G-FEST XIX Contests

G-FEST regularly features the following contests and competitions:

Amateur Video Contest

Entries must be less than ten minutes in length, focus on the world of Japanese sci-fi and fantasy, and be 80% original content. Entries will be pre-screened and the finalists will be shown at G-FEST. Videos may be compiled and sold with the proceeds going to the G-fans Helping G-fans charity. Send videos by June 30th to G-FEST Video Contest, 4359 Abbe Road, Sheffield Village, OH 44054.

Costume Contest

Entrants will assemble at G-FEST and display their costumes at the annual costume parade, as well as during the convention. Costumes will be judged in the following categories: Young Fan, Journeyman and Advanced. Previous or professionally made costumes are welcomed in the Out of Competition category. For full information, contact Paul Gavins at kaiju_jr@hotmail.com.

Model Contest

There is no entrance fee for the model contest. Subjects should relate to the world of Japanese fantasy films. They may be stand-alone, diorama, altered action figure or scratch-built of any material. Prizes will be awarded in a variety of categories. Entrants will be received at the model room and a claim tag will be issued. Models may not overhang the tables (6' by 30"). The model room will be kept secure at all times. For more information, contact Stan Hyde at stanhyde@telus.net.

Video Game Tournament

The video gaming tournaments will be run on both Wii and Xbox systems. Registration and round robin play information will be posted when available. Specific times will be posted in the tournament room at G-FEST XIX.

Music Video Contest

Set scenes from the world of Japanese sci-fi (live action please, no anime) to music (nothing vulgar, please) and send in your video. Entrants will be pre-screened and the finalists shown at G-FEST. Send videos by June 15th to G-FEST Music Video Contest, 353 Hawthorne Drive, Michigan City, IN, 46360.