• Register: Once you apply using the form, you will receive a confirmation email indicating that we have received your registration.
• Send in your photos: To complete your application, you have to send photos of your costume to the cosplay team following this guide. More info can be found in the registration form.
• Screening process: The cosplay team will then assess your application and will let you know via email if you’ve made it into the contest. Anyone who doesn’t make it into MCC, is welcome to compete in the Masquerade on Sunday.
• Stage performance preparation: The approved cosplayers will then be able to discuss their stage performance with the cosplay team. Another form will be sent in order to communicate lights, props and music.
• Stage practice: An optional practice day will take place on the competition stage on the week before the event. More information will be sent directly to the contestants.

There will be a private judging session before the stage show, where the judges can closely look at your costume and ask you questions. We recommend you bring a few printed pages of reference images and work in progress pictures explaining your crafting process.

Construction – 35%

The judges will pay close attention to:

• the quality, stitching and finish of fabric
• the choice of structural materials such as foam, worbla, wood or cardboard and the way they were treated
• the detail put into crafting the decorations and trimmings
• the overall techniques used and the originality of ideas applied in the costume
• the quality of the wigs, wig-styling, props, customised shoes and makeup

Accuracy – 35%

The judges will be checking how faithful your costume, hair, make-up and props are to the character you’re cosplaying as. Important things to look for are dimensions, material and textures, colours and detailing. The reference photos you provide are incredibly important.

Performance – 30%

The goal is to look as much like your cosplay character as possible, this includes body motions and poses. Your stage performance can be dramatic or comedic or a mix of both. Overall a good performance should entertain the audience and the judges.

• All contestants are required to perform a skit lasting between 1 to 2 minutes on the cosplay stage.
• A file of the performance audio and video has to be provided by the contestant.
• Lighting settings will be discussed with the cosplay team.
• Stage props with the maximum dimensions of 2m x 2m  x 1m are allowed and should require 30 seconds or less stage preparation time.
• A chair can be requested in advance.
• A blackout screen (a stand with a black foreground which an average sized human hide behind on stage) will be provided if needed.
• Cosplay Rules and Guidelines apply

To be eligible for representing Cyprus in the Europa Cosplay Cup Final, you need to:

• Be 18 years old or over by the start of the Toulouse Game Show (December 1st 2024)
• Have proof of citizenship, permanent or temporary residency in Cyprus (South & North)
• Be available to travel to Toulouse, France, during the dates of the final (December 1st 2024) with valid travel documents.
  • If a visa is required, it must be handled by the representative themselves, including the application and costs. Important to note that MCC and E2C are only about 1.5 months apart.
• Comply with all the rules in the official Europa Cosplay Cup Rules (click to view)

The Europa Cosplay Cup (E2C) is a prestigious cosplay competition organized by France Cosplay, a non-profit organization with extensive experience in hosting cosplay contests in France, Belgium, and Switzerland for over a decade. The E2C aims to promote the art of cosplay and foster a sense of community among cosplayers across Europe. The final of the competition takes place at the Toulouse Game Show, a popular event that brings together enthusiasts of video games, manga, sci-fi, comics, and fantasy worlds. With the participation of around fifteen events from various European countries, each selecting a representative through their own cosplay contests, the E2C showcases the talents of cosplayers from all over Europe. The winners are awarded cash prizes and the opportunity to serve as jury members in the following year’s competition. Additionally, the overall winner becomes an ambassador for cosplay in Europe and gains the chance to travel to other European events, sharing their passion and skills with a wider audience. The E2C provides a platform for cosplayers to create lasting memories, establish new connections, and exhibit their talents on an impressive stage.

More Info at: http://europacosplaycup.com