The ALL-CON Cosplay Contest Presented by CosPod

The Cosplay Contest is an event for cosplayers to feature their costumes and for attendees to relax and watch some amazing cosplay. Cosplayers can choose between a walk-on and a skit for their performance.

Cosplayers of all ages are welcome to join in on this fantastic and fun show!

The registration sign-up will be online at the following link: Online Registration via Google Docs.

We will also accept entries at the convention by the Volunteer's Table. We will be taking applicants up to two hours before the contest begins.

If you have any questions, please send all emails to: podcast@cospod.org.


Categories:

  •  Animation & Anime: This can be anything from Looney Tunes to Lupin III. Any and all animation characters are welcomed.

  •  Manga & Visual Novels: Yep. That includes the comic books too!

  •  Video Game: Japanese RPG's, Korean Dating Simulations, Western First Person Shooters, there are no limits in the video game category.

  •  Mixed Media: Have a cosplay you want to show off but it doesn't fit in the main categories? Not to worry! We have you covered. If you are cosplaying as a character from science fiction, fantasy, a movie, or anything in between, we'll take it! We will have a Mixed Media award available as a category for entry.



    • Rules:

    No costume is not a costume.

    All content must be PG-13 and conform to the convention's rules regarding costumes and props. No swearing, vulgar gestures, lewd acts, or political and/or social statements. This is a time to show off your costume, not try to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

    At least 50% of your costume must be constructed by you.

    No confetti will be allowed. Neither will throwing objects or any projectiles. Anything that you bring onto the stage must also go off the stage with you.

    Characters must be a pre-existing property from movies, television, anime, comic book, etc. No original characters at this time - Gijinkas are allowed.

    Please select the correct category for your entry. Characters must originate from one of the categories. I.E. Do not enter a character from a manga into the video game category. Example: Pokémon started as a video game – therefore entries of Pokémon go to gaming. Exception to this is if the character originated from the Pokémon anime. Then you would submit your entry to the animation category.

    Each walk-on contestant will have 30 seconds on stage to perform. Use the time to pose, act, or dance your butt off. Take the time to act out as your character.

    Skits will have a maximum of 2 minutes. All audio must be pre-recorded and sent to podcast@cospod.org for approval. Please conform to the convention competition guidelines. Remember, this is a show for kids too! All recordings will need to be submitted by 03/01/15 to be considered for entry. (We ask that you submit the file in an MP3 or WAV format.)

    For safety, any "battle" sequences or stunts need to be performed at ľ or ˝ speed, and ˝ strength, with one foot remaining on the stage at all times.

    Only 4 people are allowed on the stage at a time. Larger groups will need to split up their entries to accommodate the stage space.

    The ALL-CON Cosplay Contest is as much about fun as it is about good sportsmanship. Every contestant is expected to have a positive attitude and be on good behavior. Failure to have sportsmanlike conduct will result in disqualification. Please be polite and respectful to the cosplay staff, crew, judges, the audience, and most important of all - your fellow competitors.



    Awards:

    There will be a Judge's Award from each Judge (at the sole discretion of the judging team).

    One winner for each category: Animation & Anime, Manga, Video Game, Mixed Media.

    One Grand Prize winner for Best In Show.

    Additional awards may be provided based on the number of entries.

    All decisions are final.



    Award Specifics (2015):

    Judge's Awards: Customized Award Certificate (3 will be given away at the contest, one from each judge)

    Best Of Categories: Cosplay Tote Bag, which includes a trophy, a $15 gift card from Arda Wigs, and a cosplay book (armoring, lighting, painting, and props) from Kamui Cosplay.

    Best in Show: The Mega Cosplay Tote Bag, which includes a giant trophy, a $25 gift card from Arda Wigs, a cosplay book from Kamui Cosplay, a sheet of Wonderflex, AND a sheet of Worbla for all of your cosplay needs!