Event:
Costume Contest
Location:
Main Events 2:00 pm Sat.
Master
of Ceremonies: Borneo & Chantyrose Duncan
Description:
The
Costume contest some time referred 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 each year
and we think you should be rewarded for your hard work. So this year
Fandemonium has decided to try something new.
So on top of the Awards
for the best costume we are offering a cash prize! That's
right this year Fandemonium isn't just giving out awards for best
Costume but a $$$ CASH Prize $$$.
[Age & Prize Categories]
Best Costume Age 0-5 = 1st $25.00, 2nd,$10.00 3rd $5.00.
Best Costume Age 6-12 = 1st $25.00, 2nd,$10.00 3rd $5.00.
Best Costume Age 13-17 = 1st $25.00, 2nd,$10.00 3rd $5.00.
Best Costume Age 18+ = 1st $25.00, 2nd,$10.00 3rd $5.00.
The Fandemonium Costume Contest is scheduled from 2:00 PM to
3:00 PM on Saturday, August 8th, 2009. Line up will begin at
1:00 pm There will be a 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place trophy and Fan
Dollars for each age category. All participants will
receive a participant ribbon. Age Categories: 0-5 (Must be
escorted by parent or responsible adult) 6-12, 13-17, 18 &
Older.
[Costume Contest Rules]
1. All contestants must be registered Fandemonium attendees.
2. All participants must be registered for the contest by Saturday of the event at 12:00 PM (Noon). Information and
entry forms will be available at the registration desk
& Information Kiosk until that time.
3. All participants must attend a MANDATORY orientation
session on Saturday of the event at 1:00 PM for this contest before participating. Line-up numbers
and staging instructions will be given out at that time. Be
advised, PARTICIPANTS WHO DO NOT ATTEND THIS SESSION ARE
DISQUALIFIED FROM THE COMPETITION!
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. A panel of
judges will score each entry on authenticity, style, effort
put into costume,and
presentation, as well as other factors.
7. If prop weapons are part of your costume, they must conform to
the Fandemonium prop Weapons Policy:
-
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.
- You are responsible for your own weapons, e.g. bringing
them on and off stage yourself.
- We reserve the right to reject any weapons if we consider
them dangerous.
8. 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, We reserve the right to refuse your costume if we deem
it unacceptable or require you to make changes to it. Fandemonium has final say
on the acceptability of your costume.
9.The maturity/content rating for this event is PG. Please adjust
accordingly.
10. 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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