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More THAN JUST MACHINIMA We encourage anyone who loves SIFF to share your creativity, no matter where your talent’s lie. We love seeing CC SIFF swag if you have something to share. Fashion designers are invited to share their SIFF exclusive fomalwear, and photographers and paparazzi are invited to get in on the Red Carpet photo challenges. Anything that fits the theme is welcome at SIFF so that everyone has a chance to join in.
Patrons of SIFF Smoky Topaz Watching the movies at the SIFF is always a joy every year the films get better and more creative. I think this year it will be ex tra special because of the big anniversary and we are ready with our popcorn. There are always surprises, know n names get better and always there is someone new to appreciate. The most tiring and the most fun is all the parties to attend, meeting all the stars of the films and their directors and producers. I really enjoy the Battle of the Bands..... I have a soft spot for New t!
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We’re happy to be here and thank you for having us. Oh also please excuse Kai’s new haircut he wanted to try something “different”.
Aw man It was terrible. For one we didn’t know each other at all. We’ve seen each other around school but never talked to one another. And we did our best to try and get out of it by trying to trade partners and bribe people to switch; until our music teacher found out and instructed everyone in the entire class not to switch with us. But we never thought we’d vibe so well together. We all have different tastes in music and we just thought it was going to be a disaster but it turned out to be quite the opposite. Atlas: It would have to be Imagine Dragons, Coldplay, The Script, Bastille, Creed; I mean I can go on for days.
We would’ve continued the band regardless. We became great friends in the process and just the reception we got from the crowd really made it clear to us what it was that we wanted to do. I
Actually, Atlas is our singer for when we do cover songs but Cyclopes and I aren’t vocally talented our skills lie with our instruments. So when we just want to have a jam session on stage that’s where we come in al though Atlas can play guitar and keyboard.
Our agent, MS3P found out through a mutual friend and pitched the idea to us. And we aren’t big on competitions or anything but we thought it’d be fun. Plus we can’t wait to see and hear all the other great bands out there.
THE Untruthful It's a great pleasure for us as well.
: Last year (right, it hasn't been a year since last time, but it feels like), we were barely back from our long time hiatus and didn't know if things would turn out well. Now we're really involved in what we're doing, more than ever, ready to do our best and do better than last time! Then The Battle of the Bands is a really great experience with lots of fun, so, we said "Eh, let's try again!"!
: After our first tour, we know what being tired really means. *laughs* : I have decided to let my hair grow. I think I look better. But it's a pain to take care if it, I must admit it. I also tried to do my best to improve my guitar skills. I agree, Hauni doesn't look like a weird teenager anymore. Uh... Nothing has changed for me. : I don't know what do they think, but I would say that spending so much time with your band mates with a common goal makes you closer.
We have so many anecdotes we could w rite a 600-page book, if we even could remember them all. : A fan from Europe, apparently not very aware about the band, asked me really seriously if I was a guy or a girl. Lenowe and Jana kept teasing me with that. Yeah, I'm a bearded girl. I also discovered that Blackie doesn't need to drink to become completely crazy and play the guitar with a broom at 3:00 in the morning, sporting only a pompom beanie and a swimsuit. Yeah, I recorded that! The video will be in our DV D which will be released soon. Blackie, the whole world will know who you are behind the stage. : Just before a gig somewhere near my hometow n, a member of the band hid my pants (I won't say the name of the person I'm suspecting, but she will recognize her). I almost had to go on stage only wearing bright yellow underwear.
Personally I just don't like all this fancy stuff. Sometimes it's just to hide something such as a weak singer or a bad musician. When it didn't exist yet, you had to do without it. But, that's just my point. I just can't explain it, that's kind of weird.
We're not that ambitious, but we'll see where we'll go! That would be cool though. I must say we are pretty modest. That's our dream, not our only goal. I'm actually convinced that some bands didn't know they would become what they are today. I wish we would follow the same path. We just want to live on our music alone. But I would be glad if in 25 years we were still here, I mean, still making music, selling hundreds of thousands discs, even millions. Yes, Hauni's right. My long-term goals for the band are to make enough money to live comfortably, and keep on pleasing people and pleasing ourselves.
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The Nobodies Well, we know each other from our childhood. We are all from Sleepy Hollow and we met at the orphanage. I saw Hyun and Jin when I was just a little boy. They were playing in musical instrumentals and I’ve thought to try too. We had a piano and all I could do in childhood was to open it and break off the strings. (laughs). So that’s how we met each other and started to play together.
Somebodies? (laughs) You better know. But we took this name because of the Marilyn Manson’s song “The Nobodies”. I agree with the song words: “We are the nobodies, wanna be somebodies. When we are dead, they will know just who we are.” That’s how this world works, I think. Maybe we are “Somebodies”, but I’d prefer to think we are The Nobodies. But hey, it doesn’t mean we are going to die. (smiles)
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: C’mon, don’t listen to us please and don’t watch our videos. (laughs) Can I shoot him, please? Well, I have no idea how to describe everything we did and do. I don’t feel like we are something special. We are just on our ow n. Every song we sang was the part of our life. Yes, I could say, we are just showing who are we inside. Sometimes we are upset, sometimes we are happy, sometimes we are Silly .. Will you shup up someday? (laughs) But yeah, he’s right.
Can I change the band please? (laughs). Just kidding. I don’t know what. Maybe we should be much more stronger or something like that. I’m not sure if we need any changes. I like everything we do now. Yeah, we are not so fast as some bands, but like I said before we are just on our ow n. I always say we need to be much more patient with each other. Patience that’s what we need in our band. As far as I know, we’ve got a few invites for several months, but we wasn’t ready. But after almost half a year we have decided to join the SIFF because it was really stupid to say “NO” all the time. If you have a goal so go and get it. Stop waste your time for nothing. I just like to have some fun and meet new people from all other the world and I don’t care how they are famous. I think we are all at the same ship. I hope this ship is not Titanic? (laughs) Go to Hell!
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Kenzie Howell We have a lot of newcomers and unsung heros showing at SIFF this season, all bravely coming out of their shells to showcase their talents! It is my pleasure, as a fellow SIFF newbie (yes, I entered a video last fall, but that’s all I’ve done as of yet!), to introduce them to you! I expect to see great things from them this SIFF and in the future! Missing Lola Loak The Sims 3 South Africa An intriguing trailer takes us into the heart and mind of a young woman determined to find out who killed her sibling and why and to ensure that justice is brought to them. A teaser trailer previously released promises a tale of suspense in the form of a romantic detective mystery. Being an investigator, I can fully appreciate this. My mind is already working on what clues will be gathered and who the guil ty party is and their motive. I can’t wait to watch this film nex t month and watch the case unravel!
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: LittleAngelCake has been making Sims voice over series for quite some time. But you know what they say practice makes perfect! This horrorthemed movie is guaranteed to give you a scare! I jumped at the trailer alone! And my volume wasn’t even turned up that high! With this film premiering in the fall, it will be perfect for Halloween right around the corner! So much mystery, so much suspense was Mei’s death an accident? Who killed her and why? And will Alanna be able to help her find peace and save the school? I’m very eager to find the answers to all these questions! I can’t wait to see this one! But I better not lean in too close to the monitor!
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Silenced : XxLittleAngelCakexX The Sims 3 England Based on the RPG game Misao. Mei Cartw right was never much liked at any school, always bullied. After the night she is murdered, Nightwood high hasn't been the same. Strange things have been happening but nothing as bad as what was yet to happen. Three weeks after her death, Mei starts to appear and haunt Alanna. On the same day, Mei takes over the school, sucked into another universe. Now nobody is safe. With halls roamed by ghosts and zombies, this is the school of the undead. Follow Alanna on her adventure to rescue her friends and bring Mei to rest.
A Traves Del Tiempo (Quantum Leap) NaiRaProducTioN The Sims 2 - Series : Spain This Sims 2 voice-over series follows the life of Emma, a studious young woman with a quiet and luxurious life. But one day, she finds herself thrust into the midst of a zombie apocalypse. She joins a group of other survivors to stay alive, but will the convoy prevail over the undead? The trailer shows hints of some romance to also be included, and some great special effects. As an avid fan of the “Resident Evil” and “Left 4 Dead” franchises, I’m very eager to see this series and how it plays out! The icing on the cake? It will be subtitled in ALL languages! Can’t wait!
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Rose Blood XxLittleAngelCakexX and DiamondCrystalsMovies The Sims 2 - Series : Spain This enchanting series focuses on Rosalie, a young woman who witnessed the murder of her mother at the hands of a vampire. Instead of fulfilling her destiny of becoming queen, she was then forced to become a slave to the very vampire that took her mother’s life, until she and her two cousins escape to the mortal world in order to keep her and her younger sisters safe. But will they actually stay safe? And for how long? This Sims 2 voice-over series is a collaboration project between two talented machinima makers. Currently featuring five episodes, the six th will debut this September. Everyone who knows me knows that I’m a big vampire fan, so this series sucked me (pardon the pun) right in! The series has plenty of supernatural suspense in it, as well as some comedy and realistic modern-day issues like high school cliques. I kept watching until I was completely caught up, and I’m anxiously awaiting the nex t episode to discover what happens!
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Playbill Update IMPORTANT DATE Film Trailers are due September 1st Viewer’s choice polls will open September 2nd Due to the HUGE number of submissions we have received so far, and we still expect even more, we will be revising the dates for viewing and voting on the films after the September 15th - 20th deadline. Stay tuned later in the season for updates on how long we will extend viewing and voting. In the meantime, be sure to start watching the trailers, and get ready to vote on those soon.
a record breaking 68 submissions! 12 countries represented
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Lunxi Weis Lunxi, our resident fashionista, is gearing up for the Red Carpet in style. She is sure to guide you to some of the festival’s hottest looks from some of the Simiverse’s greatest designers.
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Sweet sliver and pretty as pink! You can never go wrong with these two colours being together! A short strapless dress is something you can rock at the night clubs and all the after parties! Just just the right amount of sexy but sweet! matching your eyes and dress is never a bad thing! Give hints of pink in the eye make up and just a nude lip colour and you missy are set to make those hips of your swing the night away! Get it HERE
WILD! Were are all my crazy out there jaw dropping dressers! This outfit is all about look at me! A jumpsuit is the best way to go if you plan on dancing non-stop till the morning sunlight hits! Bright colours and some sunglasses are going to make this look cool and crazy in all the right ways! Any of the colours on this jumpsuit would work well as eye and lip colour, but make sure if you pick blue eyes you do blue lips! the crazier the better!!! Get it HERE
Black and Blue can work in your favour! This gradient dress from black to blue is perfect for those who don't want to go strapless but have some sweet and sexy lace down your sim’s back! This dress screams classy more than anything else! Get it HERE
A deep blue tray is good for the eyes nothing over the top as you are going to want to draw peoples eyes to your cherry red lips! Red lips will make this outfit work first the dress then they will have to see those red lips and look at that stunning face of yours!
It’s Red Carpet Time! Join us on the virtual Red Carpet for a full on photography showcase. Get creative, or use our prompts to inspire you. The Red Carpet VIP Gala Is open until September 15th Visit us at simatography.webs.com for all of the details
The Red Carpet special events are one of our most anticipated of the SIFF season. We send our paparazzi out to photograph the celebrities and fans as they attend this season’s hottest parties and screenings. Let’s see who’s who so far this SIFF season…
Smoky and Jacob love their SIFF galas, and this year they surprise us with some guests from the future.
The Hawley Triplets steel the show at their movie premiere. You can be sure that there will be a lineup of ladies awaiting autographs with these three handsome stars around. Below: Angela Tunts, big screen first timer, seems to be a bit excited by the whole experience. We do love seeing happy celebrities. NotSoAngelic60
Kenzie Howell, staff and film director, never misses a chance to dress up for an occasion. You can be sure to see her at her own screening events as well as any other party she can manage to slip into.
Toxic Dream bassist and theremin player, Newt Davies and his sister Chaos, host of Urban Safari arrive for the first sneak peek screening of Urban Safari by director Jorgha Haq. We’re still waiting for our staff invitations to the big VIP gala, which they better be inviting us to. Hint hint.
A moment of morbid embarassment when these two lovely divas arrive in the very same gown. Ouch.
Charles Joseph Classic casual
Nathan Tanaka Cool Comfort
Anna Chau Elegant in Red
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Inspired by the HAPPy video pheonomenon, in turn inspired by Pharrell Williams, we invite you to showcase your happy place In the Sims. Sims 2 and 3 are welcome, and Sims 4 too once we have our hands on it. This is an ongoing challenge, but we are showcasing them here now at SIFF.
We have 3 HAPPY videos created so far, each with a completely different feel to them, but each of them will definitely make you chuckle and probably will make you want to dance. Come and join us by creating your HAPPY in SIMS video and show us what makes you Happy. Watch them by clicking on the images to the left. Join us by clicking HERE
Each Simatography magazine, now coming to you once every season of the year, will have a different theme to it. We will present tips, tutorials and inspiration for your films and photos and stories, and we will showcase your submissions to our seasonal theme challenge. This time it is
This is a pretty open concept challege so you will definitely find something up your alley. You can do any of these things with no limit to how many you choose to participate in. Ÿ a short machinima, music video, advertisement or commercial, short story etc Ÿ Advertisement for the magazine Ÿ photos, photos, photos - any photos you want to create for any film genre. Let's show off what we are capable of. Ÿ Story told with a clear theme similar to any film genre, or a story about the movies, etc. Ÿ custom content - poses, clothing, hair, tattoos, jewelry, animations, objects Ÿ Create movie stars and characters that fit into any film genre show us how to get the look for that genre DUE DATE: Saturday, September 20th JOIN US HERE Magazine release: Tuesday September 23rd, the first day of Fall (up here in the northern hemisphere)
Tenderwolf has gotten the ball rolling with her “setting the stage” series of posters representing the many genre’s of movies that are possible in the Sims 3 alone. We would love to see your creations. We invite Sims 2 and Sims 4 creations also! If you have any tips on how to set the stage for a specific film genre, let us know and join in on this theme challenge.
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