Chapter 221:

“The award for the best Screenplay goes to……” He said as he uncovered the envelope in his hand.

“…Now this is just wonderful… Will Evans! For the movie [1917]!”

Loud claps erupted through the crowd. The cameras which were on every angle in the audience among the people, turned to focus on Will.

His eyes and face were clearly shocked. Best screenplay? He couldn’t help but think for a split second before standing up to get his first Oscar.

The surprise in his face was because of how he hadn’t tried to do any PR to get chances with the award. His only focus and intention was on Jeffrey winning an award knowing that the technical categories generally don’t need PR.

Claps, whistles and cheers were heard, while Will walked up the stage.

The TV audience watching the Oscars from their home also were very happy for Will. After all, he had made a place in people’s hearts due to his movies.

“Hello everyone. Edward.” Will said with a brief nod acknowledging the host of the show.

“The speech is going to be short and sweet since I hadn’t imagined myself to be up here tonight, yet I’m. Thank you everyone, including the people who got nominated for this award, and everyone who supported me throughout the last year.”

“The past year was a year of great achievement but also equally hard challenges. A lot had happened during a span of twelve months, and I’m nothing but grateful for each of them. I feel like a better person, being up here and looking back at the past I once thought was challenging, yet achievable.”

“Nevertheless, the movie [1917] brought so many things that I can’t thank enough at the moment.”

“Special thanks to these people who helped me shape my present for what it is today. My father, who unfortunately is not alive to witness this moment, yet, dad, I did it,” Will said as he smiled at the camera, his eyes thinking about the memories of the previous soul.

“Uncle Ben, your support was truly something I appreciate a lot and wouldn’t forget, ever. Also, June, Jeffrey, Amanda, Alexia, Robert, Leo and every single one who supported me while I was on my journey. This award is right here… This award in my hand, is not just my victory, but it is an encouragement for the entire Dream Vision Company to go forward and achieve the greatest which it should achieve with time.

“Thank you Academy, for this incredible recognition. And I promise you, every one of you including people in my team, that I’d work my best to create more and more successful movies and follow a path where not only me, but many passionate people in the industry can go through. Thank you!”

Will said while showing the award to the audience. “…Thank you. Will Evans, everyone! Will made sure that the speech of his award is something that no one would forget, the promise is extremely appreciative,” Edward said while his little sentences were followed by claps.

Will walked down the stairs and went back to his seat.

***

The Oscars award ceremony took a different turn.

The main reason for it was how the focus was mainly on Will Evans. As a person who walked down the path with thorns—Hollywood just a year ago, his achievement was truly something to admire.

Right after the live telecast of the award ceremony, there were many articles published online about how Will was the one awarded for the best screenplay.

Although the media was quite focused on Will’s achievement, the other winners also had their own spot in the articles.

<Despite its Oscar win, [Martial Man] is still a film that depicts blindness as a burden. We have list out all the controversies that happened with the movie.>

<[1917] lost out on other awards that they were nominated, but Will Evans won for the Best screenplay and Jeffery Houlston for Best cinematography.>

<Oscars 2012: Seven things on the wins, the emotions, the music – and the bold frocks on the red carpet.>

<Oscars 2012: Will Evans becomes the youngest recipient of Best Screenplay. Next year, he might be aiming for Best director with [Spiderman]. Will the academy give preference to a superhero movie?>

The articles knew no end, also the people who read those started to talk more about the award ceremony.

Apart from all the talk about the Oscars, the media was calling it the year Will owned already even though it was still March. It was mainly due to how well Will’s other movie [Spiderman] was doing in the theatres.

Other than that, he also had [Catch me if you can] which was another superhit movie written by Will.

The hype did not end with movies, it dragged upon how much of a talented person Will is. Not just movies, but books? That was the title of the article. The news about how [The Hobbit] is soon going to be released was everywhere and everyone including the writers and editors had hoped it too would become another hit.

***

“….Here we go,” Will walked inside the after-party of the Oscars held by a magazine called ‘Vanity Fair’.

June’s hand was entangled in Will’s arm, and they had just escaped the hoards of paparazzi that had been standing outside the hotel.

Just like how many people were all dressed up for the Oscars, the celebrities had their own styles of costumes well-prepared and designed for the after-party.

Will was wearing a silver double breasted suit, which perfectly made him appear well-built for his body, and June was dressed in a long silver dress which hung to her body tightly and ideally.

As mentioned before, the party was hosted by the magazine, Vanity Fair. It was not ‘just another magazine’ but something that almost every person who was interested in world news looked upon.

Even in his previous world, Vanity Fair had a lot of connections and was a leading magazine.

News including stuff going on in Hollywood to politics were written and shared with necessary pictures which always grabbed the attention of millions of people. With that being said, it is no secret that the party would be occupied by powerful guests.

Although some eyes were focused on other guests, the center of attention was Will.

Once he walked in, many eyes turned towards him.

Within a few minutes into the party which was filled with guests, Will was surrounded by all sorts of people.

In his hand, there was a glass of champagne which was brought to him by a director who had came to talk with him.

Taking a sip from it, he whispered to June, “I won’t be able to spend any time with you today like this.”

June, who heard him clearly, shook her head. “It’s alright, I know that you’re going home with me at the end,” She said through her dark red lips.

Will said nothing but nodded and let go of the hand he had in her bareback.

Turning towards the guests that were around him, he continued to talk about the work-talks he was having.

“…And Will, what more is yet to come out of you?” One of the CEO’s asked.

“That sounds like the most common question I have been answering tonight. But yeah, there’s a lot planned. The movies are barely the start and I’m hoping for more,” He said and took a sip of his drink.

“Hmm… That’s a good idea Will. If you’re interested, ‘HR Fay’ is known to be one of the best loyal investors in the industry. And I’m going to tell Will, we are ready to invest in any of your future movie plans. I mean, honestly it would be a great opportunity for us to work with such a man with great potential.”

Will nodded, “Yeah, I’ll keep that in mind–”

“Will, I watched [1917] and you have done a marvellous job with the entire movie. Although the direction part was not by you, the story is interesting unlike anything I’ve watched. Distinctive and eccentric, I loved the idea,” Another director among the crowd talked.

A smile appeared on Will’s face hearing his words. “Thank you, Mr. Haynes.”

“Yeah, you’re welcome. And I’d like to collaborate with you on your next project. I myself have some ideas in mind, and—”

The conversations kept growing and so on. Around him, actors, actresses, producers, studio executives were present. Some talked to grab his attention, some just observed and talked to make their presence acknowledged.

But they all had one goal in common—wanting to make Dream Vision a part of them, or making themselves a part of Dream Vision.

Anyway, the chatters kept increasing while almost everyone had alcohol running in their veins. Some were enjoying themselves, some were seeking opportunities.

The after-party of Oscars was one hell of a situation.

“…The idea is quite good to be honest, and I think that if the execution is done correctly it would be quite a good idea to work on. No promises on collaboration, but I genuinely think the idea is quite nice….” As Will was replying, suddenly the room became silent yet his voice’s loudness remained unchanged.

‘What the hell happened?’ he thought and looked around to see why the atmosphere freezed.

‘Here he is.’ Will thought with a smile curling up, not wanting to let the person’s presence affect him.

Everyone had their eyes shifting from Will to ‘him’. ‘Him’ to Will. And everyone’s thought of how well Will’s [Spiderman] had crushed ‘his’ movie on the boxoffice.

Guessed correctly, ‘he’ was none other than Ashton Banasiewicz, CEO of Allen Pictures.

…

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