Welcome to the 'CitizenCon Direct 2955 Video Contest'! Ready to flex your in-game filmmaking chops? Inspired by the hilarious entries from our in-game commercial contest back in 2951, we’re opening the hangar doors once again for community-made machinima-style videos to showcase during CitizenCon Direct. But this time, we're moving away from commercials. Instead, think quirky PSAs, satirical how-to guides, dramatic reenactments of mundane events, "day-in-the-life" vignettes, over-the-top Org recruitment ads, or even slice-of-life moments with a twist. Keep it short (max 30 seconds), lore-flavored, and fun. Whether it’s celebrating a local hotspot or sharing an absurd mining safety tip, we can’t wait to see the unexpected corners of Star Citizen you’ll bring to life. Before You Begin: :exclamation: Before you start on your submissions, please read the contest rules carefully and remember to only submit your entries to citizencondirect@cloudimperiumgames.com and not as a reply to this thread. NOTE: We loved the in-game product ads submitted last time, but for this year, we’re encouraging creators to focus on machinima that brings characters, stories, and cinematic moments to life.:exclamation: Please Keep In Mind Read the contest rules! Please upload your video to YouTube as unlisted and send the video link with your submission to citizencondirect@cloudimperiumgames.com using 'CitizenCon Direct 2955 Video Contest’ as the subject title. Replies to this thread will NOT count as a submission. Videos must not include any third-party music, effects, sounds, soundtrack, or other third-party content. Star Citizen music is accepted. Videos must not include or require reference to, or incorporate by reference, any other video, submission, contest entry, or other external content. Videos must include the provided end slate, shown for at least 3 seconds: https://media.robertsspaceindustries.com/nkjrgldbwiwub/source.zip. Maximum video/machinima length: 30 seconds, excluding the required end slate. Minimum video resolution: 1920 x 1080, but 3840 x 2160 (4k UHD) is highly preferred. Visual post-processing effects ARE allowed, as well as on-screen graphics from the editing software of your choice. Videos may have a maximum of three contributors or collaborators. You may include more players in the video, but only up to three people per submission are eligible to win. Submissions should clearly state the RSI handles of all those being credited as contributors or collaborators at the time of submission. Multiple submissions by or involving a participant are NOT permitted. Preferred Tech Specs: VIDEO Format: .MP4 Codec: H.264 Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Frame Rate: 30fps (minimum) Pixel Dimensions: - 3840 x 2160 4k UHD (preferred) - 1920 x 1080 (minimum) AUDIO Stereo, 48kHz, 24bit (16bit minimum) Winning Conditions The CIG jury will judge your submissions on: Quality Creativity Lore adherence Entertainment value Dates The submission period will end on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 20:00 UTC. Prizes The winning videos will not be ranked (e.g., first place, second place, etc). Instead, if your video is selected, up to three credited contributors or collaborators per entry will be among the first to fly what no one else even knows is coming, and each will receive: A yet-to-be-announced light fighter from Kruger Intergalactic, hot off the assembly line and built for the bold. And yes, it comes with LTI (in-game lifetime insurance)! --- Congratulations to our winners! We were totally blown away by the quality and creativity on display in these submissions, which made choosing our favorites no easy task. Thank you to everyone who entered - here are our top picks: Winners :trophy: @JackoRicko, @Grandwolfxv2, @FailedMessiah unleashed their imagination in this creative video. :trophy: @Alfo13, @Visceros, @JazzBand crept through the shadows to deliver this gem. :trophy: @ln_nova, @cbprog, @EvilHusky were prone to shenanigans in this video. :trophy: @LensNation, @jungplunga launched a Cruz missile with this animation. :trophy: @Wicked-Wookie sought the wisdom of Scooter in this chaotic commercial. :trophy: @Anicat elevated the humor in this animation. :trophy: @COP_rider, @I-Simon-I, @Mizellow came in hot with low-flying theatrics. :trophy: @Fat_Bird, @En1gm4tic, @Admiral_Rocket showed Steve the ropes with this workplace safety video. :trophy: @Hasgaha, @Utho, @damnshame defended wildlife in this video safari.