Based on the computer role playing game (RPG) of the same name, Anachronox: The Movie is a feature-length "machinima" motion picture, and is widely considered to be the first feature-length machinima film. In the 2002 Annual Machinima Awards, Anachronox was awarded: First place for best picture, first place for best writing, first place for best technical achievement, first place for best visual design and first place for best editing.