For the past few years, the majority of posts on the Tongal Blog have been written by creators on Tongal through our always-on Blog Open Call projects. Now, we're taking the by Tongalers, for Tongalers ethos to a new level by introducing a new feature on the blog, a creator-focused advice column written entirely by the Tongal community. 

The Tongal Blog features a mix of Tongal-centric information alongside more general interest topics related to creativity, entertainment, video production, and the lifestyle of independent creatives, all of which are fair game to explore in the "Dear Tongal" advice column as well. To increase the odds of having our question selected, study the Tongal Blog to understand the content we’ve published in the past - and avoid any topics we’ve already covered.

If you have more experience than questions when it comes to filmmaking, stay tuned because you'll have the opportunity to pitch to answer Tongal creator questions in another project later this month.

Very soon, Tongal is going to be introducing a new advice column about filmmaking and the creative process - we're calling it "Dear Tongal" - and it's going to be written entirely by Tongal creators with the expertise and experience to help others navigate the unique challenges we all face when it comes to video production, animation, screenwriting, and post-production.

The goal of this project is to source the first batch of questions. Want to know more about the business of being an independent creator or how to solve a creative problem in your story or workflow? Looking for pointers on building a creative team or which gear to rent for your project? Any question or challenge that's interesting and relatable for other creators is welcome, and if yours is selected to be featured, we'll credit you with a link back to your Tongal portfolio when the column is published.

 

EXPOSURE: The Tongal Blog and Tongal social channels

 

TARGET AUDIENCE: The Tongal Community and creators across the Internet - predominantly writers, filmmakers, directors, animators, editors, and producers

 

TONE: Inquisitive, stumped

EXECUTIONAL MANDATORIES:

• Questions should focus on some aspect of the filmmaking process or topics related to being an independent video producer. The more specific the question, the more likely yours will be selected.
• Questions should NOT focus on Tongal, Tongal features, or specific Tongal projects.
• AVOID any topics that have already been covered recently on the Tongal Blog.

Tell us your filmmaker-related question in 500 characters or fewer. All questions must begin with the words "Dear Tongal".

1. Unless provided otherwise, all work must be your own original creation and free of any copyrighted material. You shall provide detailed information of your work regarding the source, the creator and background information as requested by Tongal.
   
   
2. BY SUBMITTING AN ENTRY, YOUR SUBMISSION IMMEDIATELY BECOMES THE SOLE PROPERTY OF TONGAL OR ITS ASSIGNEES – SEE OFFICIAL RULES FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT OWNERSHIP OF ENTRIES. YOU MAY NOT PUBLICLY SHARE OR PUBLISH YOUR SUBMISSION IN ANY MANNER AND YOU MAY NOT POST OR UPLOAD YOUR SUBMISSION TO ANY WEBSITE OR VIDEO HOSTING SITE (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FACEBOOK, YOUTUBE OR VIMEO), WITHOUT THE PRIOR EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF TONGAL. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS REQUIREMENT MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR ENTRY IN THE PROJECT.
   
   
3. Submissions cannot contain any profanity, offensive language, nudity or otherwise objectionable material, the determination of which is solely at the discretion of Sponsor.
   
   
4. Submissions must not portray Sponsor in a negative way, the determination of which will solely reside with Sponsor.
    
5. By submitting to this project, you acknowledge that your work may become subject to public voting on the Tongal site. Public voting may be used to help the project sponsor determine the final rank order.
    
6. Videos must be in the English language or subtitled.
    
7. Limit 5 submissions per member, per Phase.
    
8. You must be at least thirteen (13) years or older to enter.
   
   
9. The Sponsor reserves the right to repost the contest.
   
   
10. In order to process payment, you must submit the standard Tongal W-9, Winner Affidavit, and IP Assignment.
    
    
11. See OFFICIAL RULES for additional contest information, terms and conditions. If there is any conflict or inconsistency between these requirements and the Official Rules, the terms and conditions of these requirements shall prevail.