SAKURA-CON 2025 AMV CONTEST
DEADLINE: 11:59pm(PST) Monday, Feb 10, 2025
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
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 1, 2024
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.
7) No clip-show/AMV Hell style AMVs.
8) No bumpers, watermarks, or editor credits.
9) Max file size 350MB
10) NO deepfake audio. Any AI use must be disclosed.
SPECIAL THEME AWARD "Best Fun & Games" 
Like last year’s “Best Classic” judges will award one entry of any category that best showcases the world of gaming. This can be presented in a variety of ways using tabletop games, video games, sports, school yard games, etc. Creativity in portraying the joy or agony of gaming, rather than just showcasing a game, is the goal (pun intended).
AUDIENCE AWARDS (as chosen by audience vote):
• Audience Best of Show
• Best of Category *with the exception of Best Short
• Justice for (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.
• Best Technical – Awarded to the entry deemed to have demonstrated exceptional technical finesse.
• Best Concept – Awarded to the entry deemed to have a clever and well executed concept.
• Best Fun & Games – THIS YEAR’S THEME - Awarded to the entry that best represents the World of Gaming.
In the past, we have used pre-show seating to highlight entries that did not make finals but still deserved recognition. We will no longer be showing non-finalists during the pre-show, but instead hold a screening of the best of the non-finalists in the AMV Theater at another time during the con, and the audience will vote for their favorite. The winner will be shown during the AMV Awards ceremony.Please read full rules for further information. You may leave questions here or e-mail them to amv(AT)sakuracon.org.
SUPER EXCITED FOR THIS YEAR'S CROP!
