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EVENTS & AWARDS > ILLUMINATING MACHINIMA FILM FESTIVAL > 2026 FESTIVAL ARCHIVE > COREBORN//REQUIEM
WINNER BEST OVERALL FILM
COREBORN//REQUIEM
By: Elgar Diabol
After Kaia is brought back by a mysterious Core, she returns to a world that is still the same, where she and her friends try to live a normal life and move forward together. But an enemy is searching for the Core, intending to use it for something far more dangerous than they are prepared for. COREBORNE//REQUIEM is a sci-fi machinima about memory, friendship, and the struggle to protect what matters most.
JUDGE SCORES
This film was independently scored by 9 judges using our official judging criteria
Creativity & Originality
OUT OF 10
8.89
Visual Craftsmanship
9.11
Technical Execution
9.11
Use of SLEA7 Environment
8.56
Overall Impact
9.22
FINAL AVERAGE SCORE
44.89 / 50
FINAL RANK
1
ST
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.
Excellent project. There were times when the music made the dialog difficult to hear, and I wish that I knew the background, what had happened to Kaia in the first place, but otherwise, this was a beautiful production.
Good storytelling, good filming/editing, i like it a lot! foley and voicework excellent
This is what happens when strong visuals meet a captivating story. I wish it would have been longer because I wanted more.
Hot damn. I mean, that's pretty epic right???? Wow! Stroy, the visuals and the shadow work. This was amazing.
This felt like a complete film experience. The cinematography was probably the strongest part for me, there were a lot of beautifully framed shots, strong character moments, and a really polished visual style throughout. The story felt ambitious and cinematic, and it was clear how much effort clearly went into building the atmosphere and emotional moments.
SCORE BAR GUIDE
9-10 / OUTSTANDING
8-9 / EXCELLENT
7-8 / VERY GOOD
6-7 / GOOD
BELOW 6.0 / FAIR
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Elgar Diabol
Second Life resident since 2008
A passionate creative who loves bringing stories to life through cinematic videos, editing, and visual storytelling. Turning simple ideas into meaningful experiences, I am always looking for new ways to grow, create, and inspire through my work.
FILM DETAILS
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Futuristic/Sci-Fi
11:51
SLEA7
June 21, 2026
Black Dragon/Alchemy
Capcut
ABOUT THE ILLUMINATING MACHINIMA FILM FESTIVAL
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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