US premiere of “Another Perfect World” VW doc, in Metaplace

I have mentioned the new documentary Another Perfect World here before, when it premiered in Toronto and when it was shown in the UK. As of yet, however, it has not had a US premiere.

But that is changing. Tomorrow, Metaplace is very proud to host the US premiere! It will be available in The Stage, like many of our other events — and that means it’s available over on the sidebar here on the blog as well.

Film Screening Event – Another Perfect World

Where: TheStage

When: September 10

Duration: 12:00pm – 2:00pm PDT

Join us for the US premiere of “Another Perfect World”, a film about virtual worlds featuring, among others, Raph Koster of Metaplace!

For millions of people, the virtual universe is becoming increasingly intertwined with real life. In virtuality, creators and players can construct their own paradise, far removed from the real world, and constructed entirely according to their own personal preferences – from democracies to dictatorships. Inhabitants of virtual worlds are able to lead a parallel life which they would never have dared to dream about before – from warlord, to successful cybersex entrepreneur.

But who thinks up these worlds, and which ideas and ideologies are laying the foundations? What does the building of a virtual Utopia involve? What are the economic and political rules in the virtual world? Is there freedom of press? Which forces are driving trade? Do the virtual inhabitants have to abide by laws, or is everybody free to do as they wish? Are they real virtual worlds, free from earthly constraints?

The makers of this documentary investigate the answers to these questions.

They talk to the founders of the largest virtual worlds, including Philip Rosedale from Second Life, Jae-Kyung Song from Lineage, Hilmar Veigar Petursson from EVE Online and Raph Koster from Metaplace, about the ideas behind their worlds – and about the growing struggle between creators and players.

Watch the first 30 minutes online on the special Facebook page or on YouTube through: http://www.submarine.nl/anotherperfectworld

via Metaplace – Event Details.