Hollywood starts with an agent

Chapter 37 I Want to Try It on My Own

In the afternoon, Aaron drove to Propaganda Film Studios in Los Angeles and easily got Nicole Kidman's check for the final payment.

When I was leaving, I suddenly found that Madonna was shooting a MV here.

A few months ago, Madonna Ciccone got involved with director and lead actor Warren Beatty while filming the movie Dick Tracy;
At that time, Madonna had not yet divorced, and a conflict broke out with her husband Sean Penn. In September, the two divorced directly!

"Hollywood is really chaotic. Men and women are all sleeping with each other."

Aaron walked past the set and took a few glances, but lost interest.

"Director David Fincher, your call is coming!"

Aaron Anderson, who had just taken a few steps, heard the name and looked back. He saw a young man coming out from behind the camera and taking the mobile phone.

"David Fincher?" Aaron was stunned. Is this the David Fincher of the future?
He started out shooting TV commercials and music MVs, and he's so young, less than 30 years old. I have to go back and check out his works.

Propaganda Films is a top Hollywood advertising and music video production company, but they have produced a small number of films, after all, they are small in size;

There are indeed many great directors in Hollywood who started out as commercial directors, including Michael Bay, David Fincher and Zack Snyder.

Come to think of it, David Lynch also made his debut with TV commercials. Does that mean David Fincher has joined the advertising film company founded by David Lynch?

David Fincher is a master of thrillers, suspense, and special effects. Now, 3th Century Fox has not yet developed "Alien ", and David Fincher has not yet entered the film industry!

Just a few days after Halloween, the street shops in Los Angeles still had traces of the Halloween celebrations from the previous few days;
Next up is Thanksgiving, and Christmas celebrations next month.

Los Angeles, Culver City.

In the cafe of the Culver Hotel, Aaron was meeting with David Fincher. After explaining his purpose, he took out the script of "Phone Booth" and gave it to him.

27-year-old David Fincher worked as a special effects artist and photography assistant at Industrial Light & Magic, a special effects company under Lucasfilm.
He joined Propaganda two years ago and has shot TV commercials for major brands such as Coca-Cola, Nike, and Chanel, as well as music videos for the Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, and Madonna!

After carefully reading the script of Phone Booth, David Fincher looked up and asked, "Mr. Anderson, do you really want to make this into a movie?"

"Well, just call me Aaron," Aaron looked at the other party and smiled, "The characters are simple, the scenes are simple;"

"But the story is novel and the style is unique. I've watched a lot of your previous music videos and commercials these days;"

"I want to work with you to make this script into a movie!"

David Fincher certainly wouldn't miss the opportunity to direct a movie. "Aaron, this script seems to be open to revisions?"

Aaron nodded. "Of course, there are some details that can be filled in. As for the male lead, I've already talked to Nicolas Cage and he's very interested.

"You know, I don't have a big budget, so the preparatory work needs to be done more carefully!"

Of course David Fincher had no objection. It must be because the budget was not enough, otherwise, why would he be allowed to direct?
"I understand. This story is very tense and the plot has many appealing aspects. I would very much like to direct this film."

Moreover, Nicolas Cage is currently filming "Wild at Heart" with his boss David Lynch, and his acting skills are also trustworthy.

"Well, Aaron, after reading this script, I feel like the length of the movie might not be enough after filming."

Aaron smiled. "Even a regular movie is 100 minutes long, and this script is only a little over 80 minutes, right?" "It can't be helped. The entire scene is practically a telephone booth. 80-plus minutes is already quite good. Any longer would only mess up the pacing."

“The key to Phone Booth is to continuously bring tension and excitement to the audience!”

“Yeah,” David Fincher agreed.

"Study the script carefully first. Then I will cooperate with Propaganda under the name of the company, and you will be the director."

Propaganda was originally a company capable of producing films, with no shortage of equipment, personnel, etc.
Aaron is also going to register a company and say goodbye to CAA!

There are many entertainment law firms and accounting firms in Los Angeles, so it was easy for Aaron Anderson to find someone to register a film company;

The name is Dawn Pictures, and the registered place was deliberately chosen in the most suitable state of Delaware.

Delaware has no state business tax, no minimum capitalization requirements, and one person can serve as president, director, and shareholder;

Since the company does not operate in Delaware, it will not be subject to state income tax, and shareholders who do not live in Delaware do not have to pay state personal income tax!

A few days before Thanksgiving, in Michael O'Neal's office at CAA headquarters.

"Have you really decided to leave CAA? You're doing very well now and will soon become a partner at CAA!"

Michael Ovitz certainly doesn't want Aaron Anderson to leave. His performance this year is very encouraging, and this is his first year.

"Mr. Ovitz, I've decided that being an agent is not my career plan. My real interest is filmmaking!"

Michael Ovitz frowned. “Then you can become a producer client of CAA yourself.”

“There’s always a platform here for you.”

Aaron smiled and said, "I want to try my hand in Hollywood first!"

"ICM and WMA should have contacted you. You should understand that our salaries at CAA are the highest in the business."

Michael Ovitz knew that Aaron Anderson had some conflicts with the company's client Warren Beatty, and that Dustin Hoffman had also expressed dissatisfaction with Aaron.

"I've been contacted," Aaron admitted. He also said that his performance this year was very good. Within CAA, he was the main person involved in the conflict between "Pretty Woman" and "Dick Tracy";
This is no secret. It is normal for other brokerage companies to come to me.

"Don't worry, I have very little interest in the brokerage industry. Even if I continue in the future, I will enter the management industry..."

Aaron Anderson's departure from CAA is certainly not big news, just a small pebble, and now the public is only paying attention to the star;

Besides, Aaron is just a newcomer after all. Many people think that his good performance in the first year is just luck!
Outside CAA, Nicole Kidman was already waiting, "Did you really quit?"

"Yeah, I even registered a company. Of course I want to start my own business. Let's go back first!"

"Well, isn't your car from CAA?"

Aaron shrugged. "I've been driving this Luster for over half a year, so I'm pretty used to it. So, I just bought it from CAA."

Of course CAA won’t make things difficult for itself on this matter. It’s not a limited edition or out-of-print car, right?
(End of this chapter)