She had paid special attention to the list of shortlisted names, and from what she could tell, the competition was very stiff.
Lin Fengtian needed the skillset to stand out and win.
Of course, his background was as important as his talent.
The artist really hoped that the director would be able to clinch the award—not because of any personal benefits but because he was such a talent in her eyes. Although the guy did not need an award to prove himself, she felt that, among the nominated directors, no one was on par with his influence and work attitude.
The esteemed guest awarding the Director of the Year was the most famous veteran actor in the world of movies, Chen Haimin. This veteran actor was past his prime at the age of fifty. Moreover, he was diagnosed with cancer last year and spent half a year fighting before finally defeating the serious illness.
He had since returned to the world of movies and filmed a few shows, becoming highly acclaimed.