The Savannah Film Program currently does not have an awards unit, but is more about film screenings and artistic exchanges. Film masters and actors from all over the world will have face-to-face exchanges with students from the School of Art during the film festival.
The "Zombie Gigolo" crew led by Benjamin certainly does not have such qualifications. Although he graduated from the Savannah Art Institute, Benjamin has not even joined a famous alumni.
A large number of promotional booths were set up in the open space between the two theaters on campus. Martin and Catherine, the male and female protagonists of the film, were made up to look like in the film and distributed promotional materials to people coming and going.
Martin's vampire costume and Catherine's image of a huntress wearing a leather jacket and carrying a sword attracted many people to come and enter the booth to learn about the film.
"At 7 p.m., "Zombie Gigolo" will be screened at the Festival Theater." At the center of the promotion board, an eye-catching slogan hung.
Martin, the male protagonist, is very active. Every time he distributes a piece of information, he will say to people: "Welcome to the Festival Theater at 7 p.m." Pass.
Occasionally when there were few people around, Martin brought two unopened bottles of mineral water and gave one to Catherine. Catherine took advantage of the opportunity to drink water and said softly: "No matter how much we do, the salary will not increase." Martin smiled and replied: "We are the male and female protagonists. If the film sells well, no one can steal our limelight." Again. Someone was attracted by the large poster. Martin put down the mineral water, went up to them, and handed over the promotional leaflet.
The man picked up the flyer and read it carefully. Martin realized that he was not purely curious and said: "Sir, the film will be screened at the Festival Theater at 7pm. If it's convenient for you, you can come and check it out." The man pointed to the character on the color page and asked: "Are you a man? Protagonist? Playing a vampire?"
"Yes, I am the male protagonist." The other party's accented English sounded very similar to Michel Gondry, and he asked tentatively: "Sir, I am French." The man nodded: "I am from France. Blanco." Martin invited Blanco to the booth and said as he walked: "You look like a person in the film industry?" Blanco asked: "Because I am participating in the film festival?"
"Your temperament is very similar to that of a French friend of mine." A film practitioner from the same country, who may be a friend or an enemy, Martin said more vaguely: "He is a film artist who just came here some time ago. He was filming in Georgia, so I was particularly impressed by him." Blanco laughed: "You're talking about Michelle?
"Martin knew the answer as soon as he heard it, and said: "Yes, Director Michel Gondry, I have enjoyed the French cuisine in Atlanta and the specialties of Georgia with him. He is not only a film artist, but also a food appraiser. It also has the super high level of the French. "The words sounded particularly pleasing to the ear, and Blanco followed Martin into the booth.
Dave, Benjamin and others saw Martin communicating enthusiastically with others and did not go there for the time being. They were very relieved about Martin.
If it were Catherine, she would have taken over the reception work. Kelly Gray, dressed in professional attire, came to the booth with her assistant Ella, and quietly came closer to listen to the conversation between the two Martins.
"When Michelle left, she invited me to Paris." Martin's eyes showed yearning: "I have always wanted to experience the atmosphere of the city of art and romance up close, but unfortunately, several months have passed and I have never had the chance. Blanco was quite polite: "There will definitely be an opportunity. Maybe one day you will go to the Cannes Film Festival." He thought for a moment, took out his business card and handed it to Martin: "At seven o'clock in the evening, Festival Theater, right? ?" Martin took the business card and quickly glanced at it. It turned out to be the business manager of Europa Film Company.
"Yes, seven o'clock in the evening." He said with a smile: "Please wait a moment." Martin brought an official invitation letter and handed it to Blanco with both hands: "If you can come, the crew will be extremely honored." Blanco He took the invitation and shook hands with Martin before saying goodbye and leaving.
Not far from the exhibition area, he found a secluded place. He took out his mobile phone, dialed Michelle's number, said hello and said: "I'm in Savannah, and I just met an interesting person who said he was your friend. An actor, Martin Davis from Atlanta." Michel Gondry over there said: "We are indeed friends, he is a very nice person, his acting skills are very good, and he yearns for France very much." Blanco received the message today There were many invitations. After finishing the phone call with Michel Gondry, I just thought about it for a moment and decided to watch the movie "Zombie Gigolo" that night.
In the exhibition area, Kelly came over and asked: "Important person?" Martin gave her his business card: "The buyer of Europa Film Company, from what he said, he is a fellow and friend of Michel Gondry." Kelly He immediately thought: "Have you used your friendship with Michel Gondry?" Martin said: "It should work. I think he should attend the screening in the evening." Kelly turned to Ella and said: "Arrange the VIP seats." "Ella responded.
Kelly said to Martin again: "With one more buyer, there is more hope of selling." Martin quietly shook Kelly's hand, with unconcealed concern in his voice: "Don't give yourself too much credit. Under great pressure, you did a great job." Kelly turned over her hand and squeezed his fingers: "You have many ideas, come up with a good idea for me." Martin spread his hands helplessly: "Next, we have to fight hard, my bad idea It will only delay things and mess things up." Although he has been studying film sales and marketing in the United States for some time, Martin feels that he only has a superficial understanding of it, and it is better to say less about the specific business.
By the afternoon, Sofia and Vincent had arrived from Atlanta to prepare for the screening. Kelly Gray just greeted Sophia and Vincent politely and didn't make much contact.
Also coming with them were all the members of the Buffalo House Club. Bruce said to Martin: "The boss is closed today so we can watch a movie together." Hart came over and said, "Brother, this movie has nothing to do with you. I asked you to come up and show your face, but you didn't listen." But Bruce said: "I He's a guy who does dirty work." Hart understood what he meant and turned to ask Martin: "Martin dad, have you seen the sample film? How did I perform?" Martin said: "He died miserably. My brother was beaten by Catherine. Exploded." At five o'clock, Sofia generously invited all the crew to have a meal at a nearby luxurious buffet restaurant.
The dinner was very sumptuous, and Martin only tasted a little. When the screening crew was going to go on stage, he specially rented a dress, which fit him perfectly.
It is also a compulsory course for actors to control their diet in advance when attending important occasions.
