ARCHCon 2010 COSPLAY COMPETITION - SINGLE and GROUP COSPLAY

Finally, rules and guidelines are here for the much awaited Cosplay Competition before this year ends, the ARCHCon 2010 Cosplay Competition!

Check ARCHCon 2010 Schedule.

Check ARCHCon 2010 Pre-registration (Single and Group Cosplay Competition).

Check ARCHCon 2010 Drawing Contest.

Check ARCHCon 2010 Tekken 6 Versus Tournament.

ARCHCon 2010 COSPLAY COMPETITION

GENERAL RULES:

1. Anyone from any organization can join.
2. We will accept characters from any written or visual media. Original Character’s (OC’s) will not be eligible for the competition.
3. Registration will be done before and during the day of the convention. Registering early will not determine the order of performance. We will randomly select which group/individual will perform first.
4. Metal props and metal costume components are allowed for this competition. With that in mind please nothing bladed, or anything that will pose immediate harm to any of the participants of the convention or yourself. (We advise those who carry swords to please keep them sheathed as much as possible). We will still not allow any pyrotechnics or chemicals to be used on and off stage.
5. Groups must present a skit. Single division participants may not need to present a skit BUT will be interviewed on stage.
6. This year we put great emphasis on character but we know it’s tiring to be acting like your character all day. Therefore you need only be in character from 2:00 PM till after you have gone on stage. Please be in the convention proper area during that time.
7. This year our parade of characters will be held on stage to also give a chance to people who want to take photos of those cosplaying (additional details will follow).
8. Please bring your CDs with your music if you wish to have it played during your time.
9. There will be a repair booth for those who need to make emergency repairs during the convention.
10. We know that cosplaying your favorite characters is exciting but please let’s keep it wholesome. Ayala is a family place after all.
11. The breakdown for this year will be:


• 50% - Character (on & off stage)
• 30% - Skit (audience impact, originality, neatness) / Interview (audience impact and IN character answering)
• 20% - Costume (accuracy & neatness)

SINGLE DIVISION RULES:

1. Should you present a skit you will be given between 1 – 3 minutes of performing time.
2. Once again if you wish to have your own music played during your time please bring a CD.
3. If you have entered yourself in the single division you will not be allowed to participate in the group division FOR ANY ROLE.
4. Registration Fee = P50.00

GROUP DIVISION RULES:

1. Group Participants will be allowed only 2 – 9 Members. This will not include props men if you should have any. We will allow props men to handle materials on stage however if the skit will look messy due to the number of people on stage it will affect your score.
2. You will be given only 3 – 5 minutes of performing time. Anymore will be deducted from your score. Timer starts when your skit officially starts. Set up all you want.
3. We encourage the group to interact with the other participants either as a group or individuals.
4. Please bring a CD with your music if you wish to have it played during your time.
5. Registration Fee = P100.00 per member

So what are you waiting for??? Mark that calendar and we'll see each other on November 6, 2010 at ARCHCon 2010!

...and the BEST part of ARCHCon 2010 (for me) is this Tekken 6 Versus Gaming Tournament!!!

I will definitely join! See below for the Rules.

ARCHCon 2010: Tekken 6 Versus Gaming Tournament

• Single elimination matches
• Infinite time
• 3 Rounds
• Bringing your own arcade stick/controller is allowed
• Standard set up only. You may change control set up before the match
• Pausing in mid-fight is an instant DQ
• Final match up is 5 rounds.
• Registration Fee = P50.00

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ARCHCon 2010 Drawing Contest - Rules

ARCHCon 2010 is not all about cosplaying... If you are an artist or great in drawing, then ARCHCon 2010 Drawing Contest is just right for you!

ARCHCon 2010 Drawing Contest

• Papers to be used will be distributed on the spot.
• Participants can bring their own drawing materials excluding the paper. (Marked papers specifically for contest will be provided)
• Contestants will have up to 3:00 PM to submit their OCDs.
• Each character entry should have at least one descriptive paragraph made of 4 – 5 sentences.
• All entries after the designated time are disqualified.
• Registration Fee = P30.00

Possible themes: Gothic, Samurai, Futuristic or Superhero.

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ARCHCon 2010 Schedule

The 7th ARCHcon (2010) in Cebu is on November 6, 2010 at Ayala Activity Center

The ARCHCon 2010 Schedule

Please see ARCHCon 2010 Schedule below:

09:15 AM

• Opening Remarks & Start of Registrations
• PS3 Play
• New Games Demo
• AMV's Played on LCD Projector
• Game Booths w/ Prizes

12:00 NN

• Lunch & End of Registrations

01:00 PM

• Start of Tournaments (Start of being in Character for Cosplayers)

02:00 PM

• COSPLAY Competition

03:00 PM

• Presentations (End of being in Character for Cosplayers)

04:30 PM

• Finals of Tournaments

05:00 PM

• Awarding Ceremonies

06:00 PM

• Clean-Up (For Organizing Team Only) / End of ARCHcon2k10

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ARCHCon 2010 Pre-Registration - SINGLE and GROUP COSPLAY COMPETITION

The ARCHCon 2010 Pre-Registration

Pre-registration: (Singles)

1. Name:
2. Age:
3. Name of Character:
4. Name of Anime / Movie / Series / Game the character you're cosplaying is in:
5. Skit or Interview:
6. Picture of the character you are cosplaying:

Pre-registration: (Groups)

1. Name of Group:
2. Name of Anime / Movie / Series / Game the character your group is cosplaying in:
3. Number of Members in the group:
4. Picture of the characters you are cosplaying:

Email your Pre-Registrations to jesserussellyaptan@gmail.com

Note: For on the spot Registrations please bring a picture of the character(s) you're cosplaying both for Groups and Singles Cosplay.

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HOBCON 2010 - Imperia Winners at Ayala Center Cebu - Results

HOBCON 2010 - Imperia finally ended last October 10, 2010. It was a worthwhile experience for 10.10.10.

We where like sardines in a small can at Ayala Center Cebu where HOBCON 2010 - Imperia was held. Cosplayers where everywhere and photographers are on its tail to get photos of them. It was a very exciting event because of the Contests:

• Best Male Cosplayer Contest
• Best Female Cosplayer Contest
• Best Group Cosplayer Contest
• Special Kiddo Cosplayer Award
• Photographer's Favorite
• Sykes' Pick (The Partner's Choice)
  
• CANE's Pick (The Organizer's choice)
  
• Young Designers' Fashion Competition
• Best Artwork
  
• Photo Wall Likes (had the number of likes on FB at the Imperia Photo Wall)
  

Photographers where given the best place for them to take pictures and cosplayers where getting ready with their outstanding costumes, props and their characters. Also, I have noticed that PA, friends and family are very supportive to their fellow member who cosplay. It was awesome seeing them supporting till the end.

Without further a due...and the WINNERS are:

HOBCON 2010 Winners

BEST MALE COSPLAYER - RAYLAND DUARTE as QUEEN AMIDALA (STARWARS)
BEST FEMALE COSPLAYER - YUKI AKAI as the MAGICIAN VALKYRIA (YU-GI-OH!)

BEST GROUP COSPLAYER - UNLIMITED BLADE WORKS

(FATE STAY NIGHT)

MAKI AKAI as SABER
JOEBERT CIMAFRANCA as ASSASSIN
ARA CATUBIGAN as LEYSRITT
ERICA GOCUAN as RIDER
MISAO TEVES as CASTER
ALLAN VILLARIAS as ARCHER
KIERBY CALDERON as LANCER

SPECIAL KIDDO COSPLAYER AWARD : ZOE TOONG as EMPRESS TIANZI of CODE GEASE
PHOTOGRAPHER'S FAVORITE : QUEEN AMIDALA of STARWARS (RAYLAND DUARTE)
SYKES' PICK : PRINCE JUMONG of JUMONG (ZENITH CAINTIC)
CANE'S CHOICE : SABER of FATE STAY NIGHT (MAKI AKAI)

YOUNG DESIGNERS' FASHION COMPETITION : CHAMPION - CLIEZA MAYOL
BEST ARTWORK : JOSEF BENJAMIN EUGENIO
PHOTOWALL LIKES : JHON RYUSUKE L. ENGUEL AND SINCERO ESPEJON

More photos to be uploaded soon!

Congratulations to the winners and I hope to see you on the next cosplay event.

CosZoom 2010 - Cosplayers Drive for a Cause at Kartzone Cebu

After HobCon 2010, another Cosplay Event is about to sprout and reign! Let us witness another extraordinary Cosplay Event, CosZoom 2010, on October 30, 2010, 2pm- 5pm at the Kartzone, Mabolo Cebu City (F Cabahug, Ayala Access Road, Mabolo, Cebu City).

CosZoom 2010

The objective of this event is to promote cosplaying in Cebu; to have fun and enjoy Halloween through cosplay; and to give back to the community by support iLearners.

Yes, this is indeed the Cosplayers drive for a Cause! This is their way of saying thank you to everyone who welcomed and appreciate their existence in our society!

Now, a cosplay event will never be complete without a COSPLAY COMPETITION! See below for the Mechanics, Rules and Procedures:

PRE-REGISTRATION AND ON SITE REGISTRATION

1. This contest is open to cosplayer ages 15 and up. Participants could cosplay any character that they want from any Anime as long as its family friendly and not too sexy. Original / Fan Based Characters is not allowed and will be immediately disqualified.
2. There will be a online pre-registration from October 15-24. PRE-Registration deadline is on October 25, 2010 11:59 PM. There is a registration fee of Php 200.00 per participant for those who have preregistered. There is also a on site registration, the registration fee will be Php 300.00 pesos for those who registered on site. (A percentage of the fee will serve as a donation for iLearners)
3. Participants can download registration form here.
   

You may submit your entry to grandier19@ovi.com.


DURING THE CONTEST PROPER

• Call time of the contestants should be an hour before the show starts.
• Contestants will be given number tags that must be worn at the event venue at all times.
• Participants will be given a maximum of 2 minute each to act out the character on stage.
• Skit are advised to inform the organizers regarding their set-up (includes CD for the background music and backdrops) 1 hour before the show starts. Otherwise, the contestants will be provided with default background music.
• Contestants are only allowed to have a maximum of two (2) human props.

Criteria for Judging:

Performance (30%)
Costume (30%)
Character (30%)
Overall Impact (10%).

• The Judges’ decisions are final and cannot be appealed.

Prizes: (To be announced)
Champion
2nd Runner Up
3rd Runner Up

Special Awards:
Kartzone’s Favorite Cosplayer Award

*Prizes may be subject to change.


Kartzone’s Favorite Cosplayers Award Mechanics

• The Audiences, Kartzone Customers and Non Contestant Cosplayers are eligible to participate in the voting process.
• Every 50 pesos and up single receipt purchase, entitles the participant for a Voting Stub.
• On the voting stub, the participant must write down his/her name, contact number and Contest Cosplayer’s Number.
• There will be a corresponding drop box where the participant will drop their vote.
• There will be no limit on your votes, the more you purchase the more votes you can give to your favorite cosplayer.
• There will be a raffle draw for the participant on the Winner of the Kartzone Favorite Cosplayer (for example contestant number 3, won the award, there will be a raffle on the participants who voted contestant number 3).
• Voting Starts 2pm and Ends 7:30pm.

ILEARNER’S DONATE A BOOK DRIVE

• As our way of giving back to the community, Kartzone will be holding a book drive from October 1-30, 2010. Everyone can donate a children’s book at Kartzone in support of its beneficiary, iLearners Foundation. You may donate your books at the designated drop box located at Kartzone.
• Non-Contestant Cosplayers (or Cos-trippers) can also join the event by bringing books and/or school supplies. This will also serve as a raffle entry and an entrance to the event
• To make it more exciting and fun, there will also be a raffle for those who joined this drive and prizes shall be announced.

TRICK OR TREAT

• Open to all kids ages 5 to 15.
• No registration fee required, just bring school supplies or a book
• Trick or treating will starts simultaneously with the Cosplay Competition.
• There will be also a winner for the best in Costume.

See how interesting this is!!! So you better mark your calendar and never dare miss CosZoom 201!

Imperia is going to rise like you've never seen before! A one big GATHERING of Cosplayers, photographers, hobbyist, etc. It is going to be a once in a lifetime experience!

October 3 - 9 IMPERIA EXHIBIT at The ACTIVE ZONE, Ayala

October 10 - Cosplay Competition and Young Designers Fashion Competition at The ACTIVITY CENTER, Ayala Center Cebu

Cosplay Competition guidelines here.
Inter-school fashion show guidelines here.
Frequently asked Questions about the event here.

IMPERIA - HOBCON 10-10-10

See you all there!

Otaku Fest 2009 in UP, Cebu

University of the Philippines Cebu presents Otaku Fest 2009!!!
The event will be on December 12, 2009 at UP Cebu Grounds.

Below is the schedule of Activities:

9:00am-10:00am

• Registration
• Opening of Booths
• Parade around Lahug area
• Submission of OCD Entries (hard copy)

10:00am

• Singing Competition
• DoTA tournament
• On-The-Spot Poster Making Competition
• Photography Workshop c/o Joseph Ong

12:00nn - Lunch Break

01:00pm

• Individual Cosplay Competition
• Indie Film Workshop c/o SineBuano

2:30pm

• Karl and Tram’s guitar duet
• Group Cosplay Competition
• Band: And Many More
• Band: Amplitude Grounds
• Band: Nichibunken

5:00pm

• Awarding Ceremonies
• Band: Proton Candy
• Band: Undercover Grasshoppers
• Band: Rescue A Hero
• Party

See you around!!!