Best in Showcase: Astro Mochi - Her Reign
Showcase Runner-Up: Ileia & DrDinosaur - Use My Code For 15% Off This AMV
Judges Choice: Speedy180 & Neko Kikate - Misery's Smile
Directors Choice:: ZeonicFreak - Crisis of '87
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VAST Video Art Contest 2025 (almost) Live Simulcast (or YouTube playlist kinda thing)
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXD6 ... rBiim0PB9L
It's that time again to enter the VAST-ness!
The VAST Video Art Contest returns for its 18th year at Kawaii Kon 2025! Ready to show off your works and compete head-to-head with our worldwide entrants?
For our full set of rules, please see the long version as posted on the Kawaii Kon VAST homepage
TL:DR - in general we follow the A-M-V.org CONGRSS Rules, so if you know those, you're most of the way there already.
the not-so-short-but-shorter-than-the-long rules:
Who can enter?
The contest is open to all participants except 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 exclusions are videos previously sent to any VAST Kawaii Kon contest and any adults-only themed videos.
Where can I enter?
Via our online form where you can upload your entries (1 GB max file size per video).
When can I enter?
Entries will be accepted now until
Winners will be announced after the conclusion of the KK VAST Video Art Contest on Saturday, 15 March 2025.
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 containers & formats are MP4 / MKV & X.264 @ 1080p / stereo audio.
Note: although your entries will be judged in their original submitted format, they may be converted to MP4/MKV on our end for contest display purposes only. However, for the most control over how your video is displayed, it is suggested that you do your own conversion / encode to meet our preferred format above.
Questions?
Please post questions below in this thread or email the VAST Department at vast@kawaiikon.com
