Chapter 153 Smart Girl [Fourth update]
Packaged to CAA just to save trouble.
There are benefits to each other.
Qin Dong's company here [Heishui Longqi] is said to be a company, but in fact it is a leather bag company, a front desk employee, and the office location is now provided by CAA.
Such a company hopes to secure a crew, but Qin Dong is too lazy to recruit people, so he simply packages it to CAA.
Packaging is a movement launched by CAA in the 1990s in order to expand the voice of the agency.
The Big Six in Hollywood are disgusting with their packaging practices, but sometimes when faced with such an agency that owns so many superstars, they often have to hold their noses and admit it.
Packaging is very important to CAA's voice. It is a sign of strength and has great benefits beyond money, expanding the company's influence.
"Qin, you can rest assured to leave it to us at CAA to package and ensure that the crew goes smoothly from top to bottom."
Martin promised seriously.
Although he cannot use this to increase the pay for his artists, Martin has a long-term perspective and does not only see what is in front of him.
As long as a series supports a few artists, it doesn't matter if you don't earn a high salary from the series. If the artists become popular, they can make money elsewhere.
What is packaging? The crew from actors to directors, lighting engineers, makeup artists, etc. all are arranged by CAA.
Even if not all of these people are CAA people, most of them are.
"Okay, then I'll take a look at CAA's performance next year."
Next year, the first part of "The Hunger Games" and "Get Out of My Way, Let Me Embrace Happiness" will be almost finished filming. Qin Dong needs to see the results to determine how to cooperate with CAA in the future.
"OK, Qin, just wait patiently."
Martin also understood what Qin Dong meant. If the first package cooperation was not pleasant, he would probably not give him a chance.
This young Chinese director is no longer in Hollywood, and even Warner Bros. has no intention of giving him a second chance. He has repeatedly expressed the intention of telling Warner Bros. to get out if the other party doesn't make him happy.
Qin Dong was noncommittal. He could listen to his words, but he had to see the results to know. Thinking of the foreigner's openness, he whispered to Martin:
"Martin, the actors and directors on the crew, when recruiting these people, asked me to find out their previous experiences. I don't want to see those who are particularly loud-mouthed and unrestrained, and I don't want to see those whose thoughts are inconsistent with mine.
As a person, I don’t want anything to happen to me in the future, do you understand what I mean?”
Martin frowned and thought, what he said was not very clear.
Inconsistent thoughts, loud mouth? Open-mouthed?
It wasn't until he was almost arriving at the airport that Martin seemed to understand Qin Dong's meaning and said tentatively:
"Qin, I probably understand. We don't want people with dark histories or extreme people. We just want people who are well-behaved and dedicated, and don't involve other people. People who work honestly and honestly come first."
There are some words that cannot be said directly. Qin Dong smiled and nodded:
"Just understand, Martin. This is the most basic thing. Don't let me down."
Martin understood, it turns out that this is really the case:
"I understand, Qin."
...
Qin Dong left and took Scarlett back to Kyoto, where there will be another [Source Code] premiere on the evening of the 9th.
"You're confused and want to know what the last thing we said meant?"
After seeing Qin Dong off and on the way back to the company, Martin saw Jennifer's face and asked.
"Ah...a little bit, but I won't ask."
Jennifer shook her head. She knew her status and had no intention of asking.
Unexpectedly, Martin shook his head:
"NO, if it were you before, I really couldn't ask, and if I asked, I wouldn't tell you, but you are different now than you were two days ago."
"You are lucky to be valued by Qin, so there are some things I must explain to you clearly."
Jennifer was stunned and looked at Martin's expression:
"Okay, Martin, that's what you're going to say, not what I'm asking."
Martin smiled. This young girl is indeed sensible and knows how to get vaccinated in advance. No wonder Qin is attracted to her:
"From now on, you must be careful about your words and deeds. I will let Martha tell you what you should say in the future. Don't say anything she doesn't want you to say."
"Especially about things about other countries, don't express your opinions, and don't express your views on other races. As long as you focus on acting in the future, your stardom will be smooth."
"Understood?"
Jennifer rolled her eyes and nodded after a long time:
"I understand, Martin, except for matters related to my career as an actor, I will remain silent on other matters."
She knew why she was valued by CAA, otherwise there would be only eight thousand girls like her in Hollywood.
Other countries, other races. When Jennifer said this, she immediately thought of Qin. When she thought of his identity, it was self-evident, and she naturally understood what Martin meant.
"besides..."
Martin looked at Jennifer. In his opinion, this girl looked average. However, people have different visions and men have different tastes. Everyone has their own preferences. Since Qin likes it, then he, as an agent, has to do it for her.
For the employer’s sake:
"I heard that you have a boyfriend now? Let's break up."
Jennifer was stunned for a moment, then nodded:
"Okay, actually Holt and I only got together because of the hype of the movie [Mutants First Class]. According to the contract, we have to wait until the movie is released at the earliest before we can announce our breakup."
Martin understands this. This kind of hype based on drama should not be too much. It is the most common way of publicity in Hollywood:
"Well, you are still young. The most important thing now is to get up. As for emotional issues, don't worry. A man's interest in a woman will not last long."
Jennifer thought of Qin Dong and knew that Martin was referring to this:
"I understand, Martin, before Qin loses interest in me, I will not find a boyfriend, nor will I mess around."
Martin smiled, she is really a sensible and smart girl.
...
"Thomson, is Martha in the company? If so, ask her to come over."
After returning to the company, Martin gave instructions to his assistant.
"When...when..."
"President."
"Martha is here, sit down."
Martin only waited for a few minutes when he saw Martha knocking on the door and coming in, with a young girl behind her.
"Who is this?"
"President, she is Elizabeth Olson."
Martha introduced.
"Oh, is she the Elizabeth Olsen?"
Martin was stunned for a moment, then looked at it seriously.
This is a white girl. Judging by her face, she should be neither very young nor very young. In Martin's opinion, her appearance is just that, she is not very pretty. She has brown eyes, a good figure, and the headlights are very luxurious. She is a little reserved at this time.
Say hello:
"Hello, President Martin, I am Elizabeth Olsen. I am an actress and I just signed a contract with Martha."
Elizabeth didn't understand why Martin looked at her like this, and she didn't understand why Martha, a CAA agent, came directly to her door to sign her.
She is just a newcomer, she just played a supporting role, and the movie hasn't been released yet.
Martin nodded to Elizabeth and looked at Martha.
Martha understood Martin's eyes and said with an uncertain tone:
"It should be. I checked the list of the Screen Actors Guild here, and only Elizabeth has this name."
Martin frowned and motioned for Martha to continue.
"President, Elizabeth has only acted in one movie so far. She was the daughter of the heroine's son and daughter in [Love and Misunderstanding]."
"It hasn't been released yet, but I think it's probably her. There's no other actor with this name."
Elizabeth heard this and understood:
Chapter completed!