Mar 24, 2016
http://simatography.webs.com
official host of SIFF
ARTISTIC DIRECTORS C
ON
TEN
TS
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
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