The theme of the video contest is “Group Cosplay.”  Participants must create a video consisting of a group of cosplayers performing a skit or other similar executions, to be uploaded and open for online viewing (via YouTube).  The skit can be in the form of role play (i.e. action, drama, comedy), either a re-enactment of scenes from certain animation / live-action shows that are not on other local channels except TV5, or an original storyline.

COSTUBE: COSPLAY VIDEO CONTEST GUIDELINES

I. Eligibility / Requirement:

1. This contest is open to cosplayers and amateur film-makers. Professional film-makers are not eligible to join the contest.
2. This video contest is open to all ages.
3. To join, participants must be a member of either Cosplay.ph or TV5Kommunity .  To become a member of Cosplay.ph, simply register at the Cosplay.ph homepage, www.cosplay.ph . To become a member of TV5Kommunity, register at www.tv5.com.ph/community.html
4. Participants must also have a registered account in YouTube for uploading video submissions.  To register for an account, simply go to “Sign Up” at the upper-right corner of the YouTube homepage (http://www.youtube.com).  Registration is free.
5. Participants must be residents of the Philippines.
6. Members of the Cosplay Mania organizing committee, TV5 employees (MPB Primedia, Inc. And Associated Broadcasting Company) and Costube liaisons, and their relations up to the second degree of consanguinity are disqualified from entering this contest.

II. Mechanics:

1. Video entry should be no longer than two (2) minutes in length.
2. Costube logo, Cosplay Mania logo and TV5 logo will be provided and are required to appear within the video.  This can take in any form but the logo itself should be unaltered.
3. To submit the video entry, it must be uploaded to YouTube.  Link should be submitted in the online form posted in the Cosplay Mania site. Note: Information from registration will be shared by Cosplay Mania organizers and TV5.
4. Videos can be submitted starting June 1, 2009. The last day for submission is on August 8, 2009, 11:59 PM.
5. TV5 and Cosplay Mania officials will pick the top five (5) video entries on August 15, 2009.  These videos will be featured on TV5 during the weeks leading to the Cosplay Mania 2009 event.  These will also be featured during the  event on September 13, 2009.
6. Cash prizes of Php10,000 will be awarded to each of the top five (5) finalists.
7. The Grand Costube winner will be awarded a cash prize of Php50,000.
8. The best video that features at least three (3) characters from any TV5 Animega title will be “TV5’s Pick” and will be awarded a cash prize of Php10,000. Click here to see all TV5 Animega titles.

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