‘The Cosplay Effect‘ is a unique documentary that explores the hugely popular cultural phenomenon that is cosplay.
Produced exclusively for Cyprus Comic Con 2015, it was first revealed just moments before this year’s Cosplay Competition at Filoxenia Conference Centre on August 29!
Now you all have the opportunity to enjoy it again, as we are releasing the full video on the web! Enjoy and keep spreading the geekiness!
* Photo courtesy of galastyle.in
We have been pleasantly surprised by the quality of cosplay we’ve seen this year. More than 85% of the 148 competing costumes were fully handmade, making the judges’ job a very difficult one. Every cosplayer was judged on Quality, Accuracy, Presentation and Effort with attention to every little detail from the way they talked and moved to how polished the overall costume was. Here are the overall top 20:
Sofoklis Sofokleous – Grell Sutcliff / Mileena – Kuroshitsuji / MKX
Andreana Lemonari – Lagertha – Vikings
Anastasia Grusha – Fionna the Human – Adventure Time
Gloria Roussou – Chell – Portal
Stefanos Gregory Demetriou – Reaper – Overwatch
Luisa Vasiliadou – Ririchiyo Shirakiin – Inu X Boku SS
Nicos Tsouris – Thor – Marvel
Maro Savvides – Rebecca Anderson – Dog Days
Andrea Pavlou – Hinata Hyuuga – Naruto
Sophiya Nikiforova – Star Butterfly – Star vs. the Forces of Evil
Constantin Catalin Cazan – Batman – DC
Anton Kontushev – Hospitalier Knight – LARP / Kingdom of Heaven
Daniel Ellinas – Green Arrow – DC
Christian Jocson – Snake eyes – GI Joe
Fiona Aynedjian – Nidalee – League of Legends
Leda Mappouridou – Female Loki – Marvel
Andy Markides – Deadpool – Marvel
Before you get on stage, you will go through a private judging session with our 3 judges who will rate your costume and performance on a five-point scale for a total of 20 points from each judge. The criteria that you will be judged on are:
What we look at: If your costume is handmade or store bought, we look at the stitching, material and fit. Handmade costumes get a bonus on this category. If you have compiled your costume from things found around the house, we look at how you have modified them, how you paired them and how creative you were. We also take into account, wig styling and make-up.
Tips: We favour handmade costumes over anything else. If your costume is handmade, make sure to let us know how you made it, if not, try and put more emphasis on something you styled, like your wig or make-up. Chinese fancy dress quality costumes will score much lower than well tailored ones.
What we look at: We will be checking how faithful your costume, hair, make-up and props are to the character you’re cosplaying as.
Tips: Print out a picture of your character showing the full costume. Do mention any variations or specific versions you took into account. If what you’re cosplaying as is not an existing character, mention at least a point of reference or inspiration.
What we look at: The goal of cosplay is to look as much like your character as possible, this includes body motions and phrases you say. Those who act in character will score higher than those who do not.
Tips: Talk in the tone of your character and try to say things that he would say. Stand, pose and move like him too.
What we look at: We will try and determine how hard each person had to work to complete his costume, find a rare prop, style the appropriate wig or do his make-up.
Tips: Make sure to tell the judges how long you worked on compiling your costume and point out details that required effort to complete.
We would like to express our sincerest thanks and appreciation to Hilton Cyprus for supporting Cyprus Comic Con this year!
Hilton Cyprus, Nicosia is one of the longest running luxury hotels in Cyprus and the top choice for an enjoyable stay in the heart of the capital.
Located within easy reach of Nicosia’s city center, the historic Old City and the business district, the Hilton Cyprus hotel is the ideal place to stay while visiting Cyprus. Make the most of the Mediterranean climate as you cool off in the large outdoor pool or relax in the sun on your private balcony.
The Hilton Cyprus, Nicosia’s wide choice of leisure facilities, which include a fully equipped fitness center, squash courts and tennis courts will ensure that you can stay in shape during your visit. The hotel’s two bars and restaurants offer convenience, choice and the chance to indulge in a variety of settings.
Stay connected to family, friends and colleagues with the hotel’s business center and free WiFi in all public areas of the hotel. Upgrade to an Executive Room and enjoy complimentary access to the Executive Lounge. The hotel’s function spaces make the Hilton Cyprus an ideal choice as the venue for meetings, conferences and weddings in Nicosia.
Gamers’ Boulevard is one of the organisers and sponsors of this year’s Cyprus Comic Con.
Know as well as GB, the company has managed over its few years to become an important player in the gaming market and also one of the favorite spots for every gamer by offering competitive prices and excellent customer service.
Gamers’ Boulevard is the first online store which specializes in gaming and whatever comes with it such as t-shirts, accessories, action figures, statues, collectibles and any relative merchandise. You can find anything there to express your fandom – from keychains and mugs to hoodies and hats and more.
Apart from the online store, GB operates two store in Cyprus – one in Nicosia and one in Larnaca in which you can find products officially licensed products from Assassin’s Creed, Battlefield, Call Of Duty, Diablo, God Of War, Elder Scrolls, Minecraft and many more!
The company is ran by passionate gamers who are in position to understand the needs of fellow gamers. That is why they treat all customers as friends, aiming to serve them with the bestway possible.
At this year’s Comic Con, GB has the honor as well to sponsor the Smash Bros tournaments, as well as the Gaming Room.
You can find their booth at number 63 on the floorplan.
For more details, you can visit their website at www.gamersboulevard.com.
Keep up with GB on Social Media at:
* Facebook: www.facebook.com/gamersboulevard
* Twitter: www.twitter.com/gamersboulevard
* YouTube: www.youtube.com/gamersboulevard
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