Arlington International Film Festival Highlights

Decentraland is extending its collaboration with SheFi to a full year after two successful seasons in 2025. **Key developments:** - SheFi members are becoming active Decentraland citizens, building in-world experiences, and contributing to community growth - The partnership includes sponsoring community member @LosCat__ to join the upcoming SheFi cohort - Decentraland cites the "SheFi effect" as driving meaningful contributions to the platform SheFi is an education and advocacy platform focused on empowering women and non-binary individuals in Web3, DeFi, and AI. The organization has grown significantly since 2017, hosting summits at major events like ETHDenver and ETHcc, and launching educational cohorts that have helped members secure positions at companies like ConsenSys, Ethereum Foundation, and Coinbase. The extended partnership reflects Decentraland's commitment to building a more diverse and inclusive virtual world ecosystem.

A new tutorial from KJWalker3D teaches beginners how to create their first wearable in Decentraland, even without prior Blender experience. **What's Covered:** - Step-by-step wearable creation process - Blender basics for complete beginners - Practical guidance for Decentraland creators The tutorial aims to lower the barrier to entry for creators interested in designing virtual fashion and accessories for the Decentraland metaverse. No previous 3D modeling experience required.

Decentraland is hosting virtual screenings of **Hunt for Planet B**, a documentary about NASA's Webb Telescope mission. **Event Details:** - Date: February 11 - Times: 2PM and 8PM UTC - Location: Decentraland Theatre - Part of Watch Party Wednesdays series The film follows the launch of the Webb Telescope and profiles scientists exploring the universe's mysteries. Attendees can watch the documentary about the search for extraterrestrial life in the metaverse platform.

Decentraland marks its sixth year with a community celebration at the Decentraland Theatre on February 20 at 8PM. The event features performances by DJs PiZzArteItaly, SoultryDubs, and 0xgonzalo_. The platform has opened its decks to DJs familiar with the virtual world, inviting them to submit their names to perform at the birthday party. The celebration highlights the community that has supported the platform's growth over the past six years.

Artists are shifting from traditional viewing experiences to immersive 3D environments that visitors can explore. **Featured Works:** - **Whispers Beneath Bubble** by @Moppundo1 - An underwater sanctuary filled with bioluminescent jellyfish, a glowing tree, and ambient whale calls - **Forgotten Sense** by Sara Shakeel - A crystalline environment that plays with light, sparkle, and reflection - **Synthetic Rest** by Johanna Jaskowska - A space designed around the concept of stillness These projects demonstrate how 3D digital worlds enable artists to create experiences rather than objects. Instead of observing art from a distance, visitors move through these environments, interacting with light, sound, and space in ways that traditional mediums cannot offer. The shift represents a fundamental change in how art can be experienced - from passive observation to active participation within the artwork itself.