My Hollywood System

Chapter 220:

Chapter 220:

Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California.

The entire audience was in chit-chats about one thing or another as the host entered the stage.

Almost every star in Hollywood was present in the audience. Will, June, Amanda, Robert, and Jeffrey were seated at a table. The tables were placed, not too close nor too far away, but if one paid attention, there was a high possibility that they could easily eavesdrop on the conversation ongoing at their nearest table.

With that being mentioned, directors, actors, actresses, and every other important person that had put their efforts in to make a movie successful was present.

Beside the table at which Will was seated, Lucas, the director of the movie [1917] along with the two leads, Renly Warren and Elijah Thomas.

As soon as the Host, Edward Teach took the stage, silence descended among the audience and everyone started quietly whispering in hushed noises after they gave the host a fabulous welcome clapping away merrily.

“Good evening, and welcome to the Academy Awards! This really is the biggest movie event of the year and we are here to honor all this year’s incredible films and the actors and actresses that have starred in them!”

“Now, the Academy loves to salute range, like Christine Clearwater, ladies, and gentlemen!” He said as he nodded to the actress seated at a table near the front.

“In [Enchantment at the sea], Christine, who is English, plays a German. She’s Nominated.” He pointed out, and the crowd clapped once again

“In [Sherlock Holmes], Michael Robert Elrod, who is an American, plays an Englishman, who is also a High functioning sociopath. Nominated.” He again said as he pointed toward Robert who was seated a few tables beside Will, with Susan.

“And then there is me, I am an Australian, who plays an Australian in a movie called [The Australian].” He paused, for a couple of seconds and said “Hosting.”

Jeffery shook his head and nervously said “Other movies are just as good, if not better.”

Will replied smoothly “No, they are not. And you know it. Your work was magnificent, have faith in yourself. They are going to announce the winner, just wait.”

And true to his word, Edward Teach announced on the stage “It is time to finally award the person that brings us our coffees, wakes us up in our trailers when we’ve dozed off between retakes, and drives us on the set in their golf carts, the everyday handyman! The Cinematographers!” The audience laughed as he made a face, and acted as if he was talking into his earpiece.

“W-wait, that’s not right. Apparently, their job is actually something to do with the camera. Weird. Anyway, the winner for this year’s Best Cinematography goes to ....” He said as he opened the envelope in his hand.

Jeffery was literally on the edge of his seat, and he was half excited, half resigned to losing the award when Edward smiled and gazed at the audience.

“The award goes to [1917]! Give it up for Jeffery Houlston everybody!”

Jeffery was floored. For a couple of long seconds, he couldn’t move, and his wife had to nudge him to get into motion. He nodded to her in thanks and shook hands with Will after he patted him on the back.

Jeffery made his way to the stage and shook hands with Edward. He had a big smile on his face, as the screen behind showed a few clips from [1917].

Jeffery stood in front of the mic and sighed as he gazed at the Oscar in his hands. “I’ve come a long way from porn haven’t I?” He joked and the audience laughed.

“First of all, I want to thank my fellow nominees, for their wonderfully inspiring and innovative work. Then I want to thank the crew from Dream Vision, this award belongs to them just as it does me, It belongs to my wife, Emilia, who worked on this film with me. I also want to thank Will Evans, for coming up with such a fabulous screenplay. We’ve come a long way from scavenging for cameras in pawn shops for [The Blair Witch Project] huh buddy! I also want to thank Amanda for managing everything so wonderfully. And finally, I want to thank the academy for giving me this award, and I hope I can give the audience at home similar experiences with the movies that are yet to come from Dream Vision!” The audience cheered as he stepped off the stage, with a blinding smile plastered on his face.

“Give it up for Jeffery Houlston, everybody!” Edward said as he retook the center stage. “[1917], what a wonderful film. Last year really has been the year where Will Evans and all those associated with him and Dream Vision really cemented that they are a force to be not taken lightly. No longer are they in the realm where they are considered a rookie in the industry. They have managed to carve their name in the annals of history here in Hollywood among the greatest, and I am sure they will keep delivering. Now, for one of the most highly anticipated category of awards for the best Screenplay!” He finished as drum rolls played in the background.

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

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