INSIDE THE METAVERSE is a feature documentary about virtual worlds and virtual communities. It is an independent Belgian production by the Belgian production house Visualantics. We aim for distribution through film festivals and international TV broadcasters.
In the second half of March 2009, my cameraman and I are visiting the LA and San Francisco area. We are looking for residents of Second Life who live in this area and who have a fascinating story to tell. We are looking for people who fit one of the following profiles, but we are by no means restricting our search to these profiles. If you have an amazing story to tell and think you can offer an important contribution to this project, please don't hesitate getting in touch!
1. Adults and teenagers for who virtual world technologies have had a liberating effect; for who virtual worlds and online social networks have/had a positive effect on their lives; escape from isolation, increased self esteem, increased communication skills,…
2. People for who virtual world technologies have had a negative effect; addiction, sleep disorder, compulsive behaviour, divorce, stress, bankruptcy…
3. People who have found their life partner in a virtual world.
4. Cyber prophets: The first religious spaces in the Metaverse have opened. Representatives of various religions spread their virtual message. For some of them, virtuality itself has become a religion.
5. Artists working with virtual reality, including Machinima creators, musicians, video and performance artists, etc.
We are not interested in sensation. People who participate in this project will be treated with respect and dignity. One of the aims in making this film is to show the world that Second Life (and virtual worlds in general) are not only about the sensational topics we so often see in the mainstream media.
candidates can contact me in-world - SL name: Stephen Vilas or by email: info AT insidethemetaverse.com