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AMV Competition

AMV Competition 2026

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At Arctic Lights Comic Con, creators will compete for the win in a captivating AMV contest. ANIME MUSIC VIDEOS in their traditional sense mean an art form of video media that is edited by combining elements from an animated series or movie with a song.

The goal is to create a video, where the chosen music track blends in seamlessly with the other source materials in a style of a music video. The videos are not locked to any given genre. In the end, there are as many interpretations as there are source material combinations. 

The creators of said AMVs shape these videos according to their own preferences, focusing on – for example, on creating clear storytelling, visual aspects, humoristic takes or even technical know-how. In addition to the most common video sources, like animated series and movies, we are also allowing material from games and live action movies or series to be used in this competition.

Welcome to watch the spectacular finals on Sunday, May 17th at the Starlight Main Stage!

Categories

Best in show

The best in show award will be presented to the video which shines in every way and has clearly been crafted to perfection better than any other entry. 

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Best Arctic Light

Two awards are given in this category:

  • Best Arctic Light
  • Best Arctic Darkness
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Euroviisut

The following awards are limited on the choice of music allowed. The entries for these awards must use song material that has been performed in ESC. The song may be a competing song entry from any attending country, or any other song performed in ESC finals. 

  • Best cheerful
  • Best serious
  • Best linguistic dive
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Special Awards

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