AMV-Contest 2025

On Saturday evening at 10:50 PM, get ready for the grand AMV finale – presented by AnimeRadio.de on an even larger LED screen than ever before, creating a truly immersive experience. AMV stands for Anime Music Video: creatively edited videos based on well-known Japanese anime series, crafted by talented editors from the scene. Look forward to an emotional journey through action, romance, and drama – live on the main stage. The top entries are not only competing for fame and applause, but also for cash prizes totalling €500!

If you're an AMV editor, we'd love for you to take part in our exclusive contest. It’s definitely worth it! Below, you'll find all the necessary information, and the registration form for the AMV contest can be found here. [ AMV - Registration Form ]

Prizes:

• 1st Place = €250
• 2nd Place = €150
• 3rd Place = €100

Participation Requirements:

• Participation is open worldwide. Attending the Anime Messe Babelsberg is not required. All participants will receive free entry to the event on Saturday. Please send us an email if you'd like to attend in person.
• Submission deadline is June 22, 2025 – [ AMV - Registration Form ]
• Exclusive Contest:
  AMVs submitted for the exclusive contest must not be published or made publicly available before the event. Uploading the video to YouTube or other platforms beforehand is not allowed. Starting in 2025, it is mandatory to include our logo or artwork at the beginning of the AMV; however, you are free to design it as you wish. You may submit multiple entries for the exclusive contest.
• Each submission must include proof that you are the original creator of the video. For example, a screenshot of the timeline in your video editing software would suffice. Without proof, your submission will unfortunately be rejected.
• Submitted videos must relate to Japanese anime, video games, or cosplay. Videos that glorify violence or contain extreme erotic content may be disqualified on a case-by-case basis.
• Videos must be of high visual and audio quality and may not exceed seven minutes in length. Please ensure your video is playable using the standard VLC player and does not exceed 2 GB in file size.
• You can submit your videos via Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, or other similar platforms. Please test the link in a private browser window to ensure it has been shared properly. Do not use services like WeTransfer or others that automatically delete files after a certain time.
• By participating in either the exclusive or open contest, you grant us the right to use your videos at our events.

Judging:

• The judging will be carried out by a jury composed of members from the Anime Messe Babelsberg team, who will select finalists for public voting.
• During the event, the audience will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite video.
• The winners will be announced during the closing ceremony on Sunday at the Anime Messe Babelsberg.
• After the event, you are welcome to publish your AMVs publicly. We’d appreciate it if you shared the link with us afterward.
• Prize money will be transferred to the winners no later than two months after the Anime Messe Babelsberg. Please note we only support payment via PayPal, IBAN, or SWIFT (fees may apply).