Kawaii Kon 2023 - VAST Video Art Contest

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Hello fellow editors young, old, and everything in between!

The VAST at Kawaii Kon 2023 turns its sweet 16 this year! Come and join in the celebration by entering into our VAST Video Art Contest!

For full explanations of the Main Video Art Contest, please see the long version of the rules.

Who can enter?
The contest is open to all participants with only minor exceptions for KK-VAST crew and judges.

What can I enter?
Any original production video art is welcome and encouraged. Live action and/or self-animated works (by computer or otherwise) are also welcome. The only exclusion is for videos that have been sent to any previous VAST Kawaii Kon contest.

Where can I enter?
Via an internet link through a public file transfer site that does NOT require membership to download or via your own web hosting site.

When can I enter?
Entries will be accepted now until Friday, 10 February 2023 @ 11:59 pm HST.
Winners will be announced after the conclusion of the KK VAST Video Art Contest on Saturday, 1 April 2023.

Why do I enter?
To win some wood, of course! Customized laser cut plaques are awarded to the Best in Showcase at the VAST Video Art Contest each year: additional prizes and awards may be awarded at the discretion of the VAST Department. All prizes and awards have a negligible cash value.

How do I enter?
Make a video, fill in the entry form, enter it and make sure it gets to us by the entry deadline. Preferred container & formats are MP4 / MKV & X.264 & stereo AC-3 - limited other formats will also be accepted. Although your entries will be judged in their original submitted format, they may be converted to MP4/MKV on our end but only for contest display purposes. For the most control over how your video is displayed, it is suggested that you do your own MP4/MKV conversion work.

Questions?
Please post questions below in this thread or email the VAST Department at vast@kawaiikon.com

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1 APR 2023
VAST Video Art Contest winners announcement



Best In Showcase: Nashironeko - Our Journey Through Time
Showcase Runner Up : E_01, Elixer, and Alderwick - Radiant
Judges Choice: Takeshi - Left Outside Alone
Honorable Mention: PiercedSky - August
Directors Choice:: SilkAMV - Hail the Furious Dead

26 FEB 2023
2023 VAST Video Art Contest Finalists
Hello all, below are the list of finalists listed in alphabetical order. A total of 84 videos were entered, and the following 24 editors will be competing for the Best in Showcase award! This years gonna be the hardest one yet for the judges...
Cirera --> pop-cicle
DopplerDo --> laps make good pillows
drewaconclusion --> was he in the military or just southern?
E_01 (with Elixer & Alderwick) --> one ring to rule them all
Faevily --> woohoo!
Gestalt --> and no, we can't ask...
Lelani --> anthropomorphic drama
Moonpie --> and how do you dial 'x'
Nashironeko --> tick tick tock
PantsAMV --> blistered dedication
PiercedSky --> casually cruel
Rider4Z --> [CensoRed]
Seasaltmemories --> colorful redecorating
SilkAMV --> bullets, blades, and a flamethrower
SonsofKorhal9 --> mama said
speedy180 --> is it anime or manga? I can never remember
SpuddStaaa --> the digital game I was never good at
Takeshi --> dyslexic typewriters
thefanvideoer2 --> papercraft
TnAdct1 --> tactical tuna can
troubleclef --> clacky hair ties
Tyken --> magical doorknobs
UnluckyArtist --> deadly manicure
ZeonicFreak --> .45

Good luck to all finalists to win some wood!

ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED FOR KK2023 VAST VIDEO ARTS CONTEST

Below are the final list of editors who I've received videos from for Kawaii Kon 2023! Good luck to all who have entered and watch the first post for finalists and award winners! The VAST Video Art Contest will be held on 1 April 2023 - winners will be announced after the contest as soon as possible. Please let us know if there are any questions and thanks again all for your entries!

10 FEB 2023
l33tmeatwad --> 2 vids, Tee intersection (with snapxynith ), and stabby stigmata
E_01 --> 2 vids, getting a-head in life, and one ring to rule them all (with Elixer & Alderwick)
AngelMaeVictory - 2 vids, failing mummy cosplay, and healing tentacles
DopplerDo - 2 vids, 'thrown' of swords, and laps make good pillows
UnluckyArtist - 2 vids, deadly manicure, and psych
PantsAMV - 2 vids, if the straw hat fits, and blistered dedication

9 FEB 2023
Lelani --> 2 vids, anthropomorphic drama, and beauty marked beauty battle
(Hun)Nuke --> 2 vids, colorful nighttime fireworks, and questionable ingredients
Cosplay Joe --> 2 vids, juice box sneak attack, and bloody handshake
TheLazyDaze --> 2 vids, handstand faceplant, and dodgeball rejects (ima also say 'wow', too)
drewaconclusion --> 2 vids, was he in the military or just southern? and snake doctor tomodachi
speedy180 --> 2 vids, sent you a message

8 FEB 2023
Tyken --> 2 vids, the animal inside, and magical doorknobs

7 FEB 2023
PerkyPastry --> watch out for that... wait, wrong guy
cdlang84 --> 2 vids, but sent you an email
ProstrateConstantly --> 2 vids, if Kakarot & Rakuten opened a Rental store, and pixelized rainbows
Maxweeble --> 2 vids, dangerous cutlery, and MC Yebisu in da haus

4 FEB 2023
Rider4Z --> 2 vids, [censored]
Takeshi --> 2 vids, spirit bombs and dyslexic typewriters
SpuddStaaa --> 2 vids, two games I was never good at... digitally or physically...

30 JAN 2023
BladEra123 --> rotational excitement
Nashironeko --> 2 vids, rocket surfing, tick tick tock
thefanvideoer2 --> 2 vids, papercraft, and growing up is full of changes
The_McLaughlin--> acrobatic swordplay ftw
Seasaltmemories --> 2 vids, colorful redecorating and spiral climbing
ResyAMV --> 2 vids, bus home and judicious branding
Faevily --> woohoo!
Dreddwolf / F-Zero TV --> neon lives
SabiChii & xappalose --> some friends you have
troubleclef --> sent you an email

14 JAN 2023
Opner --> walking outside is a good way to get your Vitamin D
PiercedSky --> casually cruel... but cool (makes me want to watch this series more now)
FateHighRise21 --> 2 vids, witness protection blindfolded and don't want to be alone
Always Drafts --> that's some one-finger suikawari skills there...
Gestalt[z] --> and no, we can't ask...
Chad-leeB --> 2 vids, snapped power lines and whatta race!

2 JAN 2023
troubleclef --> 2 vids, sporty, and air punch ftw
Moonpie --> 2 vids, teachers like that I don't need, and how do you dial 'x'
Silent Hero Studios --> 2nd vid, he needs some serious Neosporin for that arm
darkfiretkd --> sent you an email on your entry
Kristal Kitty --> 2 vids, but sent an email on your 2nd vid
ZeonicFreak - 2 vids, .45, with a silencer (or grenade launcher)

4 DEC 2022
SonsofKorhal9 --> 2 vids, and yes listen to your momma
Cirera --> 2 vids, pop-sicle hehehe
Silent Hero Studios --> 50k soldiers, reporting for duty (I was waiting for a WA-A-A-A-A part in the song hehe)
Synæsthesia Productions --> 2 vids but emailed you on the 2nd one
TnAdct1 --> tactical tuna can
zmanime --> glass don't bounce
lokkiclu --> groovy, but sent an email to you
ThatOneGuy --> headsapoppin
SilkAMV --> 2 vids, imma say just this 'wow'
TritioAFB --> how the heck did you get it so small?
Milan21 --> that's some clean footage

[SilkAMV]

SilkAMV --> 2 vids, imma say just this 'wow'

[SonsofKorhal9]

SonsofKorhal9 --> 2 vids, and yes listen to your momma

I'm going to up front and honest. It took me way too long to get this reference haha

[Zeonic Freak]

Just submitted my two.

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Just submitted my two.

and got it! Woot!

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Hello all you loverly editors!
2nd post updated with the entries as of today (and a few email notifications) and your:

6 WEEK (give or take) TO ENTRY DEADLINE WARNING

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SonsofKorhal9 --> 2 vids, and yes listen to your momma

I'm going to up front and honest. It took me way too long to get this reference haha

hehe, sorry about that, but glad you did

[Zeonic Freak]

ZeonicFreak - 2 vids, .45, with a silencer (or grenade launcher)

I hope your making an Afroman song quote because i'd love you for that...

If not im just dumb.

EDIT: Nope im dumb, but enjoy the song regardless...

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ZeonicFreak - 2 vids, .45, with a silencer (or grenade launcher)

I hope your making an Afroman song quote because i'd love you for that...

If not im just dumb.

EDIT: Nope im dumb, but enjoy the song regardless...

no worries, hehe! Usually it's an obscure reference to the vids to indicate I've checked it, and hopefully give a small hint about which vid was entered just to be sure we're both on the same page