2017 Registration
APPLY FOR 2027 FINALS BY VIDEO
FOR INTERNATIONAL & APPROVED U.S. CANDIDATES ONLY. See How To Join for more details.
2027 Application Opens Nov 1, 2026.
APPLY FOR 2027 FINALS BY REGIONAL LOCATION
Semi-Final Registration Portal is Open!
REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Note: Deadlines/Late Fee Period is only applicable if city is not sold out. Registrations for semi-finals is on a first come, first serve basis. Some cities may book out before posted deadline/ late fee period. In this case, registrant will be placed on a waitlist. If space permits, registrations will be allowed during late fee period up until the absolute cut-off of 15 days prior to each semi-final event. Music deadlines are 2 weeks prior to each regional event.
Fall / Winter 2026 Events
SEATTLE
Late Fees Begin - SEPT 7
FINALS DEADLINE - DEC 30
BOCA RATON
Late Fees Begin - SEPT 15
FINALS DEADLINE - DEC 30
SAN FRANCISCO
Late Fees Begin - SEPT 21
FINALS DEADLINE - DEC 30
BERLIN, GERMANY
Late Fees Begin - SEPT 29
FINALS DEADLINE - DEC 30
2027 Events
PHOENIX
Late Fees Begin - NOV 3
FINALS DEADLINE - JAN 17
KANSAS CITY
Late Fees Begin - NOV 3
FINALS DEADLINE - JAN 17
CHICAGO
Late Fees Begin - NOV 9
FINALS DEADLINE - JAN 24
SAN DIEGO
Late Fees Begin - NOV 9
FINALS DEADLINE - JAN 24
LOS ANGELES
Late Fees Begin - NOV 16
FINALS DEADLINE - JAN 31
ATLANTA
Late Fees Begin - NOV 15
FINALS DEADLINE - JAN 31
PITTSBURGH
Late Fees Begin - NOV 23
FINALS DEADLINE - FEB 7
RALEIGH
Late Fees Begin - NOV 23
FINALS DEADLINE - FEB 7
DALLAS
Late Fees Begin - NOV 29
FINALS DEADLINE - FEB 14
DENVER
Late Fees Begin - DEC 7
FINALS DEADLINE - FEB 19
TORONTO, CANADA
Late Fees Begin - DEC 7
FINALS DEADLINE - FEB 19
HOUSTON
Late Fees Begin - DEC 13
FINALS DEADLINE - FEB 21
SUMMIT, NJ
Late Fees Begin - DEC 14
FINALS DEADLINE - FEB 21
CENTRAL FLORIDA TBA
Late Fees Begin -
FINALS DEADLINE -
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Finals 2026 Award Winners (3rd Place through Grand Prix) --> 2027 Direct Finals Registration Deadline: Dec 30, 2026
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Selected Video Applicants --> 2027 Finals Registration Deadline: Dec 30, 2026
