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Cups of dark beer were delivered to more than a dozen tables like water, the aroma of barbecue wafted around, and the sound of clinking glasses kept ringing. The busy crew for a long time ushered in a rare moment of relaxation, especially when the boss and director vomited blood. This refreshing feeling is really rare for the employees of the crew.

In their eyes, Murphy is synonymous with miser.

But Bill Rossis, who was sitting at the table with Murphy, didn't see it that way. In his eyes, Murphy was a person who knew how to make plans.

The importance of planning to a director cannot be overstated.

I have already talked about the topic of brokerage business before, and after I was full, Murphy said it again, "Bill, to be honest, I don't need an agent right now, I'm shooting a film that I've invested in. "

Putting down the wine glass, Bill Rossis raised his finger and shook Murphy, "That's right, your crew has gone through the most difficult initial stage and is in normal operation, and an agent appears, it really won't help. to your shoot."

He emphasized his tone. "But Murphy, have you ever thought about how the films you make enter the distribution channel?"

Murphy opened his mouth, but didn't say anything. He had long considered the issue of distribution, and the best way was to go to many Hollywood distribution companies to promote the film.

This kind of method that any person in the industry can think of is really nothing to say.

"With me joining, the situation will be different." Agents are undoubtedly articulate, Bill Rossis is no exception, "I'm just an ordinary entertainment agent, but I have a huge company behind me, There are considerable resources in the company that I can use, and you must know the strength and status of my brokerage company in the industry."

When he signed with Carey Mulligan, Murphy knew that Bill Rossis was from a huge entertainment agency - CAA!

Bill-Roses continued, "I know a lot of people, even if they don't count the company's resources, they also have my own network, who can help you introduce some distribution companies' buyers, and also help you run independent film festivals. Sell ​​the film."

Murphy tapped lightly on the table with his right index finger, obviously thinking.

"You must know very well..." Bill Rossis continued to pursue, "If a film is shot, but it cannot enter the distribution channel, the meaning of existence is almost zero."

This point of view coincides with Murphy. Any wonderful film is only the foundation of success, and a complete publicity is a necessary condition for it to shine.

Not to mention that the quality of the films he shot is actually average, even for those well-recognized classic films, how many of them caused investors to vomit blood and die because of the issue of publicity?

He has no qualifications, no network, and no distribution channels. If he can borrow the power of an agent, he will face fewer difficulties after the film is completed.

Murphy is not naive enough to think that the filming of the film is over. He finds a few distribution companies and throws out a promotional plan, and the other party will obediently take the bait and sign a fairer distribution contract with him.

That's the idea of ​​kindergarten children. Even he, a newcomer to the entertainment industry, knows how difficult it is to release independent films in Hollywood.

"Murphy, I can't guarantee how much resources CAA will put into you, nor can I make such a guarantee in my position in the company."

Bill Rossis knows that if you want to impress someone like Murphy, it's better not to be rude and show enough sincerity. "But I will do my best to run this film for you and find the right distribution for it. Channels, so that "Fruit Hard Candy" can really appear in front of the audience, instead of being backlogged in the warehouse."

"Oh, it sounds really tempting." Murphy raised his eyebrows, but relaxed, "There is one thing you need to know,

I knocked out $100,000 from Kobe Bryant, and the deal should come from your CAA. "

"These are not problems." Bill Rossis didn't seem to care at all. "We are two completely different departments from sports agents, and the basketball department is not American football, and CAA doesn't value it very much."

This was an invitation from CAA's agent. Thinking about CAA's strength and status in the field of entertainment management, Murphy must be lying when he said that he was not interested.

After weighing it for a while, Murphy said slowly, "Let me think about it for a while, I will give you a definite answer before the production of Hard Candy is complete."

Bill Rothys held out a hand, "It's a word."

Murphy slapped his hand, "It's a deal!"

In fact, both of them have their own ideas. It is natural for Murphy to borrow the resources of an agent with certain qualifications in Hollywood such as Bill Rossis; Bill Rossis' words may not be completely credible. Signing a brokerage contract with him is nothing more than an additional potential stock. Murphy did not sign in the end. Apart from wasting some saliva, he actually did not lose anything.

Entertainment brokers are all very shrewd characters, how can they do business at a loss?

What I said just now is just what I said.

Murphy certainly knows this, but with a good agent, there will be fewer detours in the future.

"It's getting late." Bill Rossis looked at his watch and took the initiative to say goodbye, "I have to rush back to Los Angeles, so I'll go first."

"Goodbye." Murphy didn't leave him, just reminded, "Bill, return my heroine to me as soon as possible."

"You'll see him soon."

Bill Rossis turned and left, and before he left the kebab shop, James Franco approached Murphy with a large mug of dark beer. He was also polite and sat directly across from him.

"Cheers!" He touched Murphy's glass on the table, raised his head and took a big sip of beer, Murphy lifted the glass, "Cheers."

He also took a gulp.

Maybe it was a bit too much drinking, and James Franco had a bit of drunkenness on his face, "You know, Murphy, in this crew, the person I admire most is you."

"No..." He waved his hand, "Among the people I have met in the past two years, you are the one I admire the most."

"Huh?" Murphy was puzzled.

"Being able to play a devilish girl around..." James Franco said in a low voice, taking advantage of the wine, "Isn't it worthy of admiration to think that you are the best person in the world?"

Murphy shook his head, and instead of answering him, he said, "You've been drinking too much, Jim, it's time to go back to rest, and we have to shoot tomorrow."

After speaking, he stood up and clapped his hands vigorously, "Okay, everyone, I'll be here tonight, go back to rest early, and work tomorrow!"

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