Pre-Braggers & Post-Braggers

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Postmodernist I am.

Postmodernism?

An Artist's fool, and muse, a fool's errand and crapshoot, a wise man's (or woman's) conundrum, a rich person's luxury and indulgence, an architect's context and environmental aesthetic, a businessman's algorithm...

A writer's exercise in/around/through Art's nature and futility.

A screenwriter's play time thread.

Don't be fooled by the postmodernism that I got, I'm still --

I'm still learning a lot.

Just a kid from California, who dreams big.

Living that Hollywood dream.

Playing the game.

Getting my game on.

Blazing my own trail. Doing the "Artist thing" as best I can.

It's never about being better than anyone else, it's always about being true to yourself; original.

Following your heart. Finding happiness and inspiration, and sharing it. Making Art.

I love Art, and love the business of Art. So of course I live in La la Land.

You can follow me on Twitter here: http://www.twitter.com/JulianTyler

-- I tweet about screenwriting, and my slow transition from wanna be model, to wanna be chef, to Professional writer and Artist.

I created a Facebook fanpage to supplement my Twitter page, and connect the two. Synergy.

Are you a fan? >> http://www.facebook.com/juliantylerfans

-- I try and post a quip, quote or pic at least once a day, rarely more.

Postmodernism is my obsession. Ever since Film School, where I was introduced to it, and it's theories/ideas/discourse.

Postmodernism connects to virtually everything.

I pride myself on being somewhat of a connoisseur, on the topic/theory.

Are you a fan of postmodernism? >> http://www.facebook.com/postmodernisms

More people "like" my postmodernisms than like me. Funny huh?

I just like to write.

And I love to connect with other writers.

Screenwriting forums are so postmodern.

Which is why I'm (what I) write/right here.

The PHARAOH effect

The PHARAOH effect...

People learn about the story, and it interests them.

They want to know more.

Secrets, mystery, myth, legend and science... it all resonates with people.

PHARAOH has something for everyone.

Comic-book and 'superhero appeal for kids.

Religious and intellectual depth for adults.

Fast, fun and spectacular action sequences for teens.

Hollywood needs films that can tap the growing global markets.

Films that transcend cultures, and appeal to everyone on a human level.

Hollywood needs films that can really explore the potential of 3-D technology, and push it to the edge.

PHARAOH is a multi-dimesional story, that draws you in, making it perfect to explore the potential of 3-D

Sequences of dreams, where characters fall through space and time. Like a worm-hole in 3-D

Action sequences where characters are in Virtual worlds (like the Matrix) where they 'manifest' weapons and battle robot and machines.

Exploring the mind, and dreams gives it the feel of 'Inception' by Chris Nolan, but with an esoteric twist and a 3-D edge.

PHARAOH has something for everyone, and the story is so universal it penetrates the mind like a catchy-toon...

It tickles the brain, and stirs the heart. It keeps the neurons humming with wonder.

The script PHARAOH makes you think, in a fun, stimulating way...

The movie it would leave you wanting more, wanting to see it again.

It's the PHARAOH effect.

It just feels right.

Dear Jim Cameron...

Dear Jim Cameron,

I'm easily one of your biggest fans. Love your style, and I love your work. I'm almost embarrassed to say I saw Titanic like 10 times. It's a fantastic piece of cinematic art.

I like people that think big, dream big, people that go for the gusto and shoot for the moon. Like you did with Titanic and Avatar. I remember watching Terminator as a kid, and was blown away by it. You are one of my idols, because you write, you direct, you produce and you are strong. You have a vision, and you follow it. You believe in yourself, and you prove your worth. Your work speaks for you. That's the kind of person I see myself as.

When I first had the idea for my script PHARAOH, I knew it was big. It's a big idea. It took me three years to write it. It pulls from the most universal themes in science, religion and the human experience. It dives into the world of dreams, and explores the singularity -- the point where machines become smarter than humans -- with characters connecting their brains to machines and fighting wars in a virtual world. PHARAOH goes into what it is to be human. It ventures into that wonderful, controversial world of Ancient secrets. It taps that hidden undercurrent of gnosis and brings it bubbling to the surface in a way that no film has yet to do...

PHARAOH pulls together Holy Blood, the Ark of the Covenant, 2012, Nanotechnology, Aliens, Ancient Egypt, the Vatican, Secret Societies, Shambala and Artificial Intelligence into one mind bending epic adventure.

It's big. Really big.

So big, it's almost too large for many people in Hollywood.

But it's not too large for you. People want large!

You can change the world (again) with this script. Not many people can steer a 'Titanic' size story, but you can, you have.

You see the power of 3-D film technology, and you know how to make this story as mind blowing effects wise, as it is story wise. With your skills and this story... Which has built in appeal in all the worlds major film markets (since it's such a universal story, pulling from all cultures), this film could be huge. Really huge.

I hope you'll find a way to read it. You'll see exactly what I mean.

Sincerely,

Julian Tyler

Guerilla Marketing

I had some pretty "big" screenwriters offer me feedback on my script (on a screenplay forum), for which I am grateful and humbled. Not all of them liked my style, or liked me -- so they said -- but they all seemed to agree the premise of PHARAOH is solid.

They all read a script part I posted. Which is all I wanted. Some read it with the intention of trying to bring me down, or to try and make my writing look bad, but all that really matters is that they read it! They were interested enough to read it, which is what's important.

I'm not some major Hollywood insider or writer, but everyone has to start somewhere, right?

What makes me happy is that I was able to hold my own with some top screenwriters in Hollywood, and that they now know who I am. I love that they read my script, and that had interest in me. What more can you ask for?

I know my methods are unorthodox -- or unknown to some -- and sometimes I get people riled up, or upset with my *postmodern* guerilla marketing strategies, but just remember one thing:

It worked! Lot's of people -- several Pro Hollywood screenwriters -- read my script PHARAOH!

"People that like Howard Stern listen for 1 hour. People that hate Howard Stern listen for 3 hours" -- as the saying goes.

I didn't hurt anyone, or insult anyone in my marketing, as some people did me. I didn't ask or tell anyone to read it. All I did was tell people about my script, put myself and my thoughts about it out there. People could take it or leave it.

Lots of people took it, and partook. That's all that matters. Even if they say they hated it. What matters to me is that they read it. That they were interested, and that it's in their head now...

It's like selling a house. I had an open house -- open script! -- and lots of people came and looked. That's what you want! You want lots of people to come and look. Even if they aren't in the market. It's the buzz that's important! If you have an open house and tons of people roll through, that's a good thing!! That means your marketing is working!

I put my 'PHARAOH' algorithm into the Hollywood/Screenwriters 'consciousness network' and after I did, it took on a life of it's own. I quickly realized the script is far FAR bigger than me, and it's going to take someone really big to helm it.

PHARAOH is so big -- story wise, 3-D production wise -- only someone big like Chris Nolan, or James Cameron can get it made. Only someone big can do a really big story justice.

Therein lies the problem for me, because it's really hard to get someone like them interested in a script from a 'baby-writer' like me -- since they can have any script they want. I have to show them why they want PHARAOH.

All I can do hope my "ethereal algorithms" do what they are written to do. If they don't, I'll just write more, until one does!

If you are wondering how do you get people to read your script...

Be creative! Whatever works! Just be yourself and have fun!

That's what I did. That's what it's all about.

For an (unsold) writer like me, you need to get people to read your stuff. That's the only way to get someone interested in you, and wanting to buy your work. No one will buy a house/script they (or someone they trust) don't see/read. Getting people to read it and give you feedback will help/make you grow and learn. That's what I want to to do, grow and learn.

I know my script isn't perfect -- no script is -- and my formatting is avant-garde. I don't expect it to meet the wildly varied expectations of everyone, or every "Pro" or that reads it. What script could?

How many "Pros" scripts could do that? Not many.

How many of the scripts that sell every year could do that? Even fewer.

I'm not saying PHARAOH did/does, all I'm saying is let's be realistic about our expectations. Some people will tell you: "It has to be perfect or it will never sell!" -- even though they know this to be false.

Good scripts can make bad movies, and bad scripts can make good movies. There is plenty of room for excellence if the underlying story is solid, and the talent attached sees the vision.

The "bones" of PHARAOH are solid. The story is profound. The concept has universal appeal.

It just has to work. The vast majority of the movie going public just want a good story. They just want to be entertained!

And entertaining people is what I do best!

I'm obviously not the best screenwriter to enter Hollywood. I'm just getting started, after all. But at least I'm here, putting stuff out there, ready to learn, and willing to engage. Hopefully entertaining! I keep it civil and don't insult people or go around trying to tear people down. That's not my style. I want to learn, and I want to help people... or at least have fun trying!

Playing (postmodern) games, and changing/challenging perspectives, making people look at thing differently is my style. Sure I can be defensive sometimes, but that's all part of the game/fun.

If you don't think it's fun, don't play! No need to get defensive about it!

I never play anyone for a fool, and I never assumed anyone is a fool. I don't think anyone should do so with me either.

I assure you, I'm no fool. I'm simply inventing/exploring was to play the Hollywood game, which is what it's all about.