal, by the evening of February 2, Huang Ze was ready.

Comb your hair back, put on a handsome suit and tie a bow tie.

Take a look in the mirror.

Forehead!
It can be said that the young man is very handsome.

It's pretty good. The only regret is that I had some free time after I finished it. There are not many mobile phones for playing games these days. I still have big brick-sized mobile phones.

I tried reading a book, but I couldn't concentrate, so I could only close my eyes and rest.

When it was his turn to enter the venue, Huang Ze immediately began to act.

You have to walk the red carpet to participate in this.

Although Huang Ze walked the red carpet this time as a singer who needed to show his face, he really didn't want to pose. How much easier would it be to just walk around in style and sign?
But the reporters were not prepared for this. Everyone was still very interested in Huang Ze, the new rising star, and bombarded him with questions one after another.

"Jerry, how many awards do you think you can win?"

"If you don't win any award, would you think it's unfair?

“Who do you think is your biggest competitor?”

(End of this chapter)