
“Also, I have good news for you.”
Yeni seemed to be flipping through some documents.
“You received an invitation to the Bunasih Film Festival."
"It seems Director Willy sent the film to the film festival, and you were later nominated for Best Supporting Actor."
"Don't be so heartened. I don't think there's any hope of winning, but the nomination is still a good thing. You can go to the festival for an experience."
Director Willy sent the film to all kinds of film festivals and award shows out of habit.
After all, the application is almost the same. It doesn't matter if he sends a movie or two. It was almost useless not to send it.
Actually, Director Willy was also very clear about the things in his heart. It was a commercial film with a simple plot and no deeper meaning.
It was a thousand miles away from what those old-fashioned pretenders used to love (the judges). At most, it would probably only win one or two awards at Singosari.
The Bunsih Film Festival has always loved films that show real-life contradictions.
However, he did not expect the Bunasih Film Festival to actually give a nomination for his film.
Willy thought and spent a long time trying to guess the reason. In the end, he came to a rather unlikely conclusion.
They may not really be giving them credit. They just don't have anything better to do and give them a nomination. They'll let Haris walk the red carpet and see what Jaka Tarub really looks like along the way.
Willy was not worried. He is a frequent guest at the Bunasih Film Festival and has won several awards there. He actually thought it was rather interesting that the film got a nomination this time around.
He calls and tells Yeni about it on the phone. Haris would walk on the red carpet and let those people see it well.
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Many film festivals are held annually abroad. The Bunasih Film Festival is one of those held abroad. In addition to various actors, there will also be several international singers to help enliven the opening and closing ceremonies.
The Bunasih Film Festival invitations are relatively easy to get compared to other film festivals of the same caliber. The key for less popular but inviteable celebrities, is that they must have a strong sponsor behind them.
Therefore, the Bunasih Film Festival is also a film festival that most likely celebrities attend there just for publicity.
This is mainly because they have a lot of sponsors. Sponsors can usually get empty invitations.
Another way to be present at this film festival is to be a friend of an invited actor/actress. Those invited can bring one companion celebrity to accompany them. Nominated actors/actresses such as Haris and Anita certainly have an invitation.
As an international film festival, every year there must be many celebrities who are not invited. Instead, they will go through various channels to get blank invitations. Then, they will wear their best and most expensive dresses and wander around the red carpet for a few minutes. And hope the next day will appear in newspapers and magazines, or even on TV.
Yeni didn't really expect Haris to get that much publicity. He just wants to get more experience.
The Bunasih Film Festival received a lot of attention. Whether it is media or film festivals, their focus may be on international superstars like Anita and other famous celebrities.
The event will be broadcast live on their official website. The Bunasih Film Festival has always been amazing. Every guest is very influential. It was practically an event with many idols present.
Director Willy joked about Haris performing in public, but Haris was too transparent. He probably won't even get a single camera shot.
The reason Yeni asked Haris to attend was because she just wanted Haris to get used to the atmosphere. Yeni was not too concerned about the Bunasih Film Festival this time because Haris would likely not emerge as the winner, So Yeni did not send a team to accompany Haris. The only one who went with Haris was Keke.
It's normal to meet other people on the way there on a flight for a celeb, because there aren't many flights there. While on the plane, Keke managed to recognize several celebrities. He whispered to Haris.
“Kak Haris, look there. There are a lot of celebrities here. Conny's in front of us. He debuted through a talent show. Lately, he has been trying to change his image as an actor. There are many celebrities in his company who support the brands that sponsor the Bunasih Film Festival. He may get an invitation from one of the artists in his company and want to walk on the red carpet for publicity.”
“Tina Yusuf is there. She's an amazing actress, she's nominated, but her luck isn't so good. She has been attending this film festival for several years now. Maybe he'll get an award this time? Oh, there's a few more. There is Ayumi.”
“Yes God, he's got four assistants, and they're all sitting in first class. Oh, my God, they must be rich. I have to plead with Brother Yeni for a long time to get this first class seat!”
Keke spoke in a small voice. “Akting Ayumi is mediocre. I am ninety-nine percent sure that Ayumi wants to walk the red carpet for publicity."
"Oh, also I heard that Ayumi does not have a good temperament. You should try to avoid it."
Keke pointed with his eyes at the other artist and said, "The actress over there is also unfriendly. Don't bother trying to be friendly with him.”
Haris is not very sensitive to direction and face. He has a bit of blindness on his face. He can't really say who is who. He simply moved his gaze blankly along with Keke's finger.
Keke spoke very quickly. After he finished speaking, Haris glanced once more at the direction he pointed at and looked at Keke in awe.
"You are knowledgeable."
"of course. I'm a good assistant artist!" Keke felt very proud of himself.
Keke patted his chest and promised.
“Kak Haris, it's okay if you can't recognize them. I'll just recognize them for you."
Then, he suddenly started to get nervous again. He grabbed the seat in front of him with both hands and shrunk onto his shoulder, muttering to himself.
“Actually, it's better if you can't recognize them. Assume all humans are invisible, they are all transparent. That way, you won't be nervous.”
Haris looked over and looked into Keke's eyes. Then, he earnestly began to praise her.
“Keke the best. You're the most capable assistant I've ever seen."
Haris was sitting right next to him. They were so close that Keke could even see his reflection in Haris' eyes.
Keke's face slowly flushed. He removed the chair in front of him and inevitably raised his hand to his face, giggling. “Hehe, I don't think I'm bad.” Keke forgot to get nervous.
Keke and Haris sat in the corner. They got on the plane early enough.
On the flight, Keke fell asleep.
As the flight attendant passed by, Haris asked for a blanket. Then, he put the blanket on Keke.
As soon as he covered her with a blanket, he heard the sound of camera shots coming from a few lines in front of him. When Haris turned his head, he saw a boy quickly pull back his phone.