NAMARA Episode 5 Wins Best Short Film at the 2026 SLVCG Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Bay City Studios is thrilled to announce that Episode 5 of NAMARA has officially won Best Short Film at this year’s SLVCG Awards.

The award recognizes excellence in short-form machinima storytelling and celebrates standout achievements in directing, editing, and cinematic craft within the Second Life creative community.

Created by Bay City Studios, NAMARA is an original fantasy machinima series known for its immersive world-building, emotional performances, and richly detailed virtual sets. Episode 5 represents a creative milestone for the team, combining cinematic visuals with character-driven storytelling in a tightly crafted short-film format.

“We’re incredibly honored and honestly a little overwhelmed,” said the Bay City Studios team. “This project has been a labor of love, and to see it recognized like this by the community means more than we can put into words.”

The win highlights the growing artistry and production quality of independent creators working inside virtual worlds, and reinforces Bay City Studios’ commitment to telling ambitious stories through machinima.

Watch the full awards show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vczu_ULz_2w

Learn more about NAMARA and upcoming projects at https://www.youtube.com/@namaraisekai