SAKURA-CON 2026 AMV CONTEST
DEADLINE: 11:59pm(PST) Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
Step 1: Read the FULL RULES HERE
Step 2: REGISTER to receive your entrant number HERE
Step 3: SUBMIT your video(s) HERE
CATEGORIES:
Trailer (Original or Parody)
Drama
Action
Sentiments
Upbeat
Comedy
Shorts
CLIFF NOTES (You're still required to read the full rules):
1) Max 2 entries in different categories, 3rd permitted if Trailer or Comedy. Shorts unlimited.
2) Freshness date: April 21, 2025
3) Must be age-13 friendly.
4) ALL animation is permitted.
5) AMVs must be at least 75% music. Trailers & Shorts are exceptions.
6) 6 minute max for AMVs. 75 seconds max for shorts. (soft limits)
7) No clip-show/AMV Hell style AMVs.
8) No bumpers, watermarks, or editor credits.
9) Max file size 500MB
10) NO GENERATIVE AI.
SPECIAL THEME AWARD "The Greenest of Green Flags" 
Calling all Clark Kents, Pedro Pascals and Ted Lassos! This will be awarded to the video that best showcases men/male presenting displaying positive character traits, healthy behaviors and emotional well-being.
AUDIENCE AWARDS (as chosen by audience vote):
• Best of Show
• Best of Category *with the exception of Best Short
• KOI-KOI (Best non-finalist) Award – Audience will vote during a screening of the Best of the Non-Finalists and choose their one favorite.
JUDGES AWARDS (as chosen by Judging Committee and AMV Team – Eligible to ALL submitted entries):
• Best Short – This category will be determined by Judges, not audience vote.
• Judges’ Choice – Awarded to the entry that our Judging Committee deemed most deserving.
• Coordinator’s Choice – Awarded to any entry of the Event Coordinator’s choosing.
• Vlad's Choice - Awarded to any entry of Sakuracon's favorite Canadian's choosing.
• Best Concept – Awarded to the entry deemed to have a clever and well executed concept.
• The Greenest of Green Flags – THIS YEAR’S THEME - Awarded to the entry that best represents positive masculinity.
KOI-KOI (Best of the Non-Finalists) will be presented in the AMV Theater at a TBD time during the con. The audience will vote for their favorite and the winner will be shown during the AMV Awards ceremony.Please read full rules for further information. If you have any questions, please e-mail them to amv.contest(AT)sakuracon.org.
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