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

FanimeCon Masquerade Judge Application form

Thank you for taking the time to fill out the Masquerade Judge Application!

Requirements

Our Masquerade Judges are master or professional cosplayers who want to help make the FanimeCon Masquerade an inclusive, fair, and impartial event. Previous judging experience is not required. However, FanimeCon judges generally have years of related experience in the following disciplines:

Costume construction and/or design.
One or more of the following: 3D printing, urethane resin, fiberglass, foam-latex appliances, leatherworking, machining, vacuum-forming, and/or related processes.
Dance, choreography, or performance (concerts, plays, variety shows, etc.).

Schedule

Please be aware that Craftsmanship entries for the cosplay contest are pre-judged. You will need to commit to the schedule below.

Friday (Day 1) from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (Mandatory Meeting) and 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday (Day 2): 10:00 am - 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunday (Day 3): 10:00 am - 1:00 pm and 4:00pm - End of the Masquerade

Prerequisites

Be at least 18 years of age prior to or by Day 0 of FanimeCon.
Attend at least the last two planning meetings prior to con.
Ability to judge contestants using a simple online database.

If you have any questions email us at masquerade@fanime.com.

All fields with a * are required.

About You

*Professional Name:
*Contact Email:
*Contact Phone:

FanimeCon Information

*Have you ever attended FanimeCon?
*Have you competed in our Masquerade?
*Why would you like to judge for the FanimeCon Masquerade?

Previous Masquerade Experience

*Have you ever judged a cosplay contest before?
*Do you have any prior experience as staff, industry, or a guest at FanimeCon or other conventions?
*Please list conventions in which you participated as a cosplay contestant.
*Have you won any awards or prizes?

Craftsmanship and Performance

If your experience is primarily in costuming or props, please explain your rank. Cosplay competition ranks are typically novice, journeyman, master, or professional.
If your experience is more in performance, please explain related experience including (but not limited to) shows and productions.
*Please send links to examples of your craftsmanship or performances.

Closing Thoughts

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If you have any questions, please email masquerade@fanime.com.
Thank you very much for your interest in FanimeCon 2025 and we hope to see you soon!