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Chapter 560 - 340 Winning the Documentary Gold Award (Subscription Requested)_1

Chapter 560: Chapter 340 Winning the Documentary Gold Award (Subscription Requested)_1

The atmosphere at the venue was incredibly tense for a moment.

The directors of the five TV dramas that had been nominated were almost holding their breath.

This moment was extremely important for them.

Ding Yue carefully observed Director Su Yangfan sitting next to him, his gaze fixed on the stage where the winning TV drama was about to be announced, his breathing had slightly hastened.

Ding Yue didn’t care whether Su Yangfan’s TV drama "Transdimensional Contact" would win the NTS Gold Award.

Ding Yue was only concerned with whether Director Su Yangfan would consider joining his Mist City Arts and Science University Film and Television College.

If he joins, the teaching strength and influence of the Film and Television College would evidently increase significantly.

If Director Su Yangfan’s work won the NTS Gold Award and at the same time came to his Mist City Arts and Science University Film and Television College, that would be even better.

"Congratulations to Director Lin Jing’s ’1939’ for winning the Annual Best TV Drama Gold Award!"

On stage, the guest formally announced the winning work.

The moment Su Yangfan heard the result, his initially hopeful eyes dulled in an instant.

The four other directors felt the same as Su Yangfan, only Director Lin Jing wore a joyful smile on his face.

Seen rising from his seat, Director Lin Jing waved to the guest seating area and the audience area before he proceeded towards the stage.

He was going to receive his award, to accept his glory.

"Alas, it’s a pity."

Ding Yue exhaled a heavy breath, speaking to Director Su Yangfan beside him.

Director Su Yangfan quickly adjusted his mood. It was indeed disappointing that he did not win the NTS Gold Award on his first nomination, but it was inevitable. Five excellent TV dramas were selected, choosing one out of the five means he only had a twenty percent chance.

Moreover, indeed, a drama like "1939" with its dominant melody, was more to the taste of the NTS Gold Award juries.

The road for science fiction film and television is still long and difficult.

"Alas."

Su Yangfan couldn’t help but sigh, then turned his head and said to Ding Yue, "I didn’t make it, I hope Principal Ding’s ’A Bite of Xia Country’ can win."

"Thank you."

Ding Yue thanked Director Su Yangfan for his blessings.

At this moment, everyone’s gaze was focused on Director Lin Jing, standing on the stage holding the NTS Gold Cup. The young director Su Yangfan was ignored.

"Director Su, have you considered what we discussed earlier?" Seeing that the NTS Gold Award had been announced, Ding Yue proceeded to discuss business with Su Yangfan.

"Hmm."

To his surprise, Su Yangfan suddenly nodded his head firmly and then remarked quite seriously, "If I want to make better science fiction works, Principal Ding, would you support me?"

"Of course!"

Ding Yue shrugged his shoulders, smiling as he said, "Investing in good works, I can reap higher returns, why not?"

If Su Yangfan could say this, it means that he is "wavering" and considering joining Ding Yue’s Mist City Arts and Science University Film and Television College.

Maybe.

Not being able to win the NTS Gold Award could be a important reason why Director Su Yangfan is having second thoughts.

Ding Yue speculated that if Director Su Yangfan’s "Transdimensional Contact" had won the NTS Gold Award, he probably would not have considered joining Ding Yue’s Mist City Arts and Science University Film and Television College.

People tend to consider benefits when they make choices!

"Okay, Principal Ding, I agree to what you proposed earlier," Su Yangfan readily agreed. "I am very happy to be able to cooperate with your school."

"Hahaha!"

Upon hearing this, Ding Yue couldn’t help but laugh. "Welcome to the team, Director Su."

Although it was Su Yangfan who took the initiative to approach him, gaining such a talented young director was indeed a good thing for his Mist City Arts and Science University Film and Television College.

"Director Su, do you have any filming plans in the future?"

Since Ding Yue had promised to support Director Su Yangfan’s future works, he asked out of curiosity.

"Uh... No."

Su Yangfan unexpectedly shook his head in reply, very honestly.

"No?"

Ding Yue couldn’t help but frown, looking at Su Yangfan with confusion.

How could a director capable of producing a popular science fiction drama like "Transdimensional Contact" run out of ideas?

"Principal Ding, I’m a director, not a scriptwriter. After the shooting of ’Transdimensional Contact’, due to some issues with the contracts of the investors, I’m short on resources now. Some science fiction scriptwriters are avoiding me, and my finances..."

Su Yangfan said helplessly.

Winning an NTS Gold Award could have been a turning point for Su Yangfan. Unfortunately, he didn’t win.

This means Su Yangfan will not have an easy time finding a talented science fiction writer who can provide a good script.

"I see."

Upon hearing this, Ding Yue seemed to understand why Su Yangfan was so quick to accept his offer.

His heart ached from his current circumstance. No wonder he was so enthusiastic to approach him, while the other directors and scriptwriters at the NTS Gala completely ignored him.

"Principal Ding, the science fiction idea you just mentioned to Director Ma ... I..." Su Yangfan said in a rather low voice.