In
the mid-1990's Terence McKenna and Mystic Fire's Sheldon
Rocklin teamed up to make this rich and exciting film.
Little did they know that this would be their last film.
Filmed in Prague with Terence portraying his usual erudite
rendition of the Irish Bard, this filmed classic takes
us on a journey into the alchemical renaissance of King
Frederick V and his wife Queen Elizabeth of Bohemia.
Playing the role of John Dee, court magician for Queen
Elizabeth of England, Terence McKenna shows us how the
promise of a return to the tradition of alchemy was almost
instituted in Europe. He also shows us that this early
attempt at the creation of an alchemical kingdom actually
lead to the European Renaissance and the institution
of Cartesian science and the beginnings of rationalism
within the western mindset. This incredible film is not
only beautifully filmed but is Terence McKenna’s
finest performance and a worthy eulogy to his genius.
Terence
McKenna (1946—2000) has been studying the ontological
foundations of Shamanism and the Ethnopharmacology of spiritual
transformation for the past quarter century. An innovative
theoretician and spellbinding orator, Terence has emerged
as a powerful voice for the psychedelic movement and the
emergent societal tendency he calls The
Archaic Revival.
Poetically dispensing enlightened social criticism and new
theories of the fractal dynamics of time, Terence deobfuscates
many aspects of the visionary lexicon, and then some. As
Artist Alex Grey suggests, "In the twilight of human
history, McKenna's prescription for salvation is just so
crazy it might work." Terence McKenna joined
the ancestors at 2:15 a.m. Pacific time, April 3, 2000. He went on his
way in peace surrounded by loved ones.
Available for Purchase November 1st, 2008
Free Download
from Sacred Mysteries:
Terence McKenna: "Eros
and the Eschaton", Terence's best talk ever!
Trailer
Screening the Alchemical Dream
Beginning
May 15th, Timewave 2013, the Sequel to 2012 The Odyssey,
will be available for Preview Screenings.
Please read the terms of the contract below and if you are
interested in holding a screening, then download
the contract,
fill it out, sign and e-mail it to us at:
or send to us by snail mail to:
Sacred Mysteries
P.O. Box 1697
Port Townsend, WA, 98368
Once we have received the contract, we will send you
a link for promotional materials which you may download
to help
promote your screening.
Sacred
Mysteries Screening Contract
Sacred Mysteries will provide me, pursuant
to the terms set forth below, with a
screening copy of the film entitled The Alchemical Dream.
1. I agree that I can only show the film on the dates that
I will choose and confirm with Sacred Mysteries Distribution.
2. The price per attendee per ticket is $10.00 USD. (Canadian
hosts charge a minimum of $12 CAD.) I agree to charge a
minimum of $10.00 USD for each ticket sold at the preview
screenings
and to pay Sacred Mysteries Distributions $5.00 USD
per ticket sold (50% of $10.00 USD ticket price) each time
the film is shown at their host site except by special
arrangement with Sacred Mysteries Distribution.
Example: Two screenings x 100 attendees each = 200 attendees
x $10 per ticket = $2,000 USD revenue received by host
organization.
- $2,000 revenue received x 50% to Sacred Mysteries Distributions =
$1,000 payment due Sacred Mysteries Distributions
- Sacred Mysteries Distribution will receive fifty percent (50%) of each ticket
sold or otherwise issued.
3. Revenue is payable to Sacred Mysteries Distribution
within ten (10) days after the last preview screening and should be sent
in with the post screening information form.
4. I agree that I am responsible for all costs associated
with the preview screenings. This includes equipment,
complimentary tickets to volunteers,
advertising, tax,
etc. I agree that all such costs shall come out of my organizations portion
of the proceeds.
5. Payment for the The Alchemical Dream screenings can be made via check,
Money Order or Credit Card within ten (10) days after the last preview
screening
Please send and make checks or Money Orders payable to:
Sacred Mysteries Distribution
PO BOX 1697
Port Townsend, WA. 98368
6. I will submit the dates and times of all showings to Sacred Mysteries
Distribution. If any of my dates change from what I originally submitted,
I agree to notify
the Sacred Mysteries Distribution office immediately.
7. Sacred Mysteries Distribution will list your screening details and dates
on their website www.sacredmysteries.com/AlchemicalDream/venues.html I
agree to
check my event location information for accuracy at www.sacredmysteries.com/AlchemicalDream/venues.html.
8. A downloadable press release will be provided for you by Sacred Mysteries
Distribution. When you send out the press release, if you would like the
director, producer or some of the cast to appear on any radio shows or
be available for
print interviews, etc., we will be happy to do our best to arrange to do
so. Please send Sacred Mysteries Distribution a list of the film critics
in your
area and Sacred Mysteries Distributions will also contact them.
9. I agree to report my event attendance numbers the day after my screening
to
. I further agree to provide Sacred Mysteries
Distribution,
no later than ten (10) days after the last preview screening arranged by
me hereunder, with a written statement of revenue that will include the
total number of attendees
to the preview screenings, which you shall certify as accurate, along with
payment of the amount due from said statement.
10. I do not have rights to make any copies whatsoever. I agree to make
no illegal copies of the film.
11. No audio or video recording of the film will be allowed at any of the
preview screenings. I agree to take measures to enforce this.
12. I understand that private showings for family, friends, other organizations,
etc. are not allowed as it violates our distribution agreement and therefore
I agree to no private showings.
13. I can expect to receive the DVD package within 1 week prior to the
first preview screening date. The package will contain a backup DVD just
in case
there are issues with the first copy.
14. I agree to return both copies of the DVD for the preview screening
within 5 days of the final screening. Failure to do so will result in a
$200 fine.
15. I agree to get a tracking number from the courier or postal service
to insure delivery of the DVDs and payment.
16. I understand that I will need a digital projector, DVD player and large
screen for my preview screenings. I agree to test the DVD on the equipment
that I will
be using for my screening at least four days prior to my event.
17. I understand
that I can find promotional information and materials as well as a downloadable
poster to assist in publicizing my event on the website www.sacredmysteries.com
after I submit this contract, by being given access to the promotional
part of the site. I understand that the poster is only to be used in
conjunction with
the preview screenings.
If you are interested in selling our DVDs at
your screening, please check the option below:
[ ] Yes, we are
interested
in learning more about the opportunity
to enhance our revenue by selling films from the Sacred Mysteries
DVD Collection for a discount price. Additional details
will be sent to the host organization
upon acceptance of the contract.
FOR VENUES OUTSIDE THE U.S. (additional
points)
18. I agree to charge the equivalent of a minimum of $10.00 USD
for each ticket sold or otherwise issued at the preview screenings.
I
am responsible
for adjusting
my ticket sales price to make up the difference in the currency
exchange rate. I agree to pay Sacred Mysteries Distribution 50%
of the revenue
per ticket
sold.
19. The DVD will arrive in non-region specific format, which is
compatible with new international DVD players (as well as standard
US DVD players.)
20. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state
of Washington applicable to contracts wholly to be performed
within
the state of
Washington without reference
to any conflicts of laws provisions. The state of Washington
shall be the sole forum for the resolution of any disputes hereunder
and you hereby
consent to
personal jurisdiction in the state of Washington. In the event
of a breach of this agreement, the breaching party shall save
the
non-breaching
party
harmless from all cost and expenses occasioned by any such breach,
including the cost
of suit and reasonable attorney’s fees.
