Scene.org
Scene.org is a non-profit organization, providing the currently largest demoscene file repository. It was founded in 1996 by Jaakko "Mellow-D" Manninen, though originally it existed as ftp.fm.org, an FTP-server for releases from the group Five Musicians. In 1997, it re-opened as Scene.org. After the Hornet Archive closed on September 22, 1998, scene.org became the only prominent demoscene-FTP available and quickly became the host of many other releases as well.
The Scene.org servers are hosted in Rotterdam, at the local university. They measure 150-200 GB of traffic each day and host about 1.1 TB of demoscene-related data. The main server is mirrored onto various others, residing in different countries. As of 2009, it was sponsored by, among others, Pixar.
Awards
In 2003, Scene.org established the Scene.org Awards, given annually to the creators of the best demos or intros that year. The winners were selected by a jury, consisting of acclaimed sceners from all around the globe. The awarding ceremony was traditionally held at the Breakpoint demo party., however on the first of September 2010, it was announced that the 2011 award would be held at The Gathering. The Scene.org Awards project however ended at Assembly in 2012.
Categories
The awards hosted the following categories:
- Best Demo
- Best 64K Intro
- Best 4K Intro
- Best Effects
- Best Graphics
- Best Soundtrack
- Best Direction
- Most Original Concept
- Breakthrough Performance
- Best Technical Achievement
- Public's Choice
- Best Demo on an Oldschool Platform
Winners and nominations
Note: The year signifies the release year of the products - the ceremony is always held during the following year.
and Moppi are tied for the most awards won with four each. The most nominated firm is with 19 total nominations. mfx is the only group with at least one nomination in every year, as of 2006.
Planet Risk and Lifeforce, both by Andromeda Software Development, are the only demos so far that have won the Best Demo and Public's Choice at the same time.
2006
Source:
Best Demo
Track One by FairlightDeities by mfxFive Finger Discount by Shitfaced ClownsSTS-02: Electric Kool-Aid by SynestheticsStarstruck by The Black Lotus
Best 64k Intro
Chaos Theory by ConspiracyMemento by ConspiracyDead Ringer by FairlightMeet The Family by FairlightAesterozoa by
Best 4k Intro
Glitterati by FairlightParazonantikum by CalodoxPolarfield by FuzzionmiChinygma by Limp NinjaArtefacts by Plush
Best Animation
Unclear Throat by PluisjeSurprise by AenimaLloco by ExceedOf Mice and Monsters by JunkThe Tits Have Escaped by Pluisje
Best Demo on an Oldskool Platform
Error 23 by Resource & The DreamsOld Skool Invitro Maker - Sundown 06 Invite by Ate BitTrans*Form by FocusThe Wild Bunch by Instinct, Triad, Horizon & FocusArtefacts by Plush
Best Effects
The Evolution of Vision by Andromeda Software DevelopmentTrack One by FairlightLiquid Lust by FairlightDeities by MFXFive Finger Discount by Shitfaced Clowns
Best Graphics
Starstruck by The Black LotusProject 2501 by ADDiCTLux Aeterna Luceat Eis by EphidrenaTrack One by FairlightFR-049: Of Spirits Taken by Farbrausch & Vacuum
Best Soundtrack
1995 by keWlers & MFXAnimal Attraction by Andromeda Software DevelopmentTrack One by FairlightDeities by MFXStarstruck by The Black Lotus
Best Direction
Starstruck by The Black LotusChaos Theory by ConspiracyTrack One by FairlightDeities by MFXDie Ewigkeit Schmerzt by Neuro
Most Original Concept
Old Skool Invitro Maker - Sundown 06 Invite by Ate BitThe Evolution of Vision by Andromeda Software DevelopmentCaptive by Andromeda Software DevelopmentTrans*Form by FocusDie Ewigkeit Schmerzt by Neuro
Breakthrough Performance
Iterate by Imbusy & XerxesBalance by AdaptSolaris - Kiss Our ASSembler by BrainstormLed Blur by MindlapseRemembrance - The Dolphin's Dream by Vovoid
Public's Choice
1995 by keWlers & MFXAnimal Attraction by Andromeda Software DevelopmentChaos Theory by ConspiracyDerealization by Dead Hackers SocietyStarstruck by The Black Lotus
2005
Source:
Best Demo
Aether by mfxFinal Audition by PlasticIconoclast by Andromeda Software DevelopmentOcean Machine by The Black LotusSTS-04: Instant Zen by Synesthetics
Best 64k Intro
Che Guevara by FairlightBinary Flow - the Assembly'05 invitation by ConspiracyDeath and Taxes by FairlightFiat Homo by TractionMemories from the MCP by Brain Control
Best 4k Intro
Parsec by Frenetic & r0KAnorgatronikum by CalodoxNoxie by LooniesPanoptriptikum by CalodoxSynchroplastikum by Calodox
Best Effects
Aether by mfxI'am the seed by CyberPunks Unity and InwardIconoclast by Andromeda Software DevelopmentNewton never did this, BITCH by Shitfaced ClownsSTS-04: Instant Zen by Synesthetics
Best Graphics
Ocean Machine by The Black LotusDon't stop by Portal ProcessFinal Audition by PlasticPerfect Love by LKCC and Bauknecht
Best Soundtrack
Ocean Machine by The Black LotusAether by mfxFair Play to the Queen by CandelaIconoclast by Andromeda Software DevelopmentSTS-04: Instant Zen by Synesthetics
Best Direction
Poison Ivy by ExceedChe Guevara by FairlightFairplay to the Queen by CandelaIconoclast by Andromeda Software DevelopmentPerfect Love by LKCC and Bauknecht
Most Original Concept
The Ballet Dancer by mfxAntifact by Limp NinjaBarn by The Digital ArtistsBugtro by Mostly HarmlessHello:Friend by Fairlight
Breakthrough Performance
Fairplay to the Queen by CandelaMemories from the MCP by Brain ControlSHizZLE by Team PokemeTannhauser Gate by CubicleTrocken by Bauknecht
Best Demo on an Oldskool Platform
Boogie Factor by FairlightHello:Friend by FairlightI'am the seed by CyberPunks Unity and InwardOne Million Lightyears From Earth by FairlightThe Throckmorton Device by Triad
Public's Choice
Iconoclast by Andromeda Software DevelopmentAether by mfxFinal Audition by PlasticOcean Machine by The Black LotusSTS-04: Instant Zen by Synesthetics
2004
Source:
Best demo
Planet Risk by Andromeda Software DevelopmentComa by CocoonWe Cell by X-MIX 2004 by mfx and Arise by StravaganzaSilkcut by The Black Lotus
Best 64k intro
The Prophecy - Project Nemesis by ConspiracyBeyond by ConspiracyKings of the Playground - Evoke 2004 Invitation by EquinoxFresh! by FairlightParadise by rgba
Best 4k intro
Micropolis by TBC and MainloopFeet4 by ANDSan Angeles Observation by ArmadaFinnmark by EphidrenaEx Fabric by Frenetic and KB
Best effects
47'111.0 by FaktoryPlanet Risk by Andromeda Software DevelopmentWe Cell by Assembly 2004 Invitation by Moppi ProductionsArise by Stravaganza
Best graphics
Your Fingers So Gently On My Skin by PlasticInterceptor by Black MaidenComa by CocoonArise by StravaganzaSilkcut by The Black Lotus
Best soundtrack
Coma by CocoonPlanet Risk by Andromeda Software DevelopmentWe Cell by X-MIX 2004 by mfx and Assembly 2004 Invitation by Moppi Productions
Best direction
Amondo by AenimaInterceptor by Black MaidenKings of the Playground - Evoke 2004 Invitation by EquinoxAssembly 2004 Invitation by Moppi ProductionsArise by StravaganzaSilkcut by The Black Lotus
Most original concept
Assembly 2004 Invitation by Moppi ProductionsPanjabmoore Meets 007 Again by Calodox8088 Corruption by HornetX-MIX 2004 by mfx and Traction by Traction
Breakthrough performance
Syntonic Dentiforms by NesnauskMichera by Limp NinjaSynthematik by OutracksGlowsick by Portal ProcessI am by Traction
Public's choice
Planet Risk by Andromeda Software DevelopmentThe Prophecy - Project Nemesis by ConspiracyKings of the Playground - Evoke 2004 Invitation by EquinoxWe Cell by Silkcut by The Black Lotus
2003
Source:
Best Demo
IX by Moppi ProductionsDoomsday by Complexfr-025: The Popular Demo by FarbrauschProtozoa by A Significant Deformation Near the Cranium by
Best 64k Intro
fr-030: Candytron by FarbrauschZoom3 by AND and CybermagProject Genesis by Conspiracyfr-034 / HJB-104: Time Index by Farbrausch and HaujobbPoint Blank by Stockholm Syndrome
Best 4k Intro
Yellow Rose of Texas by Fit and BandwagonAcid Ice by ANDSponge by FreestyleMojo Dreams by Frenetic and r0KRobotic Warrior by PWP
Best Effects
Aura for Laura by SoopadoopaZoom3 by AND and CybermagDoomsday by Complexfr-025: The Popular Demo by FarbrauschA Significant Deformation Near the Cranium by
Best Graphics
Relais by Kolorfr-031: Faded Memories by FarbrauschA Significant Deformation Near the Cranium by Grafikal Jihad by MankindIX by Moppi Productions
Best Soundtrack
A Significant Deformation Near the Cranium by Dreamchild by Andromeda Software Developmentfr-025: The Popular Demo by FarbrauschProtozoa by Pornonoise by Lunix and mfx
Best Direction
IX by Moppi ProductionsA Place Called Universe by Conspiracy45 For Electricity Edit by LunixI Feel Like A Computer by Melon DezignStaying Pictures by TPOLM
Most original concept
IX by Moppi ProductionsHeart Shaped Box by HaujobbProtozoa by I Feel Like A Computer by Melon DezignStaying Pictures by TPOLM
Breakthrough Performance
Project Genesis by ConspiracyPolitical Statement With a Well Hidden Message by Matt CurrentDie Anderung by SpontzPoint Blank by Stockholm SyndromePhloam by Unique
Public's choice
fr-025: The Popular Demo by FarbrauschZoom3 by AND and CybermagDreamchild by Andromeda Software DevelopmentProtozoa by IX by Moppi Productions
2002
Source:
Best Demo
Variform by Raw Confessions by CocoonPlanet Loop by Madwizards and Nah-KolorHalla by Moppi ProductionsLittle Nell by The Black Lotus
Best Intro
Planet Potion by PotionSquish by ANDfr-019: Poem to a Horse by FarbrauschGracchus by Kolor and FreestyleSalmiakki by TPOLM
Best Effects
Variform by fr-019: Poem to a Horse by FarbrauschA Deepness In The Sky by mfxPlanet Potion by Potion32 Degrees In The Shade by Yodel
Best Graphics
Raw Confessions by CocoonLiquid... Wen? by HaujobbPlanet Loop by Madwizards and Nah-KolorHalla by Moppi ProductionsLittle Nell by The Black Lotus
Best Soundtrack
Variform by Retrograde by Black MaidenLiquid... Wen? by HaujobbPlanet Potion by PotionLittle Nell by The Black Lotus
Best Direction
Tom Thumb by TPOLMVisual Approach To The Aesthetics Of Techno by Neuro.ConceptVariform by Halla by Moppi ProductionsAmour by Orion
Most original concept
Easter Egg by Orion+1-1 by !=Superjam Superheroes by Mandarinefr-029: Dopplerdefekt by FarbrauschChimera by Halcyon
Breakthrough Performance
Squish by ANDPetroleo by BoahParadise Is Coming by rgbaThis Way by StravaganzaThe S by Suspend