In Hollywood, outsiders who are not English speaking areas often have to pay more if they want to work hard to find a future. Many people will naturally use the region as the standard to form a circle.

Even people in the English speaking area are the same.

There was the British League first, and later the Australian Gang.

These two circles have now become an important force in Hollywood, including a large number of front-line directors and actors.

Then, the Mexicans also formed the Mexican Gang.

The Chinese power in Hollywood is weaker than these, and it is often difficult to get a fair chance of competition, except for one company.

Relativity Entertainment has always treated film practitioners in all countries equally, and supports Ang Lee, James Huang, Wen Ziren and others who have worked with Relativity Entertainment for a long time, uniting as many Chinese practitioners in Hollywood as possible and establishing a Chinese circle.

Just like when Ferguson retired, he would vigorously recommend Scottish coaches to Manchester United. If he encounters an opportunity, the people in the circle should first recommend people in the circle.

Jessica Felton grew up with Sand Sea Entertainment, so naturally knew this.

As they faced two directors who have been working with Shahai Entertainment for a long time, Jessica Felton attached great importance to their recommendations and asked: "Which director do you recommend?"

James Huang looked at Wan Ziren, and Wan Ziren made a gesture quietly. He took out a piece of information and handed it to Jessica Felton: "The director is Justin Lin, who graduated from the School of Drama and Film and Television at the University of California, Los Angeles. As early as 1997, Justin collaborated with an alumni to direct the feature film "The Sea of ​​People".

Jessica Felton has never heard of this movie, and she still looks at the information very seriously.

James Huang also said: "After obtaining his master's degree from Los Angeles, Justin began to independently direct the first feature film "Good Luck to Come Tomorrow". The film participated in the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. Not only did it win the jury award, it was also bought and issued by the newly established MTV Pictures."

"I've seen this movie." Jessica Felton has a vague impression of "Good Luck Tomorrow", but I can't remember it very clearly.

James Huang also said: "Good Luck Tomorrow" also participated in the 2002 Toronto Film Festival and was released across the United States on April 11, 2003. The global box office exceeded $3.8 million, while its cost was less than $500,000."

Jessica Felton smiled and said, "I remember that Variety magazine once named the director of "Good Luck Tomorrow" the top ten most popular rookie directors in 2003."

Wen Ziren responded: "Yes, Justin has been praised by the media."

James Huang didn't say much, and he had to stop recommending it in moderation. Sometimes speaking too much may not have a good effect. He just put the DVD discs of two feature films directed by Justin Lin and three documentary short films in front of the female producer.

Jessica Felton is no longer a pure technical otak, and her continuous experience as a post-production producer and producer made her not lack decisiveness. She quickly made a decision: "I will watch these discs, and then contact you and make an appointment with Director Lin."

This is the best result. James Huang and Wen Ziren could not ask for more. After thanking him, he offered his farewell at the right time.

Jessica Felton handled the work at hand and looked like these discs. According to the information she had, both James Huang and James Wen were excellent directors and were very reliable in dealing with people. The recommended candidates naturally need to pay attention to them.

After watching two discs, she probably had an intuitive impression that those who can be named one of the top ten rookie directors of the year by Variety Magazine have certain abilities.

But without seeing the director himself and without more communication, Jessica Felton would not make a rash judgment.

She knew very well that she was not like Ronan, and her vision of watching directors was so accurate.

After get off work in the afternoon, Jessica Felton went to the fitness club first. Although it was the type that would not make you fat no matter how much you eat, she needed professional training to prevent sagging.

Even, she had the idea of ​​having to undergo breast shrink surgery for a moment.

Sometimes, being too big is also a burden.

The next day was the weekend, and Jessica Felton didn't have to go to work, so she left her small villa in Beverly Hills and rushed to a special date.

She first met Lindsay Bill in West Hollywood, then rushed to Santa Monica, and participated in a special party in the Hollywood circle for the second time.

A gathering consisting of simply female film practitioners is to fight for more rights for women.

Jessica Felton and Lindsay Bill were introduced by Meryl Streep, who is working with Sand Sea Entertainment in recent times.

Today, all gathered in the club are acquaintances, movie star Alisa Blano, child star Anna Paquin, veteran movie star Deborah Messing, famous Meryl Streep, and famous female director Patty Jaykins.

Compared to the last party, there was only one newcomer.

Not very famous, but Deborah Messino, the initiator and core figure of the party, introduced: "This is Diapolo Coti, a screenwriter in the industry."

Then, Deborah Messin introduced others to Diapolo Coti.

When introducing Jessica Felton, Jessica Felton clearly felt that Diapolo Coty's eyes had stayed on her for a long time.

Eight or nine people sat in a spacious lounge and discussed the rights of Hollywood women.

Despite the second participation, Jessica Felton and Lindsay Bill next to him rarely spoke, basically listening.

As women, of course, they care about their own rights and interests, but they are not newcomers and will not easily trust other people or organizations.

"We need to unite more forces to strive for gender equality in the industry." Deborah Messing is a veteran feminist fighter, and his words are directly touching the hearts of the people: "I have been in this circle for decades and have already seen one thing clearly. Women face more than just some simple rules..."

Speaking of this, she glanced at Meryl Streep meaningfully.

Meryl Streep acted extremely calmly like all moments.

Deborah Messing continued: "Women also have to face the unpredictable industry traditions of water."

Others didn't speak, but knew that Deborah Messing's statement was true. Women faced particularly many difficulties in the Hollywood circle.

Diapolo Coty's energy seemed not to be on the topic being discussed, but instead her eyes turned to Jessica Felton's side.

There is envy and expectation.

I envy this Latin woman for being so beautiful that she was so beautiful that she was bulging in her chest.

Expectations come from the other party’s identity, a rare female producer who truly holds power.

This is too rare in the circle.

Patty Jekins continued: "I have read a statistics. Among all the works filmed in Hollywood in 2003 with investments of more than $3 million, only 7.8% of them were filmed. The first protagonist was a woman, or the weight of the heroine was equivalent to that of the hero."

"There are five times more men than women in the new member list of the Academy released by the Film Academy this year," said Meryl Streep.

Deborah Messing looked at Jessica Felton and said, "Jesse, you are the producer, you should know better about this, right?"

The topic was cited, and Jessica Felton considered it a little and said: "Indeed, there are fewer female themes now, which is a common phenomenon in the industry, but female theme videos do not mean that women must be produced and filmed. The old operating model is obviously a system controlled by men, and of course it will leave a certain amount of space for female celebrities - musicals, sad tear-jerking dramas, romantic comedy, etc. These films are mainly aimed at female audiences. I am not saying that the current market is not moving forward but retreating. At least after years of hard work, the industry positioning of women is being updated and is no longer just a minority in the industry."

When this was said, Alisa Brano was a little unhappy and said, "This process is too slow, we must push for speed up."

Jessica Felton looked cautious: "This transformation not only requires the promotion of the circle, but also requires changes in the overall social environment. Hollywood has a capital system that has been cast for many years, and the first thing the film merchants are looking at is the market."

Perhaps because of the continuous production and operation of several commercial films, Jessica Felton has his own view: "Women in the industry are treated less and have little opportunities, but this is not isolation or isolation. While we fight for our own rights, we must consider the role played by the audience in this process. Box office statistics have important indicative significance at both economic and social levels, and the audience is actually the source of change that really drives change."

"I don't think so," said Meryl Streep. "Jesse, your point of view is too commercial, our art and culture, especially since the mid-20th century, seems to have revolved around men's great stories, well-known legends, cultural center issues, and all serious issues worthy of attention."

Jessica Felton smiled and did not accept Meryl Streep's topic. Whether the needs of the audience will change Hollywood's production choices. As a producer, she believes she can see it more clearly.

The audience and the market have not changed fundamentally at present.

Mainstream themes are still quite conservative on this issue. In those super-large-made films, cultural diversity is just a dress-up facade.

"I think what Miss Felton said makes sense," Alisa Blano said suddenly: "Business can bring benefits, and benefits can drive more to join us."

Jessica Felton glanced at Alisa Brano strangely.

"I think the first thing I do is to try to get equal pay for the same work as possible," said Alisa Brano.
Chapter completed!