events

Izumicon Events

Thanks for taking an interest in Izumicon's events! If you have any questions feel free to contact: events@izumicon.com.

--Schedule
- -View the Izumicon Schedule
  - The schedule of events for Izumicon 2012 will be posted a few weeks before the show, check back later.
- -Decriptions of Events
  - Coming soon! The descriptions of events will be posted as they are confirmed.
--Concerts
- -Sunny Side Up
  - Friday at 6pm in Main Events. Come listen to SSU and their Ska-Rock Sound More information can be found about the band in the Featured Panelist section.
- -Sunday Reflections
  - Come join Vic Mignogna Sunday morning at 10am for a great way to start your day.
--Guest Dinner
- -Menu
  - We will update the menu once it is confirmed with the hotel.
- -Seating
  - Here is your chance to have a seat next to your favorite guest at this special dinner. Tickets are VERY limited. Get yours early! It is open table, but there are a limited number of chair at the table per guest. So get your ticket and in the door early for the best spot in the house.
- -Cost
  - The cost is $35 per person. You can purchase your ticket online by clicking the REGISTER button in the above navigation bar. The at-door price will be higher.
--Formal Ball
- -Information
  - NIGHT OF THE LIVING SPIRITS BALL In Japan, Spirits don't just wander the earth one night a year....but always, intermingling with humans often without their awareness. Kitsune, vampires, demons; they live and play among us, and who's to know? For they are sophisticated, clever, and have knowledge and powers far beyond that of mere mortals. Come mingle with the Spirit World's finest. Join us for a delightfully elegant evening full of fine food, music, and dancing.
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    Our Ball, unlike the reibu, is a formal event. The dress code is evening Black Tie. This means that attendees are encouraged to wear gowns and tuxedos, although semi-formal attire is acceptable. Cosplay is welcome, but must fit in with the formality of the occasion. Please see the Dress Code for a more detailed explanation of what is considered appropriate. There will be music by our very own DJ Brandt Warner. A delightful mix of courtly dances, traditional ballroom, salsa, and pop. There will be a chance to learn new dances as well as put into practice skills from the dance panels earlier in the evening. The Ball is a ticketed event. Those wishing to attend are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance through the con registration page
- -Dress Code
- -Dance Lessons - open to all!
  - Learn from the best! Some of the University of Oklahoma's dance club has generously offered their time to come and teach the moves of ballroom and latin dance. This event is before the ball and is open to everyone who wishes to participate. You do not need a ticket to learn how to dance.
- -Cost
  - The ball costs $20 per person to attend and can be purchased by clicking the REGISTER button on the navigation bar above. The at-door price will be higher.
--Reibu Dance Party
- DJ Mixx has been regularly hosting with Izumicon's music scene since 2009. This year, as we sign on our friends at CrossFade Lighting Productions it is going to be more epic than ever!
  
  In the past, he's worked with prominent DJs, even working in the professional music field. DJ Mixx brings intensity and precision with his mixer and skills to the Reibu Dance Party stage. With his fresh style and constant mixing and sampling innovation, we know DJ Mixx will make this year's Izumicon Reibu Dance Party the party to attend. So get ready to dance and enjoy a night you will not forget. Whether you're into glow sticks or watching from afar, this is a can't miss event! Feel free to post any comments or questions you may have about the event on the FORUMS or email events@izumicon.com.
--Video Rooms
- From chibi catgirls to ginormous transforming planets, Izumicon's video room programming includes a variety of some of your favorite anime titles. We have the best in Shojo, Mecha and Shonen animation and our main video room features movies, new releases, A/V panels and misc. animes. Always a great place to stop and relax during the busy convention weekend, our video rooms are sure to please.
- Video Schedule
  - Will be announced closer to the convention
- Locations
  - Downstairs Theatre
  - Upstairs--Maynard
--Panels and Workshops
- What cultural event would be complete without panels, presentations & workshops? All weekend long, Izumicon offers attendees an opportunity to sit-in on demonstrations, discussions, question-and-answer sessions, chances to meet your favorite guests, etc.
- -Confirmed Events, Panels, and Workshops Descriptions
  - To be listed as confirmed. Keep checking back with us!
- Want to host an event, panel or workshop? Click here!
--Featured Panelists
- -Take One!
- -Sunny Side Up
- -TriPoint Sparring Association
- -Oklahoma Go Players Association
- -Buddha Mind Monastery
--Gaming
- -Table-top and Analog Gaming
  - This year's Izumicon will feature Customizable Card Games, Role-Playing Games, Miniatures, and more!
    - Games
      - To be listed as confirmed. Keep checking back with us!
    - Tournaments
      - To be listed as confirmed. Keep checking back with us!
- -Video Gaming
  - What would an anime convention be without the hottest in console gaming, both the latest and greatest as well as old school? Operating all day and into the night, our console gaming room doesn't fail to deliver!
    - Games
      - To be listed as confirmed. Keep checking back with us!
    - Tournaments
      - To be listed as confirmed. Keep checking back with us!
--Cosplay
- -Cosplay Contests
  - *See Contests Tab
- Cosplay Events
  - Cosplay Chess
    - Want to see your favorite characters battle it out with each other? Well with Cosplay Chess, anything is possible. No one knows what will happen as two chess players maneuver cosplayer pieces across a giant chessboard.
    - Details
      How does Cosplay Chess work? In ordinary Live Chess, thirty-two participants act out the parts ofchess pieces on a giant board as two players direct from above. Cosplay Chess is the same, except that all the pieces are in costume, and act out their moves as their characters would. Only the two main players need chess experience.
      Special Requirements
      
      If you want to participate in Cosplay Chess as a piece on the board, you must be in costume as a character from an anime, manga, or Japanese video game. Popularly recognizeable characters will be given priority consideration. Pre-Registration is required for participating chess pieces. The registration deadline for this event is November 1, 2011.
      
      * How are applicants selected?
      We will select the participants on the basis of the characters, and the quality of the costume, not on a first-come, first-serve basis.
      We are looking for applicants who will cosplay major characters from well-known shows so that everyone in our audience will be able to enjoy their viewing experience to the utmost. Priority will be given to very recognizable and popular characters that will be easily distinguishable from one another at a distance. Applicants with costumes from obscure shows or of lesser-known characters will almost certainly not be accepted, no matter how delightful the costume is.
      
      * How does the role-play work on stage?
      On stage, you will follow the directions of the chess players and voice-overs. There will be no role-playing involving dialogue, because it is impossible to provide microphones to everyone the stage. Only physical movement will be visible and there will be no scripted or unscripted banter possible between the participants. Please keep this in mind when submitting applications. You will be able to interact with other characters in pantomime and you will be asked to prepare an elaborate attack. If you are selected, the chess coordinators will brief you thoroughly by e-mail before the match and help you plan.
      
      * How many people will be selected?
      We will choose thirty-two chess piece participants who will be active on the chessboard. We will also select a set of alternates and several special attacks.
      
      * Do I get to pick which piece I am?
      Applicants will not be given a choice of which position they want to be on the chessboard. These decisions will be entirely up to the chess coordinators with no exceptions. No requests in this matter will be considered.
      
      * Do I get to pick which side I'm on?
      When submitting an application form, please state whether you are applying to be on the anime or video games side.
    - Cosplay Human Chess Rules:
      1. Entrant Costumes must be from a Manga, Anime, or Japanese Video Game.
      2. More than one costume is allowed for consideration. However, you must show up in the costume you applied to play in or you will be dismissed from the game.
      3. Costumes do not have to be made by the person cosplaying in them.
      4. Choices are not first come first serve. Decisions will be made based on quality of costume and considering the popularity of the show and character.
      5. Costumes must be PG-13 or lower. Any entries violating this rule will be immediately disqualified. All costumes must follow Izumicon guidelines. The same goes for weapons, which must follow Izumicon's weapon's policy.
      6. You must attend the pre-chess match meeting in order to play. There are rules and other information that will be covered to make certain the game runs smoothly and everyone understands how to play.
      7. All contestants must be registered for Izumicon.
      8. Anyone under 18 must have a signed waiver from their parent or legal guardian.
      9. This is not real combat. Do not put force behind attacks. Anyone found doing so could be disqualified.
      10. You must include photos of your costume with your entry form. Please include multiple angles of the 'completed' costume. Entries will not be considered without all of the information asked for.
      11. Include you real name, contact email, and the series your character is in on your application form.
      12. You may apply individually or as part of a group.
    - How do I apply?
      - Please e-mail the following information to events@izumicon.com: your real name, contact email, age, photos of your costume, and the series your character is from. Include photos (or a link to a website with photos) of at least two color shots of you in the full costume you plan to wear if selected: full length front view and full length back view. (Photos of you out of costume or the costume by itself [not being worn by you] will not count). These photos must include all accessories. Other angle shots and accessory photos are appreciated.
- Cosplay Wedding
  - TriPoint Sparring Association is proud to present a Bleach Wedding done in a Japanese/Christian mix. Come and watch our bride and groom fight for the right to be wed.
- Human Form Pokemon Battle
  - What is a human form battle? It's simple! Dedicated cosplayers of Pokémon and their respective Trainers fight one-on-one tournament style battles! Each Trainer and their faithful Pokémon fiercely battle their way to the top for the prizes and glory!
- Lolita Tea
  - A one hour lolita tea party combining European and Asian tea, snacks, and atmosphere. Choose from one of our uniquely decorated tables and be served by a lovely lolita lady. Menus will be available with a selection of many teas and delicacies for you to order. Teas and snacks range from Early Gray to Oolong and shortbread cookies to pocky. An afternoon tea to be enjoyed by all.
- Dolls In Dreamland Ball-Joint Doll Pajama Party
  - A four hour event. Come wearing your pajama's and bring your BJD's in their pjs as well. Pizza and Ramune drinks to enjoy as well as gift bags for the first twenty at the door. Games, give aways including two raffles for Asian Ball- joint dolls will be included. Given to Dolls In Dreamland from one of our sponsors DollnDoll. $5 at the door and we hope to see you there.

--Contests

Cosplay Contests

GENERAL RULES
- ** These rules are subject to change or revision at any time. **
  NOTE: Costumes and skits that have already won an award in any previous contests for Izumicon, past or present year, are not eligible. (Others deserve a chance too.)
  a) All participants must be registered for Izumicon 2011, and have their badges clearly displayed during contest sign-in and judging.
  b) Izumicon is a celebration of Anime, Manga, and Asian Popular Culture (including video games), so it is expected that all costume entries will be related to this theme. Entries that don't fall into these categories will not be eligible for this contest. (some examples include but are not limited to: Harry Potter, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, Alice in Wonderland, Twilight, and Batman are not eligible)
  c) Izumicon is a family friendly convention. All skits and costumes are required to be considerate of this. Consider whether it would be acceptable for an average 8 year old or a PG rating (see The Motion Picture Association of America for more details). The final decision about whether material is appropriate for the Izumicon Stage will be made by the Cosplay Coordinator.
  d) Store bought costumes or commercially commissioned pieces are ineligible for Craftsmanship Judging. e) Found-Item costumes are eligible for Craftsmanship Judging, as long as they have been significantly modified* from their original form. Modifications must be outlined on the entry form.
  For example: "What are we judging you on? --- the shirt was dyed and the insignia added, I cut the hem and re-stitched it to a different length." NOT "What are we judging you on?---I bought the shirt and added dirt and blood for effect."
  ~ In the event of a dispute, the Cosplay Coordinator's decision is final. ~
  f) Costumes made with friends or parental help must be declared as such and the names of all involved credited on the entry form. All costumers must be present for the craftsmanship judging. Any questions regarding this requirement should be directed to the Cosplay Coordinator.
HALLWAY COSTUME CONTEST
- If you simply do not like getting up in front of crowd, have too many costumes for one contest, or just like getting your picture taken....this the perfect contest for you.
  During a Hallway Costume Photography time, simply stop by the table and have your picture taken. Pictures will be posted to a display area soon after being taken.
  
  Con-goers will then vote on their favorites. Being popular has its advantages. The photo/contestant with the most votes by 6:00p Saturday evening wins.
  1. All entries must adhere to the General Cosplay Rules
  2. The exception is your "source":
  Hallway Costume entries are not limited by genre and may include Pokemon, Stardust, Batman, or Star Wars (to name a few)
  1. You must be present to win: all cosplay awards will be presented following the cosplay theatre.
  Costumes that have won previous Izumicon Contests or Showcases may not be entered in competition. You may enter a costume only once and for only one contest during Izumicon. A costume entered in the hallway or craftsmanship contest is allowed to be used in a Cosplay Theatre skit.
  Any questions should be directed to the Cosplay Coordinator whose decision is final.
CRAFTSMANSHIP CONTEST
- Spent hours, days, maybe even months, crafting your own costume? Whether it's your first time making your own Cosplay, or a long time passion, please consider entering your fabulous work in the Craftsmanship Judging!
  Entry forms for the Craftsmanship Contest will be available 15 minutes before judging begins. At this time there will also be a sign-up sheet for "judging appointment" times. Please be available at least two appointment times before you are scheduled to appear before the judges so that we can keep things on schedule. All Craftsmanship entries are expected to participate in the evening Fashion ShowOR Cosplay Theatre.
  
  If you are involved in a Cosplay Theatre Skit, but would also like to be judged on craftsmanship, please be sure to attend both the craftsmanship judging and cosplay theatre auditions. Thank you.
  
  Music will be provided for the Fashion Show (walk-ons). We will also have a Master of Ceremonies introducing each contestant. Please prepare a 50 word (or shorter) script to be included with your entry.
  The judges will be looking at all of the following elements in making their decision:
  1. Accuracy of Details 30% ---
    Here we will be considering two things:
    
    Choice of Materials – How well you picked materials to match your character's design and/or time period. (For example, a character from Le Chevalier D'Eon probably wouldn't be wearing polyester satin). Are your shoes the right color and the make-up accurate to the character? Is that a hairstyle seen in your reference materials? (We will understand if the materiel doesn't exist outside of a Fantasy world, get as close as you can.)
    Accuracy to Original (Reference) – How well does your costume match the character and outfit you chose to replicate. This includes colors, patterns, and relative scale. Did you try to match seam lines, accessories, or other character traits. What props did you use to flesh-out the characterization.
  2. Costuming Construction Skill 40% --- This element covers the down and dirty construction elements: finished seams, smooth joints, even color coverage, and the like will all be considered.
  3. Portfolio (in process photos and reference materials) 15% -- Your portfolio is like a journal with pictures. Please bring a reference photo or figurine, pictures of you working on the costume, modeling it when finished, samples of the materials you used, and journal entries highlight any trials or enlightenments you encountered along the way. These will be returned to you and the end of your judging interview and are intended to be used by you in answering questions or demonstrating knowledge. Your portfolio may be a section of a larger costuming portfolio if you prefer.
  4. Presentation/Judging Interview 15% --- This is your opportunity to explain your choices to the judges and demonstrate your knowledge of your character and passion for cosplay craftsmanship. Please be prepared to answer questions from inspiration to material choice.
  Notes about Craftsmanship Divisions and Categories:
  Not all cosplayers have years of experience or costuming class before creating a new design. Please see the following guidelines for determining whether you are considered a youth, novice, journeyman, or master of cosplay craftsmanship.
  If you are entering as a group, the level will be determined by the judges. Please note how many in your group are in each category. Groups are judged as a single entry and will receive the same acknowledgement and prize as an individual entry. However, groups will be allowed to fill two time slots for judging purposes.
  How to determine your division:
  YOUTH: Age 15 and under (may have adult help but at least 50% must be crafted by the youth, parents must be present for judging)
  NOVICE: Have made 3 or fewer costumes, and won no previous awards.
  JOURNEYMAN: Have made 4-10 costumes or won 1 to 4 major awards.
  MASTER: Have made 10+ costumes or won 3+ major awards.
  Please note that your division may be changed at the Director's discretion if your Craftsmanship skill seems more comparable to a different division.
  Awards are classified as follows: major = best in division or best in show, minor = judges' awards and awards for creativity, humor, etc. (if in doubt, ask.)
  
  Izumicon 2011 Craftsmanship Awards
  1. Best of Show
  2. Best Craftsmanship – Novice
  3. Best Craftsmanship – Journeyman
  4. Best Craftsmanship – Master
  5. Best Youth Costume (Age 15 and Under)
  6. *Judges' Awards (possible)*

COSPLAY THEATRE (Skits) COMPETITION

If you like to put on a show, then this is the place for you. Cosplay Theatre is a great place for otaku to show off their script writing, costuming, and acting abilities before an enthusiastic audience.
Audition forms for the Cosplay Theatre will be available 15 minutes before auditions begin. There will also be a sign-up sheet audition times. Please be available at least ten minutes before you are scheduled to appear before the judges so that we can keep things on schedule. Auditioning does not guarantee acceptance into the evening's production. Judges will select UP TO 15 performances. A list of those performing in the Cosplay Theatre will be posted 2 hours before call time.* Any who are not selected to perform may pick up tickets allowing them priority seating for the Cosplay Theatre.

*call time = when participants are asked to check in with the cosplay coordinator to line up and prepare props, etc. for the show).
Skit Competition Guidelines

All General Rules for Cosplay apply.
Entrants must fill out an entry form and attend an audition.
Skits are limited to 4 MINUTES (+1 minute to set up and tear down). Soundtracks that run longer will be faded out at 4 minutes. Performers who refuse to leave the stage at this time will be penalized or disqualified from the competition.
All skits must be PG
Soundtracks are encouraged, but not required. Please remember that if you do not pre-record, you will have to project your voice very well to reach past the first two audience rows. All soundtracks must be presented during auditions.
All acrobatics, mock combat, and special effects you wish to perform on stage must be demonstrated and cleared with the Cosplay Coordinator during auditions. They may be stopped at any time for any reason.

Stage dimensions: 8 ft. x 16 ft. & 4 steps up to the stage

Any prop weapons involved in your performance must adhere to the Izumicon Weapons Policy and Prop Weapons Guidelines.
Additionally, we will have a Master of Ceremonies introducing each piece.

Be creative and have fun! (It's the rule.)

Judging Criteria

Originality & Creativity	10 %	new material, unique presentation, resourceful costumes,
Script	10 %	word choice, dialogue, appropriateness of material
Visual Appeal	10 %	staging, props, costumes
Sound Quality	10 %	quality of soundtrack recording, diction, and vocal projection
Story-line	10 %	basic plot: rising action, climax, falling action
Characterization	10 %	acting, ability to portray the character as intended
Unity	10 %	does the cast work together, script match the props, etc.?
Theme	10 %	Is it related to anime, asian culture, gaming, etc.?
Audience Response	10 %	Are they crying, laughing, clapping? Did it engage them?
Overall Effect	10 %	How well did everything work together?

Awards
Cosplay Theatre Winner
Cosplay Theatre Judge's Choice

FAN FICTION CONTEST
AMV Contest
- The Izumicon Anime Music Video (AMV) showcase is a wonderful opportunity for editors of all skill levels to display their video editing and story telling abilities using Japanese Animation aka Anime. This year's contest is hosted by our lovely Inuyasha_Kun!She's the lady of the hour, while I'm just doing quality control! If you have any questions you can use the contact info at the end.
  
  THE RULES!
  Who can enter?
  The showcase is open to all participants. Although it is strongly encouraged participants in the showcase be attendees, attendance is not a requirement for entry. The only exclusion for entry is the direct staff / judges of the Izumicon AMV staff. All other Izumicon staff are allowed and encouraged to enter. Please read and understand all the rules listed below. If there are any questions or concerns, please feel free to email your questions me at:events@izumicon.com.
  
  What can I enter?
  Anime Music Videos: A video production work of editing, mixing audio sources(any audio, mainly music) and video sources(mainly, but not limited to, anime). Video showcasing of Japanese video game footage are also allowed. At this time there in no limit to how many videos you can enter. No music with profanities nor video images with nuidity will be accepted.
  
  Where can I enter?
  At this time we are only accepting digital entries via file sending sites such as http://www.yousendit.com, http://www.megaupload.com, or other such sites that do not require a membership to download the files or through your own web hosting site. For more information please look at our "How do I Enter?" section of the rules. No entries can be accepted at Izumicon in person.
  
  When can I enter?
  Video submissions will be accepted starting NOW!!!!
  Entries will be accepted until November 1, 2011
  
  How do I enter?
  Entry Form
  To enter your video, you must submit a completed entry form along with each of your video entries. If you enter multiple videos, you must complete multiple entry forms, one form for each video you submit. Please fill it out to the best of your abilities.
  Please create a simple text-file with the following information in it:
  Real Name:
  Full Address:
  Phone Number w/ area code:
  Working Email Address:
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  Editor Name (your real name if you do not use a pseudonym):
  Member Name at http://www.animemusicvideos.org (if any):
  Studio Name (if any):
  Video Title:
  Video Source (if 3 or more, you may list as 'various'):
  Audio Source Title:
  Audio Source Artist:
  Note: if submitting a multi-editor project, list all the editors in the Real Name and Editor Name sections in order above, with the contact person as the first person listed. For the Address, phone number, and email address, only the contact person's information is required.
  Save the above as a text-file and name it as stated below in the File Naming Convention section below.
  
  Electronic Entries
  For electronic submissions, please email your completed entry form(s) to me at events@izumicon.com. If your entry is not received in a timely manor, you can then be contacted about your entry.
  
  Enter via Upload:
  If you are entering electronically via public file-serving sites, please compress your video and completed entry form together into one file using either a ZIP or RAR compression format prior to uploading it to the site. Please limit one entry (video and entry form) per compressed file – if you are submitting multiple entries, please upload multiple compressed files for ease of documentation of your entries. Once you have uploaded your file, email the location to me at events@izumicon.com.
  
  File Naming Convention
  All video files and completed entry forms submitted must be named in the following format:
  Creator – title – music artist – music title – anime source . file type
  Creator – your editor name (or real name if you prefer)
  Title – the title of your video (if any)
  Music artist – Artist / group name of the song used in the video, or if using another audio source type, source of the audio file (e.g. – 'The Dark Knight' movie trailer)
  Music title – title of the song, or identifying segment for the audio if not using a musical source
  File type – the type of video container you are using (MPG, AVI, WMV, etc), or TXT for your entry form
  This means that both your video and your completed entry form will be named exactly the same, with the exception of the file type at the end.
  
  Video Entry Requirements
  
  Blank Space - Please provide a minimum of 3 seconds of black video / no audio both before and after your video.
  Bumpers, title screens, credits, or any other form of creator / footage / audio identification are not allowed: We will be adding custom title screens to identify each video so there really isn't a need for them on your submitted files, so please remove them.
  Videos must have at least 75% anime/game footage.
  
  The running time for videos may not exceed 6 minutes or be shorter then 25 seconds.
  
  Video Formats:
  Preferred format - MPEG2. The Izumicon showcase will be designed to run off a DVD player, so the preferred format for video submissions this year will be MPEG2. Please use the following profile:
  MPEG-2 Profile:
  Resolution: 720 x 480, hard-letterboxed if using widescreen footage
  Framerate: 29.97fps
  Audio: MP2 at 48khz, stereo audio only, 224 kbps or higher, no variable audio bit rates
  Video: 8000 kbit/s max, progressive
  
  NOTE: please do not send in authored DVD video files, just send the MPEG2 computer file.
  
  Other accepted formats:
  Izumicon will be accepting non-MPEG2 formatted entries for the showcase. Please note that all non-MPEG2 entries will be converted to MPEG-2 using the profile given above.
  For maximum control of the output of your videos, it is highly suggested that you do the MPEG2 conversion yourself – but if you can't, we'll do the conversion for you. PLEASE LET US KNOW FAR IN ADVANCE IF THIS SERVICE IS REQUIRED! We will do our best to preserve the highest quality of your video / audio, however we cannot guarantee the final output of the converted files.
  Non-MPEG-2 Profile:
  Resolution: 640x480 is the recommended minimum
  Frame rate: 23.976 / 24 fps or 29.97 / 30 fps
  Audio: any suitable audio format per your container files at a suitably high (192 kbps or higher) bitrate.
  AVI containers using the following codecs – DIVX, XVID, HuffYUV, Lagarith, DV-AVI, or the standard compliment of codecs installed by Windows.
  WMV - Please follow the resolution/sound rules above for any Windows Media format. Please make sure the video is UNLOCKED, and use high bitrates for better quality. Better still would be to output to DV-AVI and submit this instead (or use this to convert to MPEG2 yourself).
  
  Final Notes
  
  By submitting your video to this showcase you authorize Izumicon staff to screen and distribute it under the Izumicon AMV showcase title. Izumicon staff reserves the right to disqualify entries for any reason deemed necessary to protect the overall quality and integrity of the event. Entries may be disqualified for any of the following reasons: Objectionable content in the song or video (does not adhere to PG-13 standards), bad audio or video quality, watermarks, subtitled footage that does not apply to the content of the submission, failure to adhere to submission rules, or any reason the showcase staff deems necessary. If you are unsure if your video would be disqualified due to the above rule e-mail me at events@izumicon.com and we can view the content of your video and make a decision.
  
  Izumicon AMV Showcase Entry Checklist:
  
  Does your video meet the video profile requirements?
  Did you include 3 seconds of black video / no audio both before and after your video?
  Did you fill out your entry form?
  Are your video and entry form named in the following format?
  Creator – title – music artist – music title – anime source . file type
  Did you email your entry form to me at events@izumicon.com?
  Did you compress as a ZIP or RAR file your video and entry form (one entry per file)?
  Did you upload the compressed file to a public file-serving site and email the link to me at events@izumicon.com?
  
  CONTACT:
  Remember if you have any question about anything above, please feel free to contact :events@izumicon.com!
  
  Thanks!!
  Hope to see you there!!
"Sidewalk" Art Contest
- This is both a judged and just for fun event.
  Those wishing to have their artwork judged will be asked to fill out a card for entry. Participants are asked to place the card in the contest box with the following information: Name, Phone Number and or Email, What you drew, Signature as shown next to artwork-
  
  The winner will receive a Certificate and will be announced at Cosplay Contest
  
  Judging:
  The contest will be judged by a panel of local artists
  Entries will be judged for: Artistic Composition, Creativity, and Skill
  
  Rules:
  All drawings must be PG. Judges reserve the right to disqualify/remove/censor any inappropriate art or writing.
  No nudity or hentai
  Art must use the provided crayons only
  All entries must be on the designated paper
  Entries must be completed during the scheduled time
  All art should be retrieved prior to closing ceremonies
  Artists are encouraged to sign their work
  Decisions of the judges and organizers are final
Cosplay Chess Stand-In Piece (art contest)
- Entrant pieces must be from a Manga, Anime, or Japanese Video Game.
- Pieces must stand no more than 36 in. tall, and be on a base no larger than 20 in sq. They must collapse to 36 in x 20 in x 6 in.
- You may enter multiple pieces to be judged seperately or as a set.
- Chess pieces must be PG-13* or lower. Any entries violating this rule will be immediately disqualified.
- Pieces will be collected on site by the Events Staff. See program for details.
- Include your real name, contact email, and the series your character is in on your entry form (provided on site when piece is submitted).

--Cafe
- Info
  - Sno Boba and Dolls In Dreamland Cafe
- Menu
  - Dolls In Dreamland- Blossoming Teas.
  - Sno Boba- To be announced.
- Prices
  - Dolls In Dreamland: Blossoming Tea - $3 a cup.
  - Sno Boba: To be announced.