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The Championship Level Costume Competition at All-Con recognizes and features advanced skills in documentation, construction, and presentation of costumes with accessories.
This is a winner-takes-all costuming championship. There are no runner-up positions announced and no grouping by category.
Make-up, body paint, and prostetics may be included for presentation as accessories to the costume.
This is a costume contest, not a cosplay contest. Entries will be judged upon the costume's construction and appearance; not specifically on any character or likeness. All entries are single / solo. Group entries will not be accepted.
Phase 1) Event Competitor Badge
To compete in Championship there is an Event Competitor Badge requirement in addition to the All-Con Convention Badge. The number of entries is limited to 20 contestants and an application must be filed at the time the Competition Badge is purchased. (The Competitior Badge is not a general entry convention badge. An All-Con badge is still required for you to attend the convention on the following days.)
Phase 2) Documentation
Applicants must prepare documentation for their entry. The documentation must be submitted to the convention no later than midnight on March 9, 2014 or the contestant will be disqualified.
Phase 3) Presentation
Applicants must arrive, ready to compete, at the Dogwood panel room at 7:00pm on Thursday March 13, 2014. No special lighting or audio are provided or made available. The competition begins at 8:00 pm in the Oak Ballroom and a photography / model release must be signed by contestant in order to compete.
Phase 4) Award
Once the scores have been tallied, a winner will be announced, and the $1,000 cash prize will be awarded. The decision of the judges (via scoring) is final.
DESIGN
The costume and any make-up or prostetics must be the artistic work of the contestant. No part of the costume or accessories may be commissioned work. Make-up and prostetics must be applied without assistance and before arrival to the staging area. Components may be purchased but must be combined into original design creation to qualify for competition. Kits will forefit scoring points and possibly disqualify the entire entry if excessive or significant.
FUTURE
The Champion Costume may not be entered in whole or in part for competition at any other All-Con costuming contest for at least three years.
Non-Champion Costumes from may not be entered in whole or in part for competition at any other All-Con costuming event during the same calendar year, even if worn by an alternate contestant.
Competitors are welcome to continue competing all weekend at All-Con in costumes other than those entered in the Championship Competition.
REGISTRATION PERIOD HAS EXPIRED
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| EVENT COMPETITION BADGE |
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REGISTRATION PERIOD HAS EXPIRED
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| COSTUME DOCUMENTATION |
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Documentation is essay style with labeled section requirements. Support photography is encouraged. The documentation will account for a portion of the judging score for the costume; grammar and spelling included.
Documentation must be received via email prior to midnight on March 9, 2014 or the entry will be disqualified. Acceptable file formats are .doc, .docx, and .pdf. Documentation should be sent to: info@all-con.net.
Each entry must have the same structure:
SECTION I: Competitor Identification
Competitor's name as it appears on the application (Professional or Legal) and name of Costume Entry. Contestant's original application will also be inserted here by the event.
SECTION II: Inspiration
What is this costume depicting?
SECTION III: Materials
What materials were used to create the costume?
SECTION IV: Patterning
Describe the process or sources used to create the pre-construction pattern.
SECTION V: Construction
Detail how was the costume assembled.
SECTION VI: Detailing
What finishes were added to set this costume apart from the ordinary?
SECTION VII: Personalization and Presentation
Document the costume’s appearance (make-up, hairstyle, accessories, etc.) and presentation features.
SECTION VIII: Photography of Completed Entry
Front, sides, back, and any details for consideration.
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