The Cosplay Competition is back this year with some exciting new changes and categories.
The Details
Competition: Daily 4pm – 6pm on stage.
Application: In person every day before 2 pm
Pre-Judging: Area to be announced later. It will be at 3pm.
Children défilé/Presentation: Daily 3.30pm-4pm
Malta Comic Con Cosplay Prize Ceremony – Sunday at 6.40pm
Cosplayers are to bring their own music on the day on a pendrive. They can also send it via email on: In the email subject include – COSPLAY followed by Cosplayer Name. This is to be sent in MP3 format before the 5th of November 2024
Music should not be longer than the skit and if to be used for a pose, it should be around 1min/1min 30seconds maximum.
Cosplayers without music will be provided with sample music by Wicked Comics.
No YouTube Clips will be played on the day nor music from Mobile devices.
Cosplayers are to provide accurate progress photos of their costume creation and reference photos of the character they are cosplaying.
Judging
- New Categories for judging!
- No group category prizes but cosplayers can still present themselves as a couple, group etc…
- International Judges, thus there will be no bias.
- You can choose which day you wish to take part in, and you can take part in both days with different cosplays!
- The Popular Fan favourite is back!
Judging Criteria
- Craftsmanship: 50 Points
- Accuracy: 20 Points
- Detailing / Finish: 20 Points
- Performance / Presentation: 10 Points
Judges then add up the points from each criterion to determine winners. Further comments/ Notes are also taken during the pre-judging and based on the review of the material provided to the judges.
All decisions taken by the Judges are final.
Cosplayers may ask to see the scoring sheet and comments after the Award Ceremony.
Categories
Best in Show
The overall winner of the entire competition, based on costume, performance and craftsmanship.
Best Performance
Given to the cosplayer with the most entertaining or skilled performance on stage, often included skits, dance or character portrayal.
Best Prop
For the best use of creation props, focusing on their construction and integration into the cosplay.
Best Novice
For the Newcomers or less experienced cosplayers who excel in their category.
Best Armor
For the best costume that primarily features armour, with attention to detail, construction and realism.
Best Needlework
Focuses on costumes that display advanced sewing techniques, fabric work and attention to detail in fabric manipulation.
Best Hair/Makeup
Recognizes exceptional wig / hair styling and/or make up application to bring a character to life.
Judges’ Choice
A special award given at the discretion of the judges for a cosplayer they find particularly noteworthy.
Audience Favourite
Voted on by the Audience, awarded to the most popular entry determined by the crowd.
Who can cosplay?
Anyone can cosplay and that is the fun of it! Those under the age of 13 are considered part of the ‘Children Cosplay’ and do not compete but just show of their costume on stage and get awarded a commemorative medal. Those above the age of 13 years can compete in the above categories. Cosplayers between the age of 13-17 need a parent’s consent to take part in the competition. Please check the form for this.
Entry requirements:
- Show up with a fantastic Cosplay!
- Prepare an awesome show!
- Be ready to dazzle the crowd!
- Make sure to print and properly fill in the application form
- Hand in your application form to the Info Point prior to 2pm on each day.
- Get to meet the judges during the Pre-Judging (at 3pm)
- Prepare your portfolio as detailed as possible in order to impress the judges.
