Sakura-Con Contests

Contests

Each year Sakura-con hosts a variety of contests, from Anime Music Video contests to the Fanfiction/Manga Contest! Anyone can enter from the first-time artists to the professional video editor as long as you're a registered member. There are a variety of prizes and categories, and room for everyone to compete. Many of these contests require entry deadlines prior to the convention, so check for updates!

AMV -- Anime Music Video and Original Video Animation (deadline February 22, 2013)!
Costume Contest -- Cosplay Costume Contest, show of your cosplay skills (deadline in March)!
Skit Contest -- Skits performed by fans in costume (deadline in March)!
Mascot Contest -- Design our mascot for next year (deadline February 24)!
Karaoke
- Karaoke -- Rules for the Karaoke Contest are here
- ChibiKara -- Rules for the ChibiKara Contest are here
- Gong Show -- Rules for the Gong Show are here
Sakura-Con Commerical Contest -- Create a commercial that will entice people to become members of ANCEA and attend Sakura-Con 2011. (deadline Feb. 1)
Extremely Hard Take Home Anime Quiz 2013 (zip file) -- This panel and contest is an in-depth, 50-question quiz covering a broad spectrum of subjects, from calculus to architecture, art to history, astronomy to music. It will force you to think about anime you've seen in a whole new light, and hopefully give a deeper appreciation for some of the construction that goes into anime. Prizes will be given at the Sunday panel. Rules are included in the zip file.
Manga Library Poster Contest

Gundam Model Contest at Sakura-Con!

Sakura-Con will be holding one of the qualifier rounds for the 2013 GunPla Builders World Cup! This contest showcases the very best built Gundam model kits in an international competition! To enter, fill and email the entry form to customerservice@bluefincorp.com and bring your completed Gundam Models to the Bluefin booth in the dealer's hall where they will direct you to the contest area. Prizes include new Gundam models and the possibility to win a trip to the finals in Japan at the end of the year! Rules and details on this contest can be found on the Bluefin website.