HOLY EROTICA
AROUSAL | gateway to the authentic self
TENETS |
The tenets presented here are developed around the idea that arousal is a gateway to your AUTHENTIC SELF.
FILMMING TENETS | “THE DOZEN”
1. DESIRE AS SACRED INSPIRATION
Desire, curiosity, and reaction are seen as divine impulses, guiding the creative process. Holy Erotica honors these feelings as pathways to deeper understanding and connection.
2. CONSENT AS FOUNDATION
The practice begins and ends with consent—fully informed, freely given, and ongoing. Participants hold complete autonomy and the freedom to shape their involvement.
3. AUTHENTICITY OVER PERFECTION
Holy Erotica seeks truth, not conventional beauty or artificiality. It celebrates raw, unfiltered authenticity as the ultimate expression of sacredness.
4. WITNESSING WITHOUT TAKING
The filmmaker’s role is to witness and behold with reverence, never to take, possess, or exploit. The camera is a tool for honoring the subject’s essence, not imposing control.
5. HOLDING SPACE FOR HEALING
Each interaction, whether through the lens or in conversation, is a healing act. The space created is one of safety, reverence, and deep listening.
6. AROUSAL AS A CREATIVE PROCESS
Arousal—whether emotional, intellectual, or physical—is embraced as a sacred guide in the creative process, particularly in editing and filming. It leads to discoveries that deepen both the art and the artist.
7. INTEGRATION OF MIND, BODY, SOUL
Holy Erotica unites the intellectual, physical, and spiritual aspects of existence, creating work that nourishes the whole self and invites oneness.
8. NO SHAME, NO JUDGEMENT
Holy Erotica rejects societal shame around sexuality, offering instead a space where vulnerability, eroticism, and spirituality coexist without fear or judgment.
9. COMMITMENT TO GROWTH
Every project is a study—a chance to learn, reflect, and grow. Both filmmakers and subject(s) are transformed by the process, contributing to the broader mission of healing and wholeness.
10. COMMUNITY AND COMMUNION
Holy Erotica invites collective participation, whether through shared stories, communal viewing, or reflective discussions. It is a call to connection, not isolation.
11. ETHICAL AND LEGAL INTEGRITY
Holy Erotica is firmly rooted in ethical and legal standards, ensuring the protection and dignity of all involved while upholding respect for cultural and societal contexts.
12. REVERENCE AS A PRACTICE
At its heart, Holy Erotica is an act of worship—of God, of Creation, and of the Divinity in every individual. Each frame and moment is infused with reverence and love.