SFX
Makeup Competition: Sunday, June 21, 2026

Set up: 10:30am

Competition: 11:00am to 4:00pm

Awards Ceremony: 4:30pm

The winners of these two categories will be judged against each other to determine the Overall Winner, who will receive the $100 prize. If the same person wins both categories, they will automatically be named the Overall Winner and receive a single $100 award.

Competition is free.  Registration is required.  

      • Contestants will compete in 2 categories and scored separately for both; 1) Sci-Fi/Fantasy and 2) Horror.  
      • Makeup will be performed in the convention center area with monitoring by judges.
      • Contestants must bring one model for each division (total of 2) along with all makeup, materials, tools, etc.
      • Makeup SFX are judged from the neck up. However costumes are allowed for overall presentation.
      • Prosthetics (full or partial) are not required. If used, they should be made by the MUA on site, not purchased, and should not be pre-painted or applied in advance.
      • Store bought items such as teeth, sticks, string, jewelry etc may be used but not already put together or applied in advance.
      • Wig and hair elements may be store bought, but not applied in advance. Judging will include looking at skill level in applying of any hair/fur elements.
      • Artist may only use materials and products that are safe and designed for skin application.

Judging criteria:

  • Technical Application – use of color, prosthetics and/or materials, blending, detail and texture.
  • Creativity – imagination, concept of design, uniqueness
  • Theme and Concept – How well the makeup interprets and visually tells the story of the theme or character.
  • Overall Presentation – How the makeup works as a complete look.

Awards:

Medals will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category.

 

Please click here for Registration Form.

Contact us HERE for more information on registering.

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