FanimeCon Masquerade Contestant Application Form « FanimeCon | May 23-26, 2025

FanimeCon Masquerade Contestant Application form

Welcome to the FanimeCon 2025 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 and may use audio or video.
Display/Walk-On Entries have a maximum of 30 seconds on the stage (walk, pose, exit stage) and may use audio only.

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 Number
This is your badge number. This usually looks like '123456', a six digit code.

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 Number:
This is the badge number for this participant. This usually looks like '123456', a six digit code.

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 Number:
This is the badge number for this participant. This usually looks like '123456', a six digit code.

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 Number:
This is the badge number for this participant. This usually looks like '123456', a six digit code.

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 Number:
This is the badge number for this participant. This usually looks like '123456', a six digit code.

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 Number:
This is the badge number for this participant. This usually looks like '123456', a six digit code.

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 Number:
This is the badge number for this participant. This usually looks like '123456', a six digit code.

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 Number:
This is the badge number for this participant. This usually looks like '123456', a six digit code.

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 Number:
This is the badge number for this participant. This usually looks like '123456', a six digit code.

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 Number:
This is the badge number for this participant. This usually looks like '123456', a six digit code.

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 Number:
This is the badge number for this participant. This usually looks like '123456', a six digit code.

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 Number:
This is the badge number for this participant. This usually looks like '123456', a six digit code.

Assistants

*Number of Assistants:
This section is for members of your group who are not competing but are instead there to assist as companions, guardians, or stage hands (backstage helpers). Your group may have up to 4 such participants.

Assistant 1

*Assistant 1 Name:
Assistant 1 Pronouns:
Assistant 1 Badge Number:
This is the badge number for this assistant. This usually looks like '123456', a six digit code.

Assistant 2

*Assistant 2 Name:
Assistant 2 Pronouns:
Assistant 2 Badge Number:
This is the badge number for this assistant. This usually looks like '123456', a six digit code.

Assistant 3

*Assistant 3 Name:
Assistant 3 Pronouns:
Assistant 3 Badge Number:
This is the badge number for this assistant. This usually looks like '123456', a six digit code.

Assistant 4

*Assistant 4 Name:
Assistant 4 Pronouns:
Assistant 4 Badge Number:
This is the badge number for this assistant. This usually looks like '123456', a six digit code.

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

*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?
We will place you group early in the show by default. The child's parent/guardian/sibling is welcome to be with them backstage and/or seated with them in the audience. Please list their guardian in the "Assistants" section above.

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?
We will try to honor requests for running order adjustments, but we do request you attend the rehearsal. Our default running order for Skits/Performances is as follows:
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.
Special Lighting Requests (Optional):
We have limited options for lighting but we can sometimes accommodate lighting color adjustments. We do not have a spotlight available for contestant use.

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.