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EVENTS & AWARDS > ILLUMINATING MACHINIMA FILM FESTIVAL > 2026 FESTIVAL ARCHIVE > BUTTERFLY CURSE
2026 OFFICIAL ENTRY
BUTTERFLY CURSE
By: Kim Tae
"Butterfly Curse" is a story about the thin line between good and evil, told through the lens of love and devotion. It explores how the same feelings and actions can be seen as beautiful by one person and harmful by another, reminding us that we cannot control how others perceive us. Through imagery of crimson butterflies, light, and darkness, the song reflects on the duality within every heart and the complex nature of love, sacrifice, and human connection.
JUDGE SCORES
This film was independently scored by 9 judges using our official judging criteria
Creativity & Originality
OUT OF 10
7.00
Visual Craftsmanship
7.33
Technical Execution
6.67
Use of SLEA7 Environment
6.67
Overall Impact
6.89
FINAL AVERAGE SCORE
34.56 / 50
FINAL RANK
10
TH
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.
Technically, this was a well executed video, though not quite to the level of other submissions. I'm not sure that the SLEA sim was as prominent a part of the background as it could have been.
Low framerate and graphics spoil it for me.
While the storytelling was subtle, it remained easy to follow and allowed the viewer to interpret the characters and their journey through the imagery.
This was really good, from song choice to avi styling.
To the untrained eye, this could easily come off as a simple video, but I felt as if every shot had meaning, and the visuals had just as much impact as the song.
SCORE BAR GUIDE
9-10 / OUTSTANDING
8-9 / EXCELLENT
7-8 / VERY GOOD
6-7 / GOOD
BELOW 6.0 / FAIR
Second Life resident since 2015/19
Hello! My name is Kim. Creator of Vante Diary, a space where art, memories, and imagination meet. I share my experiences and the BTN universe in Second Life, turning feelings into stories that inspire and connect.
FILM DETAILS
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Music Video
5:16
SLEA7
May 30, 2026
Firestorm/Movavi
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