Information

Contestants for the cosplay contest are asked to participate in a pre-judging interview. Interviews will take place on Zoom: March 13th, Saturday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST and 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST.  

The contest itself will be an edited compilation of submissions. The winners will be announced at the end of the compilation. The contest will premier on YouTube at 1:oo PM EST on Sunday, March 14th. 

For more information on rules and requirements for entry, please read below or follow the above sign-up link.

Inclusion Statement

FreeCon and its staff strongly uphold the standards of FSU’s non-discrimination policies, which hold that we will not deny any applicant by reason of race, gender, age, orientation, disability status, or religious beliefs. Additionally, FreeCon upholds the standards of diversity in cosplay as an art, wherein the costume itself is judged without regard to body type, skin color, perceived sex, or race.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed, we are happy to help. 

Contest Rules

1. Cosplays must be at least 50% homemade; judges will examine the craftsmanship of the costumes via interview and craftsmanship criteria.
2. If a contestant is modelling a cosplay, this must be mentioned in the application including the original creator(s) name.
3. Entrees may only receive one title/prize each, no double winning.
4. Cosplays must cover at least the swimsuit area. The contest is for all ages/PG-13 and inappropriate cosplays will not be allowed.

You MUST fill out a contestant application and attend pre-judging. Application will close after March 12th, 11:59 PM EST. No at the door admission.

Requirements

1. Follow all “Rules of Entry”.
2. Must fill out the contestant application.
3. Must be able to participate in an interview. 
4. Entry must one of the following: Provide at least 3 photos of cosplay or provide a video of cosplay that is at least 15 seconds.