Hollywood starts with a broker

Morning in Aaron's apartment in West Hollywood.

In the bedroom, Jennifer Connelly lay weakly in Aaron's arms, "You seem to be very optimistic about Ridley Scott's 'Thelma \u0026 Louise'?"

Aaron stroked the girl's back, "At this stage, works about feminism, racial discrimination, and homosexuality are all highly valued in the independent film circle;"

"It's easy to win the favor of film critics. Director Ridley Scott has experienced a few years of downturn, but the crime action film 'Black Rain' released last year was quite successful and can be regarded as a revival work;"

"The two actresses, Geena Davis, won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress last year, and Susan Sarandon is also a well-known actress who has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress!"

With a good script, a famous director, and powerful actors, 'Thelma \u0026 Louise' has attracted a lot of attention.

Jennifer Connelly smiled and kissed Aaron on the lips, "Then next, besides developing 'Ghost', will you have other scripts?"

"Of course, Dawn will support it if it encounters a suitable script," Dawn has 5 million US dollars in cash in its account now!

"Okay, let's get up."

With that, Aaron patted the sexy Jennifer Connelly on her body.

Not long after, the two arrived at Dawn Pictures in Burbank.

"Aaron, it seems that the company has received a lot of project applications?"

Jennifer Connelly walked into Aaron's office with a script idea mailed to her.

"Yes, many new directors now mail in projects, and the company's employees will review them and send them to me!"

As Aaron spoke, he began to browse the script on his own.

In the afternoon, Aaron discovered a crime film about a black neighborhood, 'Boyz n the Hood'!

Director John Singleton, a 22-year-old black student who just graduated from the directing department of the University of Southern California this year;

The script is adapted from the song of the same name by Compton rapper Easy-E.

"Connelly, have someone call this young man named John Singleton and tell him that Dawn Pictures is interested in his 'Boyz n the Hood'."

"Oh, okay!"

The chaotic and poor black neighborhoods of Los Angeles are full of gang violence, drug crime and other activities.

"Okay, he will come to Dawn Pictures for detailed talks tomorrow."

Soon after, Jennifer Connelly returned to Aaron's office.

"Is it a story about black gang members?"

"Yes," Aaron smiled and pulled Jennifer Connelly to sit on his lap.

"This kind of story is a portrayal of the black communities in various cities now, very realistic!"

Speaking of black directors, Spike Lee is the most representative in Aaron's impression. Last year, the film "Do the Right Thing", written and directed by Spike Lee himself, was nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the 62nd Academy Awards this year.

The next day, Aaron met John Singleton in Dawn's office.

"Your script 'Boyz n the Hood' doesn't have too many black-and-white confrontational scenes, mainly the disturbing life in black slums, guiding the audience to pay attention to the various problems faced by black youth in growing up, such as family breakdown, racial discrimination, community crime, and teenage parents;"

"Not only that, the film also tries to propose the possibility of changing fate, and has strong expectations for changing the fate of young people in the black community;"

"It's quite educational!"

John Singleton's eyes lit up, "Is Dawn willing to invest?"

"I have been preparing this script since college, and all the ideas are in my head!"

As a new director, and a black man, John Singleton's desire for opportunity is extremely strong.

Aaron looked at the other party and tapped on the table, a new director, new actors, a black community violent crime film!

"Dawn is willing to invest, but the budget will be very low."

John Singleton stared with wide eyes, his dark skin glowing, "I plan to shoot in the South Los Angeles community, without too many scene constructions;"

"In terms of actors, you can choose some cheap black actors, no problem."

"How about this, you go back and make a complete plan for me, and Dawn will formulate a relevant film shooting budget;"

"Dawn has bought your script!"

"Okay, I will definitely complete a complete plan soon..."

After John Singleton came up with the plan for "Boyz n the Hood", Dawn Pictures also spent money to buy the other party's script;

At the same time, a production budget of no more than 5 million US dollars was prepared for the film.

Los Angeles, Compton community, Jack Wells accompanied Aaron to find filming locations with John Singleton.

"John, are you sure you want to shoot here?"

Aaron must be a little worried, after all, there are too many gang members in Compton.

"Aaron, some of the exteriors are here, my main filming location is the Crenshaw community," John Singleton continued to explain,

"In the movie, I am still selecting the male lead, but I have been in contact with other actors, and Ice Cube will play an important role in it;"

"He is very famous in this area and can handle many things!"

No mistake, one first, one hair, one inside, one capacity, one in one look!

"Ice Cube?"

Jack Wells on the side said in surprise: "Is it one of the former N.W.A members?"

In 1987, Ice Cube joined Dr. Dre and Eazy-E to form N.W.A, representing the rise of West Coast rap music;

Unfortunately, Ice Cube left N.W.A in 1989 due to economic disputes and began his solo career.

And "Boyz n the Hood" was originally a song by Eazy-E!

"Yes, Ice Cube is very supportive of my script!"

John Singleton smiled.

"The young black male lead is indeed not simple, do you have any ideas?"

Aaron looked at John Singleton and said, "Do you have any ideas for the male lead?"

"Still auditioning, I believe I will find a suitable one soon."

Aaron nodded. This was originally a black film. Aaron didn't have too many suggestions on who to use;

Denzel Washington is good, but he just won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, and he is too old, not suitable.

"John, pay attention to the budget, Dawn Pictures is just a newly established small company, we don't have much money;"

"It will be very troublesome if you exceed the budget!"

Aaron was worried that the new director would not shoot according to the budget.

John Singleton nodded solemnly, "Don't worry, Aaron, I will definitely not mess around. Everyone should be grateful to you for supporting such a movie;"

"Many filmmakers have taken the initiative to help and can save us some money!"

In the evening, after Jack Wells and Aaron left.

"Aaron, will this kind of movie have commercial value?"

Aaron smiled, "Don't worry, it will! Trust my vision, I have already sent this project to Sony Columbia;"

"They are interested in distribution!"