Chapter 665： Feminist party

In this place of Hollywood, outsiders from non-English speaking areas often have to pay more if they want to fight for a future. Many people will naturally use the region as the standard to form a circle.

Even people in the English-speaking area do the same.

At first there was the British League, and then there was the Australian Gang.

These two circles have now become pivotal forces in Hollywood, including a large number of first-line directors and actors.

Then, the Mexicans also formed the Mexican Gang.

The Chinese American forces in Hollywood are weaker than these, and it is often difficult to get fair competition opportunities, except for one company.

Relativity Entertainment always treats film practitioners in all countries equally, and supports Ang Lee, James Huang and Wen Ziren, who have long-term cooperation with Relativity Entertainment, to unite as many Chinese practitioners in Hollywood as possible to establish a Chinese circle.

Just as Ferguson once retired, he would vigorously recommend a Scottish coach to Manchester United. If there is an opportunity, people in the circle must first recommend people in the circle.

Jessica Felton grew up with Shahai Entertainment and naturally knew this.

Since he was facing two directors who had been cooperating with Shahai Entertainment for a long time, Jessica Felton paid great attention to their recommendations and asked: "Which director do you recommend?"

James Huang glanced at Wen Ziren, Wen Ziren quietly gestured, he took out a copy of the information and handed it to Jessica Felton: "This director is called Justin Lin, graduated from UCLA drama drama With the School of Film and Television, as early as 1997, when he was studying at school, Justin and an alumnus co-directed the feature film "The Sea of ​​Flowers"."

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

James-Huang said: "After receiving a master's degree in art from Los Angeles, Justin began to independently direct the first feature film "Good Luck Tomorrow". The film participated in the 2002 Sundance Film Festival and not only won the Jury Award, but also The newly established MTV Pictures bought the distribution rights."

"I saw this movie." Jessica Felton had a vague impression of "Good Luck Tomorrow", but couldn't remember clearly.

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

Jessica Felton smiled and said: "I remember, "Variety" magazine once named the director of "Good Luck Tomorrow" as the ten most watched rookie directors of 2003."

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

James Wong didn’t say much, and the recommendation should be limited. Sometimes, too much talk may not have good results. He just put the DVD discs of two feature films and three short documentaries directed by Justin Lin. In front of the filmmaker.

Jessica Felton is no longer a purely technical house back then. Her continuous experience as a post-production producer and producer gave her no lack of decisiveness. She quickly made a decision: "I will watch Take a look at these discs, and then contact you to make an appointment with the director Lin."

This was the best result. James Huang and Wen Ziren couldn't ask for more. After thanking them, they said goodbye in time.

Jessica Felton has handled the work at hand, and it seems that these discs, with the news she has, both James Wong and James Wyn are excellent directors, and they are also very reliable in life. Naturally, the recommended candidate should pay attention to it.

After watching the two discs, she probably had an intuitive impression that someone who can be rated as the top ten rookie director of the year by Variety Magazine does have a certain ability.

But without seeing the director himself, without more communication, Jessica Felton would not make judgments.

She knew very well that she was not like Ronan, and it was terrifying to see the director's vision of the project.

After get off work in the afternoon, Jessica Felton went to the fitness club first. Although she is the type that is not easy to gain weight no matter how to eat, she needs professional training to prevent sagging.

She even thought of going for a breast reduction operation.

Sometimes, too much is a burden.

The next day was the weekend, and Jessica Felton didn't have to go to work, and left the cottage in Beverly Hills for a special date.

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

A gathering composed solely of female film practitioners. The purpose of the gathering is to fight for more rights and interests for women.

Jessica Felton and Lindsay Bill were all introduced by Meryl Streep, who is currently working with Sandsea Entertainment.

Today, all the people gathered in the clubhouse are acquaintances, such as actress Alisa Plano, Anna Paquin who was born as a child star, veteran movie star Deborah Messing, and the famous Meryl Streep. Female director Patty Jenkins.

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

The reputation is not big, but Deborah Messino, the initiator and core figure of the party, said: "This is Diablo Coty, a screenwriter in the industry."

Then Deborah Messing introduced other people to Diablo Coty.

When introducing Jessica Felton, Jessica Felton clearly felt that Diablo Coty’s eyes 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 them rarely spoke, and were basically listening.

As women, they certainly care about the protection of their rights, but they are not new entrants, nor do they trust other people or organizations easily.

"We need to unite more forces to fight for gender equality in the industry." Deborah Messing is a veteran feminist fighter, and his words hit the hearts of the people: "I have been in this circle for decades, and I have already seen it clearly. Well, women face more than simple rules..."

Having said that, she gave Meryl Streep insignificantly.

Meryl Streep, like all the moments, behaved very calmly.

Deborah Messing continued: “Women have to face the deep and unpredictable industry tradition.”

Others did not speak, but knew that Deborah Messing's statement was true. Women in Hollywood are facing more difficulties.

Diablo Coty didn't seem to focus on the topic being discussed, but instead turned his eyes to Jessica Felton.

There is envy and expectation.

I envy this Latin woman who is so good that she has an explosive body, and her bulging chest seems to have Mount Everest inside.

Expectation comes from the identity of the other party, a rare female producer with real power.

This is too rare in the circle.

Patty Jenkins then said: "I have seen a statistic. In 2003, only 7.8% of the films made in Hollywood with investment of more than 3 million US dollars, the first protagonist was a woman. , Or that the weight of the heroine is equal to that of the hero."

Meryl Streep said: "In the list of new members of the Academy of Film announced this year, there are five times as many men as women."

Deborah Messing looked at Jessica Felton and said, "Jesse, you are a producer. You should know more about this, right?"

The topic was drawn, Jessica Felton considered it a little, and said: “It’s true that there are few female subjects nowadays. This is a common phenomenon in the industry. However, female-themed films do not mean that women must be produced. Shooting. The old operating mode is obviously a system controlled by men, and of course it will leave a certain space for female stars-musicals, sad tears, romantic comedies, etc. These films are mainly aimed at female audiences. I'm not saying The current market is not advancing and retreating. At least after years of hard work, women's industry positioning is being updated and they are no longer just a minority in the industry."

When these words were spoken, Alyssa Plano was a little unhappy and said: "This process is too slow, and we must promote it."

Jessica Felton looked cautious: "This kind of transformation requires not only the promotion of the circle, but also the change of the entire social environment. Hollywood has a capital system that has been forged for many years, and the first thing the filmmakers' eyes are always on is market."

Perhaps she is engaged in the production and operation of several commercial films one after another. Jessica Felton has her own point of view: "The treatment and opportunities for women in the industry are low, but this is not isolation and isolation. While fighting for our own rights, we must Consider the role of the audience in this process. Box office statistics have important indications on the economic and social levels. The audience is actually the source of real change."

"I don't think so." Meryl Streep said: "Jesse, your point of view is too commercialOur art and culture, especially since the mid-20th century, seems to be all Great stories, well-known legends, central cultural issues, and all serious issues worthy of attention revolve around men."

Jessica Felton smiled and did not answer Meryl Streep’s topic. As a producer, she believes she sees more For clarity.

The audience and the market have not undergone fundamental changes at all.

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

"I think what Miss Felton said makes sense." Alyssa Plano said suddenly: "Business can bring benefits, and benefits can push more to join us."

Jessica Felton gave Alisha Plano a strange look.

Alyssa Plano said: "I think the first thing I do is to strive for equal pay for equal work as much as possible."