Chapter 728 728 Investment Partnership

In this society, different positions determine different perspectives, which is an eternal truth.

In the eyes of an ordinary clerk, $100 million or $1 billion is an unattainable amount of wealth; but in the eyes of those at the top of the pyramid, the difference of a few words may lead to $100 million or $1 billion The gap - this may just be added.

Similarly, in the eyes of most actors, signing with the three top agencies is a great achievement; but in the eyes of real top actors, the agent is just an ordinary member of their work team, and they will even set up their own production company. , to control the initiative and economic lifeline in their own hands.

In short, whether to work for others or work for yourself.

The most classic case is DreamWorks, where Steven Spielberg, the director, joined hands with Disney Studio's animation tycoon Jeffrey Katzenberg, and the record industry leader Top person David Geffen (David. Geffen), created the top film production company DreamWorks, the seventh largest player in Hollywood in the future. The full name of DreamWorks is "DreamWorks. SKG", in which "S.K.G" They represent Steven, Katzenberg and Geffen respectively.

These three bigwigs are determined to make DreamWorks a new bright spot in Hollywood - becoming a top-notch presence without relying on the backing of a big consortium, which is definitely a huge impact on the Hollywood industry. You must know that in the century-long history of the birth of the film, companies that can be called top film factories, whether it is the first eight or the current six, have relied on the support of strong financial groups to occupy the top of the Hollywood pyramid.

In fact, DreamWorks has indeed done it. In the ten years since the establishment of this film company, they have completely changed the animation market pattern in Hollywood on the one hand, and transformed the dominance of Disney into Disney, DreamWorks and Pixar. On the other hand, it set off a bloody storm in the film field, successfully changing the six major Hollywood film companies into seven.

Steven Spielberg is a typical example, evolving himself from a pawn on the chessboard to a player in the game of chess, taking DreamWorks to the top step by step.

Of course, as chess players, they face another world. They control their own destiny, but it takes more energy to control the direction of their own destiny. "The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility." After ten years of persistence, DreamWorks is still hampered by the lack of support from the consortium. In this Hollywood world controlled by Wall Street, DreamWorks finally compromised and had to choose a partner to relieve its huge pressure on the capital chain. At the same time, it also alleviates the short board of DreamWorks' lack of distribution capabilities. They have successively cooperated with the other six major Hollywood studios.

In 2014, before Hugo Crossover, DreamWorks was divided into two parts, the animation department signed a cooperation agreement with Twentieth Century Fox, and the film department belonged to Disney. That is to say, even as a chess player, you may not be able to fully control your own destiny. In a capitalist society, every class has different difficulties.

But it is undeniable that as actors, there is a huge difference between the agent who decides their future, or the agent who decides the job of their own agent.

As Hugo said, choosing an international innovation management company or an innovative artist brokerage company is actually a matter of changing the soup instead of the medicine. Hugo has always been an actor affiliated to this company, and he is a member of the entire system; but if Choose Rick Rosen to start his own company, and Hugo even became one of the senior partners to invest, then he is one of the chess players and has the key to control his own destiny.

What follows is naturally a burden and a responsibility. If Rick's innovative new company fails, it means that Hugo's investment has been lost, and it also means that Hugo is a failure. Players, whether there is capital to make a comeback again depends on the situation at that time.

"You mean, you want to become a senior partner?" Joseph was obviously a little frightened. He didn't expect Hugo to have such an idea at all, and Carl, who was sitting next to him, was even more stunned and couldn't say a word.

Hugo chuckled and shook his head, "No, not a senior partner, but an investment partner." Although they are all partners, there is still a difference, "I'm not a broker, I don't know how the specific business should be executed. , so it is impossible for me to participate in business operations, so I can invest, and then have the right to make decisions and control my destiny in my own hands.”

"Are you willing to believe in Rick's ability?" Joseph frowned slightly. In fact, what Hugo said was feasible and not small, but he still had to calm down and think about it carefully.

Hugo shrugged, "It's not that I believe in Rick's ability, but among Marvin, Long, Martin, and Roland, I just chose Rick."

There are countless agents in Hollywood. There are no ten thousand or eight thousand. No agent is absolutely supreme. Even Michael Ovitz, who brought the innovative artist agency to its current position, is not. There are only agents who are suitable for him. , there is no best broker.

Judging from Hugo's current position, his options are actually very limited, and the biggest difference that separates Rick from others is the initiative. If you don't choose Rick, in fact, stay at the International Innovation Management Company and choose Marvin Josephson, or go to the Creative Artists Agency to choose Roland Parkin, the difference is not too big - of course, if you have to choose, Hugo will choose the latter .

Both Joseph and Karl quieted down. Hugo's step was indeed a bit big, and he turned from a chess piece to a gamer in one fell swoop. This huge identity change is indeed very impactful. In fact, Hugo still has some vague expectations in his heart. If Rick's departure from the International Innovation Management Company is really a "midnight coup. Change", then it will be a profit for him, because the future of Endeavour Elite Brokerage Company is unlimited; if not... ...that doesn't necessarily mean that the investment failed, and everything depends on the future development.

"Do you think if Rick came to be your manager, would you be willing to nod?" Joseph knew that if he was Hugo's manager, and Hugo followed Rick out of the current company, then Rick was Rain The best candidate for fruit brokers.

Hugo thought for a moment, didn't answer directly, but said playfully, "Joe, do you remember? Rick helped a lot before and after the Golden Raspberry Awards, right? ?" Joseph nodded involuntarily, "You said that Rick helped us because of pity for us, because he was kind-hearted, or because he was optimistic about my future?"

None of them were Rick, so none of them could answer this question. Joseph and Carl couldn't help but look at each other, recalling carefully, Carl hesitated and said, "In fact, Rick is indeed a good person, so he is the current The most prestigious agent in the company, and no one can deny his ability."

Rick is a black, thin, short and inconspicuous existence. In Hollywood, where people are judged by their appearance, he has no advantage at all, and on the contrary, he will be discriminated against by people, but even so, he still won a piece of his own sky in Hollywood. Of course, it is impossible to convince people with virtue, but it is undeniable that his exquisite attitude is indispensable. And for a third-tier actor who was in a low ebb, he didn't fall into the trap. No matter what the reason was, it could be seen that he was at least not a bad person.

Joseph hesitated for a moment, "I think, there should be. But Rick has always taken good care of me. I will not deny this matter, even if he planned to fight against Lang at the beginning, but a little guy like me can grow up, he It really helped a lot.”

After these words were spoken, Joseph also understood what Hugo meant. On the whole, Rick was indeed a good choice.

"So how much do you want to invest?" Joseph asked thoughtfully.

"I don't know, five million dollars?" Hugo doesn't know much about the establishment capital of brokerage companies, but he has heard before that brokerage companies are actually an empty-handed industry. This is also Marvin Josephson. An important reason to enter the brokerage industry with deep pockets is that this circle relies more on contacts to open up the situation, and the economic foundation is only an auxiliary. Therefore, in general, 10 million start-up capital is enough to set up a small brokerage company - a small brokerage company with complete internal organs.

Hugo is actually considered a rich man now. The money earned by "Heroes of Righteousness" and "Sleepless in Seattle" is almost useless for Hugo. The part of Hollywood's drunkenness is nothing more than alcohol, famous cars, and drugs. Fashion, mansions, parties and fashion, but Hugo has never been exposed to many of these things, so his expenses are not high. Therefore, even if all the income from "Schindler's List" is donated, and "Pulp Fiction" and "Life and Death" have not been released yet, it will not bring Hugo any income at all, but Hugo takes it all in one go. It is not difficult to get out of ten million.

Since Hugo didn't know what Rick's plans were or what the situation of the new company was, Hugo temporarily estimated a five million.

Joseph couldn't help laughing when he heard Hugo's casual words, "To be honest, did you think about it from the beginning, so you made me your manager?"

Seeing that Joseph dared to make such a joke now, Hugo knew that all their previous feelings had finally disappeared. Hugo shrugged with a smile, "Otherwise, why do you think I haven't bought a villa?"

In fact, both friends and reporters have asked many times about whether Hugo wants to move, but Hugo has never had such an idea. The main reason is that he has never linked himself to areas like Beverly Hills. , Now that I think about it, it makes Hugo more calm about future planning.