Chapter 18 Homecoming Debt Collection

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Maybe Angelina Jolie has done poorly in other areas, but her credit is good, but in just ten days, she introduced Matthew to a good performance training school. Similar institutions in Los Angeles can be seen everywhere. Most of them belong to the type that can go by paying, but this one has certain barriers to entry.

According to Vanessa, the training school is called the Los Angeles Performing Arts School, and it mainly cooperates with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and William Morris Endeavour Agency (WME) to train actors for these two companies.

Actors who are not from these two brokerage companies need to be introduced by someone with a certain influence in the industry before they can be accepted.

For example, Matthew, without the introduction of Angelina Jolie, it is very difficult to enter this level of performance training school.

Just like where he used to live, there are various training institutions, most of which are fraudulent, and only a few are really reliable.

After getting out of the car in North Hollywood, Matthew asked casually and found this training institution called Los Angeles Performing Arts School without much effort.

"Good morning sir."

At the open door of the school, a security guard stopped Matthew, "This is private territory."

"Ah, hello." Matthew said quickly, "I'm here to sign up for the performance training class!"

The security guard glanced at Matthew, took out a list, and asked politely, "Can I know your name?"

Matthew replied, "Matthew Horner."

The security guard looked on the list, nodded and said, "Come in, Mr. Horner." He pointed to the road again, "Turn left ahead, go straight two hundred feet and there is a small white building, the registration office is at the Upstairs, you can see it when you enter."

Others are very polite, and Matthew is also very polite, "Thank you!"

According to what the guard said, he quickly found the registration office. Just as he entered the registration office and was about to speak, his cell phone suddenly rang, and he looked down to see that the number of the Angel Agency was displayed.

"Sorry." Matthew showed an apologetic smile to a middle-aged woman who was about to receive him, "I'll take a call first."

He walked out of the registration desk and pressed the answer button, "Hello, this is Matthew Horner."

"Hello, Matthew."

A somewhat familiar, crisp female voice sounded on the phone, "I'm Helen Herman."

Matthew immediately remembered the shrewd and capable female agent he had met.

The other party spoke quickly, "I have a job here that suits you. If you are interested, come to the company tomorrow at ten o'clock in the morning. We will gather at eleven o'clock and set off on time. Remember to bring your documents, luggage and change of clothes!"

Although he didn't know what the job was, Matthew responded immediately. For his small acting, he only had the job to pick people, and he didn't have the job to pick.

Hanging up the phone, he went back to the registration office and said to the middle-aged woman, "Hello, I'm Matthew Horner. I've been notified to sign up today."

The middle-aged woman flipped through a stack of documents, found a thin stack, and said, "Look, is it correct?"

Matthew took it over and flipped through it. It was all the basic information he filled out in "Soul Shifting Girl", "No problem."

"Well." The middle-aged woman handed over a form, "Fill it out."

Fortunately, all the forms need to be filled out are simple things, otherwise Matthew would be really embarrassed.

It was probably Angelina Jolie who made the greeting, and everything went smoothly. When Matthew filled out the form, the middle-aged woman said, "The acting class lasts for six months, and there are no less than two sessions per week. Twelve hours of study and practice, during which the school will also provide you with the opportunity to audition. If you perform well during the study period, the school will also recommend it to major brokerage companies to win a formal actor contract for you.

"

Hearing this, Matthew nodded slightly, as if he was very formal.

But then, the middle-aged woman got to the point, "The cost totals six thousand dollars!"

Matthew looked up immediately, the number was far more than expected.

The middle-aged woman's next words made him relieved, "The fee can be paid in installments."

If you want to come here, I am afraid that those who can come here to study are all small actors. For these people, six thousand dollars is definitely not a small number, and installment payment can reduce the financial pressure of many people.

"Sign up and pay two thousand dollars today." The middle-aged woman continued, "pay two thousand dollars before the start of the semester in May, and the last two thousand dollars in September."

Matthew figured it out, and the deal with Angelina Jolie received $5,500 successively, the "Girls of Souls" crew was paid $180, and the Red Penguin company's first month's salary was less than $1,800.

Total income during this period was $7,400.

In terms of expenses, the half-year rent is 2,400 US dollars, and then the living expenses and various expenses in the last month. He basically saved and saved, but he also spent a lot of money on buying a large number of professional books and subscribed newspapers in order to improve his reading ability. money.

Currently, he has less than $4,000 remaining in his bank card.

There is no problem with paying the first payment. The second payment is due in May, when there is still income from Red Penguin. As long as you save some money, it is not a big problem.

People came to sign up one after another, and he even saw a few familiar figures among them. He might have seen them in movies, but Matthew couldn't name them, and he was not interested in chatting for the time being. After signing up, he went to the building again. I paid the first fee of $2,000 by swiping my credit card at the Finance Office at Shangri-La, picked up a textbook by the way, and then left the Los Angeles Performing Arts School, waiting for the school to start in May.

Back in the Westwood District, Matthew bought two newspapers and went directly into the apartment building. He didn't have to go to work at the Red Penguin Company tonight, and he had no plans to go out, so he planned to take a good rest.

On the second floor, he opened the door, and as soon as he walked into the room, he found an envelope lying on the ground near the door. He picked it up and opened it and looked at it. His originally good mood was immediately clouded by a haze.

Debt collectors come directly to the door!

Sitting on the sofa that collapsed in the middle, Matthew read it back and forth several times. Although he didn't understand it very well, he guessed that this was probably the so-called lawyer's letter, and it also had the Chris who called him twice - The signature of Walker's lawyer, the content of the letter is similar to that of the phone call, listing the breach of contract terms and urging $50,000 in liquidated damages.

"These guys!" Matthew threw away the lawyer's letter, "to find my place!"

After thinking about it, it's not particularly surprising. After all, the previous person left true information, and he himself did not deliberately cover up his whereabouts. In such a modern society, it should not be difficult to find someone.

"You should also consult a lawyer."

After all, he was the one who breached the contract first, and there is no way to avoid this kind of thing. "Let's see if we can reach an out-of-court settlement."

In the Hollywood movies I have seen, if an out-of-court settlement can be reached, the price will generally be much less than the amount sought by the plaintiff, but Matthew is still frowning with worry, even if the work behind the "Tarot Tarot" crew and the crew is behind. The room agreed to halve the liquidated damages, which was still as much as $25,000.

The lawyer's letter was sent to the door, and Matthew also felt a sense of urgency. At the same time, he felt more and more poor. If he had $100,000, he would throw $50,000 directly on the heads of those deceived guys to see if they were still alive!

It's so unpleasant to have no money.

Matthew made a decision. After going to the Angels brokerage company tomorrow and seeing the specific work, he will take time to consult a lawyer.

In the following time, he picked up the book and read it, made full use of the limited time, and increased his own capital. After running the next morning, he put on the only formal clothes, took the luggage that he had packed last night, and took the bus Once again came to the Angels Performing Arts Agency in North Hollywood.

"Hello……"

As soon as I entered the door, a young girl came over and asked, "Are you an actor who came to apply?"

"Yes." Matthew said politely, "My name is Matthew Horner, and I received a notice from Miss Helen Herman yesterday."

"Please sit down." The girl wrote down on the notebook in her hand, "Wait for a while."

Matthew entered the lobby on the first floor. It was completely different from the deserted state he was when he came last time. There were more than 60 people sitting scattered on the benches in the hall. They also gathered together to discuss in a low voice.

Obviously, these are the same extras as him.

"Hi, Matthew!"

A man suddenly stood up and waved to him, "This way, this way!"

Turning his head and looking at it, Matthew recognized the face as young as himself. It was the porter he helped last time, and it seemed that his name was Michael Sheehan.

Matthew walked over immediately and said hello, "Hi, Michael."

"Call me Mike." Michael Sheehan greeted Matthew to sit down and said, "I was just wondering if I would meet you."

"I haven't received a role for a long time." Matthew shrugged, "Let's try my luck."

He asked again, "How are you doing?"

"It's the same." Michael Sheehan sighed, "Do the porters, and then go to some small crew to be the backdrop for people."

Matthew smiled, "Take your time, there will always be a day when things get better."

This Michael Sheehan looks very good, tall and strong, with brown hair and blue eyes. Matthew thinks that he should have a future if he goes to shoot youth idol movies and TV works.

However, this is what he thinks.

"Yeah!" Michael Sheehan nodded vigorously, "I've been in Los Angeles for three years, and I have to stand out! I will definitely become a big star!"

"When you become famous." Matthew joked casually, "Don't forget to support me."

Michael Sheehan laughed.

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Suddenly someone clapped their palms in the hall, and Matthew and Michael Sheehan looked towards the staircase together, where Helen Herman, who received them last time, was already standing there.

Seeing everyone looking over, Helen Herman exclaimed, "Everyone, one job may last a week..."