Want to mix your favorite song with your favorite anime? Send in your best Anime Music Videos for us to show at the con and a chance to win prizes!

Below are the rules and how to submit your creations.

Technical Guidelines

• Video is at least 720 x 480 resolution (higher Res recommended)
• Video submission must be at least one (1) minute and should not exceed six (6) minutes in length.
• A minimum of 24 fps (30 fps recommended)
• File type must be either MP4, MPEG 2, or AVI.
• File to be named "Name or Studio Name - AMV Title – Category/Secondary category"

Rules

• Each contestant is allowed to submit three (3) submissions. Each submission MUST be in different categories.
• Do not include studio lead in or lead out bumpers. We will make sure to give you and your studio proper credit.
• Your submission must use footage from an animated series or video games. We will not be accepting live action at this time.
• Original animated series or video game audio is allowed but may not exceed 15 seconds and is not preferred.
• Video cannot contain any watermarks.
• Video cannot contain original subtitles from the source materials. Artist original text is allowed.
• Submission must be longer than 60 seconds but no more than six (6) minutes maximum.
• Video will not contain nudity
• Submission audio will not contain excessive explicit language. You may use edited versions of songs with such language.
• Videos will not contain excessive violence or gore.
• Video cannot contain video from the music video of the song or trailers.
• Video is not to be plagiarized from another studio. This will result in an automatic disqualification.
• Convention attendance is not required for submission.

ONLINE RULES

All original contest rules will apply

Contest will be available for viewing via google drive link that will be provided through Thy Geekdom Con’s social media pages or via a live Discord video stream.

Voting form will be through google form which will also be provided through social media pages.

Any artist caught recruiting for votes just for their videos will be disqualified.

Official contest date is subject to change in the event the contest will be held online.

**Convention reserves the right to reject a submission on any grounds.

Categories

• Action

(Fighting, Power, Intense)

• Artistic

(Intriguing Edits, Creative)

• Comedy

(laughs, Silly)

• Drama/Romance

(Thriller, Theatric, Emotional)

• Horror

(Fighting, Mild Gore, Suspenseful)

• Upbeat/Dance

(Rhythm, High Energy)

*Convention reserves the right to switch the category of any submission.

**If you don’t not think your piece fits our criteria please reach out with a copy of your submission and as an exception could be made.

***By entering a submission, you give Thy Geekdom Con the right to display your work in this and/or future conventions.

****If you have any questions please contact us. [email protected]

Prizes

All Winners are guaranteed the following

• Shout out on our Winners post on our social media
• Digital Winners badge

Any additional prizes will vary based on our sponsors. Winners outside of the Continental United States will not receive additional prizes.

Deadline

All submissions must be entered prior to March 29, 2024 at 11:59 PM