2022 Masquerade Application

Thank you for applying to participate in the 2022 Phoenix Fan Fusion Masquerade Costume Contest.

Please read the contest rules as found on our website before submitting your official application.

Once you have completed this form, you will receive an email with further instructions on where to send your work-in-progress photos. Applications will only be reviewed and approved upon receiving photographs of the proposed costume/s. Costumes must be 75% complete by the estimation of our reviewers by March 28th to be accepted into the contest.

Review of progress photos will be factored into the judging process- the more you can show about your process, the better. See contest rules for further details on judging.

Upon receipt of your official application, you will be contacted for photos of the costume{s} to be worn. Please check your spam often in the event the email is waiting in the spam folder. Event organizers are not responsible for lost or misdirected emails.

The show is limited to 50 total entries with a maximum of 110 total costumes (including groups). Acceptance of all candidates/costumes is solely at the discretion of the event organizers and any costume may be excluded if the show organizers determine that the costume is not a good fit for the event.

Acceptance as a judged contestant will be contingent upon photos showing a costume at least 75% complete by March 28th. Determination of which costumes/photos are 75% complete are based on the judgement of the costume contest organizers. Costumes/participants who are unable to provide photos may be able to participate in the masquerade as a walk-on if we do not reach the 50/110 limits, but costumes without photos will NOT be eligible for top level prizes (first, second or third place in any category or best in show).

We strongly recommend providing multiple photos of different angles including close up shots of more complicated components. Photos at different stages of completion are very helpful to the judges when it comes to awarding prizes. It’s also important to include reference photos of what the costume is based on/supposed to look like.

First Name Required

Last Name Required

Email Address Required

First name Required

Last name Required

Email address Required

Phone number Required

Experience level/performance category Required

Name to be announced for performance. This can be entrant’s name, cosplay name or group name. Required

How many costumes have you created? Required

How long have you been creating costumes? Required

Have you ever participated in a costume contest of any kind? If so, please list the contests and include any awards won. Required

Has this costume been used in a costume contest before?

Is this an original character or costume design?

Is the costume designer/builder wearing the costuming? If not, please include the name of the costume designer Required

Please share other participants' first and last name, plus their character name (You, plus up to 6 others, can participate as a group)

Please provide up to three photos of the costume to be entered (1 of 3)

Please provide up to three photos of the costume to be entered (2 of 3)

Please provide up to three photos of the costume to be entered (3 of 3)