2023 Cosplay Guest Application

This application is for Cosplayers seeking to be a Cosplay Featured Guest at our event(s).

FAN EXPO HQ welcomes cosplayers of all backgrounds, genres, and areas of expertise to apply. There are no social media requirements nor minimum amount of years cosplaying required. FAN EXPO HQ is interested in cosplayers who are consistently striving to elevate their craftsmanship skills and emulate characters in their cosplay photography and film.

Please note we are currently only accepting applications for

FAN EXPO San Francisco

Given or Preferred Name (NOT your cosplay handle)*

First Name

Last Name

Email*

Your home Province/State*

City*

Age*

Cosplay Name*

Which shows are you applying for*

FAN EXPO San Francisco

Do you have a primary genre that you cosplay?

Anime, Gaming, Comics, Sci Fi/Fantasy, Horror, Other

What percentage of your costume(s) do you construct yourself?*

Please note that applicants must have construct at least 75% of their costumes themselves in order to be considered

Please list the technical craftsmanship skills that you are strongest in*

Sewing, foam crafting, make up etc

Please list your social media channels/online portfolios below*

This will let us see your finished work! There is no minimum social media following required to be a Cosplay Guest with FAN EXPO HQ. If you do not have social media or an online portfolio, please email pictures of your work to Pat Covey at yuyumasterp@gmail.com.

Please list any awards that you have won

Have you been a featured guest at a show (FAN EXPO HQ event or otherwise) in the past? If yes, please list the shows below.

Tell us about yourself and your approach to cosplay.*

Please list and describe the panels or other programming that you are able to present at the show*

Cosplay Featured Guests are expected to participate in multiple panels or other programming throughout the event. Please be as detailed as possible here, with both panel title and brief description.

Are you interested in being a judge at the Cosplay Competition?*

Yes No

I understand that Cosplay Guests must be available for all days of the event and must participate in panels and other programming at the event.*

I Understand

I understand that, if selected, the costumes I wear at the event must have been made by myself*

I understand

I understand that this is just an application and does not confirm my participation as an invited guest at the show. *

I Understand