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EVENTS & AWARDS > ILLUMINATING MACHINIMA FILM FESTIVAL > 2026 FESTIVAL ARCHIVE > STAY WITH ME
2026 OFFICIAL ENTRY
Stay With Me
By: Jackson Redstar
A bittersweet love story.
JUDGE SCORES
This film was independently scored by 9 judges using our official judging criteria
Creativity & Originality
OUT OF 10
6.44
Visual Craftsmanship
6.56
Technical Execution
6.00
Use of SLEA7 Environment
6.33
Overall Impact
5.89
FINAL AVERAGE SCORE
31.22 / 50
FINAL RANK
14
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.
I appreciate that they used more of the SLEA builds (I saw Cantos in there), but the animation was not quite to the level of some of the other submissions.
Dark mood, nice vid
Strong sense of atmosphere from start to finish. The lighting, camera work, and overall presentation were well done, and there were several shots that stood out visually. I appreciated the consistency of the mood and style throughout the film.
The use of the SLEA7 region didn't quite fit with the story. Music fit the visuals and it was an overall good watch.
This music video had classic rock vibes. I appreciated the dark gothic mood created. Would love to see it again but with more storytelling shots, as the music did most of the heavy lifting.
SCORE BAR GUIDE
9-10 / OUTSTANDING
8-9 / EXCELLENT
7-8 / VERY GOOD
6-7 / GOOD
BELOW 6.0 / FAIR
Second Life resident since ????
This is where the director will give us a brief intro about themselves. Keep it short! We'd love to learn a little bit more about you! What inspires you, and do you put pineapple on pizza.
FILM DETAILS
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Music Video
5:15
SLEA7 + Offsite
May 20, 2026
TBA
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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