In a luxurious club in Beverly Hills, the screening of "Infernal Affairs" had just concluded, and the guests moved into the spacious entertainment hall, where the production team had prepared exquisite food and fine wines to make every attendee feel right at home.
Martin mingled among them, striving to leave a lasting impression on his colleagues, critics, and well-known journalists.
The Rita Baker Team, jointly hired by Louise and Kelly, had already dispersed throughout the venue, engaging in more aggressive lobbying efforts.
Not just newcomers like Martin, who had been in the industry for only three years, but even a seasoned director like Scorsese, with forty years under his belt, was doing the same thing.
Public relations, in the eyes of the Academy, were seen as a display of due respect and a demonstration of competitive spirit.
