Otafest 2015 - AMV Contest Now with Winners

[Vlad G Pohnert]

And it give me great pleasure to announce the opening of submissions for Otafest's 2015 AMV Contest

Every year we get a awesome set of AMVs and it has become one of Otafest's prime events. As in previous years, we will also be playing all accepted entries on Sunday in the AMV Room apart from the contest itself.

Rules and submission instructions can be found HERE
Deadline for submissions is Friday April 10, 2015


And announcing this year Otafest's first ever COSPLAY MUSIC VIDEO (CMV) Contest. Due to the popularity of CMVs at Otafest, we've decided to add this contest for all those CMV editors out there!

Rules and submission instructions can be found HERE
Deadline for submissions is Sunday April 26, 2015

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Otafest 2015 AMV Contest Winners

SPECIAL AWARDS

The Senpai Noticed Me Award
"Notice Me!" by Zazzle (Allegoriest AMVs)

You've Gato Be Kitten Me Award
"Chi & The Not So Company" by MycathatesyouAMV

Eye Of The Tiger Award
"Pain Into Power" by Drabaz

The One With Hot Boys Swimming Award
"Your Favorite Swimming Show" by Camichan19

The "Hercules Aint Got Nothing On Him Honey!" Award
"The Confession" by GuntherAMVs

The Award for Correct Handling of Disagreements Among the Kittens
"Rainbow Stalin Saves The World" by drewaconclusion

Girl Power Award
"Coup de Grace" by Andrewbee

A Better Love Story than Twilight Award
"Story of the Sea" by Kagoween


JUDGES' AWARDS

3rd Place
"Running in the 90's.EX" by Duchess

2nd Place
"Mad Max Redline Fury" by Maboroshi Studio

1st Place (BEST IN SHOW)
"Ho-Kago Teastep" by MoonieAMV


AUDIENCE FAVORATE

3rd Place
"My Nipples Can Pierce The Heavens" by drewaconclusion

2nd Place
"Rainbow Stalin Saves The World" by drewaconclusion

1st Place
"Bargain Bin" by Tarage

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Otafest 2015 AMV Contest Finalists

Firstly, let me thank everyone for submitting their videos into Otafest's 2015 AMV Contest. This year we got 91 submissions!

Below is the list of finalists (Credit Names only). The contest will take Place at Otafest on Friday from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. We will also be showing all the non-finalists on Sunday as well as announcing and showing all the winners prior to closing ceremonies.


Advent Lost Studios (AdventLostKaichou)
Amaterasu
Andrewbee
BasharOfTheAges
BecauseImBored1
Camichan19 (2X)
Drabaz
drewaconclusion (2X)
Duchess
GuntherAMVs
hamstar138 (2X)
Kagoween
KeiichiFace
Maboroshi Studio (2X)
Magicflier
MomToCutiePia
MoonieAMV
MycathatesyouAMV
Nekokitkat
Tsunderbird Studios (PieandBeer)
Pixel Blended (Xophilarus)
ReggieSmalls (2X)
Rider4Z (2X)
Ryuu-Dono
Samurai Warriors Productions (Sephirothskr)
shorisquared
Tarage
Allegoriest AMVs (Zazzle)


Vlad G Pohnert
Otafest 2015 AMV Contest Coordinator

[BladEra123]

Going to send some AMVs in

[Vlad G Pohnert]

Off to a good start with just over a month to the deadline.. Keep them coming

Vlad

[Camichan19]

Heck yeah Otafest! The reception of this contest always feels so welcoming and earnest. Definitely gonna send some work in.

(Though, no categories this year? Is that a new thing? Also...does this mean trailers are accepted//wanted?)

[Pink text bomb, per request! *puff of smoke* - Ileia]

[Cali_Ninja]

Hey Vlad just to make sure do I have to be at the con to submit?

[BasharOfTheAges]

Heck yeah Otafest! The reception of this contest always feels so welcoming and earnest.

It's all the wonderfully punny award titles.

[Vlad G Pohnert]

You do not need to be at the con to enter...

There are no categories and accept all AMVs that meet the rules including trailers!

Vlad

[Camichan19]

Heck yeah Otafest! The reception of this contest always feels so welcoming and earnest.

It's all the wonderfully punny award titles.

Lmao. No doubt that must have something to do with it. x3

Good thing I have punny entries to submit.

Roger that. Thanks Vlad!

[Magicflier]

This will be fun

[Gene Starwind 21122]

Sent in my entry.