- Hall Cosplay Rules
- Cosplay Divisions
- Hall Cosplay Awards
- Hall Cosplay Entry Form
- Hall Cosplay FAQ
Section I. Hall Cosplay Rules
[list][*]All Hall Cosplay participants must be members of AnimeFest 2018. Your badge must be present and visible at all times.
[*]Your costume must be at least 35% handmade to qualify
[*]No costume is NO COSTUME.
[*]Your costume must adhere to the AnimeFest Dress Code Policy.
[*]Per the Dress Code Policy, you must wear shoes at all times even if your character does not wear shoes. This will not be counted against you in the judging process.
[*]All costumes must embody the spirit of the Animefest convention and celebrate Japanese culture and ALL that it touches and influences. If you have any questions do not hesitate to email us at cosplay@animefest.org.
[*]You are not permitted to enter the same costume into Runway and Hall. You are permitted to enter both contests but it must be with a different costume.
[*]You MUST be able to move/walk primarily on your own in your costume. AnimeFest believes that cosplaying involves behaving like a character while wearing your costume, not being a costume mannequin.
[*]No real weapons of any kind. Please read the convention Weapon Policy. If you have questions regarding the Weapon Policy specifically, please email safety@animefest.org
[*]Hall Cosplay groups are limited to 6 participants. If you have more than 6 participants, you will need to split up into separate groups. When you split into separate groups, you will no longer count as one entry, but two separate entries. Commissioned costumes may only be entered in a group that includes their creator.
[*]You may only enter the Hall Cosplay contest once for the entire weekend.
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The AnimeFest Cosplay Manager reserves the right to disqualify anyone for any reason deemed sufficient.
Section II. Divisions
You will select a division upon registration.[list]
[*]NOVICE:
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[*]The Novice category is intended for inexperienced cosplayers and those with light costuming ability.
[*]At least 35% or more of the costume must be handmade and not store bought or commissioned, otherwise you will not be able to enter in the Cosplay Runway event.
[*]No member could have won more than three minor awards and/or one major award at previous conventions
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[*]INTERMEDIATE:
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[*]The Intermediate category is intended for those who have won a limited number of awards in cosplay contests or those with moderate costuming ability.
[*]At least 50% of the costume must be handmade and not store bought or commissioned, otherwise you will not qualify for this division..
[*]No member could have won more than 3 major awards at previous conventions.
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[*]MASTERS:
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[*]The Master’s category is intended for people with extensive costuming ability or who have won several awards for costumes that do not fall into the other two classes.
[*]At least 80% or more of the costume must be handmade and not store bought or commissioned, otherwise you will not qualify for this division.
[*]It is suggested if entering in the Masters division to provide a portfolio of your cosplay (in addition to the reference images you provide upon registering) for judging purposes
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In the case of a group, a division will be determined by the awards won by the majority of the contestants. For example, if an entry consists of 3 participants, one participant with zero craftsmanship awards, and two participants that have won more than two major awards but no more than three, would be placed in the Intermediate Division.
You may be moved into a different Division than what you selected at registration to ensure you are competing against those of a similar skillset. If this occurs cosplay staff will relay this in a timely manner.
Section III. Awards
[list][*]FIRST PLACE:
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[*]This is given to an entrant that has shown an exceptional degree of craftsmanship and execution for their particular class. Three of these awards will be available, one to each division, dependent on number of entries to the three divisions.
[list][*]Masters will be awarded a $75 Arda gift card.
[*]Intermediate will be awarded a $65 Arda gift card.
[*]Novice will be awarded a $55 Arda gift card.
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[*]SECOND PLACE:
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[*]This is given to an entrant who has shown a high degree of craftsmanship and execution for their particular class. Three of these awards will be available, one for each division, dependent on number of entries to the three divisions.[/list]
[*]HONORABLE MENTION/JUDGE’S AWARDS:
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[*]Granted by the judges for an entrant that they feel was exceptional. Any division may qualify.[/list]
[*]BEST YOUTH:
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[*]Granted by the judges for an entrant aged 12 or under that they feel was exceptional.[/list]
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Additional awards may be created at the convention itself at the discretion of the Judges, Cosplay Manager and Director.
Awards are announced same day at approximately 9:30 pm. All prizes must be picked up after the conclusion of the award announcement during Cosplay HQ hours and before Saturday, August 19th at 12:00 pm, otherwise prizes will be forfeited.
Section IV. Entry Form
See Check list and Entry Form here.Section V. Other
Q: Where is this Cosplay HQ you speak of?The Cosplay HQ is on the 2nd floor of the hotel side in Pearl 1.
Q: What is Cosplay HQ's hours of operation?
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[*]Friday: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
[*]Saturday: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
[*]Sunday: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
[*]Monday: Closed
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We all enjoy coming to the Sheraton every year for this convention so be sure to treat the hotel and its staff with the same respect you would like to receive!
While no changes to these rules are foreseen, certain circumstances may require that the rules be changed. Any changes to the rules will be noted in bold red print. A complete set of the rules will be available at Cosplay HQ throughout the convention.
If you have any further questions, please contact the Cosplay Staff at cosplay@animefest.org