G-FEST XVI Contests

G-FEST regularly features the following contests and competitions:

AMATEUR VIDEO
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 Special Kids charity. Send videos by June 15th to G-FEST Video Contest, 530 Willow Crescent, Steinbach, MB, Canada, R5G 0K1. See G-FAN magazine for full details.

COSTUME
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
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, see G-FAN magazine, or contact Stan Hyde at stanhyde@telus.net.

VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT
G-FEST Video Game Tournament details to announced as they become available.

MUSIC VIDEO
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 to Music Video Contest, 18618 Collins St. No. 105, Tarzana, CA, 91356.

TRIVIA
All G-FEST pre-registrants will receive a trivia test in their registration package. There will also be a limited number of tests available for on-site registrants. Tests should be completed and turned in on Saturday. Winners will be announced on Sunday.