Tokyo Bubble Life

Chapter 866 and 875, let filmmakers from all over the world come to Tokyo! !
This is not the first time that Naoki Nagayama has spoken in front of people, but when he stood in front of the crowd again, some people's hearts were beating again~
"Mina-san~" Naoki Nagayama smiled, "I am a man of my word!"

Taking a deep breath, Naoki Nagayama said the most pretentious words in the most calm tone:

“So, I got the Palme d’Or back!”

With a roar, everyone who came to the celebration banquet burst into laughter, especially the young people who couldn't help but applaud, and Yongshan Feng even whistled.
Someone has written a book called "The Chrysanthemum and the Sword", which analyzes the traditional culture and universal psychology of the Japanese. The extreme traditional morality of the Japanese makes the Japanese pursue duty, forbearance and stability, and they are often in a highly tense state in life.
But where there is oppression, there must be resistance. This makes the Japanese very accepting of young people's rebellion, self-sacrifice, and rebellion, and they are even more tolerant of some people who are different from ordinary people.

So now what Naoki Nagayama said on the stage even made everyone feel that this is what a genius should be like.

However, it was enough to just be funny. Naoki Nagayama pressed his arm to cool down the mood at the scene:
"Thank you so much for coming to celebrate with me today."

"Like I said in my acceptance speech, film is a place where dreams come true. I am honored to be able to create some of my own content in this place."

"I have come this far without the help of all my friends. I have owed a lot of favors to you without even realizing it."

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Returning to a serious attitude, Naoki Nagayama's speech was still of high standard.

In the 1960 US presidential election, Kennedy, with his outstanding appearance, arms relaxed, spoke eloquently in front of the camera, and won the election with perfect body language. From that time on, public speaking changed from a language art to a comprehensive presentation technique.

In his previous life, Naoki Nagayama started giving speeches in high school, practiced giving presentations on research topics in college, impressed his boss with PPT after work, and made year-end presentations at annual meetings with thousands of people.
I have already become very proficient at this, and I can speak without preparing an outline in advance, not to mention that I have prepared a speech this time.

Let me start from the first movie, the fun things during the filming, the hardships during the filming, the joy of the box office hit, the joy of the box office hit, the joy of the box office hit
The smiles on the faces of the directors and producers in the audience turned from knowing smiles to stiff smiles.
"I went to the Oscars again, and then to the Cannes Film Festival this time. Movie lovers from all over the world gathered together." Naoki Nagayama paused and sighed, "It's really an eye-opener."

Finally getting to the point, he raised his head and slowly glanced at the industry leaders present:
“At that time, I thought, how great would it be if Tokyo could have such an event?!”

“After talking to some friends, I realized that Tokyo already had the conditions to host a film festival.”

Naoki Nagayama looked at his friends such as Kobayashi Masaki in the audience with a big smile and continued,
"Tokyo has world-famous directors, a mature film industry system, superior geographical conditions, an open film environment, an attitude that encourages innovation, and countless people who are willing to invest in the film industry."

Seeing that his talk had attracted everyone's interest, Naoki Nagayama finally told everyone what he had discussed with Yoshimura Otomo, Ido Shuichi, Kobayashi Masaki, Kadokawa Haruki and other friends and producers in the film industry.

"So, Shuyou and Kadokawa decided to act as the initiators and call on colleagues in the Tokyo film industry to plan and organize an event called the 'Tokyo International Film Festival'!!!"

Naoki Nagayama said in a firm tone:
"The Tokyo Film Festival will promote cutting-edge films and advance film development, and bring Japanese films to the world. In addition, as the initiator, Shuyou has decided to use 10% of the box office revenue of "Don't Stop the Camera" as the prize money for the Tokyo Film Festival awards."

“Let the Tokyo International Film Festival become a world-famous event like the Cannes International Film Festival!!!”

“Let filmmakers from all over the world come to Tokyo!!!”

Among the guests in the audience, some had already heard Naoki Nagayama's ideas, some had even participated in them, while some were hearing them for the first time, and all of them were extremely surprised at this moment.

Even Fuji TV, which was broadcasting live, was surprised at this time.
Naoki Nagayama on the stage finally said:
"This is just a private appeal. We will set up a Tokyo Film Festival Preparatory Committee to be responsible for the planning and organization of this event. If you are interested, we can talk about it later~"

"Now, please continue to enjoy today's performance."

Amidst applause, Naoki Nagayama walked off the stage, and the host continued to warm up the audience, preparing to invite the next band to perform.

However, at this time, almost all the guests present were no longer in the mood to watch the performance.

Some of them went directly to relevant people to learn more details. Those who didn't know the details went directly to the tree friends Yoshimura Otomo and Idou Shuichi. Those who couldn't get a word in, even went to the staff of the tree friends on the scene to ask questions.
Naturally, Naoki Nagayama was not spared. While he was talking to Kaede Nagayama, he was invited to another table by people from several TV stations.

"Naoki-san, you didn't even tell us about such a big thing?!"

Fuji TV director Kazuki Takano said with a look of dissatisfaction.

"Yes, yes!" TV Asahi's Nakano Yosuke also echoed, "It gave us a sudden shock!"

"Haha~" Naoki Nagayama explained with a smile, "Because it's just a personal idea, I only discussed it with my friends in the film industry. In fact, it can only be regarded as a small fight."

"How can the Tokyo International Film Festival be a small event?" Tokyo TV's Kotaro Sakai interjected. "And it's launched in the name of Shuyou and Kadokawa. This is a real big action!"

He lowered his voice a little: "Naoki-san, can you tell me who has joined?"

It was an aboveboard matter, and Naoki Nagayama did not hide it:

"Currently, Shuyou, Kadokawa, the Tokyo Film Journalists Association, Tokyo University of the Arts, and people from the Ministry of Education, Shochiku also have the intention to participate. We have also approached the International Association of Film Producers."

"Even the Ministry of Culture?"

Naoki Nagayama nodded. In fact, when Shuyou was working on "Annual Chinese Character", he already had contact with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. The department that the Ministry of Education was willing to participate in was called the Neon Image Promotion Association, which was dedicated to encouraging the film industry to go global, and it was a perfect match with the planning of this film festival.

The award of the Palme d'Or this time was in fact also partly due to their support.
After hearing this, several TV station directors began to think silently. Now the possibility of holding the Tokyo International Film Festival has become much higher.

"When is the Naoki-san Film Festival scheduled to be held?" asked Kazuki Takano.

"We haven't decided on a date yet~" Naoki Nagayama said with a smile, "But it is expected to be at the end of the year after all, everyone is reviewing the movies. But it won't be delayed to the beginning of the year, otherwise it will conflict with the Blue Ribbon Film Awards, Academy Awards, etc.~"

"Yeah, that's right!" "That's right~"

The ministers of several TV stations all agreed very much. After all, these awards are old-fashioned film selections.
“So, there’s still half a year left!”

"Yeah. We had plenty of time to prepare," Naoki Nagayama said with a self-deprecating smile. "After all, at the beginning, we only planned to hold a small film festival. If the popularity is too low, maybe this will be the only time!"

"Hahaha, that's impossible!" "Naoki-san is joking!"

Everyone shook their heads. This kind of thing could not happen. Not to mention Naoki Nagayama's current fame and the opinions of other parties involved, just relying on 2% of the box office of "Camera Never Stops", that would be almost million!
Such a large prize pool will attract everyone's interest even if it is divided into several prizes!
The Gingham Band on the stage sang passionately and unrestrainedly. If it were any other concert, there would be applause and cheers from fans in the audience.

However, at today's celebration party, there was only a few applause. Everyone was whispering to each other, and the focus was obviously not on the performance.
"Otomo-san, why didn't you invite us?!"

"Xiuichi-san, don't you consider us your friends?!"

"President Haruki Kadokawa, how could we miss this?"

Anyone who had a close relationship with the Tokyo International Film Festival was pestered by the guests present. Most of them asked about the details of the project. Some businessmen also asked whether it was profitable, and some people asked about how to join.

In addition to Kadokawa and Shochiku, Toho, Toei, Nikkatsu and other large and small film studios were naturally also present at the scene.

However, those who came were not senior executives who could make decisions. Some only sent middle-level executives or representatives to express their congratulations.

They had not expected that Naoki Nagayama would actually announce this at the celebration party. They were now in a hurry to leave early to report to other higher-level people!
Among those discussing, the young directors and actors were the most excited.
The main purpose is to promote cutting-edge films and facilitate the development of the film industry. In addition, Naoki Nagayama specifically mentioned that the box office revenue from "Camera Never Stops" would be used as a bonus, from which we can see the direction of the Tokyo Film Festival!

Obviously, it is to encourage emerging directors to explore avant-garde film art, and those actors are excited, so naturally there will be more opportunities to act in movies~
The following celebrations included the crew members of "Kikujiro's Summer" expressing their feelings and on-site interactive activities.
Even Naoki Nagayama's father and mother were invited to the stage by the host so that Naoki Nagayama could take a photo with them.

However, these are just side events. The focus of the entire celebration was captured by the concept of the Tokyo International Film Festival proposed by Naoki Nagayama.
"Father, mother." Naoki Nagayama watched Ken Nagayama drink two glasses of wine after he stepped down from the stage, and asked hurriedly, "Are you okay?"

Mother Nanako patted her husband on the back and whispered:

"Your father was a little nervous even when facing those regular customers in the pub. This time he was standing in front of hundreds of people, so he was naturally even more nervous!"

"No, no! I'm fine!"

Yongshan Jian argued stubbornly, causing the eldest brother and Hezi at the table to laugh silently, and even Yecao was happy.

"I'm going to toast the guests later." Naoki Nagayama shook his head and said to his family members at the table, "Looking at this situation, it may be a bit late to drink. If everyone has finished eating, go back to the suite to rest."

"Oh, by the way~" Naoki Nagayama patted Tsuruko, "We can go out and play, let Tsuruko take us."

"Omi!" Hezi slapped her brother's hand away in displeasure, "Where's my photo?!"

"I'll give it to you later! Haha~"

After greeting Brother Feng and Akina's mother, Naoki Nagayama took his wine glass and went to other tables.
After today's celebration performance, there will be a party. Looking at everyone's enthusiasm today, we may have to rush to the next show with a few interested people. Maybe we will stay up all night~
Chieko Nakamori, who was sitting next to her, patted her daughter's hand:
"Akina, don't you want to help entertain?"

"No need~" Akina Nakamori shook her head, "Naoki-san asked me to stay here with my family."

"Naoki-san is really reliable"

Chieko nodded approvingly. She had worked as a hostess in brothels when she was young. She knew that some rich and powerful people sometimes liked to bring celebrities or beautiful girls around to show off that they were lucky to have found a good future son-in-law for their daughter.

Although it would be very honorable for a star to help with toasts, Naoki Nagayama did not want his girlfriend to be just a vase. Drinking and other things afterwards were originally men's business.

Akina Nakamori also nodded happily, watching her boyfriend drinking and chatting with a group of people from a distance
But I was a little worried about what to do if I drank too much at night.

Although Naoki Nagayama has a good alcohol tolerance, he is not the type who can drink a thousand cups without getting drunk.
"When you get home tonight, make some hangover soup."

Akina Nakamori turned around and asked her mother how to make a more effective hangover soup.
At the same time, the machine that had been broadcasting live silently had already projected the image of Nagayama Naoki speaking to many people who were watching in front of the TV.

Apart from smiling knowingly at the beginning of the speech, everyone was also very shocked when the subsequent declaration came out.

Toei's Toshitaka Yamamura had always been very interested in Naoki Nagayama. Although he was not present, he still watched the entire broadcast. When the screen turned into a performance, he was shocked and silently took out a cigarette and started smoking.

"Is this guy Naoki Nagayama actually planning an event of this level?"

"Oh no! Does he think of himself as the representative of the Tokyo film industry?!"

"Then what are Toei, Toho, and other old-fashioned film companies?!"

After finishing his cigarette, Yamamura Toshitaka finally calmed down and thought for a while.

Since Naoki Nagayama has announced this plan publicly, there are only two choices left for others: either join in and successfully host this event under the guidance of Naoki and Kadokawa, or do not participate and wait and watch them host this event.
Toshitaka Yamamura didn't even think about the situation where the Tokyo International Film Festival could not be held. After all, with the current strength of Shuyou and Kadokawa, it was just a film festival and it would be held no matter what. The only difference was the size of the influence.

"No." Yamamura Toshitaka put out his cigarette, "We at Toei can't stay out of this."

Regardless of success or failure, as long as Shuyou and Kadokawa take the lead, any attempt to hold a similar film festival in Tokyo in the future will have to involve these two companies!

Although these two are young film production companies, they are more famous than old brands like Toei and Toho!
This is a battle between who is the mainstream and who is the tributary in the film industry!

Toshitaka Yamamura picked up the phone and quickly started dialing!

As the busy tone ended, the call was picked up.
"Moshi Moshi, this is Director Toshitaka Yamamura, I want to report a situation to you."

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Similar calls kept ringing in other places.
(End of this chapter)