Machinima (machine cinema) is where video and film makers stage their productions in online virtual game worlds (like Second Life or World of Warcraft) and use their game characters as movie stars. The Quest 2 Change RL video contest invites you to submit stories that you create inside these virtual worlds (Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games) or any computer or video game world.

If you don't make machinima videos you can still join the contest as a "shifter" and earn points by watching, commenting, and forwarding videos. There are prizes for both shifters and teams. If you submit a video you can create a team and invite friends and family to join your team as shifters and earn points for the team.

Your film should specifically address the climate crisis, loss of biodiversity/extinction, and/or environmental justice. The type of action and solutions you offer in your under-five-minute machinima video is up to you. You can incorporate "real life" video footage as well, just be sure to tell a good story!

 
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