Chapter 31 ManagersThe APTP (Alliance of Film and Television Producers) may have the highest status in the traditional Hollywood production system.Because he represents the producer and assumes the role of "mercenary".Every year, major Hollywood associations approach APTP to negotiate a template contract to negotiate a minimum pay and other issues.Ethan has previously agreed on the part of the actor's AI use rights, which has led to another round of strikes by the actors' union.The corresponding unions such as SAG (Actors Guild), GA (Screenwriters Guild), DGA (Directors Guild), and American Stage Guild (representing on-set workers, makeup artists, lighting engineers, etc.) are "employed" and are relatively weaker.Separately with box office appeal, it is counted.The ATA (Association of Brokers), as a link between the employer and the employed, is a pure "broker" and is relatively the weakest.Artist agents are supervised by almost all guilds, and after decades of negotiations, the length of the contract and the upper limit of the commission are all set to death.Coupled with the legal regulation of California's Talent Brokerage Act, there are many constraints.And this does not correspond to the actual status of the agent, Schultz has been the most powerful person in Hollywood for four consecutive years, not one.Those brokers who have become famous will always find a way to bypass the restrictions in order to make more money.For example, CAA's platter method, simply put, is talent bundling.Charging a package price as a percentage of the production budget essentially bypasses the commission cap.For example, Lisa will "friendship" as a co-producer of certain films in order to get a certain post-production share, which was in a gray area until 2001, when the ATA and SAG negotiations broke down completely.Another example is the "manager" she is referring to at the moment.Managers do not need to obtain licenses, are not subject to the supervision and supervision of the Talent Brokerage Act and major associations, and can sign long-term contracts with artists, and most importantly, there is no upper limit on the shares.It can be said that it is a character who jumps out of the three realms and five elements of Hollywood.The only restriction is that you can't seek a job for the artist, and the content of the work is only to provide "development planning, actor career guidance and advice" for the artist.If exposed, the income from the one-year contract will be forfeited.Managers became popular in Hollywood at the beginning of the 21st century, replacing agents to some extent.It's still a novelty.Lisa had always had the idea of trying this before, but she was in a high position, and many pairs of eyes were staring, making it difficult to make a move.But if there is a person who can act as the "manager" in his place and cooperate with him, he will perfectly bypass all the restrictions.This candidate must have nothing to do with himself on the surface and be able to trust ......
For now, Ethan would be a good choice.The most important thing is that he is young and has a lot of room for trial and error.It makes sense to let him try."
How about there is no interest, don't you want to make money?
This is an opportunity for you to practice, try her out, accumulate experience, and decide how to fiddle with herself. ”Lisa smiled.If it goes well, when the time comes, he will have more tasks to give Ethan.As for this young girl who can't be called an actress at all, it's an exaggeration to say that as long as she doesn't get killed and affect her work, everyone else will turn a blind eye.She doesn't expect Ethan to be loyal to her, which is nonsense.On the contrary, if the people around Ethan are all arranged by himself, then of course he is also the most stable, which can be regarded as another way to maintain the relationship."
You can talk about as much as you want, and you can get her to sign into the 22nd century without violating the rules."
Lisa is seductive, of course, a bit exaggerated."
But will she say yes?"
Ethan asked."
Then it's up to you."
Lisa had anticipation in her eyes.The road has been paved, and it's up to Ethan to see if he can go on it.Lisa gives the goal and clarifies what Ethan needs to do.From Ethan's point of view, Charlize's future acting career, standing outside the office at this moment, has become a "piggy bank" of his own, a long-term investment, far more than any investment project in the world in terms of yield.And this is just a practice, an attempt, and it doesn't interfere much with your original life.The problem is that it is pure nonsense to talk only about the yield and not about the return time.How can she really make money in the 21st century, right?
During this period, I let myself hang a drag oil bottle on my body, which is not a good deal.Unless......
"What do you say about her expenses before she generates income?"
”Ethan Road.Lisa thought about it, it was obviously impossible to let the current Ethan bear the cost."
Full reimbursement, limited to the portion with bills."
Lisa said.In business, some support given to Ethan in private, that is the private part, and the two should be carefully distinguished."
Plus, give you a base salary, fifteen hundred dollars a month, until she doesn't generate income."
Lisa continued.If it was someone else, Ethan might have to haggle, but this is Lisa, which is an extra $1,500 a month."
Deal."
Ethan nodded, taking a look at Lisa's outfit today.She is completely different from the first time she met, wearing a professional suit, a knee-length straight skirt, and black nylon socks with 34D chroma, very "office girl"."
I had something to do in the afternoon, so I made an appointment with Al Pacino, who had just finished filming "City Hall" in New York, and I was going to match him up with Robert De Niro in a cop film."
Lisa said suddenly, implying that it was inconvenient now."
Oh."
Ethan nodded, and got up as if preparing to leave.But he locked the door directly."
He'll say yes, it's not a big deal to be late."
Ethan knew that the movie she was talking about was the classic two-man police movie "The Line of Fire" in the future.Future movies, more on that later."
I'm also a manager in the future, so I have to celebrate no matter how I say it."
Ethan stepped forward.Lisa collapsed on the desk, she clutched her mouth tightly, and let out a whimper.The pen holder on the table topples, the IBAptiva computer screen is knocked over by Lisa herself, and the coffee in the cup spills, wetting the renewal contract on the table.The column of Party A on the contract is the handwritten signature of "Leonardo DiCaprio".At the last moment, Lisa shook her head repeatedly, and Ethan went about her own thing as if she didn't see it.Rice is out of wreck, and it's time for Lisa to start practicing trumpet again.I just don't know at this age, and I haven't had the opportunity to be a mother again.lt; divcss=ot; ntentadvot; gt; “f**kyou！”
Lisa hammered Ethan, then began to fasten the buttons.She tapped the tip of Ethan's nose, and before leaving, she revealed the script that she was already helping to contact the producer.When Lisa opened the door again, she found Charlize standing in the doorway, clearly eavesdropping."
If you have anything to say, talk to Ethan in detail."
She straightened the ends of her hair, and had just been replenished by Ethan's mana, looking radiant and confident about the next business negotiations, and then she called the secretary and the two to leave the office."
Come in."
Ethan, who was still standing in the office, said at this time."
Oh."
Charlize nodded.Now she realized that Ethan was by no means an ordinary actor, and her relationship with Lisa was extraordinary, and she had heard some subtle noises at the door just now.Is this a good thing or a bad thing for you?
She was both excited and apprehensive.When Charlize closed the door, Ethan began to say, "She didn't take a fancy to you, your foundation is too poor." ”"I'm so sorry, do you think I still have a chance?"
She plucked up her courage and said."
Hmm......"
Ethan pretended to think about it.At this time, Charlize stood up and began to take the initiative to clean up the messy tabletop, of course, the whole process intentionally or unintentionally close to Ethan.After stumbling in Hollywood for a few months, she also vaguely realized that she may not really be an actor.This is her only chance, and if she can't catch it, she can really go back to the South African farm to see the cows.Ethan was thinking about how to get her to agree to the terms he would make later.At this time, Charlize was close, because of nervousness, her body was a little stiff, she closed her eyes tightly, and her body even trembled a little.Then he felt Ethan distance himself from him."
Listen, Charlize, your shortcomings and weaknesses are obvious, and if you can't make up for them, it's useless for anyone to help you.In the same way, even if you use some way to get this contract, the result is the same, so the initiative is not with me, but with you. ”Ethan spoke slowly, like a brother.Charlize opened his eyes at this time and saw Ethan's clear gaze that was not stained with dust."
I'll try, sir."
As she spoke, her eyes turned red.The white eyes, reprimands, harassment, and grievances suffered in Los Angeles in the past few months have all poured out.Just when he thought everyone was the same, the young man appeared.As soon as I came into contact, I looked at the oil cavity and slippery tone, and now I can feel that I don't know how many times more reliable than those so-called brokers.I used the bad luck of the past few months, and even the bad luck of the past few years, and finally waited for him to appear.Only such a person is trustworthy, respectable, and worthy of ......
Entrusted."
I haven't asked your name yet."
Charlize rubbed his eyes and squeezed out a smile."
Ethan, Ethan O'Connor, I'm actually a rugby player."
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Or a rugby player?
It's also the best among its peers, and I don't know how many times stronger than myself.That's nice."
Do you have a girlfriend?"
Charlize asked suddenly."
In the future, I will bear the cost of your accommodation, food, including accent tutors and actor training."
Ethan moved on to another topic and said as much as he could, and the more he took on and the more he was reimbursed, the greater the potential for oil and water.Of course, this is also the business of the "manager"."
No, no, I don't ask for that much.I can watch TV and correct my accent, as long as I have a place to live......"
Charlize said immediately.Even if you live together......
It's not impossible.Ethan nodded, looking at Charlize's attitude, it was also nine out of ten.Ethan didn't mention too much about the conditions for signing the contract, it would take several days to sign the contract, and Richards actually had more than half a month left before the house expired.The only thing he mentions so far is where he will live."
Motel again?"
Charlize said subconsciously."
That's right, the conditions should be better than yours, in Compton."
Ethan Road.Why let her live with him, naturally because he knew his boss, the previous Kaouzi suit was borrowed from him, he could open a high bill, and he could make a small profit every month when he came and went.The only trouble is Catherine, he is not afraid of the two meeting, but in this way, Catherine is bound to know about Lisa's connection with her off-script.In the long run, as she and Lisa progress, Catherine will have to know sooner or later.Also included are Mia, Rice......
The two of them have to have a reason that goes beyond a simple business connection, that everyone can accept, and that they can get by on the surface......
Ethan asked Charlize to go back first, and then used the landline in Lisa's office to make a call to Lisa's mobile phone."
The next game is the day after tomorrow, so you'd better be there in person, by ......the way," Ethan made a very special arrangement.Yesterday's chapter was too much of a pursuit of "realism", and I wrote it strictly according to what happened in the real world.This leads to the protagonist's perspective becoming awkward, logic and motivation cannot stand, attempts fail, and overturning.It can be regarded as doing something wrong with good intentions, and it will be used in the future.There is no need to engage in these online articles, and some of them don't.Yesterday at 2:05 p.m., I completed a complete reversal, and if you are a friend who watched it before this point in time, you can watch it again.
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