To successfully apply for the cosplay contest you must do the following:

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- Fill in the online form here.

 

Please remember, when submitting links through Google Drive, adjust your sharing settings, to “anyone with the link can view”, so we can access your files. We also recommend submitting a link to a folder where you can put all your files together.

 

​- Contest categories:

 

• Solo - Maximum performance length – 1 minute.

• Duo (2 people) - Maximum performance length – 1 minute 30 seconds. Any duo where participants come from two different countries automatically qualifies for a Joint International Performance nomination!

• Group (3-8 people) - Maximum performance length – 2 minutes 30 seconds.

• Cosplay Dance (2-8 people) – Maximum performance length – 1 minute 30 seconds.

 

The limit of performing with the same costume - no more than 2 times.

 

- Add a link to your music file – ONLY in the .mp3 format. (No wav, m4a, wma, ogg or other format!). You can use this (or any other similar software) simple online .mp3 converter if you don’t know how to convert your music: http://audio.online-convert.com/convert-to-mp3

 

- Your character reference images. These images will represent you and your performance for the viewers and judges, imagine how they will look on the big screen, in front of a large audience. It is a great idea to select separate images for the judges and for the screen - for example, a full-body shot with clear details is a good image to pick for judges’ reference (example), and an action pose/instantly recognizable trademark of the character, picture that tells a story - is a wonderful pick for the screen (example). Send no MORE THAN 2 PICTURES. Remember, reference pictures will be printed on A4 format paper, make sure all the details of your costume can be shown on your picture. You can bring your folder with the picture to show to the judges. Picture has to be is good quality and size no less than full hd 1920x1080 for the screen. If pictures won't succeed our rules and expectations we will replace them with different one. In case your sent image doesn't have the sufficient resolution we reserve the right to replace it.

 

- Video of your performance (you do not have to be in cosplay for this video, we just need to know what you are going to do on stage. If you have any special props, please include them in the video as well). Please note, that this is a very important step, as it plays a huge role in helping us decide who gets to go on stage. The quality of the video is not important (it’s fine to film it on your phone), but the content is.

 

Please remember, when submitting links through Google Drive, adjust your sharing settings, to “anyone with the link can view”, so we can access your files. ​

 

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED! Our email address cosplay(at)unicon.lv and you are welcome to use it for any clarifications or file changes. If we do not receive everything by Sunday 07.08.2022 23:59, your application will be rejected. 

 

We accept costumes of characters from movies, TV shows, games, anime, cartoons, visual novels, historical figures and celebrities, etc – any officially published or broadcast source.  

 

We also accept original characters and your original designs of already existing characters (i.e. your fan art), BUT: a good description and adequate screen image are necessary. Remember - this image will represent your character to the whole audience, so it cannot be just a brief pencil drawing or a photo of your costume! The better you describe and present your character, the easier it will be for the judges to evaluate your hard work.

 

Remember, due to a large number of applicants the time slots will be allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis! If you urgently need a specific place due to costume change/special effects/health/travel reasons, please tell us as soon as possible, so we can secure the place for you.