The clip above is a test video diary is of my experience as I went through the infamous 'GATEWAY' programme at non-profit home of consciousness research - The Monroe Institute (TMI) in Virginia USA.
It is designed to explore filmmaking techniques to be applied to other documentary subjects in a televised series.
TMI has a developed an audio guidance technology that can shift your perception of reality. This technology was formerly adopted for remote viewing by the US Military. TMI's appeal to me is that it is quite scientific and neutral in its approach. It is a powerful experience, but with no dogmas as such -- only that going through the programme, you might consider that 'you are more than your physical body'.
Naturally this notion has intrigued me for many years.
I made this short documentary as a personal record, but mostly, to find out if I could capture abstract experiences of the mind in a film. The idea was, that if I could make a film about my own experience -- then I can apply these principals to a film about other people.
What I found over the course of the program week however, was that the borders of my filmmaker role, my identity, and myself -- began to blur. And then came an experience that tied it all together and shook me to my core; a profound and crystal-clear glimpse of the 'mechanics' of how reality is built, formed and is always working. Something I was not expecting at all. On top of this - when I returned home, major aspects of my life began to fall apart.
I went there as a filmmaker, an observer. I wasn't prepared any this other turmoil.
These unexpected personal consequences of that week of GATEWAY, have forever changed the course of my life. I knew then that nothing would ever be the same and it's still all piecing itself together...
But I now know more than ever, how to approach the stories surrounding this subject. And how a
THE REST OF REALITY is planned as a documentary series like no other in the genre.
It will explore aspects of reality through the stories of a team of 'explorers', carefully picked for their worldview and life experiences -- as they go through the GATEWAY experience at The Monroe Institute -- shifting and expanding their perception with the powerful audio guidance technology uniquely developed by TMI.
Sent out to chart the far reaches of consciousness behind the veil of reality, and tackling their own personal struggles, what will the explorers find, and how will it transform them? Ultimately, through each of these compelling characters, their stories and their experiences in the rest of reality -- we as viewers, will learn about ourselves, and the often-difficult choices we make in navigating our lives.
THE REST OF REALITY needs backing, support, funding and a visionary television broadcaster. And so I am putting it out there...
It is designed to explore filmmaking techniques to be applied to other documentary subjects in a televised series.
TMI has a developed an audio guidance technology that can shift your perception of reality. This technology was formerly adopted for remote viewing by the US Military. TMI's appeal to me is that it is quite scientific and neutral in its approach. It is a powerful experience, but with no dogmas as such -- only that going through the programme, you might consider that 'you are more than your physical body'.
Naturally this notion has intrigued me for many years.
I made this short documentary as a personal record, but mostly, to find out if I could capture abstract experiences of the mind in a film. The idea was, that if I could make a film about my own experience -- then I can apply these principals to a film about other people.
What I found over the course of the program week however, was that the borders of my filmmaker role, my identity, and myself -- began to blur. And then came an experience that tied it all together and shook me to my core; a profound and crystal-clear glimpse of the 'mechanics' of how reality is built, formed and is always working. Something I was not expecting at all. On top of this - when I returned home, major aspects of my life began to fall apart.
I went there as a filmmaker, an observer. I wasn't prepared any this other turmoil.
These unexpected personal consequences of that week of GATEWAY, have forever changed the course of my life. I knew then that nothing would ever be the same and it's still all piecing itself together...
But I now know more than ever, how to approach the stories surrounding this subject. And how a
verite style documentary about inner experiences, of perception and consciousness, can be made in a universal, engaging, non-judgemental and emotive way.
THE REST OF REALITY is planned as a documentary series like no other in the genre.
It will explore aspects of reality through the stories of a team of 'explorers', carefully picked for their worldview and life experiences -- as they go through the GATEWAY experience at The Monroe Institute -- shifting and expanding their perception with the powerful audio guidance technology uniquely developed by TMI.
Sent out to chart the far reaches of consciousness behind the veil of reality, and tackling their own personal struggles, what will the explorers find, and how will it transform them? Ultimately, through each of these compelling characters, their stories and their experiences in the rest of reality -- we as viewers, will learn about ourselves, and the often-difficult choices we make in navigating our lives.
THE REST OF REALITY needs backing, support, funding and a visionary television broadcaster. And so I am putting it out there...
CREDITS AND THANK YOU's
For illustration purposes this trailer features the some incredible work that has kept me going and inspired me - from: Steven Soderbergh, Cliff Martinez Ron Fricke, Clint Mansell, Nick Cave & Warren Ellis, Newton Howard, M.Night Shyamalan, and Ludovico Einaudi. Thank you x
I would also like to give huge thanks to THE MONROE INSTITUTE for their incredible help and collaboration so far: Skip Atwater, Paul Rademacher, Amelia Walton. Also to my programme facilitators -- Penny and Kevin. Then Fay Atwater, Joe McMoneagle, Karen Viar and Drew Walton.
I would also like to thank the late ROBERT MONROE, for having such a refreshing and progmatic approach to it all and starting me out on this journey. I hope to see it through, Bob.
Finally for massive help and understanding from Janine & Steve at iKandy Films. And support from Mitchell Block.
CURRENT DEVELOPMENT TEAM/ CONTACTS:
Martin Taylor - Director - (+61 415 343988) - martin@whitedotfilms.comMelanie Jappy - Producer - meljappy@gmail.com
For full series Synopsis and Treatment please contact one on the producers above.Thank you.
I would also like to give huge thanks to THE MONROE INSTITUTE for their incredible help and collaboration so far: Skip Atwater, Paul Rademacher, Amelia Walton. Also to my programme facilitators -- Penny and Kevin. Then Fay Atwater, Joe McMoneagle, Karen Viar and Drew Walton.
I would also like to thank the late ROBERT MONROE, for having such a refreshing and progmatic approach to it all and starting me out on this journey. I hope to see it through, Bob.
Finally for massive help and understanding from Janine & Steve at iKandy Films. And support from Mitchell Block.
CURRENT DEVELOPMENT TEAM/ CONTACTS:
Martin Taylor - Director - (+61 415 343988) - martin@whitedotfilms.comMelanie Jappy - Producer - meljappy@gmail.com
For full series Synopsis and Treatment please contact one on the producers above.Thank you.
