19. Chapter XIX
There are actually two types of Hollywood brokerage, private managers and brokers.
Compared with the agent, the scope of activities of a private manager is a little more extensive, and the artist's upper heart is also a little higher.
Brokers just seek job opportunities for clients and negotiate with them, and they don't ask too much about other things.
But a newcomer who has just stepped into the door of Hollywood with half a foot, when she does not have much money, wants a personal manager, it is undoubtedly a fantasy.
So what awaits Elisa is to seek a brokerage company.
And between brokerage companies, there must be a difference between high and low.
Joe. Schumat's words were undoubtedly a thunderclap that shook Elisa's heart.
She clearly understands what a good starting point and a good brokerage company can bring to her.
There are a lot of big and small brokerage companies in the United States, but there are only a few companies that can really become giants and share the big cake of the entertainment industry.
CAA,WMA,ICM。 、
Among these three companies, the most powerful is undoubtedly CAA.
Almost two-thirds of the first-line stars are signed under CAA, and the star lineup is as many as hundreds, and if you add musicians, playwrights, etc., the total number of CAA signed artists exceeds 1,000.
The huge influence of CAA in Hollywood is not only because the signed artists are extremely well-known and large-scale, but also because the company's artists have a complete range of categories and are well-organized. CAA not only has first-class actors, but also gold-medal directors, as well as a large number of excellent producers and writers.
For example, if Time Warner wants to invest in a movie, from the script to the post-production of the film, CAA can provide a full team, and they are all top candidates.
And the resources it has at its disposal can be imagined.
If a newcomer wants to get out of the woods, then opportunity is the most important thing, why did Elisa choose to start with musicals first, rather than plunging headlong into the maelstrom of Hollywood? Of course, it is to increase their own capital and give themselves the opportunity.
Truth be told, Joe. Schumatt's words simply put Elisa in a dilemma.
Agree, let's not talk about whether his newly established company is reliable or not, just rely on her and Joe. The time of Schumat's contact, how can not be thought of Joe. Schumatt is the one who deserves to be done with him without her arms.
If he gets tired of opening a company, he can close it all at once, but she can't, can she make up for the wasted time?
Everyone knows how important it is for a newcomer who is in the early stages of exposure.
But not agree, for now, Joe. Schumatt was her boss, the theater contract was in his hands, and the script of "Dr. House", although I don't know if this "mysterious" gentleman helped, but he must have played a role.
Eating people with a soft mouth and taking people with short hands, Elisa only feels that the old saying is honest and does not deceive me.
She was sitting on the couch and Joe. Schumatt could probably gauge her mind a little, Elisa's reaction was actually not what he expected, he said this, it was not that he had to let her join, more importantly, it was a little tentative.
The awkward atmosphere in the office was soon overshadowed by Joe. A chuckle from Schumat broke it, and he crossed his hands and looked at Elisa with a slight smile.
"I'm just kidding, don't take it personally." His understatement made Elisa's heart fall back into her stomach at once.
No matter what his purpose was, since he took the initiative to take back the question he had raised, Elisa would not find herself uncomfortable.
"I guessed you were joking with me." Elisa deliberately made her words a little aggrieved, but not too much, Joe. Shumatt found a reason to come out, and she naturally had to pick it up.
Joe. Shumatt looked at her inadvertently evasive attitude, a little funny, and a little subtle in his heart.
Is he really that unpopular?
He thinks he's still quite popular, huh?
Well, maybe.
Elisa didn't know Joe. Schumat was thinking about this in all seriousness, and she was quietly relieved that she had solved a problem.
However, Joe Schumatt also put a very important thing on the table, and that is that she really lacks an agency.
The consequence of not having a brokerage company is that she obviously can't get access to certain scripts, casting, or advertising and the like on her own.
"Dr. House" won't be released until November, and her contract with the theater is about to expire. Neither of Schumatt wants to renew his contract.
In this way, there is a gap of almost two months between her and the release of "Dr. House".
The script of "Doctor House" came to the door with pie in the sky, but it is impossible to drop pie in the sky every day, and only smash it on her head.
She could see Joe. Schumatt obviously has some way, but she has to lean on Joe. When Schumat got the opportunity, let alone whether others were willing to help her, even if he was willing to help, Elisa did not dare to accept his kindness.
Joe. Schumat's chance is undoubtedly a □□ dressed in beauty.
If you eat it, you will die.
Although this is an exaggeration, it is not a bad thing to be rough and more vigilant.
"If there's nothing going on, then I'll go out first." A smile quickly appeared on Elisa's face, hoping to end the conversation with Joe immediately. This strange conversation from Schumat.
But Joe. Schumatt really didn't intend to let her go.
"--Please wait a minute." His words stopped Elisa before she could step out.
"Miss Serena." He said, a snow-white business card tucked between his clean, slender fingers.
"Maybe I think this person can also help you solve your current problems."
Elisa felt like she could write a book called "On How to Resist Joe. Mr. Schumat's sugar-coated cannonballs".
Joe. The business card that Shumatt gave her was none other than the private number of an agent.
And this broker works for the well-known CAA brokerage company.
There is no need to mention the awesomeness of CAA, but by herself, even if she wants to join CAA, it is estimated that the contract will be signed at the lowest level.
Maybe maybe it's a little better than the lowest gear?
The economic benefits of different contracts are completely different.
Whether to make this call or not became a thorn in Elisa's heart.
That's a good job, Joe. Shumat!
She repeated the name several times in her mouth, still resisting the urge to cut through his handsome face with one paw.
So, what the hell is he doing?