If at all possible, base the music for your presentation from non-compressed sources such as CDs rather than from downloads. Remember this is an all-ages show and we expect all behavior to be kept within the PG-13 or "family friendly" rating system. This should minimize waiting time and maximum the number of people able to see the costumes. Jumping off the stage is not permitted. Workmanship Awards will be given at the same time as Presentation Awards. Short and funny is best. When you arrive at the venue please look for posted information that will direct you toward your designated dressing room. Animal must be real (not mythical like unicorns or dragons) 2. Call time before the performance for all contestants will be at 4:30 pm at the Civic Center Auditorium. The rules are simple- 1. Costumes must be relevant to Anime Milwaukee's theme: anime, manga, music, live action, video game, etc. If you wish a special introduction, please have it typed, double spaced or printed clearly, and turn it in when you register. The skill divisions were devised so that newer costumers are not competing against experienced costumers. NOVICEAn individual who has won fewer than three major prizes* in costume competitions (other than as a Young Fan) at any convention. Anime Milwaukee is an all-ages event. Each pose can show off a different element of your costume or props, or show an aspect of your character (e.g. . This will be up to the sole discretion of qualified FanimeCon staff. Masquers need to be in the Green Room (see our Announcements Board at the con for its location) at least one (1) hour before Masquerade time to be pre-judged and assigned a place in line. Exhibition-Only entries are not eligible for awards from the official Masquerade judges, although they might possibly be given an award by a special guest of the convention. Any contact with the Presentation Judges prior to the masquerade while a contestant is in costume may be grounds for disqualification of the entrant. Any item that is designed or manufactured with the intent to cause bodily injury or death; any item that is illegal in the state of California; or any other item that appears dangerous or may pose a risk of harm will not be allowed on the premises. NEW for 2019 - A live video feed for streaming events! Application Online Masquerade Contestant Application (Opening TBA) Once your application is confirmed, you will be sent a confirmation of entry by e-mail. Only identified contestants or theirparents will have access to the Green Room in that time period. There will most likely be some non-messy snack food and drink available in the Masquerade Green Room. Adjustments can be made to your details up until your technical rehearsal, so for now, just enter as much information as you can. THESE RULES ARE SIMILAR, BUT NOT IDENTICAL, TO ANY OTHER RULES YOU'VE READ BEFORE. You must get prior permission from the Masquerade Director for groups larger than 12 contestants. Contestants may either perform a Walk-On or a Skit. The designer of each costume is allowed to have someone else model the costume during the competition. Should you be found to be intoxicated, or otherwise impaired, by any of the Masquerade staff, your entry will be scratched from competition and you will not be allowed to present on stage. There is absolutely no video or photography allowed in the theater or convention center at any time during the performances. The Masquerade Director must be informed in advance of any weapons being used and must approve all such uses. A hall costume can be any garb with a science fiction, horror, or fantasy flavor that is not entered for stage competition. The video will be preserved and shared with the ICG Archivist, and may be sold after the convention. For a group of 1 to 3 participants, the time limit is forty-five seconds (45 seconds). You are not allowed to speak from the stage even without a microphone. Online Registration is now open and will close Thursday, 14 January 2010 at 11:50pm Eastern Time. Our Masquerade contestants and staff welcome everyone to learn a little more behind the seams details about last nights Masquerade competition. It is not a contest where one costume or presentation is being compared to another, but rather an assessment of one's own skill within their level or the success of their presentation from the audience point of view. Tuck your membership badge out of sight before you get on the stage. No open flame, sparks, or other pyrotechnics will be allowed. Nothing is allowed that would be banned in a PG-13-rated film and we will review the video before we play it. YOU make the show - we couldnt do it without you! We appreciate initiative and ingenuity! PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Any questions or concerns should be directed toward each studio owner. Participation in the Masquerade constitutes consent to be photographed by the Judges Photographer and the Official Photographer. Do not leave anything on the stage that cannot be picked up by the stage ninjas in a few seconds. At least one representative from each group must attend a mandatory at-con meeting at c the morning of Day 3 (July 3rd). General Rules. While you may participate in the Masquerade in a commissioned or rented full costume, if you do so, the costume is, eligible for a Masquerade Workmanship award, unless the creator of the costume is a member of Worldcon 76. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. You will be required to . All rights reserved RavenCon 16 Will my child be performing at the exact scheduled time? Please look for guidance from your Studio Owner or Director to stay abreast of any schedule changes. Latecomers may not be allowed to participate, even if they have registered by turning in a sign-up sheet. Dealers, Press, Artists, and other specialty badges are valid. The Hall Costume Contest will run from the conventions opening onFriday afternoon to an hour before the Masquerade begins on Saturday. Alternatively, you may record your introduction on standard media (flash drive, SD card). Entry Rules. Cosplay from a previous FanimeCon will not be eligible for an award, and we will encourage you to apply with a new costume. Any narration to be read by the MC will be limited to 35 words or less. Hall costumes are those worn by fans for fun rather than created especially for Masquerade wear. Nudity. When deciding how to portray your character on stage, keep in mind this dictum: Short is good. Costumed parentscan accompany their children onstage. If you are wielding a weapon / weapon-like prop in a vigorous manner, you may be requested to secure it to your person via a wrist loop or in some other manner so that it cannot fly into the audience if it accidentally slips from your grasp. Before the Convention. DisCon III In-Person Masquerade Rules. Please clearly label your documentation with the. We strongly discourage the carrying of live steel; if you wish to carry it onstage, it must be explicitly approved by the Masquerade Director. Remember, funny or theatrically dramatic is good, shorter is better, and short and funny or exciting is best! RavenCon cannot guarantee your audio will be played during your presentation. All cosplay/props must be disassembled and ready for transport directly following the end of the Masquerade. Please send your completed forms to, Your performance props must be easy to assemble and disassemble. Should you decide to enter the Masquerade: Thank you very, very much! Before the Masquerade. Dont worry about wearing your whole costume, but remember that were a PG-13 show. Masquerade creates a schedule for every event based on the needs of each individual competition. Register in person at the Masquerade Table in the fifth-floor atrium. . Hardcopy documentation turned in to the Masquerade Desk prior to judging is highly preferred. var addy_text5b641b2b90a13192639f5cfd0136260b = 'masquerade' + '@' + 'worldcon76' + '.' + 'org';document.getElementById('cloak5b641b2b90a13192639f5cfd0136260b').innerHTML += ''+addy_text5b641b2b90a13192639f5cfd0136260b+'<\/a>'; The Masquerade Committee reserves the right to listen to any audio submitted for inappropriate dialog. Sufficient documentation is extremely helpful for the Workmanship judges to fairly and impartially evaluate your work. Any and all questions can be brought to . You cannot appear in multiple performances unless cleared in advance by the Masquerade Director. Audio MUST be submitted in .MP3 format. RavenCon will have some basics, such as safety pins, and tape on hand in the Costume Triage Room, but its best to have what you may need with you. If an entry appears to be grossly mis-categorized, the Masquerade Director reserves the right to re-categorize it. All help really needs to be requested in time to be ready BEFORE your Tech Rehearsal. For anything possibly not included here, please check the Masquerade FAQ for further information, or if necessary, contact the Masquerade Director atThis email address is being protected from spambots. The MC will then introduce the judges and explain the Division System, before any presentations start. The goal of these rules is to facilitate a fair and safe experience for all contestants. We are still tweaking some specifications, so watch this space for changes. Our steps are six feet wide, one foot deep and eight inches high. . The Historic Masquerade is more than just a costume competition. Any prop guns must look like a prop from 50 feet away. In order to compete in the Masquerade, you must signup for the Masquerade in advance. Please be respectful of one another when sharing space with other studios. You may be called onto the stage more than once, or asked to remain on stage to receive different awards. Because you wont have a mic, and nobody will be able to hear you! If a judge thinks your costume is a standout, youll receive a special ribbon to be attached to your membership badge. PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Your entry will be judged prior to the convention by our panel of guest judges, and winners will . To have a costume you created appear onstage (worn by a model), you must have at least a Supporting. , to this panel and have the chance to talk about your creative process and how your entry came to be. has won at least one award as a Journeyman at the Regional or International level. We cannot reasonably restrict the use of such photos or videos. Masquerade Rules of Competition. If so. There will be a certain number of time slots available for signup beforehand. - Masquerade entries should be at most PG-13. We have updated our COVID-19 Policy FAQ to include information on rollovers and refunds. Please email masquerade@balticon.org with any questions. Weve all been through trials, tribulations, struggles, and so much more. The DisCon III Masquerade is a costume showcase featuring your fellow convention members. Entries eligible for competition are also encouraged to sign up for. Those who enter will have five minutes to talk about their costume with the judges. Example of running order: (Music starts, 0:05 Lights fade up, 1:15 lights fade to black, music fades), Asian animation, such as the Japanese animation, Asian music stars, such as Girls Generation, BTS, or AKB48, Asian-inspired sources such as Goth-Lolita, The rule of thumb is: if the series, character, and/or inspiration originated anywhere other than the Pacific, it doesnt qualify. . If you have any feedback regarding the Masquerade, this could be a good time to bring it to the attention of the Masquerade staff. Performances will have extended judging slots to both go through Craftsmanship (if they so choose) and to do . If in doubt, visit with the Workmanship judges anyway. There is no at-con registration. Rented or purchased costumes worn as is are generally prohibited, but purchased costumes that have been significantly modified or enhanced are often acceptable for Performance-related awards only. Please do not bring any messy / drippy food items with you to the Green Room, as they might accidentally damage your costume or someone elses. We prefer a USB drive to download the file to our system, but we will accept entries recorded on CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, or DVD+RW. Any video featuring real people is only allowed if they are participating members of your performance or they have signed the2020 Release and Waiver of Liability. These rules are in effect so that all participants entering the Costume/Masquerade contest at CoreCon have a fun and an enjoyable time. Judges Photos are solely for the purpose of providing a reminder of your costume to the judges during their deliberations. Skit: Short sketch done alone or with a group. This is optional; you may choose to not participate in Fan Photography. You are supposed to be thecharacter you are portraying, wearing what that character would normally be comfortable wearing. Tell us in advance of anything "unique" you have planned in your presentation. They may catch you if you fall, but please dont! If you are using a strobe effect, please note it on your form so the MC may warn the audience. You will be recognized as a group and then allowed to leave the stage with the rest of the winners for that Division. You must attend the Masquerade Rehearsal if you choose to use video for your skit. Rehearsals will be scheduled during the day on Friday in 8 minutes slots, and Saturday in 5 minute slots. An adult must accompany children under 12. Not necessarily, as we tend to run ahead of schedule. After the photo area, contestants may use the reserved seating or return to the Green Room to view the rest of the Masquerade. Items that are flammable, odorous, or unreasonably noisy are also considered to be weapons and must be cleared with the Masquerade Director. Entries considered as eligible for competition are automatically entered in, judging. A rehearsal will be held on Sunday, May 24, at 1:30 pm in the Civic Center Auditorium. Do not run, skip, jump, or dance so fast that the best they can do is to let you go. We will, however, require the names and signatures of all members of the group. If you are called onto the stage for an award, please approach the person handing out the awards and then form a line near the back of the stage until the final awards in that Division are called. To plan ahead, see. A good costume and presentation can be ruined by taking too long on stage. is considered a Master in International Competition. Masquerade - What to Expect. Registrations will be accepted on-site at the Masquerade Desk at Worldcon 76. The Masquerade Director must approve the use of any actual weapon(s) or item(s) that could be mistaken for a weapon when used as a part of a costume during the Masquerade. Awards will be given when the judges are ready. Re: Workmanship Judging in the Green Room: Documentation of your costume source and/or construction process is highly preferred (please see all prior references to . You should bring the following to your rehearsal: All persons appearing onstage in your entry, Costume items in the dominant color or pattern, Any props that will be used on stage, especially if they need to be pre-set or struck after your presentation is over, Any part of your costume that is large or heavy, if at all possible, Any mask or costume part that will limit your vision, Footwear that you will be wearing on stage (very important! The green room will open at 5:30 p.m. Contestants should arrive no later than 6:30 p.m. Contestants may register by picking up and completing registration forms which will be available at the masquerade desk in . After the Young Fan awards are presented, the Young Fan entrants will be free to visit Fan Photography, go to bed, watch from the audience, or return to the convention at large in the charge of their parents and/or guardians. Gorgeous Japanese fashions at FanimeCon 2022! There will be no live microphone for contestants to use on stage. The Masquerade Director and backstage staff will have full authority to eliminate anyone from the competition on the basis of taste, danger to the audience or other contestants, or for any other reason deemed sufficient. Are you interested in exhibiting a costume onstage in the Worldcon Masquerade event? Remember, a group costume will compete at the division level of the highest member and will be judged as a group. You can decide up to the last minute, even while being judged. We are still tweaking some specifications, so watch this space for changes. Masquerade staff will not be permitted to provide information to students, parents, or family members prior to the event. Dont forget the little things. Since you asked, our general feeling is that if you are comfortable with your skin, so are wewith certain reservations: No costume is no costume and wont win any prizes. The weapons policy of the con will be strictly adhered to. Please dont bring the audio files on your smartphone or tablet; that can cause the files to be compressed, and you probably dont want to leave your phone with us. There will be entertainment and other presentations while the judges are deliberating. Costumes, and general clothing, must be decent and within the nudity laws of Ireland. There is a LIMIT of 60 entry slots TOTAL for the Masquerade. We will send an email to you and/or your groups primary contact when and if the video is for sale at a later date. Masquerade - Rules. We are pleased to announce that Masquerade photos and videos are now free for all performers. var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; , location TBD (available at Masquerade Desk if this page is not updated before the Con). There are only 50 available slots in the contest. Re-creation costumes are duplicates or design adaptations of the published design or work of someone other than the entrant. (See our program book for the time.). Calling all Costumers and Cosplayers!! If you feel that nudity is essential to your costume, please limit it to the Masquerade, and keep it covered in the public areas of the hotel. Each performance will be given up to 5 minutes to talk with the stage manager and rehearse on stage. That doesnt mean you cant get kudos for your work! Studios must spend a minimum of $1,000 to be eligible for the rebate. The decisions of the judges will be final. . Do not have a visible wristwatch if your costume belongs to a long-ago era. There are two different entry categories: A Skit is a short sketch done alone or with a group. If you need anything, please let them know. Please read the Worldcon 76 Weapons Policy. There is a limit of 50 entries. All presentation rules still apply. All contestants must fill out the entry form. There will be rehearsal time slot sign-ups will be available on a first come, first served basis. You will also have the opportunity to retrieve your documentation and/or audio at this panel (otherwise, please drop by, to retrieve them before you leave the convention. Maximum display entry (walk-ons) time is 90 seconds. No on-stage interaction with the MC, judges, or audience is allowed. All entries must be pre-registered online to participate in the Masquerade. Workmanship judging involves judging the construction of a costume / costume set, or specific parts of a costume (such as, for example, a particular handcrafted prop, headpiece, etc.) Check out all our events for 2022 at grid.fanime.com. All skits and rehearsal performances must be reviewed and approved by the Masquerade Team before being allowed in the Masquerade Event. The judges also appreciate craftsmanship documentation, dress diaries, or online albums that show the work in progress. The schedule, with approximate times (we tend to run early), is sent to your Studio Owner 7-10 days prior to your event. We will have four judges total, two specializing in craftsmanship and two specializing in performance. Each cosplayer is allowed to cross the stage once. Each costume is only allowed to compete once. : as with re-creations, to be eligible for Workmanship judging, creatively inspired costumes must provide at least one image of the original derivative work at Masquerade Registration (or the detailed description of a character from a book / publication if there is no original visual reference), as the judges may not be familiar with the work you are being inspired by. The judges reserve the right to present presentation awards, even to "presentation only" entrants. Additionally, the schedule can also be accessed by clicking on the designated city page on our website. Reminder: Online registration is limited to the first 25 confirmed entries. The Kikori Con Masquerade is an amateur costume and skit competition. It is there to provide safety pins, a little glue, a dab of makeup. 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