Cosplay Showcase Contest

Cosplay Showcase

Presented by Cosplay Skill Tree

This is a contest specifically for craftsmanship, there is no audience and no performance. Many of our talented cosplayers are excellent craftsmen but are less inclined to show off their work in front of an audience and we completely understand.

The Cosplay Showcase is a non-spectator event, usually the only people in the room (aside from staff and judges) will be your fellow entrants and those waiting with them.

Location
Check-In & Contest (Marriott’s SunAlta Room)

Awards

Advanced Winner
Advanced Runner Up
Intermediate Winner
Intermediate Runner Up
Beginner Winner
Beginner Runner Up
Photographers' Choice
Prop/Armor or Judges' Choice x 2*

*If we don’t have any prop-only entries then we will assign the awards as Judges’ Choice Awards.

Requirements

You don't have to wear your cosplay, you can have a friend model it for you if that's your preference.
You must have made 80% or more of your cosplay yourself.
There is no performance component to this contest and no audience.
We strongly recommend that you pre-register, it saves us time and you'll be called up before the day-of registrants.
Pre-registering guarantees you a spot. We fill the contest regularly and are forced to turn some day-of entrants away!

Format

The contest will run over three hours during which we will check in, judge, and photograph our entrants. Once the contest starts we will call any pre-registered entrants to the sign up table first to check them in, once all pre-registered entrants have been checked in we will then ask everyone else to form a line and sign up if there are still places available!

You will be assigned a number badge and a category (Prop/Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced). Your number is your judging call number, your category is decided based on your previous cosplay experience. The judges may move you into a different category at their discretion based on the information you provide.

You will then wait for the judges to call your number. Be aware of those before you so you know roughly when to expect to be called. We strongly suggest you remain in the room while you wait so you don’t miss your turn. Unfortunately it can be a long wait so bring something to occupy the time. If you want to minimize the wait then pre-register and turn up promptly.

Once your number is called head to the judging table, our judges will ask you questions about your cosplay, they are experienced costumers and in some cases professional guest judges. Be very honest about your work as they’ll know if you’re fibbing 😉 You will get 3 minutes of time with the judges, we have a timer so it’s fair to everyone. Once you have been judged we’ll take your photo and you are free to leave the room.

Awards will be announced and presented after the judges have finished their deliberations. You don’t have to be on hand to receive your award but it is preferred.

Pre-Registration

Important Reminders

Cosplay is not required
All audio MUST be submitted prior to May 5, 2023
Please make sure audio is named: Groupname-song-performanceNumber (e.g. Otafest Idols-Idol Song-1)
Pre-registration is required. No day-of registrations!
Be on time! Anyone who does not show up to check in will not perform!
Make sure you receive a confirmation email after you submit the form. Check your junk folder as well. If you don't receive a confirmation, it might mean your form was not submitted!

This form will close on May 5, 2023 at 11:59 PM MST.

Costume Creator

Costume Creator's Legal Name(Required)

First Last

Preferred Name

I go by something other than my legal name.

What should we call you?(Required)

Email(Required)

A valid email address so we can inform you of our decision

Enter Email Confirm Email

Phone(Required)

A phone number you will have access to at Otafest.

Cosplay Social Media Page

Your Webpage, Instagram, Facebook, etc.

City

Your home city or community, for demographic purposes.

Character

Which category are you entering?

Character Name(Required)

Character Origin(Required)

Series, show, game, etc.

Costume Version(Required)

If applicable - i.e. "manga version" or "movie version"

80%+ Self Made?(Required)

Did you make most of your cosplay?

Yes

Cannot Submit
Your cosplay must be at least 80% self-made and must have not been entered into the craftsmanship contest before.

Reference Photo (10MB or less please)(Required)

Please provide a reference photo of the character in the costume from the original source (series, show, game, etc.).

Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, Max. file size: 10 MB.

Creation Process

Describe the creation process of the costume(Required)

5000 character max. To prevent losing your work, please consider writing your response in a word processor (e.g. Microsoft Word) first, then copying/pasting into this box once done.

Upload pictures from the creation process(Required)

Progress pictures, planning documents, etc. Please upload AT LEAST 2 pictures.

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, Max. file size: 10 MB, Max. files: 10.

Describe the materials used in the creation of the costume(Required)

500 character limit. To prevent losing your work, please consider writing your response in a word processor (e.g. Microsoft Word) first, then copying/pasting into this box once done.

Upload pictures of the completed costume(Required)

Pictures of the finished costume from various angles. Please upload AT LEAST 2 pictures.

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, Max. file size: 10 MB, Max. files: 4.

Additional Information

Any additional details or information you think is important for us to know.

Agreement(Required)

I confirm that I am the above named individual. By checking this box, I confirm that all of the information provided in this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I agree that my submission follows all rules of the contest and the event as a whole. I understand that any changes to my submission may be made by emailing cosplay@otafest.com prior to the contest deadline.

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.