A Letter to Alex Garland
From a storyteller to a philosophical visionary
Dear Mr. Garland,
The dance scene in "Ex Machina" – that moment when Nathan and Kyoko move in synchronized precision while Caleb watches, bewildered – has stayed with me since I first saw it. In a single scene, you communicated volumes about power, control, and the uncanny through precise visual storytelling.
Your ability to transform philosophical questions into visceral experiences is why I'm reaching out about Horizon City.
An Invitation to Collaborate
I've created a cyberpunk anthology universe centered around neural interfaces and consciousness exploration. Horizon City is a domed metropolis where technology has transformed the nature of identity and experience itself.
What makes this project different is its design as a collaborative vehicle rather than a fixed narrative:
- An anthology structure that allows for standalone stories within a consistent world
- A framework built specifically for adaptation and expansion
- A universe that can evolve with each creative partner's vision
Your work consistently explores the boundaries between human and machine, the nature of consciousness, and the philosophical implications of technology – themes at the very heart of Horizon City. Your transformative approach to these questions in films like "Ex Machina" and "Devs" reveals complexities that most filmmakers never touch.
Why This Format Makes Sense Today
The subscription-driven entertainment landscape has created an audience hungry for rich worlds they can return to, but traditional franchises often become formulaic. Horizon City offers an alternative:
- A consistent universe with ever-changing characters and stories
- The creative freedom of anthology storytelling without starting from scratch
- A world designed to be shaped by its collaborators, not imposed upon them
I've spent years developing this universe, but I believe the most interesting versions of Horizon City will emerge through collaboration with visionary creators like yourself.
If you're interested in exploring how your unique perspective might shape this world, I'd be honored to share more details. This isn't about executing someone else's vision – it's an invitation to make a corner of this universe entirely your own.
With admiration for your work,
-T Savo