Saturday Cosplay Contest – Colossalcon North

Craftsmanship Entries:

Please be aware that signing up puts you in line, it does not guarantee entry. All entries are recorded, acceptance emails will be sent closer to the date of the convention.
Your costume must be, at minimum, 70% handmade by you
1. Store-bought costumes are not permitted
2. Your costume must be made or modified by you
  1. Modifications or altered items on the costume must be a minimum 50% or more altered from their original state to count towards the overall 70%
  2. Any assistance in making the costume must be below 30%
3. Any disability aids will not be counted against entrants
The maker of the costume must be present and entering their own work
1. Entrants may use someone as their model or wear it themselves
2. Costumes may not be presented on a mannequin
Many sources for costumes are accepted. All are judged as craftsmanship divided by their skill division (Novice, Journeyman, Master). They may be from any of the following:
1. A published source material
2. Original design/ fanart (non-published art, such as your own drawing or another artist’s work with permission)
3. Mash-ups/ different takes on pre-existing characters
You must provide references at your pre-judging appointment
1. Physical references are preferred (printed photos, sketches, etc.)
2. You will be docked points if you do not provide a reference
All costumes must adhere to the convention’s cosplay rules:
1. Costumes must be appropriate for wear in public. No public indecency. We are a family-friendly event
2. No hateful, offensive, or provocative symbols, designs or text are to appear on your costume
3. Be aware of your surroundings, especially with large, bulky, and extravagant costumes and props
  1. If you will need assistance or extra accommodation please make us aware, though you can ask to any staff to get assistance
Be polite and courteous
1. Entrants who are rude, hostile, harass, or stalk cosplay staff, judges, and/or other cosplayers will be removed from the event lineup
  1. This may include disqualification from entering future events
  2. This extends to online interactions before and after the event
No Show/ No Contact= Disqualification
1. You will have all the information communicated to you to rely on, as well as means of contact in the event of problems arising
2. We ask that you respect your fellow contestants and the cosplay staff by appearing when expected (for example: judging sessions, mandatory green-room seating, and performance rehearsal)
3. Failure to show up on time without communication may result in disqualification or removal from the line-up
Assessment of entries are at full discretion of the judges panel. They hold the right to disqualify per the rules laid out above.

If you have questions regarding whether your costume can be entered, please reach out to: conventioncosplay@gmail.com.

Video Requirements

The Video Submission is Optional.

Contestants are welcome to submit a short video, showcasing their progress, process, and pets for the judges to review. No extra points are given for a video submission. This is just an optional thing that can help showcase all of your hard work and build process.

Video Length: MAX 5 minutes. Videos that exceed this time will be subject to disqualification. Videos must be uploaded as an unlisted video on YouTube and a link provided on your entry form. We will not be taking raw file formats.

Format Shot (for Cell Phones): Please make sure you are holding the phone horizontally/landscape/sideways and film as such. Filming should be in a well-lit area with a simple background so as not to distract from you and your costume.

Audio: Please make sure your audio is clear and easy to understand. Voiceovers are recommended while showing your costume, but not mandatory.

Must Include the following:

-Reference shot of the character being portrayed (front and back if possible)

-Front shot of you in full costume.

-Left and Right side shot

-Back shot

-detail close-ups of elements

-wig details (if applies)

-prop 360 and close-ups (if applies)

-SLOW 360-degree turn in full costume

-Three “action”/”in character” poses

This video is your opportunity to discuss your construction in detail with our judges. Tell the judges everything about how you made your costume.

Things you should talk about include:

-fabric choices

-construction methods

-any special methods you used to get around a problem in designing the costume.

We want to hear about every technique, fabric, and process you used to create your project. Please include progress pictures if you have them as all of our judges would love to see your construction.

Feel free to get creative with how you present your costume to us. You will not be judged on how flashy your video will be, but getting creative with it can make the process a little fun.

ADVICE FROM THE DIRECTORS

Start from the top of your costume and work your way down. This way, you can hit all the key points on your costume and walk through your details.

We ask that you do not include any SFX that could alter your costume in any way. Text, lower thirds, or any kind of graphics showing information about the costume are completely fine and encouraged if you can.

Performance Entries:

Please be aware that signing up puts you in line, it does not guarantee entry. Acceptance emails will be sent closer to the date of the convention.
Performances are limited to 1-3 minutes to perform.
You do not need to make your own cosplay if you’re performing, you are not judged on that criteria
What goes on-stage with you must come off
1. No glitter, confetti, etc.
2. Please make sure to grab props and such left aside once your performance has ended
We do not allow improvised performances, all entries must be set/ rehearsed
You aren’t limited to what you may present. Common performances are dance, skits, and singing. Bring your creativity!
If you have been waitlisted, please be available for contact at the appointed cut-off time for accepted performance check-in (this information will be relayed via email)
1. When our initial acceptance emails go out to entries, waitlisted emails will also be sent out
2. In the event that someone drops or doesn’t check in by their appointed time, we will start reaching out down the waitlist
  1. If you miss our attempt to contact you (to offer a spot in the contest) we will continue to move down the list in the order submitted
There will be no changes made to your performance’s audio and tech needs after the end of morning rehearsal. There will be no exceptions.
All performances must adhere to the convention’s cosplay rules:
1. Costumes must be appropriate for wear in public. No public indecency. We are a family-friendly event.
2. No hateful, offensive, or provocative symbols, designs, text, or audio are to appear on your costume or in your performance
3. Be aware of your surroundings, especially with large, bulky, and extravagant costumes and props.
Be polite and courteous
1. Entrants who are rude, hostile, harass, or stalk cosplay staff, judges, and/or other cosplayers will be removed from the event lineup.
  1. This may include disqualification from entering future events.
  2. This extends to online interactions before and after the event.
No Show/ No Contact= Disqualification
1. You will have all the information communicated to you to rely on, as well as means of contact in the event of problems arising
2. We ask that you respect your fellow contestants and the cosplay staff by appearing when expected (for example: judging sessions, mandatory green-room seating, and performance rehearsal)
3. Failure to show up on time without communication may result in disqualification or removal from the line-up.
Assessment of entries are at full discretion of the judges panel. They hold the right to disqualify per the rules laid out above.
1. Performances are judged live during the Cosplay Contest

Enter the Contest:

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