01/02/2023
MECHANICS:
• Applicants must register and submit their entries/ photo of their costume with the complete details of materials to be used in their costume to this link.
https://forms.gle/f4YbbYSY45buCMvf8
• All submitted entries/photo of costume will undergo a screening and only top 50 finalist will be chosen
• Contestants for the Individual Category must be present at the designated stand-by area at least 30 minutes before the start of the competition. Once the last contestant of the Individual Category has been called, For all contestants, please ensure that only finishing touches need be done by assembly time to ensure the smooth running of the competition. The Cosplay Judges will already be observing you during this time.
• Each contestant’s presentation and costume will be assessed by three judges as per the criteria stated in the third section of this document.
COSPLAY COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. The Cosplay Competition is open to individuals of all ages.
2. The maximum number of participants for the Individual Category will be determined during the event proper. During registration, please be prepared to give information such as your name and contact details. This information shall be treated with the utmost confidentiality and will not be passed on to any third parties.
3. Upon registration, all contestants must provide all the necessary information outlined in the registration sheet.
4. All contestants must provide a hard copy of the character they shall be cosplaying at the event.
5. All contestants MUST register at least 1 hour before the start of the competition to be considered eligible for participation.
6. All contestants MUST present themselves in the costume of a character from any genre (be it anime, manga, or video game) .
7. During registration, contestants can only enter the Individual Category
8. Fan service is allowed provided it complies with the above rule.
9. Should you be using audio for your performances, please ensure they are in .mp3 or .wma format and should be burned into a blank CD. Flashdrives are subject for approval by the technical head for security purposes. Please make sure a representative is present at the technical booth during your performance if multiple tracks will be played.
10. Contestants in each category shall have corresponding time limits for their on-stage performance. Individual Category contestants shall have a maximum of two MINUTES for
their performance. Exceeding the time provided by less than two minutes will result in a minimal deduction from the overall score of the contestant. Exceeding the time provided by more than two minute will result in a maximum deduction from the overall score of the contestant or even disqualification.
11. All props must be presented to staff at the Cosplay Competition Registration Desk upon registering for the contest. Failure to present your weapons – even seemingly harmless ones – may result in your entry being removed and you may even be escorted from the premises.
12. If the Cosplay Committee judges a weapon or prop as harmless, you are free to carry it around with you for the full duration of the event. However, if a weapon or prop is judged to be potentially harmful for general use, then it will be placed in weapon and props storage for the duration of the event until the competition proper.
13. Dangerous articles such as metallic weaponry (swords, knives, etc.), fi****ms, and pyrotechnics of ANY kind that may cause damage to the venue or harm to fellow cosplayers and/or event staff and attendees are strictly NOT allowed as props for the Cosplay Competition. Any articles made from any other material such as cardboard, PVC, Styrofoam, etc. are allowed to be used as props for the competition.
14. The Organizers reserve the right to adjust the rules of this competition in any way it sees fit and disqualify any entry for non-compliance with the rules and regulations outlined in this document.
15. Permission is granted to the Organizers to use the costumes photographed/filmed during the contest for future promotions.
16. The Organizers reserve the right to refuse entry/display of any costumes entered into the competition that they deem inappropriate. The Organizers also reserve the right to cut short any acts that they deem to be inappropriate. The Organizers also reserve the right to disqualify any contestants within reason. All of the Organizers’ decisions are final.
17. By entering the competition, the participant agrees to abide by all the terms and conditions as set out in this document. Participants who do not follow these rules will be disqualified.
CRITERIA FOR JUDGING:
The cosplayers in both categories shall be judged using the following criteria:
40% - Craftsmanship
30% - Accuracy
20% - Stage Performance
10% - Audience Impact
PRIZES:
Best in Mecha Php 10,000
Best Cross dress Php10,000
Best Male Php10,000
Best Female Php10,000
Best Chibi Php10,000
FOR MORE DETAILS:
contact Marjhon Wedingco Callos and Anjou Serrano
Email us at [email protected]
or call us at 501-1810
