Souvenir Programme
Spring 2010
Photographer to the Stars - and lesser celestial bodies
Letter from the Editor Reel Life - meet the Artistic Directors SIFF poster winners Film and Contributions listings Viewer’s Choice Winners Feature Presentations
Spotlight on SPI venue builder Freynas Paparazzi The Red Carpet A note to participants
SIFF Souvenir Programme contributors Umi IdaNoReally SS Productions
Faalq (Phantomhive) XOX1 Bzanna
and the Simatography moderators
http://simatography.webs.com
Special Thanks to SuperPogimon for creating the amazing SIFF award badges
Official Framing Service of the SIFF Festival Posters
Star Quality Anton lex and A
worn by stars of Nexus, Emperor of Evil and The Lonely One ElLiana and DuGard
SIFF and SIMATOGRAPHY T-shirts In endless sizes and colours SIFF T-shirt design by Dalach Created by The Mare’s Nest
Exclusively at ... In the downloads section
.webs.com
themaresnest.wordpress.com
letter
from the editor Minraed Arzhel SIFF Executive Director
Without YOU there would be no
SIFF I would like to take a moment to recognize the enormous creative contributions from this community that have made SIFF possible. I started this idea on a crazy whim, with no certainty of the outcome. When my computer informed me with no equivocation that it would not be putting up with the continuous effort needed for the creative venture that is SIMS, I thought SIFF would fall by the wayside, but nooooo‌ From day one the members and mentors at Simatography and the greater SIMS community were on board with enthusiasm. It was this energetic response that kept me going, even though I had no playable SIMS game of my own. So here we are, wrapping up our first ever, very successful, SIFF, all the while fueled by the creative efforts of so many, even when I could not contribute as planned. So here I am creating this souvenir to thank each and every one of you for your support and contributions, and looking forward to many more successful SIFFs to come! That’s all for now, my new computer has just been delivered. A new era is about to begin!
Minraed Arzhel
real stuff about the SIFF Artistic Directors
Not So Fearless Leader
Minraed Arzhel
The Voice Master
I was a simmer back in the days of the original Sims games, but only now with Sims3 have I become involved in the creative community at large. I am obsessively creative by nature, but never very focused. This is what I love about The Sims3 - there are endless creative possibilities! I have a passion for music, culture, design, dĂŠcor, film and photography so you can see why I enjoy Simming so much. I am looking forward to many years of creative ventures with all of you. SS Productions
I was introduced to the world of TS3 after watching a friend play, and thought the engine would make an awesome tool for creating movies. Hence, I'm relatively new to machinima, but am continually striving to learn more as a director. Through this art I've made several new friends, many of whom are here at Simatography, which is awesome. I've always enjoyed writing, especially supernatural gothic horror, and began at an early age. I never imagined that I'd see my ideas, characters and plotlines actually materialize visually. It's awesome seeing them come to life on the screen. My goal is to become an author or director. Although I'm still learning the art of machinima directing, voice acting and audio production, I'll happily offer advice to anyone who is planning on making movies using TS3 game engine.
The Welcome Wagon Like me, IdaNoReally loves to laugh. We are a bit alike in many other ways too. She is a loner and we both enjoy solitude. Even though I am a bit of a recluse, if I am here on the forum, you will find me friendly and approachable. I enjoy making others laugh. Having a good sense of humor is paramount to me. The perfectionist trait does not seem to bother IdaNo but, being a machinima artist with this trait is a bit unnerving at times. When the finished product is something I can be proud of this trait pays off big time.
IDA No Really
I have been playing The Sims since TS1. It was not until TS3 came out that I decided to delve into creating a movie. My first few videos are real losers. My skills have improved with time and practice. I can honestly say machinima is the most enjoyable activity that I have found in a long time. As for Simatography? I enjoy this community immensely as well. It feels like home. Let me know if I can ever help you with anything. I will do my best.
The Paparazzi Princess Story-telling is a very serious thing [OK, maybe not always]. Our species still relies on story-telling, the oral tradition (especially in this technology-driven world of ours) to maintain connection with each other; to understand each other by vicariously trying on each others' shoes and feeling "Simpathy" [sic]; to make sense of our world and to allow our imaginations to 'run free' (or amuck if necessary). Now that we can read & write, we can add them to our skills of using gestures and making pictures to Crescent Moon Pye tell our stories. Imagination is the greatest tool that we aka C.M.Pye possess. And then along comes Simatography! Where else can you pretend to exist in a limitless Movie Studio environment, a Sillywood that has never-ending resources, collaborating with other story-tellers and having fans as if we were all the most appreciated, creative geniuses in the world? I love this funny little place that we have made up together. [I prefer it to the real world at times, because the real world is not always kind]. This tells you more about me than any list I can give you of what I have or haven't done in my life. This is what I think. C.M. Pye is me allowed to be me without restriction or judgement. You have all been very good to me and good for me. And I Thank You all on a daily basis even if I don't say so. If you insist on real info: I got a B.G.S with an Emphasis in Scientific Illustration and a minor in Biology. It means that I can draw dead things and stuff that doesn't move. In detail.
The Queen of Cheese Me in a nutshell! Mum of two beautiful girls, mad cyclists, a little bonkers, and a confessed fan of bright colored willies!
Molly
I’m the one in charge of Molly’s Machinima challenge. This particular challenge is how I got into machinima myself, and I always encourage new film makers to enter, just to get a taste. Despite having a fair few successful machinima under my belt, I still strive to do better.
I was honored when asked to be a moderator at Simatography. The site is not even a year old and yet so much has been achieved. I can only put this down to the fantastic moderator team and the extremely creative member’s we are so luckily to have. xxmolly
Aussie Guy in a Hat Well known in many Sims3 circles, the creative, friendly, funny and supportive Mmyoko has been a member of Simatography since day one. He is known for his fantastic and whimsical machinima though lately he’s been feeling a bit of creative block so we hope to see more from him soon. In the meantime if you catch him at Simatography he’s always up for a friendly chat. Mmyoko
35mm of Creative Perfection
SuperPogimon
In the world outside of Sims3 he is a computer game addict and an architect in the Philippines. His two main Sims3 creations are in building and simtography. In building he takes his time with every detail, but does not like doing landscaping. In photos he NEVER edits - with a little creativity and patience there is no need and it shows in his fabulous photos. Pogimon trivia: he loves hotdogs and chocolate, is afraid of ghosts, and does not smoke.
Pogimon has contributed his artistic talents to Simatography in many ways including creating our logos and the SIFF festival awards!
Festival Posters Congratulations to
Francis123 The Viewer’s Choice Pick for Official SIFF Poster We had several fantastically creative submissions for our first ever festival poster. Francis’s was the first submission and in the end won out in the viewer’s choice polls by a mere ONE vote! Dalach’s poster was then selected by The Mare’s Nest to become the pattern for the SIFF t-shirts. Umi submitted two fantastic entries, both falling into top 4 positions. Thank you everyone for your submissions! The top 4 poster submissions are available for download to use in your game - visit www.simatography.webs.com
By Dalach of Verboten Studios
By Umi
Film &Contributions Creative
Film Submissions in Alphabetical Order
Feature Films
SIFF FILMS Breathe Goodbye Art-film
Emperor of Evil Nexus
Director: The Simema
Sci-Fi / Action
Bring me to Life
Director: SS Productions
Chick Flick
Director: Rendermenow Containment Sci-Fi
Director: Rogue
The Lonely One Sci-Fi / Drama Director: Sylent Whysper
Disorganized Fun Action
Director: Eggzie Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing Drama / Chick Flick
Director: Bzanna Falling Chick Flick
Director: IdaNoReally Unforgiveable Drama / Horror
Hero Action / Comedy
Director Faalq (aka Phantomhive)
Director: Molly Lost Drama
Director: Milda Aka Vopmilla
My Immortal Sci-Fi/drama
Director: DesignGirl The Power of Goodbye Drama/Chick flick
Director: Francis123 Zombie Action / horror
Director: Molly This boy Aries Manuel Unforgiven Minraed Who’d Have Known Jordan You are Water Atlanas
Oldies and Recent Releases
Official SIFF Poster Francis123
Connivance CZ Stealth
Dalach of Verboten Studio
Dance of the Mysterious Mr Gnome
Umi
Umi Ecofriend Horsing Around Bzanna I think it might kill me Nam Life Without Those Sims Midnight Reapers vs Ghosts Sylent Whysper Smile Berry Pie
SilverSarah
Commercials
Trailers
SimOrange
Zombie by Molly
by Liquida
Charm Bracelets by seacake
Granny Zo’s Undies
Girl and Her Gardens by Minraed The Repoman Cometh By CMPye
by IdaNoReally
Cheap Wine
Nexus by SSProductions
by Mandilee
Geico by Sedrfigy
Dental Hygiene by DesignGirl
Forboding Origins by Verboten Studios Falling By IdaNoReally My Immortal By DesignGirl Emily By SilverSarah
Film Posters Falling by IdaNoReally
The Power of Goodbye by Francis123
The Repoman Cometh By CMPye
Flirting with Death by Tabitha Lillian The Lonely One by Sylent Whysper Containment By Rogue Unforgiveable By faalq The Chosen One By Mandilee
Foreboding Happiness by Nephets YUI
The Fling by Prince Oxford
Bring Me to Life By Rendermenow
Horsing Around By Bzanna
Breathe Goodbye By the Simema
Viewer’s Choice And Just for Fun Winners Viewer’s Choice - Best Films Bring Me To Life by RenderMeNow My Immortal by DesignGirl Hero by Molly
Best Film Trailer
Best of the Oldies
The film trailers helped build up excitement and anticipation before the films were released. Coincidentally, the trailers voted into the top 3 were for the Featured Films!
A showcase of films created prior to SIFF. The top 2 were separated by only ONE vote
Unforgiveable by Faalq
Reapers vs Ghosts by SylentWhysper
Best Commercial Thanks to Molly’s Machinima Challenge we were introduced to several new machinima makers.
Best Promotional Poster The Power of Goodbye By Francis123
SimOrange by Liquida Best Red Carpet simtographer and style are highlighted on the Red Carpet section
BUILDERS’ BOULEVARD a ts3 community for creators
www.buildersboulevard.com
They Came... They Watched... They Reviewed They Bought the T-shirt (Actually they made the t-shirt)
Thank you for supporting the festival and the artists!
Visit our friends as Sim Stories - http://storiesims.webs.com
www.siminteriordesigns.com a Sims3 creative community for interior design and fashion fans
SIFF Feature Presentations were selected based on advanced machinima making techniques, story telling and set and wardrobe design. All three of these Featured Artists have proven themselves as master machimima makers and we are proud and honoured to be able to represent them here as a part of the first ever SIFF
“spellbinding!”
The Lonely One
“a beautiful and unique story”
Sylent Whysper - http://www.youtube.com/user/sylentwhysper
enchanting d n a l u if t u a e “b Characters!”
dream “a stunning
scape”
hard r u o y ” f ults o amazing! s e r e “th are truly work
PhantomHive aka Faalq - http://www.youtube.com/user/faalq
lented piece a t d n a t n e ll e “exc of work!”
Emperor of Evil - Nexus
“an intense and horrific ride - whoa! What an ending!”
film I’ve seen s im S t s e b e “th E best” H T e b y a M . e in a whil “Incredible work! The voice acting is superb!”
“I could watch this a dozen times.. I think I will” SS Productions - http://www.youtube.com/user/SSMusicProductions
Simulated Pictures International
or SPI for short
SIFF was looking for a venue to call home. An office for the artistic directors to work, and a place for Gala events and film premiers to take place. And of course, a grand Red Carpet for the stars to strut their stuff.
created by Freynas Freynas is a proud member of Builders’ Boulevard and a creative superstar. You can find her works in Creative Corner at the Sims3 forums and of course at Builders’ Boulevard where she is a regular participant in the Build and Share challenges. Her creative talents never cease to amaze and we are proud to have her as one of our friends and members of Simatography.
Thank you Freynas! special thanks to Anjubee and Builders’ Boulevard for supporting this Build and Share Challenge
Freynas stepped up to the challenge and created the most spectacular theatre imaginable, now the official home of
Get SIFF and Simatography downloadables for your game at www.simatography.webs.com in the Stuff Shop
A Special Thank you... ...to The Sims3 and the Gurus Si m
Thank you for your support and encouragement, and for spreading the word about SIFF
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Starlet Paris Hilton, unlikely SIFF fan, caught in a compromising position with.. is that Lou Bega?!
The cheeky Mr. Gnome poised for looking up the ladie’s gowns
Anton and the Queen of Nexus confirm recent rumours of an off-screen romance despite their insistant denial
SIFF Executive Director Minraed loses her cool with Emperor of Evil star Alex, but he makes up for it by treating the ladies to a day at Disney - though Minraed still looks none too impressed. I bet she wants to steal that lolli
Sorry ladies - Rex is officially off the market Find more fun and creative gossip and join in the fun in the paparazzi thread at the Simatography forums photos by:
IdaNoReally Umi SSProductions Molly360 Minraed Bzanna
The stars were out in full force on the Red Carpet attending Gala events and private premier screenings of this season’s festival. Fashion fans had their eyes peeled for up and coming fashion trends. The fashionistas were raving about some of these Red Carpet fashion statements in particular.
Berry in a Red Carpet Red strapless beauty of a gown
Elliana in a short, sassy and sheer embroidered mini
Purple Pop Tart in purple of course
Addict and Anjubee in a duo of Asian inspired floral elegance
Super Pogimon are words even needed?
Viewer’s Choice for Best Red Carpet Simtographer
Berry Pie Simtographers from all around the valley fought for front of the line photo opportunities - each aiming to capture the best photo of the stars, directors, and fans in all of their full Gala Glory. Berry Pie - one of the valley’s premier simtographers captured the deliciously beautiful berry babes...
… and what looks like a sweet budding romance
Capture fabulous photos from all of the talented SIFF simtographers at www.siff.webs.com in the Red Carpet Gallery
to all SIFF contributors and participants We hope that everyone has enjoyed this first ever installment of the Sims International Film Festival. When it started out we didn’t know where it was heading, along the way it took on a life of it’s own, and overall it was a huge success. SIFF will come again in the Fall of 2010 and we would like to know how we can make it even better. What would you like to see changed, or stay the same? What could we have done to make it a better ence for you as a film maker?
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