ACen 2019 AMV Contest Results

[Salkryn]

I apologize for not making the usual announcement post on this forum, I've been preoccupied with trying to finish my bachelor's degree and recovering from surgery after being hit by a car. I just posted this announcement to our facebook page, but at the request of several attendees I am reposting it here so that it can reach a wider audience. A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our contest this year, and I look forward to next year's contest as well.

Here is the full list of our 2019 AMV contest winners, finalists, and honorable mentions. Congratulations to all of our winners, and a huge thank you to everyone who participated.

Action

Winner: Science & Magic, by Alexander Umoru
Finalist: Mantra, by Teriyaki
Honorable Mention: Two Heroes When Legends Rise, by Joseph Croasdaile

Comedy

Winner: KonoSuba Rhapsody, Hyeonwoo Cho
Finalist: It’s Easy Mmmkay, by Joseph Croasdaile
Honorable Mention: What the Squid is Love, by Joe and Liz Martinez

Drama—Heartwarming

Winner: Moments, by Joe and Liz Martinez
Finalist: Girl Meets Boy, by Alexander Umoru
Honorable Mention: Chihiro in Wonderland, by Hyeonwoo Cho

Drama—Heartwrenching

Winner: Leave the Light On, by Jimmy Wickham
Finalist: Everything Re-Starts, by Alexander Umoru
Honorable Mention: The Ones Who Sold the Future, by Joe and Liz Martinez

Freestyle

Winner: This Is How We Do It In Anime, by Joe and Liz Martinez
Finalist: Can You Feel It, by Alexander Umoru
Honorable Mention: Safe and Sound, OtakuAnimeGirl36

Parody

Winner: Persona Q3 Labyrinth Phantasm, by Peppermint Grinder
Finalist: Survival Double Feature, by Joe and Liz Martinez
Honorable Mention: Bubblegum Crisis 2034, by Joseph Croasdaile

Judges’ Choice Awards

The Time is Now—Action, by Jimmy Wickham

Bananya Cat Cuteness Overload—Freestyle, by Joseph Croasdaile and Sophia Croasdaile

Best in Show

Persona Q3 Labyrinth Phantasm, by Peppermint Grinder

[Lord Rae]

I saw this yesterday and I'm still blown away. Not only did you pick 2 of my videos but I got a Judges Choice Award! Thanks to everyone who voted!

[seasons]

I saw this yesterday and I'm still blown away. Not only did you pick 2 of my videos but I got a Judges Choice Award! Thanks to everyone who voted!

Which videos did you make?

[Lord Rae]

Winner: Leave the Light On, by Jimmy Wickham
And
Judges’ Choice Awards
The Time is Now—Action, by Jimmy Wickham

[DopplerDo]

Is it really OK to post everyone's real names? At least one of these contestants here is literally 8 years old; I can't imagine you actually have consent to post PII in this way, but hey, maybe you did ask, but I'm just sayin' it seems sketch.

[Rider4Z]

Is it really OK to post everyone's real names? At least one of these contestants here is literally 8 years old; I can't imagine you actually have consent to post PII in this way, but hey, maybe you did ask, but I'm just sayin' it seems sketch.

This.

[seasons]

fwiw I know that “Bananya Cat Cuteness Overload” was credited to the studio name during the contest itself and not the names that are listed in the results here. Same goes for the Maboroshi Studio entries.

Having an “editor name” used for the contest instead of one’s IRL name was an option in the entry form. I don’t get why a few of the winners who go by Internet handles on their YouTube channel and elsewhere apparently didn’t choose to do so in this contest.

[Rider4Z]

Most contests as far as i know require sharing your real name in the submission process but also offer providing a screen name for credit purposes.

[Opner]

I submitted my entries with my real name and also with "Opner." As far as I know there wasn't an option to choose which would be presented.

[Scintilla]

Most contests as far as i know require sharing your real name in the submission process but also offer providing a screen name for credit purposes.

Exactly, the real name should only be used for mailing prizes, I always thought (unless you don't provide a screen name).