Hollywood starts with a broker

France, as the center of European art films and the birthplace of cinema, dominated the global film market before the rise of Hollywood.

However, now, facing the impact of Hollywood's industrialized film industry, it's difficult to even hold onto the domestic market. Before the 1980s, French films dominated the local French market, but after the 1980s, Hollywood films surpassed French films and gained more market share.

Sophie Marceau's romantic film "A Girl from Paris" was released in the United States without causing any ripples.

Even Gérard Depardieu's biographical film "Cyrano de Bergerac," which achieved both critical and commercial success in France and won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, received little attention in the United States!

In the evening, a Lexus LS400 parked in a parking lot near the Santa Monica Pier, and Aaron and Sophie Marceau got out of the car.

Aaron took Sophie Marceau to a beach bar on the pier.

"Aaron, I really didn't expect you to be so amazing. You've only been an agent for a little over a year, and you've already accomplished so much?"

Sophie Marceau took a sip of her drink, looking at Aaron Anderson with curiosity.

After meeting at the Marmont Hotel the day before yesterday, they exchanged contact information. Sophie Marceau also inquired about him and was really shocked!

"Maybe I'm just more suited to Hollywood?"

Aaron didn't take it seriously. "By the way, are you going back to France soon?"

Sophie Marceau nodded. "Of course, I was only here for a few days to attend a few events."

"'A Girl from Paris' isn't a big production anyway!"

"Well, haven't you thought about developing your career in Hollywood?"

Sophie Marceau shrugged. "Hollywood doesn't offer opportunities to people like us, except for decorative vase roles or terrifying commercial films that exploit sex appeal and showcase the body."

Aaron looked at her. Sophie Marceau is definitely thriving in France right now, with many options available.

But if she comes to Hollywood, there really isn't much to choose from, just like the shoddy, low-budget production "A Girl from Paris!"

"There are always more opportunities in Hollywood, right?" Aaron reminded her.

"It would be even better if your English were better!"

"Of course, I know all this, but Hollywood doesn't have a script suitable for me."

Sophie Marceau brushed back her long hair. "By the way, I heard that you developed two films this year and recently purchased another project?"

"Are you going to distribute the film yourself?"

Aaron shook his head. "No, it's a collaboration with Sony. Dawnlight Pictures is just a small independent production company."

"Many independent films seek investment in France. Have you ever considered it?"

Sophie Marceau said, then suddenly remembered something, "Steven Soderbergh, the director of 'Sex, Lies, and Videotape,' is preparing a drama called 'Kafka' in France!"

"Steven Soderbergh? He was the director I signed before. After I left CAA, I didn't pay much attention to him."

No wonder that guy often stays in France for a long time. So he went to film a French film?

"I definitely want European film funding. If necessary, I will also look for investors there!"

"However," Aaron said with a smile, "I probably won't need it for long. My work is not lacking in commercial elements. Hollywood will be rushing to send me money by then."

"Moreover, I prefer to go directly to banks or investment funds for loans."

Sophie Marceau raised her glass and clinked it with Aaron's, asking, "Do you plan to shoot in Europe? It's much cheaper to film in Europe than in Hollywood."

"That's for sure. Not only for location shooting, but also for filming some European stories!"

Europe is the largest export destination for Hollywood films. Who would dare not pay attention?

Moreover, compared to Japan, the world's second-largest film market, European culture is similar to that of the United States. After all, the United States is mainly made up of European immigrants.

The European literary and artistic circles say they look down on Hollywood commercial films, but they just can't beat them. Now, various European countries are trying to improve their cultural competitiveness and cultural output.

What better way to promote culture than film? The best way to promote cultural values is definitely through film!

Hollywood has the market, the funds, and the streamlined film industry. How can Europe compare?

The current European film development is not very good. The first source of funding is government subsidies, the second is broadcast payments from national television stations, and the third is revenue sharing from distributors.

At night, the suite door of the Shutters on the Beach hotel in Santa Monica was opened, and Aaron Anderson and Sophie Marceau couldn't wait to hug each other.

"Mmm…" A passionate and fiery kiss led them all the way to the bedroom.

As their clothes fell off, the two quickly became entangled on the bed. The French girl's charm made Aaron a little obsessed.

Especially since this is the famous "French Kiss" Sophie Marceau!

"Mmm," Sophie Marceau, covered in fragrant sweat and panting, hugged Aaron Anderson and revealed a satisfied expression.

"What, aren't you tired yet?"

"What do you think? It's all your fault for being so tempting!"

Aaron lay on top of her, his face feeling the girl's fullness, her sexy and fiery body conquered by Aaron.

Then, after kissing the girl again, Sophie Marceau smiled and said, "I'm going back to France soon. I don't know when I'll come to America again?"

"Ah," Aaron sighed and stroked the girl's body. "Are you really not planning to develop your career in Hollywood?"

Sophie Marceau just rubbed the man's hair. "Hollywood doesn't have a place for me right now."

"Can you decide my career?"

"It won't be long before I can. You should know how fast my development is!"

Aaron certainly has confidence. Isn't it simple to promote a few women?

"Okay, while I'm in America, we can spend a few wonderful days!"

Aaron Anderson is successful and young and handsome, so Sophie Marceau certainly doesn't mind having a relationship with him.

However, Aaron Anderson's career in Hollywood is just beginning, while Sophie Marceau has a boyfriend in France!

Aaron smiled. "If I have the chance, I'll come to France to find you."

They are both adult men and women in the entertainment industry, so it is normal for them to spend a pleasant evening together!

Sophie Marceau and Aaron Anderson were together for less than a week, and returned to France just after Halloween.

After all, Sophie Marceau has her own advantageous career in France, unlike Nicole Kidman, who entered Hollywood as a newcomer.

After experiencing the tenderness and charm of the "French Kiss" for a few days, Aaron also continued to put his energy into his career!