FanimeCon Masquerade Contestant Application Form « FanimeCon | May 24-27, 2024

FanimeCon Masquerade Contestant Application form

Welcome to the FanimeCon 2024 Masquerade Online Contestant Application Form!

This form is to enter into the Masquerade Contest.

Online Contestant Application is available until May 17 at 3:00pm. The remaining spots (if any) will be available during FanimeCon at the Masquerade Registration Desk.

All fields with a * are required.

BEFORE SUBMITTING!

Before you apply to be a contestant for masquerade, you are acknowledging that you have read the FanimeCon Masquerade Cosplay Contest page completely.

Online Contestant Applications are available until May 17 at 3:00pm.

Contact Information

*Name:
This is the name we will use to refer to you in emails and elsewhere. If this is a group, this should be the the primary contact. This person must check in, in person, at the convention.

This is your regular, "out-of-costume" name.
*Phone:
This is the number we will use to contact you during the convention.
*Email Address:
*Are you 18 years of age or older?
If you are under 18, you must have parent permission.

Masquerade Information

*Entry Name:
This is the name we will use to announce your entry or group at the show. Example: "Extreme Cosplay Productions" or "Phoebe Smith".
*Number of People in Entry:
We allow a maximum of 12 people in an entry.
*Type of Entry:
Performances/Skits have a maximum of 2 minutes and 30 seconds on the stage.
Display/Walk-On Entries have a maximum of 30 seconds on the stage (walk, pose, exit stage).

Participant 1 (You!)

Your Pronouns:
Announce As:
During the stage introduction, this is the name we will use.
*Character:
Your cosplay character.
*Series:
The series of the cosplay character.
*Your Badge Name:
This is the name listed on the badge and registration.
*Your Badge Number
This is your badge number. This usually looks like R12345678.

If you don't have your badge yet, put 'coming soon' in this field and we will contact you to confirm your badge number closer to the convention.

Participant 2

*Participant 2 Preferred Name:
This is their regular, "out-of-costume" name.
Participant 2 Pronouns:
Participant 2 Announce As:
During the stage introduction, this is the name we will refer to them.
Participant 2 Character:
Their cosplay character.
Participant 2 Series:
The series of the cosplay character.
Participant 2 Badge Name:
This is the name listed on the badge and registration.
Participant 2 Badge Number:
This is the badge number for this participant. This usually looks like R12345678.

Participant 3

*Participant 3 Preferred Name:
This is their regular, "out-of-costume" name.
Participant 3 Pronouns:
Participant 3 Announce As:
During the stage introduction, this is the name we will refer to them.
Participant 3 Character:
Their cosplay character.
Participant 3 Series:
The series of the cosplay character.
Participant 3 Badge Name:
This is the name listed on the badge and registration.
Participant 3 Badge Number:
This is the badge number for this participant. This usually looks like R12345678.

Participant 4

*Participant 4 Preferred Name:
This is their regular, "out-of-costume" name.
Participant 4 Pronouns:
Participant 4 Announce As:
During the stage introduction, this is the name we will refer to them.
Participant 4 Character:
Their cosplay character.
Participant 4 Series:
The series of the cosplay character.
Participant 4 Badge Name:
This is the name listed on the badge and registration.
Participant 4 Badge Number:
This is the badge number for this participant. This usually looks like R12345678.

Participant 5

*Participant 5 Preferred Name:
This is their regular, "out-of-costume" name.
Participant 5 Pronouns:
Participant 5 Announce As:
During the stage introduction, this is the name we will refer to them.
Participant 5 Character:
Their cosplay character.
Participant 5 Series:
The series of the cosplay character.
Participant 5 Badge Name:
This is the name listed on the badge and registration.
Participant 5 Badge Number:
This is the badge number for this participant. This usually looks like R12345678.

Participant 6

*Participant 6 Preferred Name:
This is their regular, "out-of-costume" name.
Participant 6 Pronouns:
Participant 6 Announce As:
During the stage introduction, this is the name we will refer to them.
Participant 6 Character:
Their cosplay character.
Participant 6 Series:
The series of the cosplay character.
Participant 6 Badge Name:
This is the name listed on the badge and registration.
Participant 6 Badge Number:
This is the badge number for this participant. This usually looks like R12345678.

Participant 7

*Participant 7 Preferred Name:
This is their regular, "out-of-costume" name.
Participant 7 Pronouns:
Participant 7 Announce As:
During the stage introduction, this is the name we will refer to them.
Participant 7 Character:
Their cosplay character.
Participant 7 Series:
The series of the cosplay character.
Participant 7 Badge Name:
This is the name listed on the badge and registration.
Participant 7 Badge Number:
This is the badge number for this participant. This usually looks like R12345678.

Participant 8

*Participant 8 Preferred Name:
This is their regular, "out-of-costume" name.
Participant 8 Pronouns:
Participant 8 Announce As:
During the stage introduction, this is the name we will refer to them.
Participant 8 Character:
Their cosplay character.
Participant 8 Series:
The series of the cosplay character.
Participant 8 Badge Name:
This is the name listed on the badge and registration.
Participant 8 Badge Number:
This is the badge number for this participant. This usually looks like R12345678.

Participant 9

*Participant 9 Preferred Name:
This is their regular, "out-of-costume" name.
Participant 9 Pronouns:
Participant 9 Announce As:
During the stage introduction, this is the name we will refer to them.
Participant 9 Character:
Their cosplay character.
Participant 9 Series:
The series of the cosplay character.
Participant 9 Badge Name:
This is the name listed on the badge and registration.
Participant 9 Badge Number:
This is the badge number for this participant. This usually looks like R12345678.

Participant 10

*Participant 10 Preferred Name:
This is their regular, "out-of-costume" name.
Participant 10 Pronouns:
Participant 10 Announce As:
During the stage introduction, this is the name we will refer to them.
Participant 10 Character:
Their cosplay character.
Participant 10 Series:
The series of the cosplay character.
Participant 10 Badge Name:
This is the name listed on the badge and registration.
Participant 10 Badge Number:
This is the badge number for this participant. This usually looks like R12345678.

Participant 11

*Participant 11 Preferred Name:
This is their regular, "out-of-costume" name.
Participant 11 Pronouns:
Participant 11 Announce As:
During the stage introduction, this is the name we will refer to them.
Participant 11 Character:
Their cosplay character.
Participant 11 Series:
The series of the cosplay character.
Participant 11 Badge Name:
This is the name listed on the badge and registration.
Participant 11 Badge Number:
This is the badge number for this participant. This usually looks like R12345678.

Participant 12

*Participant 12 Preferred Name:
This is their regular, "out-of-costume" name.
Participant 12 Pronouns:
Participant 12 Announce As:
During the stage introduction, this is the name we will refer to them.
Participant 12 Character:
Their cosplay character.
Participant 12 Series:
The series of the cosplay character.
Participant 12 Badge Name:
This is the name listed on the badge and registration.
Participant 12 Badge Number:
This is the badge number for this participant. This usually looks like R12345678.

Craftsmanship Judging

*Are you entering for Craftsmanship Judging?

Craftsmanship Judging Time (First Choice):

If you are entering for Craftsmanship Judging, select two different time slots.

Craftsmanship Judging Time (Second Choice):

You will be assigned one of your two choices of Judging Dates & Times based on the number of people applying for a time slot. We will do our best to give you your first choice.

Sunday (Day 3) Craftsmanship Judging:

If you have a special requirement and need day 3 judging, please explain what is needed. Day 3 craftsmanship judging can only be granted between 10am and 1pm on Sunday.
We will only place people in the Sunday judging slots who have a legitimate need (full-body makeup, elaborate hairstyle/wig, group member only attending on Sunday, ADA-related, etc.). If your request is accepted, you will be assigned to an open block depending on availability. Otherwise, we will default you to your First or Second Choice above on Friday or Saturday.

If you do not need Day 3 judging, leave this spot blank.

Performance Details

*Do you need ninjas (stage hands)?

If yes, how many?

*Will you be bringing a large prop and/or wearing a large/oversized costume?
Please only tell us about large prop items like stage backdrops or structures with which you may require assistance storing backstage or placing on the stage, or a large or complicated costume which needs to be stored backstage, makes it difficult for you to sit/stand, or requires assistance to get on/off the stage.

If yes, please describe the prop and/or large/oversized costume:

This field is limited to 300 characters. Keep the description concise.

*Will you be carrying any prop weapons onto the stage?
Please note: live steel and real weapons are prohibited. Refer to the FanimeCon Props and Weapons Policy for further guidance.

If yes, please describe the prop weapon:

This field is limited to 300 characters. Keep the description concise.

*Do you need ADA assistance?

If yes, please tell us how we can help accommodate you:

Keep the description concise and please do not share specific medical information. We will place you early in the show by default. This field is limited to 300 characters.

*Is anyone in your group aged 13 or under?

If yes, please tell us if a parent/guardian/sibling will be with you. Be sure to include that person's name and badge number.

We will place you early in the show by default and your parent/guardian/sibling is welcome to be with you backstage or seated with you in the audience. This field is limited to 300 characters.

Technical Requirements

*Are you going to have audio or video?
As a reminder, all entries must have a music or video selection, even if it is just a few seconds of intro music. You will have the opportunity to upload your video/music after your entry is accepted.
*Do you need any microphones (max 4)?
We strongly suggest pre-recording your audio (as it is difficult to hear with a microphone) unless you are singing or doing a live comedy bit.

*Do you need a specific running order?

Default for Skits/Performances:
1. Start Dark
2. Enter Stage
3. Music Starts and Lights fade up once in position
4. End on Stage
5. Music and Lights fade at end of performance
6. End Dark
7. Exit Stage.

Special Request for Running Order (Optional):

Special requests include: special colors, music/video timing, darkness at a specific time in your skit, etc. Please note: we do not have a follow spot. Please keep it simple. We can't guarantee special running order requests. All Display/Walk-ons have the lights and music on for the entire duration of the skit (no modifications allowed). This field is limited to 300 characters.

Emcee Narration (Optional):

Anything you would like the emcee(s) to read prior to your performance. This field is limited to 512 characters.

Privacy Information

I have read and agree to the FanimeCon Privacy Policy

Closing Thoughts

Other Notes:

If your entry is approved, you will receive a series of confirmation emails with additional information from the Masquerade Department.

Online Contestant Applications are available until May 17 at 3:00pm. The remaining spots (if any) will be available during FanimeCon at the Masquerade Desk during scheduled hours.

Please visit the Masquerade Competition Rules for more information.