Exploiting Hollywood 1980.

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"Donna, are you still getting all A's?" Ronald asked Donna who was sitting in the co-pilot.

"Yes, the high school courses are not difficult for me. My math teacher asked me to take a pre-requisite class next year and learn calculus. If I pass the exam, I can earn credits in college."

Donna's IQ is undoubtedly beyond the average level of her peers.

"Are you willing to go to a key high school in New York? Do you know? There are eight special key high schools in New York State. Their teaching courses are very advanced, and they will meet many students who are as smart as you."

"Is it Stanton High School of Science and Technology? I went to play, and it was very boring there." Donna was reluctant.

Stanton Technical High School is also one of eight special focus high schools in New York State that take the Special Placement Examination.

"No, it's Stuyvesant High School. I asked the admissions department of Stuyvesant High School. Their test scores are higher than Stanton Technical High School. If you want, I can sign you up. You can live in my Manhattan East Village when you go to school. apartment."

"Do you live in Manhattan... Then can I visit Wall Street?" Donna showed a longing look.

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"Manhattan?" Aunt Karen showed hesitation. "I know Donna's IQ is higher than her classmates, but I don't want her to enter special education too early. I hope she grows up by her mother's side."

"Of course, Aunt Karen. I know you want Donna to grow up in a loving environment, with good friends and classmates who grew up with her."

Ronald actually understood Aunt Karen a little bit, "It's not necessarily a good thing for a girl to leave her parents and go to a so-called gifted school early."

"I went to Stuyvesant High School. There are also many courses other than mathematics, physics and chemistry, such as gymnastics, fencing, drama, etc. This special test is jointly held by eight special middle schools in the New York State area. The focus is on mathematics, logic. And language ability. Stuyvesant High School has the highest admission score, and our Staten Island Technical High School is also in it.

If you pass the exam, you can choose whether to go or not. It depends on Donna's choice when the time comes.The point is, Aunt Karen, Stuyvesant has a considerable number of direct Ivy League scholarship qualifications, including Harvard, Yale, MIT, etc., all have.If Donna can obtain the admission qualifications of a prestigious school..."

"Scholarship?" Aunt Karen was moved by the prestigious scholarship qualification.

"Yes, the principal is responsible for the recommendation." Ronald replied.

"Stuyvesant is also a public high school, and the tuition fee is similar to that of Tottville. I think this is a good opportunity for Donna to try." Ronald struck while the iron was hot.At that time, if the business of leg warmers is good, you can also go to the East Village of Manhattan to sit in town. The apartment I rent is not far from the school. There are three rooms, and we can live together.

Aunt Karen patted Ronald's hand, "You always consider everything very thoughtfully, Ronnie. But I still need to talk to Donna's teacher about this. You can sign up for the special entrance exam for Donna first."

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"Ronald, are you so confident? We still have more than 20 days, and the sales results in Cincinnati and Cleveland are coming out. You don't seem to worry about the test results at all. Why is that?"

Ronald asked Dacey Maguire to come out and asked her about the special entrance exam for Stuyvesant Middle School to see if Donna was going to prepare for it.

Darcy thought that Ronald was going to talk about the chewing gum advertisement test, and heard that he was asking for advice on the Stuyvesant Middle School Entrance Exam, and was immediately overwhelmed by his not worried attitude.

"My former boss once told me a philosophy of Huaguo, to grasp the main contradiction." Ronald explained his judgment to Darcy, "If you are like me, the TV commercials are listenable, If you firmly believe in the fact that it is not for people to see, then there should be no worries."

Seeing that Darcy Maguire still didn't understand, Ronald gave an example, "For example, the sewer in your house is blocked, and you need to hire a plumber to untangle it. He is handsome and good at chatting. Of course It's a bonus item, but the most important thing is his ability to pass through the sewer, and it would be even better if the price is not expensive."

"What kind of nonsense metaphors are these?"

"The same is true for TV commercials. It doesn't matter whether the shooting is highly artistic or not. With such a small TV screen, generally 14-21 inches, it is impossible to see the details of your shooting. Besides, more than half of the people don't Watching TV commercials, they just hear the slogan of the people in the commercials."

"As a result of the scene, everyone remembered our slogan Chewels chewing gum tasted better, but less than half of the people remembered their slogan. If it is reflected in sales, I doubt we will win by a big score. "

"So I'm not worried at all. Even if they make some small moves, increase their advertising efforts, and give retailers some benefits, how many percentage points can they increase sales? In the face of our huge advantage that our advertisements can make people remember, those It's all in vain."

Ronald's confidence was also conveyed to Darcy, she nodded, "You're right, but I'll still keep an eye on them, this time we have to win beautifully."

"I have no doubts about you. You are very talented, Miss Maguire. After all, you came up with such a great idea." Ronald praised.

"I just want to show the selling point simply and directly." Darcy Maguire is also a little proud of his creativity.

"So, what is the entrance exam for Stuyvesant Middle School? Donna is needed. She is my cousin. Do you want to prepare for it?"

Darcy Maguire made an exaggerated overwhelmed expression, and explained to Ronald the meaning of the special entrance examination.

"No, the entrance exam jointly held by the eight special key high schools in New York State is a special SAT test, which is more difficult than the usual SAT."

"I remember that it is to test the candidates' English ability and mathematics ability. The exam is three hours in total, and you can allocate the time for the two subjects by yourself. Finally, the score is converted according to the ranking. The total score is 700 points, and you can apply for up to 8 schools, and then enroll students in turn according to the admission scores.”

Ronald took out his ballpoint pen and began to jot down key points.

"Stuyvesant has the highest admission score, which needs to be around 570, and Brooklyn Tech and Brooklyn Latinos have the lowest admission scores, which only need 480. So there is no need for any preparation. This is essentially an IQ test."

"Aren't there any real questions over the years? Analysis of question types? Simulated guessing questions?" Ronald suddenly popped up some words that Darcy Maguire couldn't understand.

"I don't know what you mean. In short, let your cousin take the test directly. The test will be at the end of October soon, and the results will come out at about the same time as our advertising test."

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"Eddie, why have I sent self-recommendation letters to everyone on the screenwriter agent list, but no one has asked me to sign a contract?" Ronald found Eddie and asked him for advice on finding a screenwriter agent.

"Really? How did you write it?" Eddie was also surprised.

"I wrote that I put my name on the script of Fame and asked them to consider representing me, and that was basically it."

"Ronald, you are also an experienced old man who has been in two film crews, why are you so naive?"

Ronald frowned, "What did I do wrong? Eddie, please tell me."

"Your self-recommendation credit is very suitable for applying for the membership of the Western Screenwriters Guild. Are you looking for an agent... By the way, have you obtained the qualification of the Screenwriters Guild yet?"

"Got it, they found the script for the record, my name and Christopher Gore are connected by And, so I can get 24 points, and the membership goes smoothly. If it is connected by &, then I can only get 12 points, we have to accumulate some writing points.”

Eddie nodded, "Let's put it this way, Ronald, if I represent you in the directing business, what benefits can I get?"

"I think I can shoot commercials and provide some opportunities for other actors and models under your banner to be photographed?" Ronald said after thinking about it.

"What about other than that?"

"The other thing is that you can take 10% of my director's income. But now my income is not high, and your commission is not much."

"Yes, the same goes for screenwriter agents, Ronald! Fame has finished filming, and you don't have a new script, how can they make money representing you?"

"But doesn't being famous all over the world prove my ability as a screenwriter? They can also find me a job to revise the script, and I can also make money?" Ronald remembered the screenwriter doctor that Alan Parker was going to give him, The income is also higher than that of ordinary screenwriters.

"If you become famous and sell well, it is possible. There will be screenwriter agents who will come to you. If you are nominated for an Oscar, they will chase you every day, but the movie will be released next year, so they are not very good at it. Bet your future now."

"So that's how it is. I really thought it was easy." Ronald wondered why he had sent dozens of self-recommendation letters, but he didn't even receive a phone call.Only by letting others make money can you find the right people to serve you.This principle seems to be understood by all walks of life.

Eddie is willing to represent himself because he can help him earn money.Being able to accept the chewing gum advertisement is to make Darcy Maguire feel that he can shoot the temperament that satisfies the main customer group of independent women, which is conducive to his promotion.Hershey agreed to test the ad in order to sell more chewing gum.

So if you want to make movies in the future, is the key to making the producers a lot of money?

At least it must be with Roger Corman, Ronald thought.

"So how is Hershey's going? How many opportunities will there be for me in the series of advertisements?" Eddie began to promote his artists, "Look at these photos, the beauties here are of various hair colors and body types , there are races, even ugly ones like Gracie Jones if you want."

Ronald looked at Eddie flipping through pages of audition photos of beauties. This feeling of being able to decide the fate of others with one sentence is really special.

"Darcy Maguire has some plans, chorus, foreign chefs, skydivers, the Duchess of Hair Country, the high school band, as long as you win the sales test at the end of the month, you have a lot of opportunities."

"Really? It seems that I want to have a good chat with her. I have not only young beauties, but also many actors who are suitable for playing roles of various professions and races. Chefs and duchesses are not a problem." Eddie came Momentum, I really started to choose suitable actors, "You will say good things for me when the time comes, Ronnie?"

"Of course, you are my agent."

(End of this chapter)