Makeup/SFX Competition

sunday 3pm

main stage

Applications accepted till Sunday, May 12, at 1pm. Contestants compete for $200 in cash prizes and cool trophies.

Sunshine City Scare invites makeup artists and SFX enthusiasts to showcase their transformative skills in our unique Makeup/SFX Competition, one of the few standalone competitions in the nation. Judged exclusively from the neck-up, this competition is an unparalleled opportunity for artists to demonstrate their mastery in creating eerie and captivating makeup looks.

Whether you excel in horror-inspired SFX or possess a talent for crafting otherworldly beauty, this competition is the perfect platform to showcase your artistry. We encourage all makeup and SFX enthusiasts to apply and be part of this exceptional event where creativity knows no bounds! Don’t miss the chance to leave a lasting impression in our Makeup/SFX Competition at Sunshine City Scare!

Makeup SFX Competition

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Makeup SFX Competition: Sunshine City Scare 2024 on May 11-12 at the Coliseum

Rules and Guidelines

Makeup SFX are judged from the neck up.
Contestants compete for $200 in cash prizes, trophies, and medals. Winners are awarded 1st place ($100 plus trophy), 2nd place ($75 plus trophy), 3rd place ($25 plus trophy). Judge’s choices receive cool medals.
Contestants may only use materials and products specifically designed for the skin. Use of other products will result in disqualification.
Pre-registration is required. We will accept online pre-registration until April 19. No walk-on or day of registration will be allowed. Registration does not guarantee a slot in the contest.
Contestants will be notified about their acceptance to the contest via email, at that time a pre-judging time slot will be given.
There will be 25 maximum entrants.
All entrants must check-in for the competition when they arrive at the convention.
Nudity is not a costume. Costumes must be PG-13.
Pre-judging is mandatory. Missing pre-judging time will disqualify you for any award.
No use of fire or real weapons allowed. The organizers have the right to disqualify any makeup/SFX they deem not family friendly, in poor taste or dangerous.

Judge score card:

Makeup Application (Out of 10 Points)
Special FX Application (Out of 10 Points)
Overall Theme (Out of 10 Points)
Creativity (Out of 10 Points)
Use of Color (Out of 5 Points)
Costuming and Additional Attachments (Out of 5 Points)
In case of a tie-breaker, contestants will do one last model walk judged on the model's embodiment of the character inspiration.

First Name *

Last Name *

Main Entrant Email *

Instagram handle

Prponouns (ie: she/her, he/him, they/them, etc.) *

Share Your Past Work (help us understand your makeup SFX talent) *

Share another image of your past work (optional)

Character or Character Inspiration for Holiday Cosplay Makeup SFX Competition

Character name *

Media the Character is from *

I am entering the Makeup/SFX Competition *

I am 18 years of age or older *

I am entering the Makeup/SFX Competition Copy *

I have or will have valid admission for Sunshine City Scare. *

I acknowledge that I must both check-in at the convention on the day-of and be present at pre-judging to be eligible to receive prizes. *

sunday 3pm

main stage

Makeup SFX Competition

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