The Unbrokenhearteds | Completed ✓

Chapter 20

"Can you elaborate, please?" I ask in frustration. This project is a complete mishmash. After pitching Max's portfolio, the client suddenly wants to enter Kai into the scene.

"Apparently, they've been talking about it and it was finalized right after our meeting earlier," Rachel says. She's sitting on the couch with a MacBook Air on her lap. 

We just got back in the office from Bier Pharmaceuticals, and we were not even here for an hour yet when the account executive from GreenOnion Agency called Rachel to tell about the client's requested additional frames with Kai Carter.

I bit my lower lip. "If only I knew how hassle this project is..." I angrily mutter while finding my planner in my now fully-loaded table—papers and envelopes that need my approval have already piled up. I think I'll be pulling another all-nighter to finish all these. "Ask the storyboard artist if he can do the frames tonight. I'll be the one to explain this to Ham." I draw a sharp breath. "Also, don't forget to call Kai's manager. Ugh. For once, can't the agency settle with the talents themselves?" Usually, agencies handle the talents. They're the ones who book them. But GreenOnion likes to make things difficult for production houses. Grrrr. Why is that agency even in my account?!

Rachel scoff. "This is why I hate GreenOnion." She stands up from the couch. "I'll get going now. I'll beep you once I've already talked to Margot." She says before marching to the door. 

"Yes. Thanks." I say without looking at her. I turn on my laptop when I still couldn't find my planner. Where the hell is that freaking notebook? We only have 3 days left to settle everything. I've been really stressed out for the past few days because of this. Another reason why I couldn't let this go is that it's Ham's last project before he takes a break from directing to completely focus on organizing his wedding. I scrutinize the timetable on my laptop to check the post-production dates.

Project: Medic
Director: Ham Harper
Post House: Empire Ent. HQ

TTB as of April 15, 2020

April 10 - Briefing Meeting (10:30 am at Bier Pharmaceuticals)
April 11 - Pre-production Meeting (2:00 pm at GreenOnion Agency)
April 13 - 2nd Pre-production Meeting (6:00 pm at GreenOnion Agency)
April 15 - Pitch [for lead talent] (11:00 am at Bier Pharmaceuticals)
April 17 - Technical Meeting (4:00 pm at Empire Entertainment HQ - Lap Hall)
April 19 - Shoot Preparation (8:00 pm)
April 20 - Shoot at Cloud Studios
April 21 - Conversion and Editor's Cut (9:00 am to 8:00 pm)
April 22 - Director's Cut (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
April 23 - Agency Offline Presentation & Client Offline Presentation (12:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
April 24 - Editor's Cut and Director's Cut (2:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
April 25 - Agency Online Presentation and Client Online Presentation (9:00 am to 9:00 pm)
April 26 - BREAK

*This schedule is based on Director's availability. 
* Approved by Client and Agency.

The only good thing about projects that has a shorter timetable is that it wouldn't affect your schedule in your upcoming shoots. But it's totally exhausting. You have limited time to secure everything—from meetings, bookings, and logistics, every mundane detail should be settled before the shoot day. 

I just hope Kai is free on April 20 so we won't be needing another negotiation to the most demanding client. Psh. Speaking of Kai, he's been sending me text messages—asking where I am or what I am doing, but up until now, I haven't answered any of those because of my workload. I can actually ask him about his schedule, but that would be rude. I always uphold what Ham instill in me, there's a fine line that separates work and personal life.

"Honey, you look so stressed!" 

What the fork?

I startle because of a sudden loud voice that dominated my office. When I look up, I see an NBA-tall person leaning on my office door. He's wearing a Deus ex Machina shirt, black jeans, and black ankle boots. "Ham? What are you doing here?" I ask, frowning.