This is a performance-only based contest, meaning you don't need to make your costume to be able to enter. Come take to the stage and show off, no matter your skill level!

 

Walk-ons will be limited to 45 seconds or less. 

• Custom music must not exceed 45 seconds

• A Google Drive link must be submitted (with public access set) at the time of submission.

  • Please name your Drive with your Cosplay Name (as submitted) and your character name so we can match up the info easily!

• Audio MUST be in the drive by Oct 10th at 11pm

  • Your audio MUST be cut to the time limit or below in MP3 or WAV format, or it will not be played, no exceptions. Audacity is a great free software you can use to mix and cut audio.

  • If no audio is provided, the audio exceeds the time limit, or the file name does not match the information you submitted, generic audio will be played during your walk on.

• File MUST have your cosplay name (as submitted on the sign up form) and character name (as submitted on the sign up form) as the file name. Please use the following format: CosplayName-CharacterName-Penti25. Example: SakuraElric-Junpei-Penti25

  • Your cosplay name (as submitted) must appear first on the file name.

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NEW THIS YEAR: YOU CAN SUBMIT A SKIT!

Skits are limited to 3:30 or less in time. All audio must be pre-recorded. There is a maximum of 6 people allowed on the stage at a time.

Please submit a rough draft of your skit script in your drive link upon submission so we can scan it for content.

 

Please include in your application a small description to be read out at the event during your walk on. This can be about your character or about your costume, whichever you see fit.

 

Sign up will close on October 10th at 11pm.  You should hear from us by the 15th when and where the contest will take place. If we have reached our contestant capacity, we will notify by email if you did not make it, and if you wish to be on a waitlist. We will do our best to confirm your entry into the contest within a week of your submission. If you have not heard back after a week, please email cosplay@thepenti-con.org for a follow up.

If we have not reached our capacity, we will be allowing sign ups at the convention on the day of. We however encourage you to sign up early to secure your spot and custom audio. 

 

Awards available:

• Best Performance

 

Judges reserve the right to change participant’s categories or award as many or as few awards as they wish. Construction participants can also win this award.

 

If you have any questions please feel free to email our cosplay contest coordinator at cosplay@thepenti-con.org and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.