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Jury Jury

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  Issabel

  A cosplayer who has been cooperating with the largest game publishers for 9 years. She made hundreds of costumes, including a dress, armor, hooves and wings, trying to reproduce the presented characters as best as possible. He appreciates the quality and accuracy of the costume, will pay attention to the proportions and compliance with the reference graphics. Privately, she has been playing games from childhood, loves all kinds of animals, looks for newer and newer artistic challenges, currently in the form of LARPs and RPGs.

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  Grzegorz Szabla

  Senior Brand Manager Eastern Europe

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  Aleksandra "Shappi" Tora

  She specializes in costumes with elements of armor, wings and props, which she has been making for over a decade. She’s strength are thermoplastics, from which it produces imitations of metal. Multiple Polish representative and winner of the international cosplay championship. For several years, as an invited guest of pop culture events, she has been evaluating competitions and giving lectures, from Poland to the USA. She also organizes cosplay competitions or is active on Youtube, where she runs a cosplay channel full of costumes, tutorials and guides for beginners.

   

  Photo by Made by Dobrochna

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FAQ FAQ

• Can I come in cosplay and not take part in the contest?

  Yes! We invite you and even encourage you to dress up for Meet at Rift!

• Will there be a changing room?

  Yes

• Is there a fee to enter?

  Yes

• Where can I leave my suitcases?

  In a dressing room or space for cosplayers

• From what time is the cloakroom open?

  The cloakroom is open at the same hours as the event

• Are there mirrors and access to the bathroom in the cloakroom?

  Yes

• Will there be room to fix things?

  Yes, we will prepare a cosplay first aid kit.

• Can the assistant enter the cloakroom?

  Yes, but when he helps and the cloakroom will be crowded, please wait outside so that there is more space for those who have not changed yet.

• Can only adults be allowed to participate?

  Minors need a written parental consent to participate in the competition.

• Can I only participate in the final?

  No, voting and the first stage of the competition are mandatory.

• Can I only participate in the online part?

  No, this is only the first stage of the competition, there are no prizes.

• Can I enter the stage without participating in the competition?

  No, time on stage is very limited by the busy program of the event, and only finalists will be on stage

• Will there be a jury round?

  No, the basis for selecting the winners is only what the jurors see on stage.

• Will there be stage rehearsals?

  No, but the coordinator can show you around and show you the stage, going up and down.

• Can I participate with a purchased outfit?

  No, just handmade costumes.

• Can I use the cloakroom without taking part in the competition?

  We will try to prepare an additional room for people who will appear in costumes.

• Can I not make a presentation but just walk across the stage?

  Yes, the competition is based on a catwalk formula, but the stage performance is the only moment when Juri judges it, so it’s worth adding some variety. You can pose as a character, shout their favorite slogan, interact with the audience, creativity counts! There is a minimum of 30 seconds to use, so it is worth checking at home what can be done during this time.

• Will there be a smoke machine?

  Yes, you can use a smoke machine for a stage presentation

• Can lighting be planned for the performance?

  No, the lighting cannot be changed due to the short time between performances.

• Can I use my background music?

  Yes, but it cannot be copyright restricted. Music from Riot Games Creator-Safe Playlist games https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5hDYD44imzFZEqTfAoco1N and free online sources can be used.