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Chapter 559 - 339: Thank Director Ma for the Reverse Jinx! (Subscriptions Welcome) _1

Chapter 559: Chapter 339: Thank Director Ma for the Reverse Jinx! (Subscriptions Welcome) _1

Ever since he "connected" with Director Ma Wenhai during the National Holiday Period, Ding Yue had watched all the sci-fi films directed by Ma Wenhai.

Well, how to put it.

The special effects were decent, the plot simple, sticking to the tried-and-true theme of aliens invading Earth. The acting in his previous film was passable.

But "Space Fortress", which premiered over the National Holiday Period, really wasn’t up to snuff.

And this is the standard of sci-fi films in Xia Country in the parallel world?

Ding Yue laughed.

"You? You say you know a little? If you know so much, why don’t you make a sci-fi film yourself?" Ma Wenhai sneered.

"Director Ma, I’m not a director. However, I do have an idea for a sci-fi story. Are you interested?"

Ding Yue replied calmly with a smile.

"Heh."

Ma Wenhai shook his head, not believing that Ding Yue could come up with any sort of refreshing sci-fi plot twist.

Seeing that Ding Yue was speaking thus, Su Yangfan on the side became somewhat interested, quietly looking at Ding Yue and asking, "Principal Ding, what kind of sci-fi plot twist is it?"

"Director Su is interested?"

Seeing Su Yangfan’s curiosity, Ding Yue asked.

"Although I’m somewhat interested, I am just a TV director, as for movies, I’m afraid..."

After some thought, Su Yangfan shook his head.

Hearing Su Yangfan’s response, Ding Yue couldn’t help but think. This Director Su seemed quite friendly towards him and Mist City Arts and Science University. Wouldn’t it be great if he could invite him to join the Film and Television Academy of his university as a faculty member?

At present, there wasn’t any well-known director or screenwriter teaching in the Film and Television Academy of his university, unlike Yancheng Film School or Haicheng Drama University, which boasted well-known figures of the related industries.

As the directors and Ding Yue were chatting, the staff came and asked all the guests to get ready to enter.

Ding Yue glanced at the time. The NTS Gala was about to start at eight o’clock in the evening. He immediately led Zhu Youzhao, the head of the Film and Television Academy, and Director Su Yangfan towards the exit of the lounge.

"Principal Ding, I noticed just now that the other documentaries nominated for the Best Documentary award are all by renowned directors. Your ’A Bite of Xia Country’ from Mist City Arts and Science University, it seems, stands no chance of winning. Don’t be too disappointed then, Principal Ding," said Ma Wenhai, directly addressing Ding Yue.

"Hahaha, is that so?"

Ding Yue laughed heartily. He totally brushed aside Ma Wenhai’s words. It seemed like this guy had some prejudices against him.

That being said, Ding Yue didn’t bother arguing with Ma Wenhai. Perhaps, Director Ma was trying to jinx it in his favor, and ’A Bite of Xia Country’ might just end up winning the Best Documentary award.

Under the guidance of the staff, Ding Yue and Zhu Youzhao, as well as Director Su Yangfan and Director Chen Dachun and others, arrived at the front row VIP area of the NTS Gala venue and found their seats.

Interestingly, the seat next to Ding Yue was Director Su Yangfan’s. He wondered how the work team arranged it so conveniently.

Consequently, Ding Yue had Zhu Youzhao on his right and Director Su Yangfan on his left.

Their seats were located in the second row of the VIP section, slightly to the right.

Gradually, more and more renowned directors, screenwriters, producers, actors, and stars arrived at the venue of the NTS Gala, successively finding their seats while the staff bustled about.

The hosts of the NTS Gala Programme, the backstage staff, and the cameramen were all ready.

There were less than ten minutes until the start of the gala.

In fact, the live broadcast on NTS had already begun, with the pre-show introductions underway. However, the live feed was still from the studio and hadn’t yet switched to the gala venue.

The NTS Gala held annually in Xia Country always garnered very high ratings, as the Best Actor and other awards given out at the NTS Gala went to truly accomplished individuals. Among the various awards in the country, these held quite significant value.

Of course, the award of highest prestige was the Annual Best TV Drama Gold Award.

As for the Annual Best Documentary Gold Award, because documentary lovers are a minority, it certainly doesn’t match the prestige of the Best TV Drama Gold Award.

Following that, the NTS Gala’s Annual Best Actor Gold Award and Annual Best Actress Gold Award held the most prominence.

"Principal Ding, the Best Documentary award will be announced towards the end of the event," Zhu Youzhao explained to Principal Ding.

"Yes, I know."

Ding Yue nodded.

After all, the Best Documentary award is not as prestigious as the Best TV Drama award, so its announcement takes place later in the event.

Soon enough, the opening performances began on stage.

After the opening performances ended, two popular hosts from NTS, a man and a woman, took the stage and began hosting the NTS Gala.

At this time, countless viewers across the country were tuning into the NTS Gala.

At Mist City Arts and Science University, at least thirty thousand students were either snuggling up in their dorm rooms, watching the NTS Gala on their phones, or gathering in groups of threes or fours to watch the NTS Gala together.

"Have you seen Principal Ding yet?"

"Principal Ding should be sitting in the VIP seats, right?"

"I didn’t see him. He isn’t in the first row."

"It’s likely hard to snag the first row seats. After all, those are reserved for big-name directors, scriptwriters, and top stars."

"Ah! So frustrating! They wouldn’t even give our Principal Ding a close-up."

In the dorms, many students were trying to find Principal Ding in the live broadcast, but it was rather difficult.

Ding Yue was sitting in the third row after all, and since the studio was huge, many people were seated in each row.

"Director Su, you’re a nominee for the Gold Award for TV Drama, how did you end up sitting in the third row too?"

Ding Yue surveyed the seating arrangement, whether it was directors, scriptwriters, producers, stars, or actors, it basically seemed that the further back you sat, the less influential you were.

For his film from Mist City Arts and Science University, "A Bite of Xia Country," being a documentary, he could justify its placement in the third row.

But, it was a different story for Director Su Yangfan.

Look at Director Chen Dachun, even though he was nominated for the Annual Best TV Drama Male Actor Gold Award, not the Best TV Drama Gold Award, he still had a spot in the first row.

"Principal Ding, actually for this seat, I specifically requested it from the TV station, hehe." Su Yangfan explained with a sudden laugh.

No wonder!

Ding Yue thought there seemed something off about the coincidence.

"You specifically requested this seat, Director Su?" Ding Yue furrowed his brows slightly, "Could it be that you sought to sit with me, Director Su?"

"Initially, that was indeed the case. Given the success of ’Super Combat Team’ from your esteemed university, a Sci-Fi animated film, I wanted to discuss potential collaborations with you in the field of animated drama," Su Yangfan candidly confessed his original thoughts, "But I held back from mentioning it earlier in the break room as there were other directors present."

"Oh, I see!"

Upon hearing this, Ding Yue found it intriguing.

"Given that Director Su was capable of producing a fantastic Sci-Fi drama like ’Transdimensional Contact,’ your talent is undisputed. Why not consider becoming a professor at our Film and Television Institute at Mist City Arts and Science University?"

Ding Yue seized this valuable opportunity to extend his olive branch.

If the Film and Television Institute at Mist City Arts and Science University was to grow, it needed the participation of experienced directors like Su Yangfan.

Merely relying on students to do so would inevitably slow the growth process. Currently, students were competent in producing documentaries, short films, and internet dramas. But when it came to creating films or TV dramas, Ding Yue was less eager to invest in them.

What if they failed, right?

"Huh?"

Upon hearing this, Su Yangfan was taken aback.

He didn’t expect that Principal Ding would invite him into the Film and Television Institute at Mist City Arts and Science University.

"Our Film and Television Institute at Mist City Arts and Science University is certainly going to be a key focus of development in the future, the only thing we’re lacking right now is someone with both vision and strength like you, Director Su. Once you join us, who knows, you may be able to cultivate a collection of outstanding talents from amongst our students?" Ding Yue explained.

"I... I will need to consider it?" Su Yangfan genuinely couldn’t agree instantly with Principal Ding.

This was something he needed to consider carefully. After all, if he accepted Principal Ding’s invitation to Mist City Arts and Science University’s Film and Television Institute, it might seem like he was lowering his standards.

Mist City Arts and Science University was a private university after all. Their reputation in the film and television industry solely depended on the box office success of "Super Combat Team."

But "Super Combat Team" was produced by Feiyue Animation studio, which should have nothing to do with the Film and Television Institute, right?

While Ding Yue and Su Yangfan were discussing this matter, the host on stage was reading out the nominee list for the NTS Gala Best TV Drama Gold Award.

"The nominees for the Best TV Drama Gold Award at NTS Gala are—

1. ’Western Era’

2. ’Entrepreneurial Tide’

3. ’Transdimensional Contact’

4. ’Gorgeous’

5. ’1939.’"

Following that, the big screen on stage began to detail each of the TV dramas’ nomination reasons and distinctive features.

Each of the five dramas had its own unique qualities, just as Ding Yue had observed.

Since Ding Yue had not watched any of these five dramas, he wasn’t able to guess who would win the most prestigious award of the evening - the Best TV Drama Gold Award!

This award was the highest honor of the night. To win meant that the TV drama would without a doubt become another classic in film and television history.

From a personal standpoint, Ding Yue, of course, hoped that "Transdimensional Contact" directed by Su Yangfan, would win.

Among the five dramas, Ding Yue only knew Su Yangfan, the director of "Transdimensional Contact."

At this moment, Ding Yue could feel the tension coming from Director Su Yangfan.

There was a strong desire in his eyes.

Yes, a desire for the Best TV Drama Gold Award!

"We would now like to invite our special guest to announce the winner of the 2021 NTS Gala Best TV Drama is..."

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