Harajuku on my mind UPDATE

We changed some of the mechanics for the cosplay event. Please take note of the changes, especially the Criteria for Judging. The registration forms are also linked below. We would appreciate it if you could send your forms to lyueuATyahooDOTcom.

We hope to see you all on July 31, 2008. \(^.^)/

HARAJUKU on MY Mind…

>A Cosplay/ Harajuku Fashion Competition<

Harajuku on My Mind is a cosplay/ harajuku fashion competition that aims to showcase how Filipinos view Japan thru manga and anime. This competition is one of the events of JAPFUN: Eksplorasyon at Selebrasyon ng Wika at Kulturang Hapon, and also serves as the culminating activity of the month-long celebration.

Competition Mechanics
1. This competition is open to individuals and groups, ages 15 and up, who are interested in cosplaying and/ or Harajuku fashion.
2. Advanced registration may be done through the Department of Linguistics (Faculty Center 2110) starting JULY 7 from 1pm to 5pm only or thru the website www.japfun2008.blogspot.com. Registration may also be done on the day of the event, 31 July 2008, from 9am to 2pm ONLY.
3. Upon registration, participants must submit: a) four copies of a full-body picture of the cosplayed character or the inspiration for the costume; b) four copies of a full-body picture of the participant/s in costume; and c) fully accomplished registration forms.
4. On the day of the event, ALL PARTICIPANTS are required to have their 'attendance' checked by 3:00pm. They are also requested to hand-in their CDs of any background music they will use for their introduction.
5. Participants are required to come near the stage at least thirty (30) minutes before the competition proper for final briefing.
6. During the contest proper, participants are required to remain in costume for the whole duration of the event for the Audience Choice Award. There will be a voting station for the audience to choose their most favored participant.
7. Individual participants will be given 1 to 2 minutes to introduce his/her costume or persona (including gimmicks). Group participants will be given five (5) minutes stage time to introduce their group and perform.
8. Costumes and props MUST NOT BE HARMFUL IN ANY WAY.

Criteria for Judging
Craftsmanship (Creativity, Resourcefulness, Innovativeness) 50%
Characterization (Stage Presence, Projection, Delivery) 40%
Audience Impact 10%

The judges’ decision is final and unappealable.

Violation of guidelines maybe a ground for disqualification.

Each category will have a grand prize winner based on the given criteria. There will also be an Audience Choice awardee from each category. Winners will receive trophies, cash prize and gift packages.

For inquiries and other details, you may contact:
Roelia Alvarez
Department of Linguistics
Faculty Center 2110
UP Diliman, Quezon City
(02)9269887; 9818500local 2128
09292221610

Registration Form - Group Category
Registration Form - Individual Category

COSPLAY MECHANICS
REGISTRATION FORM (INDIVIDUAL)
REGISTRATION FORM (GROUP)

JAPTUBE

JAPTUBE: A Japanese-inspired Air Video Competition

JAPTUBE is an air video competition that aims to challenge the creativity and/or “aping” abilities of Japanese language and culture enthusiasts in creating their own Japanese-inspired music videos, or in mimicking Japanese music videos. This competition is one of the events of JAP FUN: Explorasyon at Selebrasyon ng Wika at Kulturang Hapon -- the Japanese Month celebration of the Department of Linguistics, CSSP, UP Diliman, in cooperation with the Japan Foundation Manila.

COMPETITION MECHANICS
1. This competition is open to all Japanese language and culture enthusiasts all-over the Greater Manila Area.
2. Entries (music videos) should run from 3 TO 5 MINUTES only, and should be in MPEG or AVI FORMATS.
3. Music videos must contain the theme JAPANESE. They should be Japanese-inspired or contain anything related to the Japanese language, Japanese culture, Japanese society, and so on.
4. Music videos may be in, but NOT LIMITED TO, the following forms:
a. A mimic of an existing Japanese music video;
b. An original music video of a Japanese song (J-pop, anime theme song, enka, etc.);
c. An original music video of a non-Japanese song, but the music video must contain something Japanese, e.g., actors are in cosplay, setting is in a Japanese restaurant, etc.

SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES
1. Music videos should be in MPEG or AVI FORMATS, burned to a CD.
2. All entries should be submitted on or before 21 JULY 2008, 5 PM, to the DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS, FACULTY CENTER 2110, UP DILIMAN, QUEZON CITY.
3. Entries should be submitted together with:
a. the NAME of the ENTRY SENDER or GROUP REPRESENTATIVE,
b. the CONTACT DETAILS (mobile and landline numbers, e-mail address, mailing address) of the entry sender or group representative,
c. the AFFILIATION of the entry sender or group (school, company, or organization),
d. a list of the music video CAST AND STAFF, and
e. a ONE PARAGRAPH DESCRIPTION of the music video (in Filipino, English, or Japanese).
4. All entries will become property of the Department of Linguistics, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of the Philippines Diliman.

JAPTUBE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD VOTING MECHANICS
1. All entries will be uploaded to YouTube.com on 21 JULY 2008 for public viewing.
2. Search tags for JAPTUBE entries are: , , . ,
3. Voting for the People’s Choice Award may be done through www.japfun2008.blogspot.com, every 8-10 PM of 21-24 JULY 2008.
4. The People’s Choice Award will be determined by the biggest number of votes online.
5. Announcement of winners is on 25 JULY 2008, 4 PM at the CSSP AVR (Palma Hall 207).

BEST JAPTUBE VIDEO CRITERIA FOR JUDGING
(1) Content 50%
a) ‘Japanese-ness’ of the music video
b) Creativity and originality of concepts and ideas
(2) Production 30%
a) Visual aesthetics (appearance of the video)
b) Cinematography (quality of the audio, lighting, camerawork)
c) Creativity and resourcefulness (in terms of props)
(3) Final Product 20%
a) Cohesiveness
b) Overall video quality

The Judges’ decision is final and unappealable.

Winners will receive trophies, cash prizes, and gift packages.

For inquiries and other details, you may contact:
RIA PARSRAM or FARAH CUNANAN
Department of Linguistics
Faculty Center 2110
UP Diliman, Quezon City
926-9887

Announcement

Dear Friends,

We would like to invite you to the Japanese Month Celebration of the Department of Linguistics, University of the Philippines, Diliman. With the theme JAPFUN: Selebrasyon at eksplorasyon ng wika at kulturang Hapon, this month-long event will feature exciting and wonderful aspects of the culture of Japan. There will be lectures about the Japanese language, workshops on culture, Japanese song and dance performances, anime and movie viewing, concerts, cosplay, and booths showcasing Japanese goods.

We would like you to be part of this activity of our department. If you would like to have a booth to showcase your organization or to showcase your store's products or to participate in any of the events, please contact the following persons below:

Ria Parsram - rparsram@gmail.com 0921-9725651, 926-9887

Florinda Palma Gil – floripg2808@gmail.com 0928-4230882, 926-9887

Vicky Vidal – 926-9887

Thank you and we hope to hear from you soon.