EGX COSPLAY MASQUERADE RULES

These rules apply to the masquerade competitions taking place on the Thursday, Friday and Sunday of

EGX 2015.

Contact: cosplay@egx.net

The EGX Cosplay Masquerades, presented in association with Zonic Productions, are a

group of competitions to showcase those amazing costumes and skits we all love to see at

conventions! 1.

The competitions (taking place on Thursday, Friday and Sunday) are open to everyone attending EGX

2015. All ages are welcome, but if you are under 16, a parent or guardian must sign your entry form.

You may enter as an individual or a group. 2.

Enter on the day by attending the event and filling out a form at the cosplay desk one hour before

each competition at the latest. If specific music is needed please apply as early as possible as

sign­ups requiring specific tech arrangements will be limited (Music must be presented in mp3 format

on a USB stick and must be fully edited and checked for corruption beforehand). Upon signing up if

you wish to withdraw please let the cosplay organiser know at least 30 minutes before each

competition. 3.

Purchased costumes are not allowed in the competition. You may wear a bought costume on stage

but to qualify for a prize, your costume must be at least 75% made by you, or your friends or family.

Please specify in the entry form below if your costume is made or bought and give a rough percentage

taking into account all props, wigs and customization of purchased products and garments. 4.

Pyrotechnics, Sharp Objects, Firepower (including but not limited to water pistols, confetti

cannons and BB/foam ammo guns), Strobe Lighting, Laser Beams or any form of materials

considered dangerous according to Health and Safety regulations will not be allowed in the

competition.

In order to comply with Health and Safety rules please have all props, special effects and weapons

checked at the desk before entering each competition (Toy guns must contain obvious blaze and/or a

brightly coloured safety tip and must not contain ammunition of any sort). Similarly any stage effects that could delay or inhibit any others performance including use of liquids,

thrown or scattered objects, sticky substances, glitter, powder or confetti are also prohibited. If in

doubt of any part of either your costume or skit that could not comply with these regulations please

contact the cosplay organizer directly for confirmation. EGX and Zonic Productions reserve the right to

refuse any material which may be considered offensive, hazardous or inappropriate for the family

audience of the event

5.

The competition will be judged by a panel of experienced cosplayers. Three prizes will be given

with the option of honorable mention awards. Costume points (50%) will be allocated on the basis of:

● Complexity ­ Difficulty of costume project chosen and how confidently this was overcome.

● Craftsmanship – how detailed, creative and well constructed the costume is taking into

account application of skills, materials used and practicality based on movement and use in

performance.

● Accuracy – How close the costume is to the characters original design.

● Interpretation – If you have done your own spin on a character (say a female version of a

male character), how consistent and authentically this was achieved.

Performance points (50%) will be allocated on the basis of:

● Execution – How fluently choreographed and presentable your performance or poses are

taking into account application of skills such as acting, modeling, dance, music or any other

related discipline you have chosen to include in your entry.

● Fidelity – How accurate and faithful your performance or poses are to your chosen

character including personality traits, context of the original series and subtext.

● Interpretation – If you are portraying an original take on an existing character (say a darker

version of lighthearted character), how consistent and authentically this was achieved.

NOTE: In order to improve judging on accuracy, interpretation and fidelity please provide a photo

and/or video link to the character you are cosplaying along with your entry form – This is optional but

will greatly increase chances of points due to additional character knowledge. Original characters and

fan creations are allowed on stage but will not qualify for a prize. Progress books are encouraged but

not required upon entry.

7. Cosplay Bullying: Zonic Productions, EGX and all event associates take abuse, harassment, segregation and bullying of

any kind very seriously. Any contestant found to be engaging in disrespectful conduct against a fellow

contestant or attendee whether online or in person, can result in immediate removal from the

competition and related events. Please treat your fellow cosplayers and con­goers with respect

reporting any suspicious, abusive or disruptive behavior to a member of EGX staff and/or the cosplay

organiser.

8. Image copyright: Zonic Productions, EGX, Gamer Events and their associates may wish to use photos or videos

of the contestants for promotional purposes. By entering the cosplay competition, you agree

that ZonicProductions, EGX and all associates may freely use your image in any promotional

footage or photos taken during the event.