A Letter to Denis Villeneuve
From a storyteller to a visual philosopher
Dear Mr. Villeneuve,
The first time I watched "Blade Runner 2049," I sat in silence as the credits rolled. You had taken a world I thought I knew and transformed it into something both familiar and entirely new – a visual poem about what it means to be human in a world where humanity itself has become a commodity.
That transformative vision is why I'm reaching out about Horizon City.
An Invitation to Shape a Visual World
I've created a cyberpunk anthology universe centered around a domed metropolis with vertical stratification – the wealthy in the upper levels bathed in artificial sunlight, the middle levels in perpetual twilight, and the lowest levels in darkness broken only by neon and holographic advertisements.
What makes this project different is its design as a collaborative vehicle:
- An anthology structure that welcomes different creative approaches
- A framework built for adaptation rather than rigid storytelling
- A universe that can evolve with each collaborator's vision
Your work consistently transforms science fiction environments into visual poetry. From "Arrival" to "Blade Runner 2049" to "Dune," you've shown an unparalleled ability to use light, scale, and sound to create worlds that are simultaneously alien and deeply human – exactly the balance Horizon City strives for.
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 visual approach 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 transform this universe through your distinctive visual language.
With profound admiration for your work,
-T Savo