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EVENTS & AWARDS > ILLUMINATING MACHINIMA FILM FESTIVAL > 2026 FESTIVAL ARCHIVE > A WORLD BETWEEN US - MY LITTLE STORY -
RUNNER UP 2ND BEST OVERALL FILM
A World Between Us - My Little Story -
By: Aki Gunshin
A short visual poem exploring the meaning of human encounters. We all move forward not by reaching answers, but by carrying questions with us. The theme of this video is discovering oneself through others. We cannot fully understand who we are on our own. It is only through encountering others that we begin to see who we truly are.
JUDGE SCORES
This film was independently scored by 9 judges using our official judging criteria
Creativity & Originality
OUT OF 10
7.67
Visual Craftsmanship
8.00
Technical Execution
8.11
Use of SLEA7 Environment
8.67
Overall Impact
8.00
FINAL AVERAGE SCORE
40.44 / 50
FINAL RANK
2
ND
PLACE
Judged independently by 9 judges.
No judge discussion or committee vote was used.
Results determined by combined point totals.
JUDGE COMMENTS
Judges comments are anonymous.
I appreciate the message of the story because that's exactly what I love about Second Life; and the use of the SLEA sim was apparent. It might have illustrated the message more directly had each of the characters spoken a line, rather than one voiceover, but a solid production.
Excellent storytelling, meaningful and well executed.
Great cinematography, mood, lighting, visual consistency.
A powerful reminder that Second Life is about people and connections.
I like the script with the music as a contrast to the shots. It was a cool idea.
SCORE BAR GUIDE
9-10 / OUTSTANDING
8-9 / EXCELLENT
7-8 / VERY GOOD
6-7 / GOOD
BELOW 6.0 / FAIR
Second Life resident since 2016
I strive to create cinematic films that move people, spark new ideas, and inspire creativity. If my work leaves even one lasting impression, every frame is worth creating. Imagination has no limits, and neither does cinematic expression.
FILM DETAILS
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Length:
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Tools Used:
Inspirational
2:58
SLEA7
June 9, 2026
Black Dragon/Filmora
DaVinci Resolve
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Founded in 2025, and created for machinima directors of all experience levels, the Illuminating Machinima Film Festival celebrates original films, creative vision, and the artists who bring the virtual world of Second Life to life. More than a competition, the festival shines a spotlight on the remarkable creativity of the Second Life community, celebrating its filmmakers, preserving its stories, and inspiring future generations of machinima creators.
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