Chapter 057 Opening Ceremony

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The next day is January 16th, Friday.

The opening day of the third Sundance Film Festival.

Simon had lunch with Peter Butler, a reporter from the Los Angeles Times, who came to the film festival. At around 12:30, everyone rushed to the Park City Egyptian Cinema, where the opening ceremony of Sundance was held.

Many years later, at the Sundance Film Festival, the small Park City is often crowded and very lively. If a movie fan wants to watch a movie, it needs some procedures such as ticket grabbing to be able to do so.

But now, Simon has arrived in Park City for a day, and has been there. Although the crowd in the small town is indeed a little larger due to the ski season, he basically does not feel much of the atmosphere of the film festival.

Moreover, from the screening schedule issued by the film, Simon found that the number of theaters showing the films participating in this film festival was only three in total.

After all, it was the opening ceremony, and it was quite lively outside the Egyptian cinema.

Of course, no red carpet.

As soon as Simon entered the theater, he was stopped by Robert Redford, who greeted him in person.

After briefly introducing Peter Butler next to him, Simon felt that Robert Redford had something to say to him, so he motioned for Janet and Peter to go in first, and he was pulled aside by Robert.

"Simon, everyone and I saw your movie yesterday afternoon, it's amazing, it's better than I thought," Robert said, and then added: "So, I just wanted to ask, did you find a release Are you ready? If not, maybe I can help."

"Thank you, Bob," Simon naturally understood Redford's kindness, thanked him, and then explained: "Before I came to Park City, I had been in contact with Fox, and they were very interested in this film, just The terms haven't been negotiated yet."

"That's good, Fox is a very good choice, Simon, this is your first movie, don't worry too much about the gains and losses, fame is the most important thing," Robert said, looking around, lowering his voice again, said : "Also, if there is nothing too important, just stay in Park City these days and leave it to the end."

This hint is still very obvious.

After being busy for a few months, Simon originally planned to rest in Park City for a few days. He nodded and said, "Bob, I will."

Robert smiled and patted Simon on the shoulder, and said, "Then, you go in first, the opening ceremony will begin soon."

The Egyptian Cinema is an old-fashioned large one-hall cinema with more than 400 seats.

Simon entered the screening hall and glanced around. Although there were a lot of people sitting in the entire theater, it was still a long way from being filled.

Finding Janet, Simon sat down on the edge of the aisle in the fifth row.

At 1 o'clock in the afternoon, the opening ceremony started on time.

Robert Redford walked up to the stage with a smile on his face, held the microphone, looked at the crowd, and said with a bit of sigh, "Remember that two years ago, it was the same theater, and the audience only sat for a while. To 100 people. For the next ten days, I stood in front of the only film festival screening venue, inviting everyone into the theater to watch movies like a bar soliciting business. The following year, Sundance successfully sold its first film. A film, "Freedom." I personally called Columbia Pictures CEO David Purnant many times, invited him to Park City, and personally dragged him into the screening room. Now, the third In 2018, it was still this theater, but there were more than 300 people in front of me. I am very pleased with this progress, and I hope this momentum can continue, and one day, Sundance will be full of guests and friends."

In the warm applause of everyone, Robert Redford looked for a moment in the audience, failed to determine the target for a while, but quickly said: "A few months ago, I encountered a very interesting thing. At that time, I was at Fox. The studio was doing post-production for a movie that I was responsible for, and I happened to meet some old friends who were planning to watch the footage of a movie. Out of curiosity, I stayed. Then, I saw an amazing scene. The shots, the perfect photography, the perfect lighting, the perfect composition, the perfect set, so perfect that the dailies didn't even need to be coloured and edited into a movie. I was so excited and I said out loud to the producers of that movie, The cameraman, gaffer, and set designer were all introduced to me, and I had to get them involved in my next film. And guess what?"

The audience was quiet, and most of the people showed curious eyes.

Some of the more professional filmmakers even looked suspicious, knowing all too well how difficult it was to get the shot that Robert Redford described, and many felt that Robert was already bragging.

Simon also looked surprised. He didn't expect Robert Redford to suddenly mention himself. Janet leaned over very proudly, and hugged her boyfriend's arm affectionately, with a bit of ruddy on her white face,

Robert Redford sold it for a while, and after a short pause, he said: "The end is that the photographer and the set designer for those shots are completely the same person, not only he is also the director at the same time, the lighting engineer can't stand his strict After quitting at the request, I took up the work of the lighting engineer myself.”

Robert's voice fell, and there was a slight uproar from the audience.

who?

Robert, are you sure Hollywood has such power?

Can I still watch the movie?

When countless question marks appeared in the minds of hundreds of people in the audience, Robert Redford finally found Simon's figure and raised his finger directly: "Hey, Simon

, stand up and say hi to everyone. "

Simon was a little caught off guard, but in the hundreds of pairs of eyes looking at him at the same time, he got up quickly, and bowed to everyone restrained.

When Simon sat down again, Robert Redford continued: "It's this young man, he has a very special surname, Westeros, Simon Westeros. I am sure that everyone will be very special in the future. Familiar with the name. Of course, regarding his movie, at 9 o'clock on Sunday morning, it is still this theater, I assure you, you will not be disappointed. And, you can also take a hard look at the behind-the-scenes members of this movie. List, you will find that Simon has done more work than you can imagine."

Simon is no longer an unknown person in Hollywood. Most of the filmmakers who want to enter the mainstream production circle when they are at the bottom are basically very concerned about the dynamics of the industry. Therefore, after a buzzing whisper, some of Simon's deeds quickly spread.

On the stage, Robert Redford intentionally waited for a moment before continuing: "When it comes to Simon, I just want to say that it's really not easy for a solo filmmaker. Many very talented young people like Simon often Because of Hollywood's conservative stereotypes, they have hit a wall countless times, and lost their dreams in the waning years. Therefore, I very much hope that Sundance can become a platform for filmmakers to show their talents, and become a starting point for some people's dreams. To this end, I will do my best All out."

In the applause that sounded again in the auditorium, Robert Redford said: "Finally, welcome everyone to Sundance."

After the simple opening ceremony, there is the opening film.

The usual opening films of the film festival will choose the works of heavyweights. However, Sundance is obviously unable to attract Hollywood celebrities to send their own works. The opening film this time is the new film "Raising Arizona" by the Coen brothers.

The Coen brothers' "Blood Labyrinth," the winner of the Best Feature Film award at the first Sundance Film Festival, has also risen to prominence in recent years. It is also a gimmick for the brothers' new film to be the opening film of the third Sundance Film Festival.

"Raising Arizona" tells the story of a stupid thief who wants to rob someone else's baby and bring it back to raise because his wife is barren. The two protagonists of the film are also famous, Nicolas Cage and Holly Hunter.

However, the two protagonists did not come this time, and the Coen brothers only appeared alone.

It just snowed, and the night temperature in Park City was close to minus 10 degrees. Janet was very afraid of the cold. After attending the opening ceremony, the woman took Simon and wanted to rush back to the resort apartment, and Simon had to give up attending the evening party. Thought, anyway, there are no celebrities who are interested in him.

The next day, almost just before dawn, Simon drove out of Park City and rushed to the Salt Lake City airport to pick him up.

At first, it was just a casual mention. Simon did not expect that George Norman's niece, Jennifer Leibold, would actually come to Utah. The girl got the call from him and Janet's resort apartment from somewhere last night, and called Simon to pick her up today, she had never been to Utah before.

Salt Lake City Airport.

Simon had just arrived, and Jennifer Leibold and another girl appeared in the waiting hall at about the same time. When they saw Simon holding a sign in his hand, both girls trotted over. Moreover, although the two women were wearing winter clothes, they obviously underestimated the coldness of Utah. They didn't even wear hats. At this time, they looked like two little quails.

Before he could introduce it, Simon pointed to the outside of the waiting hall and said, "Let's get on the bus first."

The two women nodded in agreement, the weather was so cold that they didn't even have the courage to speak.

It wasn't until she got into the heated car that Jennifer's female companion said, "It's so cold, I knew I wouldn't be here, Jenny, you liar, and you said that you came skiing, why do I feel something wrong?" Saying that, the girl suddenly stretched out her little hand from the back row and said with a smile, "Hi, handsome, I'm Lisa Collins."

"Simon Westeros," Simon shook hands with the other party, introduced himself, looked at the two girls in the back row wearing only women's short trench coats, and said, "I'll take you to buy clothes first."

"Okay, what a thoughtful guy, no wonder Jenny came to see you in this horrible weather."

Jennifer, who had seen Simon still a little shy, heard the words and said, "Lisa, what nonsense are you talking about."

"Hee hee, you recently rejected Edward's confession, isn't it because of him?"

"I'm not."

Simon started the car, heard what Lisa Collins said, looked up at the rear-view mirror, Jennifer's fair and pretty face had turned into a red cloth, turned sideways to stop her friend from continuing to talk nonsense, and her golden ponytail swayed.

Seeing the two girls laughing, Simon felt that he had to explain it first, so he said, "Lisa, Jenny and I are just ordinary friends, and I have a girlfriend."

Lisa Collinston stopped laughing: "Huh?"

Jennifer also looked over.

Simon glanced at Jennifer through the rearview mirror and said, "It's Janet, Janet, do you remember?"

Jennifer remembered that Janet was in bed with Simon in the hospital, nodded lightly, smiled, and said, "Of course, she is my uncle's client."

"One more thing," Simon looked at the rear-view mirror again and said, "Jenny and I rented an apartment in a resort in Park City, which happened to have two bedrooms. If you don't mind, the two of you will spend the next two days together. Stay over there, the weather is too cold, and the conditions in the hotel are definitely not as good as those in the apartment."

Jenny

Fu hesitated: "Will it be troublesome?"

Simon shook his head and said with a smile: "Of course not. Speaking of which, your uncle is also my personal lawyer now. If you don't take care of you, you may lose the lawsuit in the future."

Hearing Simon say this, Jennifer smiled lightly and said, "Well, okay. However, uncle wouldn't do that."

Lisa Collins listened to the decision of the two and did not object. She smiled and leaned over to hug Jennifer, and said, "It's really going to be skiing now. But, Jenny, you don't seem to know how to ski, right?"

Jennifer moved her body, trying to squeeze her best friend away, and said, "Don't you know? Teach me. Why else would I bring you here?"

"But I can't teach people," Lisa Collins said, turning to the front row. "Simon, can you teach people to ski?"

Simon thought about it and said, "It should be possible."

"Hehe, then Jenny will leave it to you."

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