Event:
Costume Contest
Location:
Main Events 12:00pm Sat.
Master
of Ceremonies: Borneo
<borneo@fandemonium.org>
Description:
The
Costume contest some time reffered to as a Masquerade is a well loved
tradition at most Fan conventions. Where we pay homage to those who
create amazing costumes to celebrate there love of there favorite
fandom.
Fandemonium
will have a combined Costume and Cosplay Contest. "Cosplay" for those
who don't know is short for "Costume Play" and is basically a short
skit or play, preformed while in costume.
Since Fandemonium is a
multi-genre Fan Convention, our Costume/Cosplay Contest is also
multi-genre; costumes can be Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, Anime, Gaming,
Literary, Comic Book, etc.
There
will be two main parts to the Costume Contest. First will be
the 12 and under
Costume Contest; 13 and older Costume Contest; All ages Cosplay Contest.
We at
Fandemonium know how hard you work on your costumes and skits each year
and we think you should be rewarded for your hardwork. So this year
Fandemonium has decided to try something new. So on top of the Awards
for the best costume and cosplay we are offering a cash prize! Thats
right this year Fandemonium isn't just giving out awards for best
Costume and Cosplay but a $$$ CASH Prize $$$.
Best
Costume 12 & Under = $25.00 Cash Prize
Best
Costume Runner Up 12 & Under = $10.00 Cash Prize
Best
Costume 13 & Up = $50.00 Cash Prize
Best
Costume 13 & Up Runner Up = $25.00 Cash Prize
[Costume
Contest Rules]
1. All contestants
must be registered Fandemonium attendees.
2. All participants must be registered for the contest by Friday, August 3rd,
2007 at 5:00 PM. Information and entry
forms will be available at convention registration.
3. Participants in the Costume Contest are not allowed to use unaltered
store-bought or rented costumes. Store-bought
props, wigs, and/or costume pieces, however, are allowed.
4. Costume Contest participants will be allowed up to 60 seconds onstage. They must be able to enter the staging area,
cross to the center, and exit within the time allotted. They must also be prepared for removal by the
Staging Director if they exceed the given time.
5. Individual entries, as well as individuals participating in a group, will be
limited to perform in only one skit or presentation. We want a fair contest
with many opportunities for diverse competition.
6. The Fandemonium Costume Contest is scheduled from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM on
Saturday, August 4th, 2007.
7. If you wish to have music or any audio (sound effects, voice overs, etc.)
during your presentation, make note of it on the registration form. You must attach a CD of your audio design to
this form at the same time. Please write
your entry number on the CD before submitting.
Do not give us your original/only copy – bad things sometimes happen to
good CDs.
8. A panel of judges will score each entry on authenticity, style, effort,
presentation, and performance, as well as other factors.
9. Small amounts
are allowed, but excessive profanity will not be tolerated. The maturity rating
for this event is PG. Please adjust
accordingly.
10. Nudity will NOT be tolerated. Costumes
worn must consist of actual garments. Idaho has an anti-nudity
law, and we should not need to enforce it during an all-ages contest.
11. No flash, fire, explosive, fireworks, smoke (including incense), fog
(including dry ice), or incendiary devices, such as caps or smokers, will be
tolerated.
12. Absolutely no chemicals, powders, thrown glitter, or confetti will be
allowed.
13. If weapons are part of your costume, they must conform to the Fandemonium
Weapons Policy:
1. No sharp swords or knives or actual
working weapons are allowed. Wood, rattan, bamboo, plastic, cardboard, foam, or
rubber weapons are acceptable. Inspection
of all weapons will be required prior to the show, regardless of material.
2. You are responsible for your own weapons, e.g. bringing them on and
off stage yourself.
3. We reserve the right to reject any weapons if we consider them
dangerous.
14. We reserve the
right to refuse your presentation if we think it would endanger yourself or
others (or for any other reason we feel appropriate and/or necessary).
15. These rules are subject to change. However, we will try to give you ample
notification if they do. If you have any questions about them, please contact borneo@fandemonium.org. I am always happy to answer questions.
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