Submissions for our 2022 AMV Contest are currently live!!! Link can be found below after our guidelines
Registration will close on July 15th, 2022 at 11:59 PM EST.
The V.E.S. (Video Entertainment Showcase) is back. And we have a brand new AMV contest to help usher in the return of Matsuricon. And believe us when we say, we miss seeing everyone’s videos.
Our contest is scheduled to be held on August 13th, 2022 winners to be announced that same day. But of course, we need videos to compete in the contest. So, we’re inviting all editors to submit their videos to our contest. All types of video sources are welcome (though we know the bulk will be anime). And we even have an 18+ contest as well.
We have more in store for Matsuricon 2022. We invite you to please keep an eye out for future announcements
Matsuricon 2022 V.E.S. AMV Contest
Matsuricon will host the V.E.S. AMV Contest Showing on Saturday, August 13th, 2022. Please note that this date may be subject to change.
Awards will be announced that same date for the following:
- Best of each category
- Audience Choice Award
- Best of Show
All contest overflow videos will be shown in the dedicated V.E.S. Room (date and times TBD).
As of April 2nd , 2022, all rules shown will be deemed final and non-negotiable. By submitting an AMV into this contest, you agree that your video is allowed to be used in any future promotional material and/or panels for Matsuricon.
Each editor is allowed up to 2 submissions for this contest.
- This counts as a sole editor or as part of a collaboration.
- All names used as part of the collaboration (or MEP) will count as one entry to the contest.
There will be 6 categories to choose from:
Action – These videos provide a roller coaster ride of adrenaline, excitement, and suspense. These could involve fight scenes, flying, or just playing sports. These videos are typically set to up-tempo music, usually associated with harder rock n’ roll or EDM.
Drama – This is meant to invoke emotion from the viewer. This could be done by telling a simple story or bringing awareness to a cause. Music genres used may vary, but typically, these videos are set to music with a slowed-tempo.
Romance – A subset of Drama (in the sense that it also tells a story), this category focuses on the relationship of specific characters or just simply invokes a romantic mood. This typically has a happy or sad approach, but could also be violent as well. These videos are set to music in which its lyrics focus on love and relationships. The tone of said music may vary.
Comedy – The goal for this type of video is to make the viewer laugh (duh). Although these are typically set to comedic audio and video sources, the best ones in the bunch are put together and presented in such a clever way that the audio/video sources are just the pieces to the overall concept of the video.
Trailer/Commercial – This is where the source video is synched with a movie trailer or a T.V. commercial. Parodies of movie trailers also qualify.
Upbeat/Dance – These videos are for making the viewer feel good. While these typically involve dancing characters (set to any type of dance, trance, or techno music), these videos can also include happy slice-of-life pieces set to any upbeat or uplifting music.
Any questions, issues, or concerns should be submitted to: video@matsuricon.org
Submissions are Now LIVE !!! Please follow the Link Below, all submissions must be done through this link.
Matsuricon 2022 VES AMV Contest Registration Click Here
Video Programming
Matsuricon will be providing a room dedicated to just watching anime. Take a break from your busy con schedule to relax and watch some awesome anime. The videos we’ll be showing will focus on our convention theme, Mystery Mayhem. From Lupin to Detective Conan we have your Mystery fix covered! So, if you’re looking for a place to sit back and watch some anime look no further than our Video Room!
V.E.S. Room
V.E.S. is back again! Look no further for your Video Entertainment needs! We have video and gaming related panels, abridged series showings, Let’s Play showings and much more. We are Matsuricon’s home for all things Video and AMV! We hope to see you at our annual Video Entertainment Showcase contest that includes AMVs, live action MVs, and non-anime animation.