Chapter 29 Competition
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"Hi, Amanda."
As soon as he entered the hall of the Angel Agency, Matthew saw the receptionist at the front desk. Amanda obviously knew him and greeted him warmly, "Hello, Matthew Helen is waiting for you upstairs."
Instead of going upstairs, Matthew went over to chat with her for a while, then walked through the hall, went up the second floor along the stairs, came to Helen Herman's office, and knocked politely on the door. When the crisp "Please come in" came from inside, he pushed the door and walked in.
"Sit as you like, Matthew."
Helen Herman pointed to the single sofa in the office. Only then did Matthew realize that there were not only Helen Herman in the office, but also two middle-aged men in their forties and six young men. One of them was very familiar with Michael Sheehan.
"Angelic agency is also preparing to sign a long-term contract with them?"
Although Matthew was puzzled, he didn't ask and sat on a single sofa.
"Okay, now that we're all here, we can start." Helen Hermann said at this time, "The Angel Agency is preparing to sign a one-year actor agency contract with you seven to provide you with all-round services and good job opportunities."
She picked up a stack of contracts, came out from behind the desk, distributed them to Matthew and Michael Sheen one by one, and then looked at the two middle-aged men and said, "This is Mr. Marshall Williams from the Actors' Union and Mr. Belters Clement from the union's lawyer."
Matthew looked at the other people. Like him, Michael Sheehn was not a member of the Actors Union. It should be among the five people who joined the Actors Union.
"One of you is not a member of the union," Helen Herman continued. "But Marshall Williams can notarize the contract, and Mr. Belters Clement can also guarantee the legal effect of the contract."
She returned to the back of her desk, "If you have any questions, you can consult them both."
The two showed the entertainment lawyer's ID and the inside of the Actors' Union respectively, and showed that they had no problem with their identities to Matthew and others.
Matthew has read the contract. After working hard for this period of time, his reading level has improved significantly. There is no problem in understanding such a contract.
He read very seriously and carefully examined every sentence. Although there is nothing to cheat on people like them, they must at least have some understanding of the contract.
Matthew carefully read the contract and confirmed that there was no problem. He happily signed his name on it. The brokerage contract lasted for one year. From the signing of the contract, he became the exclusive client of the Angel Brokerage Company, and Helen Hermann also became his exclusive agent.
This also means that Matthew cannot take on jobs from other intermediaries at will.
Those people also signed the contract one after another.
After signing the contract, the Actors Union representative named Marshall Williams took the contract backup of five other people except Matthew and Michael Sheeen, and left the office with lawyer Beltes Clement. Only then did Matthew realize that those people were members of the Actors Union.
"I'll say, there are a few things you should pay attention to." Helen Hermann looked at Matthew and said, "First, starting today, you can't take any jobs provided by other companies; Second, I will recommend special performance training courses for you to study at your own expense. If you have a better choice, you can ignore this; Third, find a part-time job that is more suitable for actor status, and I may win you a job opportunity at any time in the future; Fourth, Matthew and Michael, if the conditions are right, join the Actors Union as soon as possible."
Matthew nodded slightly. He didn't know what others thought. In his opinion, Helen Hermann's suggestions were very pertinent and conducive to the long-term development of an actor.
Helen Hermann said again, "Last point, people who don't have mobile phones go buy a mobile phone and keep it on for 24 hours."
She waved her hand, "You can go now. Matthew and Michael, remember to go to the finance office to get your role compensation for the other few days."
The reward arrived so quickly? Matthew was a little surprised at first, but he thought about the relationship between Helen Hermann and Ridley Scott, and it felt normal.
After leaving Helen Herman's office, the other five people walked away one after another, leaving only Matthew and Michael Sheehn walking towards the finance office together.
It is obvious that in addition to Helen Hermann and Amanda, Angel Brokerage has added some employees.
Just like when he was at Starlight, Matthew's remuneration was deducted from the brokerage company's commission. Due to the large amount, he and Michael Sheen both left bank accounts. The financial staff of the Angel Brokerage company told them that the remuneration would definitely be received today.
"I got a call from Amanda last night"
Walking outside the company together, Michael Sheehan said to Matthew, "It was really a surprise to notify me to come here to sign a long-term contract today."
He was in a very good mood, "Probably the way you are familiar with each other has worked."
Matthew shrugged slightly, "Maybe it."
The two walked out of the Angel Brokerage Company, and Michael Sheen said, "This is the most important contract in my life!"
Matthew nodded slightly, and in some ways, he was.
"Let's work hard together!"
Suddenly, Michael Sheehn stopped, looked at Matthew, and said seriously, "Matthew, we will definitely become big stars!"
"Yeah!" Matthew focused heavily.
Although he had a bit of a stereotype about Michael Sheehn, his goals were exactly the same as Michael Sheehn.
"Do you have time?" Michael Sheehan offered to invite. "Let's find a place to have a drink and celebrate."
"One other day." Matthew had something to do, so he could only decline. "I'm going to register for the language class at the Los Angeles Performing Arts School later."
It's May soon, and the payment time is limited. However, with the eight thousand dollars received by the Gladiator crew, when he signed the contract, he decided to follow Helen Hermann's opinion and enroll in a language class to correct the so-called Texas accent.
"Los Angeles School of Performing Arts?" Michael Sheen asked in surprise. "Are you sure you can go to Los Angeles School of Performing Arts?"
As far as he knows, Los Angeles Performing Arts Schools need a relatively high entry barrier, and it is difficult for them, such as small actors who are not large-scale agencies to enter.
People like him don't even have to think about it.
Can Matthew enter such a school?
Just as Michael Sheehn was stunned, Matthew said casually, "I called them yesterday to consult them. Those who enter the performance training class can freely sign up for other training courses."
The surprise on Michael Sheehn's face became even more obvious, "Have you entered the performance training class at the Los Angeles School of Performing Arts?"
"Yes." Matthew nodded.
"This..." Michael Sheehn almost blurted out how this was possible.
Matthew took out his cell phone and looked at the time, "I have paid the first tuition fee."
The surprise on Michael Sheeen's face gradually turned into envy. The training class of the Los Angeles Performing Arts School is said to be a special session between the Innovation Entertainment Agency and William Morris Engagement Agency. Entering it not only allows you to meet some actors who may have a good future, but you may also be attracted by the agents of these two companies...
How can Angel Performing Arts Brokerage Company compare with Innovation Entertainment Brokerage Company and William Morris Endeavour Brokerage Company?
Matthew glanced at Michael Sheeen, frowned slightly, and simply said, "Mac, if you're fine, I'll leave first."
"Ah..." Michael Sheeon came to his senses and nodded mechanically, "Okay."
Looking at Matthew's back as he turned around, the envy on his face instantly turned into jealousy. Why can he always lead one step ahead of him? Why do such good resources always fall into the hands of him, a person who has just entered the industry?
"It's just starting now..." The jealousy on Michael Sheeon's face slowly dissipated, "The road ahead is still long, and I will definitely get the company's best resources!"
Small companies like Angel Brokerage will inevitably have limited resources to gain from Hollywood, and if others take them away, they will not be able to do so.
"When you make a little famous at Angel Agent..." Michael Sheehan determined what he would do in the future, "you can jump to a bigger company."
When leaving Burbank and taking the bus to North Hollywood, Matthew kept thinking about the situation today. Helen Hermann obviously would not put treasure on a little actor, and adopted the strategy of casting a wide net.
He couldn't help but shake his head, holding a little fantasy before, such as the Angel Brokerage Company vigorously promoting him, but now it seems that the brokerage company is not stupid either.
This also made Matthew fully understand that even in such a small agency that cannot be even smaller, if you want to really make a comeback, you have to rush out all the way.
"Competition." Matthew said to himself, "If you want to climb up, you have to compete, and any industry is no exception."
When he arrived in North Hollywood, he got off the bus and went directly to the Los Angeles Performing Arts School and signed up for a language class that also opened in May. Now Hollywood is showing an international trend, and similar language classes are also more common.
After signing up, Matthew called Liszt to sell off for leave. Now the stock market is in full swing, and the nature of the work is not good, Red Penguin Company has been facing a shortage of drivers. That night, Liszt asked Matthew to go to work, but he was temporarily no longer responsible for the previous high-end business and replaced it with a delivery party equipment.
This job is also at night. After getting off work the next morning, Matthew was not dissatisfied with it. After all, such a job that can take time to sleep at night and have free time during the day is not easy to find.
For a long time afterwards, his life fell into a repetitive state. He went to work at night, exercised and studied during the day, and never received a job.
Chapter completed!