69novels Chapter 18:
Chapter 18:
Chapter 18:
Jeffrey started reading the script after Will’s explanation regarding why it seemed short satisfied him.
Quite honestly, Will could already empathise with the directors who got frustrated with him.
It wasn’t just due to his picky personality but also how he talked.
“How are you planning to shoot this? The dialogues are not much, and adding too many sound effects might backfire on us.”
Jeffery was direct, to say the least.
Will shook his head upon hearing the question, “The technique we are using sits perfectly with this script. We’re going to use a technique called Found Footage. It will-”
“Found footage?” Jeffery interrupted him, “Are you for real? This technique was last used thirty years ago...” After a moment of pause, he shook his head while adding, “I don’t think it will work. The movie might become monotonous.”
Will nodded, “I understand that, and that’s the reason why I am here for you. Since we will be presenting the whole movie as if it was a discovered film or video recording, we will need a lot of sound effects to add a tone of uncertainty and create the fear of the unknown among the audience.”
Jeffery remained silent for a few moments before asking. “You know, this is not my first time working on a horror project, and I agree with your last point, but aren’t you going to show the Blair Witch? That will take away the fear of the unknown.”
“Oh?” Will frowned.
In [The Blair Witch Project] of his world, the moviemakers hadn’t shown the Blair Witch’s face to the audience and had left it to the audience’s imagination.
“Montgomery County, Maryland.”
“Oh? Why there?”
“Well, the terrain, of course. It’s perfect for this script, and I have heard there are some old civil war era mansions and cottages in the woods too, which makes it even better for us.”
“Oh, you have researched all of this?”
Will nodded, “This may be my first project, but I am also considering it as my last night, and that’s enough reason for me to give everything I have got.”
Nevertheless, Jeffery was a bit taken aback by Will’s words but was satisfied with his enthusiasm.
“Very well, I would like to be a part of this project. When are you planning to begin the shoot?” He asked with a smile plastered on his face.
The smile on his short stature and gruffly face created a weirdly unique vibe, and it was surprisingly a positive one – something which others would rarely get to witness from Jeffery.
On the other hand, Will felt a sudden gust of relief upon hearing Jeffery’s words.
“The schedule for the shooting is yet to be finalised,” Will replied, “Even though I want to start it as soon as possible, to be honest, you’re the first person I have come to invite to join this crew after selecting the actors.”
“Oh?”
“Yes,” Will nodded, “And it will take some time to create the whole team. I have even given myself a deadline of two weeks to get the film crew ready.”
Jeffery thought for a moment and then asked, “How about we use my crew?”
“Huh?”
“You heard it right. I have a small crew of myself, and this project will need outstanding video editors, and the people I know are, in my opinion, the perfect choice for this type of filming. What do you think?”