2025 COSPLAY GUEST APPLICATION

This application is for Cosplayers seeking complimentary space as an Appearing Cosplay Guest in the Professional Cosplay Section of this event.

FAN EXPO HQ welcomes cosplayers of all backgrounds, genres, and experience levels to apply. There are no social media requirements or minimum number of years of cosplaying required. FAN EXPO HQ is interested in cosplayers who consistently strive to elevate their craftsmanship skills and emulate characters in their cosplay photography and film.

To be considered as an invited cosplay guest at a Fan Expo HQ event, cosplayers should

• Demonstrate proficiency in one or more aspects of costume construction such as sewing, material work (leather, metals, etc), specialty material work (Worbla, EVA foam, etc), hair/wigs, makeup, or props.
• Have constructed at least 75% of their costumes themselves.
• Have at least two different complete costumes to be worn at the event.
• Be able to participate in multiple programming elements, which will be determined by FAN EXPO, at the show.
• Be the age of majority in the province or state the show takes place in, or have permission from a legal guardian to appear should they be a minor. Invited cosplayers under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Please note that the application is for a Professional Cosplay Table only.