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Cosplay Contest

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Deadline: May 04, 2024 10:30 am (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Free Comic Book Day 2024
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Date: May 04, 2024 1:00 pm - May 04, 2024 1:45 pm (EST)
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125 N Clayton St, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046, United States

About the event

Get ready for an action-packed event at Lawrenceville’s FREE Comic Book Day in partnership with Galactic Quest! Celebrate May the 4th with us from 11 am to 5 pm! Don’t forget your favorite costume and embark on the #DTLcomicquest for FREE comic books scattered around The DTL. Whether you're a cosplayer, a sci-fi enthusiast, or a fantasy lover, there's something for everyone to relish in this exciting adventure. May the force of fandom and free comics be with you on this exciting day! Dive into the magic of Free Comic Book Day with expert-led panels and workshops on comic creation, game development, cosplay, and storytelling. Explore themed vendors for unique character-inspired finds, adding a creative touch to your collection. It's not just about free comics; it's a celebration of creativity and fandom! Whether you're a die-hard fan or simply looking for a fun event to enjoy with family and friends, Free Comic Book Day is the perfect destination. So, mark your calendars, Come Curious, and experience the ultimate celebration of comics and graphic novels! For a sneak peek at which books will be available visit: freecomicbookday.com/catalog. This event is the proud recipient of the Kaleidoscope Awards for the following categories: 2024 Best Event under $75,000- Awarded Gold 2023 Best Marketing Concept - Awarded Gold 2023 Best Children’s Event/Programming/ Engagement - Awarded Bronze
City of Lawrenceville
City of Lawrenceville
Contact Organizer
City of Lawrenceville
City of Lawrenceville
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About the application

Cosplay goes beyond just putting on a costume. It involves fully embodying a character from a published work through costuming and acting. Our competition celebrates cosplayers who bring characters to life with handmade costumes, welcoming creators of all skill levels to showcase their work on the main stage. Cosplayers will be judged in the morning and showcase their craftsmanship later in the day. Stay tuned to @the_dtl on Instagram for updates. All cosplay events may be photographed or recorded for future use, with participants consenting to use their likeness by attending. Prizes brought to you by Famore', Surebonder, and the City of Lawrenceville. Rules and Guidelines This is a craftsmanship costume contest meaning cosplays must be at least 70% handmade or altered to be eligible to compete. **UNLESS you are entering the novice category, in which only 60% must be handmade or altered. Contestants must choose a timeslot to be pre-judged between 10:30 am - 12:00 pm on May 4th, 2024 at the Bobby Sikes Building (176 E Crogan St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046). This is to ensure the judges can see the cosplay up close. Participants have roughly 5 minutes each in front of the judges. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early. Contestants must return to check in with the event staff at 2:00 PM at the Bobby Sikes Building (176 E Crogan St, Lawrenceville, GA 30046) to walk the stage in the Mainstage Theatre and hear the contest results. If you are not present during this time you will forfeit your right to any prizes that may be awarded by the judges. Contestant must enter one of the following categories: Novice: What qualifies you for the Novice category? No major or category awards from any craftsmanship competition, 1-2 minor awards such as judges choice or audience choice. Prize-$50 Famore gift card, $50 worth of Surebonder products, and additional prizes provided by the City of Lawrenceville. Journeyman: What qualifies you for the Journeyman category? 1-3 Major or category awards in the Novice category or Journeyman category Prize - $75 Famore gift card, $75 worth of Surebonder products, and additional prizes provided by the City of Lawrenceville. Masters: What qualifies you for the Masters category? 1-5 Major awards in the Novice or Journeyman category or 1 award in the Master’s category Prize- Engraved 730 Floral Famore Scissors & $50 Famore gift card, $100 worth of Surebonder products, and additional prizes provided by the City of Lawrenceville. Judges Choice awards will receive- $25 Famore gift card, $25 worth of Surebonder products, and additional prizes provided by the City of Lawrenceville.

Terms & Conditions

Please arrive at your pre-judging time slot 5-10 minutes early. Judges may change a contestant's category upward at their discretion. Cosplays that have won previous awards are eligible to be entered, however, these should either be minor awards, such as judges or audience choice, or if a cosplay has won in a lower category, that cosplay must be entered into a higher category, for example, if a costume has won best journeyman it must be entered into masters to be eligible. Please disclose this information in your application. It is not required, but encouraged to provide the judges with a printed reference photo of your character, and work in progress pictures. No glitter, confetti, or particles of any kind can be released on stage. This is a family friendly event. Cosplays must cover as much as a one piece swimsuit. Body-paint costumes are not eligible to win. The show adheres to the “PG-13 rule” when it comes to language and hand gestures on stage.

Shifts

Title Location Time Slots available Hours
Pre-judging Time Slot #1 144 E Crogan Street Lawrenceville, GA 30046 May 04, 2024 10:30 am - 11:00 am 4 1
Pre-judging Time Slot #2 144 E Crogan Street Lawrenceville, GA 30046 May 04, 2024 11:00 am - 11:30 am 2 1
Pre-judging Time Slot #3 144 E Crogan Street Lawrenceville, GA 30046 May 04, 2024 11:30 am - 12:00 pm 1 1

Questions on the application

Volunteer information

  • Name
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Age
  • Emergency contacts

Additional information

  • Preferred stage name
  • Please provide the phonetic pronounciation for your preferred name
  • What are your perfered pronouns
  • Please select a category you would like to compete in
  • Character Name
  • What source material does the character come from?
  • Please provide a short description of how your cosplay was made:
  • I understand that this is a family friendly event and if my cosplay does not abide by the competition rules I will not be able to participate.
  • Has this cosplay won any previous awards?
  • Please upload a refrence photo of the character
Cosplay Contest
Cosplay Contest
Free Comic Book Day 2024
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