hollywood melon man

Chapter 21 Fun Facts about the Banquet
  "Let's go over and say hello to Director Spielberg." Little Gilbert said, leading Matt Damon over to say hello to Spielberg.

"Ah? Can I?" Matt Damon hesitated.

"What's the matter? Director Spielberg will like an outstanding young man like you very much."

Not allowing Matt Damon to hesitate, little Gilbert took him to the famous Steven Spielberg.

"Uncle Steven..." Little Gilbert greeted respectfully.

"Oh? Little Gilbert, you're here." Spielberg patted Little Gilbert on the shoulder and said, "I heard that your movie was shot well, which makes me very happy!"

"It's all because of your support that I am where I am today. I'm afraid I won't be able to repay your kindness in this lifetime." Little Gilbert became even more respectful.

"You don't have to be so humble. If you don't have the ability or ability, no matter how much I support you, it will be useless.

In Hollywood, you still have to rely on yourself. "Spielberg taught earnestly, like a kind elder.

"Thank you for your teaching, I will always keep it in mind." Little Gilbert's attitude was very correct, which made Spielberg very satisfied.

Matt Damon on the side was completely dumbfounded. Only people with good connections would say this.

Who is little Gilbert? Spielberg's illegitimate son?
  Only then did Spielberg notice Matt Damon standing next to him, and asked little Gilbert: "Who is this?"

"A friend named Matt Damon."

Little Gilbert didn't need to remind him, but Matt Damon took the initiative to say hello: "Hello, Director Spielberg, I'm Matt Damon. I'm currently an actor and I just came to Los Angeles to make a living."

"Well," Spielberg simply nodded and warned, "Go ahead. This is a good place to meet and make connections. You must learn to participate in such occasions."

"Okay, Uncle Steven, let's go..."

After walking away, Matt Damon calmed down his excitement and said to little Gilbert: "Thank you for the introduction. Without you, I wouldn't have been able to get in, let alone get to know Director Spielberg."

"You're welcome," little Gilbert waved his hand and said, "When you become a big star in the future, I can't refuse if I ask you to act in a movie."

"Hahaha, okay, as long as you send out an invitation, I will definitely not refuse." Matt Damon smiled.

The most important thing about today's banquet was getting to know future superstar Matt Damon. Little Gilbert got nothing else.

Now little Gilbert is not qualified to be introduced to others by Spielberg, so he can only shamelessly strike up conversations on his own.

However, the Hollywood big shots were not interested in communicating with the two unknown little people, so after a round, little Gilbert and Matt Damon quickly huddled in the corner and ate from dinner plates.

Little Gilbert was eating pastries when a voice came from behind: "Director Landrini?"

When little Gilbert turned around, he saw that it was Sheena Boone, so he smiled and said hello: "Long time no see, Miss Boone, how are you doing lately?"

Normally at this time, the answer would be very good, but Sheena Boone replied: "Not very good, I resigned from CAA."

"Oh? What happened?" As soon as little Gilbert asked, he knew that he was talking too much and quickly made a gesture to shut up.

"There's nothing I can't say," Sheena Boone saw Gilbert's action, laughed, and explained: "I have no clients. CAA stipulates that agents without clients must return to the mailroom, so I resigned. .”

"It's pretty good," little Gilbert nodded and said, "CAA's regulations are not very user-friendly. It's good that you resigned.

So what’s next? "

"Next, I plan to be an independent agent, sign clients independently, and strive for resources." Sheena Boone said her plan.

"It's difficult to be an independent agent. Can you do it?" Little Gilbert expressed doubts.

However, Sheena Boone was full of confidence: "Don't worry, I have already identified one or two clients, all of whom are interested in signing a contract with me.

The next step is nothing more than promotion and resources issues, I will solve them. " Working hard in Hollywood and being a woman, Sheena Boone deserves little Gilbert's praise and admiration no matter what the outcome.

"The fact that you can come here means that you still have some connections." Little Gilbert decided to help the stubborn female agent in front of him.

Maybe this woman will surprise him.

Little Gilbert patted Matt Damon who was working on the salmon sashimi. Matt Damon turned around and asked, "What's wrong?"

"You don't have an agent yet, right?"

"No? What's wrong?" Matt Damon looked very cute.

Although Matt Damon starred in his first movie "Modern Cinderella" as early as 1988, he did not have an agent.

Otherwise, after finishing the movie, I wouldn't be able to get even a single resource, and now I can't even get into the banquet.

Of course, the biggest reason is because Matt Damon went to Harvard University, and it was only recently that he and his friend Ben Affleck decided to drop out and work in Hollywood.

"I would like to introduce you to an agent." Little Gilbert turned around and introduced Sheena Boone to Matt Damon: "Sheena Boone, the former CAA agent, is now an independent agent.

Miss Boone, this is Matt Damon, an actor with great potential. "

"Hello……"

"Hello……"

The two shook hands to get to know each other, and then looked at little Gilbert at the same time, wondering why he would introduce the other person to them.

"Now, one is short of resources and the other is short of customers. You two are a perfect match." Little Gilbert said.

So sloppy? Can you be more serious? Matt Damon and Sheena Boone thought at the same time.

I don't know why, but the two sides feel more and more comfortable looking at each other.

"Okay, you guys can chat about this privately. If you succeed, just don't forget to treat me to dinner." Little Gilbert said.

"What about you?" Sheena Boone asked little Gilbert: "Do you still insist on the previous conditions?"

Little Gilbert waved his hands and said: "I know that my request is too much and no agent will agree to it, so I don't plan to find an agent until the first movie is successful."

"Okay then," Sheena Boone spread her hands like little Gilbert: "If you are looking for an agent, remember to consider me first."

"Okay, this is no problem..." Little Gilbert agreed.

The banquet was over. Little Gilbert, who had eaten and drank enough, declined Sheena Boone's offer to drive him back and took a taxi back.

Next, he still has a big test to complete.

At the end of September, Universal Pictures finally sent invitations to press and fan screenings to little Gilbert.

After receiving the invitation, little Gilbert involuntarily punched the air several times.

Universal Pictures finally started announcing the film. This process was really painful and he had to wait for a long time. For a moment, he felt that even if the world ended, Universal Pictures might not make any announcements.

Now, as long as the publicity is carried out, Gilbert Jr. is confident that he will conquer the media and audiences with the quality of the film and let Universal Pictures invest more resources.

In Hollywood, there is an iron rule: more investment, higher returns.

For a film to be successful, necessary investment in publicity and distribution is indispensable. The aroma of wine is not afraid of deep alleys, and it has never been suitable for the film industry.

(End of this chapter)