/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>9448081

Working in Denmark and have done cosplay events for a while now when I get approached by Copenhagen Games to do cosplay for their gaming/esport event. They already have a pretty iffy rep for making events that run on time, and aren't only about the money. The volunteers however are all stand up people, and I see the event as a chance to bring cosplay to more people, and give cosplayers a chance to win some prizes and do some cool stuff.

I quote them costs:

> Cosplayers get in for free since they are entertainment more than enjoying a con
> Food and drink backstage
> Judges & Transport/hotel fees

They turn me down when they find out it isn't for free to host a show. Should have been a red flag.

A sponsor comes in that i have worked with at other events and they really know what the world of cosplay is thanks to one guy that works there that actually cares bout the scene. Offers to pay everything, and also make sure there is a photo wall, and and an awesome aftermovie made. Good prizes too. The sponsor man even briefs staffers at other events on how cosplayers are talent just like esport pro players and must be treated with respect. Really is an outstanding guy.

Invites me to a meeting to do all the things for games. We host it, huge success. Year after, we repeat it and it turns into a huge success. Our part of the work was all ready and done. We even had Enji Knight come in, and Issabel Cosplay and Arts from Poland and Hungary which was nice.

Second year repeat and do everything independently. Success!

Come this year, the sponsors pull out of the event since it is esport wise just a bad move, and things didn't mesh. Decides to replace our team by finding people on facebook.

Show gets totally smashed. 6 participants, green organizers that tried, but failed miserably. 3 years of making it happen, and because they have control issues everything just explodes. You can see the entire show here in ENG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j5GC-ETCFU