Enter one of our Competitions to win prizes!

COSPLAY COMPETITION

Unleash your creative skills on the main stage and show off that cosplay you’ve been working on!

Welcome to the Sandbox Cosplay Competition! A vibrant arena for cosplayers who pour their hearts into crafting their cosplay. We’re excited to highlight your exceptional creations and talents!

Our Construction Competition is an opportunity for you to showcase your amazing creative cosplay skills and talents!

Who can participate?
Anyone currently residing in New Zealand is eligible to join the competition. For participants under 16, we require a Guardian Consent Form, including your guardian’s contact details.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Online registration closes at 11:59 PM on Saturday, July 20, 2024.

The competition will be held at the Captain Bougainville Theatre in Forum North on Saturday, July 27, 2024, 3PM.

GUIDELINES AND SIGN UP HERE!

CREATE YOUR OWN CHARACTER COMPETITION

Showcase your artistic skills at our SANDBOX FANDOM FESTIVAL Art Competition!
We welcome artists of all ages who are inspired by Anime, Manga, Cartoon, Comic, and Game character design to create their own ORIGINAL CHARACTER.

This year we have:

2 Submission Categories           2D Art
3D Art

Age Categories           18yrs and under
19yrs +

* in the event that we have ≤ 2 entries in a category, we will merge the 2 categories 

RULES

  • Artwork must be original creations by the submitting artist.
  • No photo manipulation, AI-generated art, *3D printed or photography.
  • The person submitting the artwork must be its creator. Tracing or recoloring another person’s art is not allowed.
  • Only completed works are eligible for entry. Sketches are allowed if they are refined.
  • 2D Artwork size should not exceed A3.

*3D printed – I am open for creators to discuss this 🙂 

IMPORTANT DATES

FRIDAY 26th JULY Artwork needs to be dropped off to Forum North between 10am – 5pm

SATURDAY 27th JULY Winner will be announced at the SANDBOX FANDOM FEST on the main stage. See event timetable (available on the day).
4pm Please collect your diorama from the display area.

If you cannot take your diorama home after the event, please collect from Forum North on Monday 29th July.

If you have any question etc please contact Clark 021488442 or email: [email protected]

By entering this competition you give permission for your entry to be photographed for use in online promotion of the Sandbox Festival. Please tick the box to show that you understand this condition of entry.

Judges decision final and discussion cannot be entered into.

SIGN UP HERE!

D I Y DIORAMA COMPETITION

Literally build your own world!

Let your imagination run wild as you design and build your own unique environment. Whether you want to create a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a lush fantasy kingdom, or the interior of a Neo-noir Spaceship – the possibilities are endless.

This competition is open to all ages and skill levels. The more you have built from scratch the better, so whether you’re a seasoned diorama builder or just starting out, we love to see your scene. 

Age Categories           18yrs and under
19yrs +

* in the unlikely event that we have ≤ 2 entries in a category, we will merge the 2 categories 

IMPORTANT DATES

FRIDAY 26th JULY DIORAMAS need to  be dropped off to Forum North between 10am-5pm

SATURDAY 27th JULY Winner will be announced at the SANDBOX FANDOM FEST on the main stage. See event timetable (available on the day).
4pm Please collect your diorama from the display area.

If you cannot take your diorama home after the event, please collect from Forum North on Monday 29th July.

If you have any question etc please contact Clark 021488442 or email: [email protected]

By entering this competition you give permission for your entry to be photographed for use in online promotion of the Sandbox Festival. Please tick the box to show that you understand this condition of entry.

Judges decision final and discussion cannot be entered into.

SIGN UP HERE!