COMIC & MEDIA EXPO COSTUME CONTEST RULES
CMX strives to present a costume contest that can be fully enjoyed by both contestants and audience members. As such, the number one rule, whether you are watching or participating, is to have fun. If you have any questions, please contact Mei at cosplaycontest@comicmediaexpo.com.
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* All contestants must either pre-register online or register in person with the cosplay desk by 12:00pm the day of the costume contest
* Pre-registered contestants must check in with the cosplay desk by 12:00pm the day of the costume contest
* Upon check-in or in-person registration, contestants wishing to be eligible for awards must sign up for a judging slot—judging times run from 12:00-5:00pm the day of the costume contest
* All contestants must turn in audio [CD format, must be the only track] upon check-in or in-person registration by 12:00pm the day of the costume contest—if you do not turn in audio, generic audio will be assigned to you, no live microphones will be available
* All costumes and props must be in accordance with the convention’s dress code and weapons policy
* All skits and costumes must be appropriate for general audiences [PG-13], and costumes or skits deemed inappropriate are subject to eviction from the costume contest at any time
* CMX reserves the right to evict any contestant at the discretion of the Cosplay Director
* Groups may consist of up to ten persons
* Costumes must be at least 80% handmade by a member or members of the group
* All members must be present for pre-judging
* Loose, messy, or dangerous props—such as confetti or firecrackers—are not allowed under any circumstances
* There are five categories, four of which are eligible for awards—if you have any questions regarding which division you should register as, please contact the Cosplay Director:
- Masters: anyone can register
- Journeyman: only those who have not won three division (Best in Show, Best in Novice) awards can register
- Novice: only those who have not won any division awards (this excludes Judges’ Awards) can register
- Youth: only those 12 and under who have not won any division awards (this excludes Judges’ awards) can register
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Questions?
cosplaycontest@comicmediaexpo.com