SFS Chapter 38:
Chapter 38:
Chapter 38:
Karen Jansen took out the envelope with a smile on her face. Her gaze lingered on the directors and actors sitting below the stage, and she couldn’t help but smirk.
As an actress, she very well knew how they were feeling; Anxious, worried, and hopeful.
She looked down at the envelope and saw the name of the movie that had won the award, and she couldn’t help but be surprised.
‘I haven’t seen this one.’
She had gone through the screenings of many movies but not the one written on the envelope. Ignoring her thoughts, she spoke on the mic.
“So, the name of the movie which has won the award for the ‘Most innovative idea’ is [The Blair Witch Project]!”
As soon as Karen announced that, wild applause rang out from the crowd. All the eyes of the directors, actors, and other important individuals gathered on Will.
“What is [The Blair Witch Project]? Why haven’t I heard of it?”
“That camcorder movie? I can’t believe it won an award!”
“I saw the screening of it. It was really scary, but it’s not a real movie. The jury has really gone mad!”
“Who’s the director of it?”
People talked in hushed whispers, but their gazes were lingering on the table, which was occupied by Will, June, Marcus, Zach, and George.
‘We won... we really won.’
Will couldn’t believe that the movie he had directed had really got an award at a prominent film festival.
[The Blair Witch Project] didn’t receive any awards in his previous world. But it was well-received by the audience, even though the movie still couldn’t rake in any awards.
So, this was a shock to Will.
But it was a genuinely good one. For a moment, Will wasn’t even able to hide his emotions, and a bright smile unknowingly crept on his face.
“June, did we really win an award?” He asked, turning towards June, who was looking up at him.
“Yes, yes, we did! You really did it, Will!”
She said excitedly, thinking back to the time she had decided to accept Will’s offer to play the lead. Who would have known that a movie shot on a camcorder in 10 days would get an award?
On the other hand, George had an expression that said he was finally not regretting choosing a movie like Blair Witch to distribute.
Marcus and Zach just looked at each other in disbelief and shock.
Slowly coming to terms with reality, they walked up to the stage with Will and George leading the way.
As Will walked towards Karen, she whispered.
“Congratulations! Are you really the director?” She asked with a flicker of surprise in her eyes.
“Yeah, I’m the one.”
“I haven’t seen your movie, but now I’m interested in it. Again, congratulations on winning!”
Saying this, Karen presented Will with the award. He picked it in his hands and looked down at it.
It was the first movie award he had won in his life.
Will glanced at the award, then at the audience. At that moment, George nudged him a bit on his shoulders.
“Will, you should speak on behalf of the team.”
He nodded his head and stepped towards the mic. Looking down at the prominent figures in Hollywood who were eyeing him with curiosity, he spoke.
“Hello, my name is Will Evans, the director of [The Blair Witch Project] – A horror movie made in 10 days and shot with old video cameras. Funny, right?”
Many people in the crowd still haven’t seen [The Blair Witch Project], so his words caused a bit of stir. Although it got a lot of audiences, the screening time ended before it could spread to more people.
Anyway, horror movies are ignored by most people until they’re really exceptional.
-Hello, Will. Is that you?
“Yes, Uncle, it’s me.”
-Oh, I called during the day. Were you busy?
“Ah... I just fell asleep. Today the movie I directed will be released. So I couldn’t even sleep properly last night.”
-Haha, that’s normal. I also called regarding your movie and another thing. First thing, I am happy for you, and isn’t there a saying... ah yes, I hope that this movie breaks the internet.
“Thank you, Uncle.”
-Hm, also, don’t be discouraged even if this one doesn’t perform well. In fact, I will be going to watch it today. I missed it during the screening event because of my schedule, but I won’t miss it today. In fact, I am just about to leave. Where are you? Why don’t you join me? I also have a surprise for you; I think it will be better if I tell you in person.
“Oh, you don’t have to trouble yourself, Uncle. Just tell me the Cinema hall name nearby, I will come over.
-Um, I think it’s the Arclight Cinemas. It’s near my office building. Should I send a car? The show will start in one hour.
“I will be there, Uncle. In half an hour at most.”
-Alright. I will see you there then.
Will nodded and put down the phone as the call came to an end.
‘I will talk to the others later. I need to hurry.’
Within the next five minutes, Will freshened himself and wore a tailored blue suit jacket paired with a white shirt and black dress pants...
Since today was the movie’s first day, he couldn’t help himself but wear a suit to enjoy the movie.
Though he was sure that he would be getting a few looks because it’s not every day people see a guy going to watch a horror movie wearing a fancy dress.
It took him about twenty minutes to reach the cinema hall in a taxi and five more minutes to find his Uncle.
“You’re here,” His Uncle called him, “Come, tickets will be here soon.”
Will nodded as he walked towards his Uncle and asked, “How have you been, Uncle?”
“Ah, my schedule has been hectic for the last few months. And you’re the one to be blamed for it.”
“Me? What did I do?”
“You gave me an amazing script.”
“Oh...”
“Yes. The company loves your [17 Again] script, in fact, they are not even planning to make too many changes; it just feels kind of perfect. In fact, someone might call you pretty soon regarding this project. And you better pick it up; maybe that call might change your life.”
“Oh?” Will was surprised by this, “Who would be calling me?”
But before his Uncle could reply, someone approached them and spoke.
“Dad, here’s the ticket.”
Will’s smile froze for a moment, and regaining his composure at the moment; he turned around.
In his sight appeared a young lady, who also turned towards him. She wore a yellow gown with a large flared skirt and yellow-coloured floral embroidery on the bodice, revealing a pair of flawless and fragile alabaster shoulders.
She was Uncle Ben’s daughter, Jennifer Charles.
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