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EVENTS & AWARDS > ILLUMINATING MACHINIMA FILM FESTIVAL
ILLUMINATING
FILM FESTIVAL
A CELEBRATION OF CREATIVITY IN SECOND LIFE
Created for machinima storytellers of all experience levels, the Illuminating Machinima Film Festival celebrates original films, creative vision, and the artists who bring virtual worlds to life. Share your story, inspire others, and become part of something unforgettable.
FESTIVAL DATES
June 27th, 2026
12 Noon SLT
@ The Wicked Raven Theater
Located on SLEA7.
(Open to the public)
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
June 20th, 2026
11:59 PM SLT
Submissions Closed
PRIZES
Trophy + Cash Prizes
1st Place = Trophy + L20K
2nd Place = Trophy + L$10K
3RD Place = Trophy + L5K
WHO CAN ENTER?
Open to all Second Life
machinima directors
of all levels!
FESTIVAL LOCATION
SLEA7 Region
Four themed worlds.
One epic adventure.
Limitless stories.
FESTIVAL AT A GLANCE
14
ENTRIES
9
JUDGES
5
CATEGORIES
1
MISSION
2
ANNUAL
Official Selections
Independent Judges
Judged Equally
Celebrate Storytelling
A Growing Tradition
HOW JUDGING WORKS
Our commitment to fairness and transparency is at the heart of the festival.
Each film is judged independently by 9 judges using the same official
judging criteria. No discussions, no committee votes, just pure points.
5 Categories, scored 1-10
Equal weight for all categories
Scores submitted privately
Final results based on combined totals
THE 5 JUDGING CATEGORIES
Creativity & Originality
Fresh ideas, unique storytelling, creative vision.
Visual Craftsmanship
Cinematography, set design, lighting, and aesthetics.
Technical Execution
Editing, sound design, effects, and overall production quality.
Use of SLEA7 Environment
How well the film utilizes the SLEA7 environments.
Overall Impact
Emotional resonance, entertainment value, and lasting impression.
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