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ARTISTIC DIRECTORS C

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Executive Director Minraed Arzhel

Senior Directors

IdaNoReally administration

SuperPogimon

visual arts

SSProductions audio-visual and IT

Junior Directors

Sylent Whysper

public relations

Midnight media relations

JMelo

photography

Mmyoko security

Letter from the Editor 5

Reel Life 6

SIFF Posters 8

Playbill 12

SIFF Sountrack Remix 16

Winning Submissions 18

Featured Film Makers 22

Paparazzi 28

SIFF Reporting 30

Red Carpet Fashion 32

Red Carpet Simtographers 36

Walk of Fame 38

Best of SIFF 40

Credits 44

letter

from

the editor

Thank You for your support

Here we are, celebrating the wrap-up of Fall 2010 SIFF and I am over-

whelmed with how much it has grown in just our second cycle. Thanks to

an amazing team of Artistic Directors, our supporting partner sites, and

all of the amazingly creative contributions made by so many members of

our diverse and very international SIMS 3 community, we have enjoyed

another successful event.

The most exciting thing about SIFF is that it allows simmers of all

types to be involved; not just machinima makers. Not only do we plan to

continue running SIFF every 6 months, but we have already begun

planning for March! We are learning along the way and March 2011

promises to be even better again with challenges for builders,

simtographers, fashionistas, story tellers and more.

I hope you have all enjoyed this Fall (or Autumn) edition of SIFF and I

hope to see many more of you joining in on the festivities in the future.

This special souvenir programme is our special gift to everyone who has

contributed, supported and enjoyed.

Minraed Arzhel

Minraed Arzhel

SIFF Executive Director

REELREEL LIFELIFE Meet the SIFF

Artistic Directors

SSProductions

U.K.

Audio Visual and IT

He is the primary person

behind the scenes on our

YouTube Channel making

sure we were keeping up to

date and organized

Mmyoko

Australia

Security

He has been working

behind the scenes to

ensure that our

working quarters were

safe from prying

paparazzi, and to get

us coffee

JMelo

U.S.A.

Photography

She opened her simtography

studio to create everlasting

special memories for our fans

and for SIFF promotions

Minraed

Canada

The Boss lady

She would not have been able

to pull any of this off without this

amazing support team

behind her - they are what

makes this all possible

LIFELIFE Meet the SIFF

Artistic Directors

Midnight

Romania

Media Relations

His crazy reporting antics

not only kept the fans

entertained, but kept us

laughing behind the

scenes even when we

were too busy to breathe

IDA No Really

U.S.A.

Administration

She has been working hard

to keep the official SIFF site

running smoothly with

updates and submissions

SylentWhysper

U.S.A.

Rising Stars

Talent Scout

She has been scouting

out talented SIFF film

stars and bringing their

stories to life

SuperPogimon

Philippines

Graphic Arts and Promotions

He created so many of the

amazing promotional graphics,

winner’s badges, and numerous

custom items for use in your games.

Minraed

Canada

The Boss lady

She would not have been able

to pull any of this off without this

amazing support team

behind her - they are what

makes this all possible

Promotional Posters Promotional Posters Promotional Posters

The SIFF promotional poster challenges were created to allow graphically creative Simmers to get in on the festival buzz and for the film makers to generate anticipation and excitement for their films. There are two categories for the poster challenges. First comes the official festival poster, a challenge we will hold again in November through December in preparation for the coming SIFF in the spring of 2011. Film poster submissions are encouraged as soon as possible for best effect. Our front cover is the winning poster created by SuperPogimon and voted in by the fans. It was a close call as we had so many amazing submissions as you can see.

Film Promo Runner’s Up Dissonance by SSProductions

Eminence Rising by SylentWhysper King of Cinders by Aries Manuel

SIFF Poster Challenge Runner’s Up top to bottom

Emma LaMarche Sylent Whysper

Umi

Promotional Posters Promotional Posters Promotional Posters

Film Promo Runner’s Up Dissonance by SSProductions

Eminence Rising by SylentWhysper King of Cinders by Aries Manuel

SIFF Poster Challenge Runner’s Up top to bottom

Emma LaMarche Sylent Whysper

Umi

Film Promotional Poster

WINNER Fadhil for

Tonight With...

www.siminteriordesigns.com

Watch for it on the Sims ForumsWatch for it on the Sims Forums

exclusively at www.siminteriordesigns.com

Film Submissions in Alphabetical Order

PLAYBILL

Feature Films

Tonight With...

Horror / Thriller

Director:

Fadhil of Bahariawans Studio

Indonesia

SIFF FILMS

Geeknapped

Action

Director:

Eggzie

U.S.A.

Irreversible

Drama

Director:

Bzanna

U.S.A.

A Life A Story

Miscellaneous

Director: Mr. Andrews

Cyprus

The Battlefield

Romance

Director: Smiler

U.K.

Dissonance

Miscellaneous

Director: SS Productions

U.K.

Eminence Rising

Fantasy

Director: Sylent Whysper

U.S.A.

Eyemmer

Comedy

Director: Ephraim

U.K.

Factory

Miscellaneous

Director: Red Productions

Scotland

Film Submissions in Alphabetical Order

Forbidden Love

Romance

Director: Rachel B

U.S.A.

The Gate

Horror

Director: Chosomoko

Sweden

Inside the Kaleidoscope

Sci-Fi / Fantasy

Director: IdaNoReally

U.S.A.

King of Cinders

Drama

Director: Aries Manuel

Philippines

Kiss The Girl

Romance

Director: SimRomanov

New Zealand

Need You Now

Romance

Director: Vampsessed

Belgium

Somewhere Sunny

Drama

Director: IdaNoReally

U.S.A.

Stolen

Romance

Director: Ay2Cee

U.S.A.

Sundance

Miscellaneous

Director: Pyromaniac Films

U.S.A.

Welcome Home

Drama

Director: JinjaNinja

New Zealand

The Wall

Drama

Director: DGJassy

Germany

Advertisements and Promos

Recycle

by David Michael

SIFF Promo

by Molly360

U.K.

SIFF Promo

by SylentWhysper

U.S.A.

SF Magazine Ad

by SimEve

U.S.A.

iPhone

by Fadhil

Indonesia

The Simmers Society

by WkdKnight

U.K.

Kahotep Ruins

by Estatica

Portugal

Are you Ready for SIFF

by Sunicorp

Woohooium

By MeestorMark

U.S.A.

Bits and Bites

Easy Aquarium

by SimEve

U.S.A.

Yudachi Home

by SimEve

U.S.A.

World Domination

by Minraed

Canada

Club Blaze

by JessK

Troglodyte Mojo Dojo

by Meestor Mark

U.S.A.

Guide to Trait Based Idle

Animations Part 2

by Umi

U.S.A.

JinjaNinja Mocumentary

by JinjaNinja

New Zealand

My Life Would Suck

by NephetsYUI

Philippines

Eternal Memories

by SimRomanov

New Zealand

Eminence Rising

by SylentWhysper

Need You Now

by Vampsessed

Tonight With...

By Bahariawans

Irreversible

By Bzanna

Welcome Home

By JinjaNinja

A Life A Story

By Mr Andrews

Pre-Released

Trailers

My Life Would Suck

by NephetsYUI

Philippines

Eternal Memories

by SimRomanov

New Zealand

Geeknapped

by Eggzie

Dissonance

by SSProductions

Geisha

By ChristieL

Fallen

By LaurenKreps

Heartful

by Faalq

Hopeless

By Diraker

Broken

By Baileyy

The Wall

by DGJassy

Factory

By Red Productions

King of Cinders

By Aries Manuel

Inside the Kaleidoscope

By IdaNoReally

Cyborg

by Bahariawans Channel

Indonesia

Raven Prequel

by Strange Victoria

U.K.

A Special Thanks to those who, for

various reasons, were unable to complete their

films. We are sorry to have missed your film,

but hope to see you back again next time.

Faalq Akaichou Shandy80

MissKristapoo Bailley Morgan

DesignGirl Diraker

Summertime

by MrAndrews

Cyprus

Ghosts Will Move On

by LyddiDesign

U.S.A.

Watch for...

Geisha in 4 parts

by ChristieL

watch for it - part 2 now out

I will film the very best - Like no one ever has...

To set up shots is my real test - To record them is my cause...

I will travel across Simatography - Simming far and wide...

Teach new members to understand - The power that's inside...

Machinima!

Gotta film it all - It's Sims and me - Winning SIFF is my destiny!

Machinima!

ChaosMod, you're my best friend

Our fellow simmers we must defend...

Machnima! Gotta film it all - Our goals so true...

Our dedication will pull us through! - You teach me and I'll teach you...

Machinima!

Gotta film it all!

Machinima!

winning lyrics by GoodNightJournal

We set out a challenge to create SIFF lyrics adapted

from a real song. This was the winning lyric adapted from the Pokemon

theme song

www.sims3nieuws.nl

WINNING SUBMISSIONSWINNING SUBMISSIONSWINNING SUBMISSIONS SIFF Staff picksSIFF Staff picksSIFF Staff picks

Clapboard Awards are awarded to machinima artists

and submissions created exclusively for SIFF

BEST OVERALL FILM

BEST overall film is selected by the SIFF staff of

Artistic Directors based on overall machinima skill

including storyline, camera work, editing , set design etc.

Submissions made by the Artistic Directors are not

included in the contenders for this award

Welcome Home by JinjaNinja

BEST NEW DIRECTOR

BEST NEW DIRECTOR is a category created to

celebrate up and coming machinima makers who have

limited experience but show great potential. We look for

good use of basic machinima skills and camera work as

well as set/costume design and story lines.

Vampsessed for Need You Now

BEST PRE-RELEASED FILM

A showcase of some notable machinima released

between the last SIFF and this current SIFF

Ghosts Will Move On by Lyddi Design

SIFF Stars are awarded to machinima categories

not exclusive to SIFF and to a variety of non-machinima categories

Watch for SIFF star awards winners

throughout this programme

WINNING SUBMISSIONSWINNING SUBMISSIONSWINNING SUBMISSIONS Viewer’s ChoiceViewer’s ChoiceViewer’s Choice

Clapboard Awards are awarded to machinima artists

and submissions created exclusively for SIFF

Viewer’s Choice

Advertisements and Promos Advertisements and promos serve two purposes. One is

to encourage the shy or nervous machinima maker a

chance to give machinima a try with a small project.

Secondly we encourage SIFF promotions to help us

create the BUZZ. Next season we hope to get enough

promos to allow for a separate category.

WooHooium by MeestorMark

SIFF Stars are awarded to machinima categories

not exclusive to SIFF and to a variety of non-machinima categories

Watch for SIFF star awards winners

throughout this programme

Viewer’s Choice - Bits and Bites

Bits and Bites is new this season - created to showcase

the many interesting and unique ways that machinima

can be used. It was a TIE.

Mocumentary by JinjaNinja

World Domination by Minraed

Viewer’s Choice - Best Film Trailer

Trailers are an important part of SIFF. We encourage all

film makers to create trailers to help draw attention to

their upcoming masterpieces. It was a TIE

Geeknapped by Eggzie

Tonight With.. by Fadhil of Bahariawans

AND THE WINNER IS…AND THE WINNER IS…AND THE WINNER IS… Viewer’s Choice

BEST FEATURE FILM

The Feature Film Makers are selected by the SIFF

Artistic Directors but it’s the viewers votes that

determine the best Feature Film.

Irreversible by Bzanna

Viewer’s Choice

TOP SIFF FILMS

The fans and viewers have spoken and this year’s Top 3 films are…

1st Place

Eminence Rising by SylentWhysper An epic battle of succession - who will win the throne?

2nd Place

Need You Now by Vampsessed Love knows no boundaries.

3rd Place

Dissonance by SSProductions A unique, musical look at the beloved characters of the Sims3 series,

Emperor of Evil

with Sylent Whysperwith Sylent Whysper SIFF’s Rising Stars Talent Scout brought us interviews with some of this season’s greatest stars and potential up-and-

comers including Renee G. Ross of Eyemmer, Lena Wilkins of Hatred, and Yoko Ashimono of Geisha. Find these

exclusive interviews and photos only at Simatography in the Paparazzi Gossip Columns and watch for more coming soon!

The SIFF Featured Film Makers represent top quality machinima making skills. Each SIFF the Artistic

Directors will select those film makers that are a cut above the rest. These are the film makers that we look up to and are inspired by. Though we consider being selected as a Featured Film Maker an honour unto itself, we then put them to the Viewer’s Choice test

where the fans get to vote for their fave. Best Feature Film

“I am inspired by so many different artists I

can’t name them all, but three of my greatest

inspirations are Rendermenow, SSProductions,

and Sylentwhysper.”

“I’m still learning a lot

as I go and I draw in-

spiration by watching

the many great works

of others. “

“Never give up if

machinima is some-

thing you enjoy.

Have fun with it,

and try different

things.”

Irreversible is a dark and touching tale of childhood

friendship and love that transcends the boundaries of the

natural world. It has been described as brilliant, sensitive,

poetic and breath-taking by Bzanna’s fans.

A well deserved congratulations to Bzanna for taking this

season’s top honour - BEST FEATURE FILM

Don’t miss the alternative ending.

“I am inspired by so many different artists I

can’t name them all, but three of my greatest

inspirations are Rendermenow, SSProductions,

and Sylentwhysper.”

Eggzie, known as Baconandeggzie on

YouTube, has been entertaining Sims fans

with his fun and fast-paced films for many

years with Sims2 and is showing no signs

of slowing down as he brings his whimsical

style to Sims3 machinima.

“OIM: Observe, Imitate, Modify.

If you want to make a good project, you must learn

from more experienced people. ” Fadhil

In Geeknapped, our seemingly wimpy hero

decides to take a little adventure in Egypt and

get’s a little more than he bargains for.

Fadhil is the young mastermind behind the much

anticipated creeper, Tonight With… A chilling tale

of jealousy, love and revenge.

As a relative new-comer to the machinima scene I

suspect we will be seeing some great things from

Bahariawans Studios in the future.

“OIM: Observe, Imitate, Modify.

If you want to make a good project, you must learn

from more experienced people. ” Fadhil

“You never know what will happen if you

don’t try it ” Fadhil

Our paparazzi cameras didn’t

disappoint the fans of gossip as

they revealed the stars and Red

Carpet Gala guests in some of

the most embarrassing and

startling moments.

Strange But True

Harry D, in his usual (or

should we say unusual),

flamboyant style, arrived

dressed as a court jester.

The famous and eclectic

builder Garbuckle

wowed his fans when he

arrived in his signature

costume with the lovely

Sparkle at his side.

Men Behaving Badly

Director IdaNo is caught in

a moment of frustration as

she yells at Sylvester Stone,

star of her recent film, for

arriving dressed less than

appropriately for the

premier.

Charlie Duncan also

seems to have missed

the dress code details,

or perhaps he’s just a

fashion rebel.

Casting Call of Love

director Sylent Whysper is

going to be known for her

films and her matchmaking

skills as she brings together

Aiden from Eminence Rising and

Elliana from last SIFF’s film

The Lonely One

Men Behaving Badly

Director IdaNo is caught in

a moment of frustration as

she yells at Sylvester Stone,

star of her recent film, for

arriving dressed less than

appropriately for the

premier.

Charlie Duncan also

seems to have missed

the dress code details,

or perhaps he’s just a

fashion rebel.

Oh So Sweet

The crowd sweetens up with the arrival of

these Berry Sweet beauties….

Crazy Sweet

...and they go absolutely

crazy when Merlot and

Chantilly arrive

Casting Call of Love

director Sylent Whysper is

going to be known for her

films and her matchmaking

skills as she brings together

Aiden from Eminence Rising and

Elliana from last SIFF’s film

The Lonely One

BryonyRaeBryonyRae

Bryony and Umi each produced

such spectacular examples of

SIFF reporting that we had to award each

of them. They have helped us define the

expectations for these categories for

upcoming SIFF challenges. find the links to the stories at Simatography

BryonyRaeBryonyRae UmiKagamiUmiKagami

Bryony and Umi each produced

such spectacular examples of

SIFF reporting that we had to award each

of them. They have helped us define the

expectations for these categories for

upcoming SIFF challenges. find the links to the stories at Simatography

Red Carpet Red Carpet Red Carpet

Fashion WatchFashion WatchFashion Watch

TTThe Red Carpet Gala has fast become one of

the most anticipated fashion events of the

festival.

TTThis past SIFF brought more of the big stars

to the Red Carpet Runway than ever before.

The fashion world took notice and the

paparazzi photographers didn’t miss a beat.

OOOn behalf of SIFF we would like to thank

everyone who participated in presenting a

variety of Red Carpet photos, competitions

and challenges relating to this exciting

feature.

BBBe sure to have your camera ready for SIFF’s

next round of Red Carpet Galas and don’t

miss out on your chance to be a star!

Best Fashion Sense The following pages are a showcase of the best

Red Carpet fashions as selected by a panel of fashion-conscious simmers.

Above

Jarek and Maelle of the Tea Family Legacy play up a crowd of screaming fans.

Centre from top to bottom

Leonard and Anne-Marie - this crazy yet fashionable young couple recently married

within the first week of meeting each other!

King Aiden of Eminence Rising looking oh so gorgeous on the Red Carpet this SIFF.

Brody Slater, one of fashion’s most successful

rags to riches stories, looking dapper as always.

Rumours have been flying for weeks about a possible romance between Shawn McBride and

Wren Garson, seemingly confirmed when the arrived together to this Gala affair - but does a

guy have no shame? In this fashionable get-up he is almost outshining his lovely companion.

Who Wore It BEST ?

When both Ruthless and

Anna Leigh Corra arrived on the carpet wearing

the same style of dress we had to ask… who wore it

best? But let’s face it fashion fans, who could decide

between these two beauties? Two very

different colours on two very different women. I say they both have

what it takes.

Rumours have been flying for weeks about a possible romance between Shawn McBride and

Wren Garson, seemingly confirmed when the arrived together to this Gala affair - but does a

guy have no shame? In this fashionable get-up he is almost outshining his lovely companion.

The young, spunky and always lovely Jia Wu is looking

fabulously flirty as she throws away convention in this

delightful little Spanish-Inspired mini-dress.

Couple WatchCouple Watch all eyes were on one of this season’s

sweetest couples Sweet Pea and Slate Grayson

Who Wore It BEST ?

When both Ruthless and

Anna Leigh Corra arrived on the carpet wearing

the same style of dress we had to ask… who wore it

best? But let’s face it fashion fans, who could decide

between these two beauties? Two very

different colours on two very different women. I say they both have

what it takes.

Red Carpet

Red Carpet

Red Carpet

Simtographers

Simtographers

Simtographers

CCCongratulations to WWWicked KKKnight

on being selected as this season’s best Red

Carpet Photographer by our official SIFF

Simtographer, JMelo, and a panel of judges

including many skilled simtographers from

our community.

A special THANK YOU to

JMelo

for contributing her

fashionable simtography to

help make the Red Carpet

Gala special for so many

Sims

The skilled Simtographer,

Wicked Knight, is a proud

member and moderator of

The Simmers Society

Great job at

catching some of

the town’s most

fashionable stars

and well-known

celebrities at the

Red Carpet Gala

A special THANK YOU to

JMelo

for contributing her

fashionable simtography to

help make the Red Carpet

Gala special for so many

Sims

Great job at

catching some of

the town’s most

fashionable stars

and well-known

celebrities at the

Red Carpet Gala

We are excited to announce theWe are excited to announce theWe are excited to announce the

SIFF Walk of Fame SIFF Walk of Fame SIFF Walk of Fame At the inaugural ribbon cutting ceremony SIFF

Artistic Directors and two special guests representing The Sims3 had their stars placed along the walk.

Beginning at the kick-off of each SIFF we will hold a

STAR placement ceremony for a few special celebrities from our previous season.

For more photos and information about the

SIFF Walk of Fame visit www.simatography.webs.com

Hydra and PopTart representing The Sims3 Forums

We are excited to announce theWe are excited to announce theWe are excited to announce the

SIFF Walk of Fame SIFF Walk of Fame SIFF Walk of Fame At the inaugural ribbon cutting ceremony SIFF

Artistic Directors and two special guests representing The Sims3 had their stars placed along the walk.

Beginning at the kick-off of each SIFF we will hold a

STAR placement ceremony for a few special celebrities from our previous season.

For more photos and information about the

SIFF Walk of Fame visit www.simatography.webs.com

Hydra and PopTart representing The Sims3 Forums

So many things happened this season;

there was the making of SIFF posters, t-shirts

and hats, balloons, cars and many other free

souvenir goodies. Red Carpet pictures,

hundreds of them, capturing the stars showing

off their latest fashions. Dusty Pipes made an

appearance - Who is he? Interviews, great

videos from talented artists… All of that in one

bucket full of rainbow colors... but what else

happened, stuff that only my pure blue eyes

can see... hmm? I have prepared you a couple

of SIFF moments that will eliminate everything

that moves in your head and reactivate your

inspirational terminals, turning on every

imaginative corner, easily slowing your body

movement, turning you into a vegetable...

You wish!

Minraed and Jmelo sang Single Ladies when Los Tres Aventurieros

unexpectedly joined them. It was a memorable night.

Paparazzi almost caught Norbert and Super Pogimon naked - too bad JMelo jumped in

just in time… maybe next season fans!

Another fun moment when we were all in the lobby, drinking fine nectar and talking with the artists when suddenly a time

machine showed up, opening its doors, shooting poor IdaNoReally out. Pff! Just like that!

Paparazzi almost caught Norbert and Super Pogimon naked - too bad JMelo jumped in

just in time… maybe next season fans!

Thanksgiving was very giving if you know what I mean. Norbert and Super Pogimon gave us a

spectacular speech and a nice bushy view!

Mmyoko and IdaNoReally prepared a Stand Up Comedy show; subject was of course

llamas, freezer bunnies and a time traveling 3D moment. Quite mouth-watering!

Another fun moment when we were all in the lobby, drinking fine nectar and talking with the artists when suddenly a time

machine showed up, opening its doors, shooting poor IdaNoReally out. Pff! Just like that!

We accidentally entered the IT room, Alex almost fired

us... He ran out of pepperoni pizza and the robots knew only Italian. This happens when you buy cheap stuff

Min!

The scariest moment was when SylentWhysper unleashed her friends in the venue. Poor bastards, they were just trying to make friends. Some of our guests fainted, the bathroom on the first floor was

out of order....

Minraed had a pretty difficult day but she survived.

We have reached the last moments

of our dear festival and my hands are

shaking knowing that I'm typing the last

words. I had maybe a bit more fun than

you - I wrote you almost every day and

my madness meter exploded. I’ve got

to tell you, SIFF grew its wings and flew

so high you can't even imagine. Let's

see if the next SIFF will fly even higher!

And of course, the last minutes of SIFF. The goodbye party, everybody was there, sparkling like Christmas

trees. Now we are so happy that everything is over, we can finally get some sleep... Tomorrow, probably we will all hire a shrink because, let's face it, we already

miss you! *crying*

credits front and back cover - SuperPogimon

pg 4 - photos by SuperPogimon

pg 11 - winning ad photos by BryonyRae

pg.17 - winning ad by Fadhil

pg 17 - green ad by Midnight

Paparazzi Harry D by Midnight

Garbuckle and Sparkle by Wicked Knight

Ida and Sylvester by IdaNoReally

Charlie Duncan by Jmelo - model by BryonyRae

Berry Sweets by Berry of course

Aiden and Elliana by SylentWhysper

Red Carpet Jarek and Maelle by KittyCatLion

Leonard and Anne Marie by BryonyRae

Aiden by SylentWhysper

Brody by Jmelo

Shawn and Wren by Jmelo and BryonyRae

Ruthless by Wicked Knight

Anna Leigh by Jmelo - model by Hugzies

Jia Wu by Jmelo - model by Laryrianna

Sweet Pea and Slate Grayson by Alyssum Candy

Walk of Fame photos by Super Pogimon

special thanks to

www.dragonartz.net

for most of the vector art used here