Cosplay

Cosplay, from “costume play,” involves impersonating a character from various types of pop culture media such as manga, anime or games, comics, series and films. This is also the name of one of our festival’s major attractions. During the cosplay competition, participants present their costumes and act out scenes. The best performances are awarded. The rules of the cosplay competition and how to take part are explained in this section.

Sponsorzy konkursu cosplay

 

Nagrody

Grand Prix
Best stage presentation
Best technical performance
Best make-up

Also, everyone who participates in the cosplay competition will recive:

  • A promo code to receive a complimentary pair of lenses with the purchase of one pair (redeemable with most lenses available),
  • A 50% discount on a photo session at the H.4.0.S club

Technical information

Stage: 8m wide, 4m deep.

Lights: 7 SPOT moving heads + 12 WASH heads, spread over 2 beams: front (shines from the front on the performers) and contra (shines from the back, possible dark silhouette effect against the lights).

Screen: A diode with dimensions of 4.5m horizontal by 3.5m vertical, suspended above the heads of the performers. Native resolution 1152x640px.

Additional equipment: Hazer (fogger)

Regulations of the Cosplay Competition - Animatsuri 2024
  1. General provisions
    1. These Regulations define the terms and conditions of the cosplay competition, hereby referred
      to as the “Competition”, which will be held on 27.07.2024 in Warsaw during the event “Animatsuri 2024”,
      hereby referred to as the “Convention.”
    2. The Organizer of the Competition is the Animatsuri Association based in Warsaw (03-481)
      at ul. Józefa Szanajcy 16A / 9, registered in the National Court Register under the number 0000332054.
    3. A jury appointed by the organizer will decide the competition.
    4. The Competition is not a game of chance, betting or a promotional lottery, the result of which depends
      on chance (conducting a lottery draw) within the meaning of Art. 2 of the Act of 19 November 2009
      – Gambling Law (Journal of Laws – Dz. U. No. 201, item 1540, as amended).
  2. Participation requirements for the Competition
    1. Participation in the Cosplay Contest is open to any natural person who, at least on the date
      of commencement, meets the following conditions:
      1. Has read the Regulations for the convention and the Regulations of the Cosplay Contest
        and has accepted its provisions,
      2. Is a full-fledged, accredited participant of the Convention (loss of the right to be on
        the Convention grounds during the Convention as a result of a violation of the General
        Regulations will result in exclusion from the Convention).
      3. The costume in which the entrant intends to perform has not been awarded top prizes
        at any previous cosplay competition.
    2. The Organizers of the Competition reserve the right not to admit a participant to the performance
      in the following cases if items of costume or props contain elements that may contaminate
      or damage stage or stage equipment, pointy, heavy or otherwise endangering the safety, health
      or lives of bystanders. If you are uncertain about the safety of your costume, you should report
      to the Competition Organiser prior to rehearsal to consult your plans.
    3. Participation in the Competition is voluntary. By participating in the Competition, you agree to all of
      the provisions contained in these regulations.
    4. In order to participate in the Competition, a Participant must make at least 80% of the costume
      by himself/herself.
    5. If the costume contains any elements purchased or made by third parties, this must be stated
      in the application form.
    6. The competition has two parts – the jury round with rehearsal, and the main part – the performance
      on stage.
      The participant is obliged to appear at both parts of the competition. Absence in any part
      of the competition means disqualification.
    7. The application form must be filled out according to the instructions in it. What is sent via the form
      will be evaluated in the selection of applications.

      1. Permitted methods of video submission are:
        • Youtube link;
        • uploading a video file (permitted formats: MP4, MKV, WebM) to an online drive
          (Google Drive, Dropbox, Mega);
        • uploading an audio file (permitted formats: MP3, MP4/AAC, WAV, FLAC)
          and images (permitted formats: JPG, PNG) to online storage (Google Drive,
          Dropbox, Mega).
      2. The finished video or image files in the case of a slideshow should meet the following
        requirements combined:
        • Image aspect ratio 16:9 or 4:3 (horizontal);
        • Vertical resolution greater than or equal to 720 pixels (1080 recommended);
        • Apart from exceptional situations, it should not contain third-party watermarks.
        • The Participant’s own watermark is allowed;
        • It must not violate the copyright rights of third parties.
        • If the audio track itself is to be extracted from the Youtube link and be combined
          with a slideshow of images, this must be clearly stated.
    8. Applications submitted in an incorrect format will be returned to the Participant for correction,
      and if no correction is made, the application will be rejected.
    9. The applications for the Cosplay Competition are open up to and including 14.07.2024.
      It is not possible to extend the stated deadline. It is not possible to sign up for the Cosplay Competition
      during the convention.
    10. Due to the limited number of places, applications will be processed through a selection process
      made after the closing of applications. The organizer undertakes to send a decision no later
      than 7 days after the closing of registration. 
    11. The selection is made by the Organizer based on the information contained within the application.
    12. The Organizer undertakes to send confirmation of receipt of the application within three
      business days. If you have any problems, please contact the Competition Supervisor
      directly at cosplay@animatsuri.pl.
    13. The receipt of an entry does not constitute a successful application.
    14. The organizer reserves the right to reject an entry at any stage, especially if it fails to meet
      the deadlines and violates the provisions of these rules.
    15. The scene’s content includes elements that could endanger the health or life of the participants,
      or if the scene’s content is deemed inappropriate by the Competition organizers, the Organizers
      reserve the right to exclude a participant from the competition.
    16. Each participant may submit only one costume.
    17. Groups are required to nominate a leader as a contact person.
    18. Each participant in the competition is required to take responsibility for his or her own health
      and acts – maintaining adequate sleep, food intake and hydration.
    19. If medical care determines that a contestant is unable to perform in the Cosplay Competition,
      the Organizer reserves the right to exclude the contestant from the Competition.
    20. It is not permitted to include in the presentation:
      1. Erotic content,
      2. Excessive verbal vulgarity,
      3. Content promoting racial, religious and ideological hatred,
      4. Glorification of self-aggression and violence,
      5. Indecent behaviour towards other participants or the audience.
  3. Running of the competition
      1. The competition is divided into different categories:
        1. Grand Prix (grand prize),
        2. Best stage presentation,
        3. Best technical performance,
        4. Best make-up.
      2. The following criteria will be assessed in the Competition:
        1. Selection of materials;
        2. Details of the costume and the quality (cleanliness) of their execution;
        3. Wig or hair styling;
        4. Stage make-up;
        5. Consistency of the look with the attached reference graphics;
        6. Accuracy of reproduction of the physical appearance – costume, hairstyle,
          accessories;
        7. Accuracy of matching costume to physical conditions;
        8. Awareness of stage movement;
        9. Body awareness;
        10. The substance value of the scene;
        11. When presenting with text, vocalization and diction are also assessed;
        12. Synchronization of the arrangement with the backing track and the light;
        13. Synchronization with partner/partners.
      3. Performance timeframe:
        1. Individuals – 30 to 90 seconds;
        2. Duets – from 45 to 120 seconds;
        3. Trios and above – 60 to 190 seconds.
      4. If a presentation requires more time than specified in point 3.3, the Competition Supervisor
        should be contacted by e-mail at cosplay@animatsuri.pl to determine whether this
        will be possible at all. Furthermore, the Organizer reserves the right to examine the script of
        the performance in order to make a decision regarding this issue.
      5. Those who wish to present their cosplay but do not wish to perform a complex scene may
        perform a costume presentation on stage with background music, taking part only in the
        categories ‘best technical performance’ and ‘best characterisation’.
        1. This presentation is based on a costume and props show,
        2. Depending on the participant’s preference, a program of lights and background music
          may be provided. The use of a microphone is also possible,
        3. The time for the costume presentation should be between 30 and 45 seconds.
      6. The Jury determines the winners. The verdict of the jury is definitive and irrevocable.
      7. The Organizer and the Jury reserve the right not to select a winner in one or more competition
        categories.
      8. Prizes are not exchangeable for cash prizes.
      9. If a group wins a prize, it shall be transferred to the person sending the entry. The distribution
        of the award among the group participants is independent of the Organizer.
      10. The Organizer will inform the winner of the date and manner of awarding prizes and
        distinctions in separate information sent by e-mail. Failure to collect the prize by the
        date indicated by the Organizer is equivalent to a waiver of the right to receive it.
      11. The Organizer shall not be liable for the prizes provided by the sponsors, including
        any claims for defects or damage made after the end of the Competition.
      12. Any tax on the prize won shall be paid by the participant in the Competition who received
        the prize.
      13. The participant is obliged to follow the scenario presented to the Organizer before the stage
        performance. The inclusion of elements in the performance not previously approved by
        the Organizer which may constitute a threat to the safety or good manners of others
        may constitute grounds for disqualification from the Competition. 
  4.  Final provisions
    1. Those participating in the Competition consent to the Animatsuri Association’s use and dissemination
      of their image for the advertising purposes.
    2. The receipt of some prizes may involve consent to the use of the image of the winners of
      the Competition by the sponsor of the respective prize. By refusing to allow the use of his/her image
      by the relevant sponsor, the participant forfeits his/her entitlement to the prize.
    3. The Organizers reserve the right to cancel the Competition if the number of applications
      is less than ten.
    4. The Organizer reserves the right to terminate the registration early. In such a case, the Organizer
      will publish information about the new closing date for applications using the website and event
      on the Facebook page, no later than 48 hours before the closing date.
    5. The Organizer reserves the right to disqualify any Participant who has demonstrated
      unsportsmanlike behaviour, especially lack of culture towards other participants or the
      competition staff.
    6. Each case of admonishment or disqualification is evaluated individually by the Organizer.
    7. The decision on disqualification is final and cannot be appealed.
    8. Any issues not covered
      by these Rules shall be decided by the Supervisor of the Competition.
    9. The Organizer reserves the right to amend these Regulations. If a change occurs,
      the Participant will be informed by email.

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