Please note that product cannot be shipped internationally and you must be able to film and/or receive product in the US.

Bob Evans Farm's feel-good, ready-to-serve refrigerated foods provide balance for the busy person who loves a homemade family meal but appreciates a quick, easy-to-prepare solution that promises that homemade feeling and great flavor for only a fraction of the time and work. Dishes like their mac and cheese or mashed potatoes are a great meal base when you're looking for 'no cook' customizations that help you embrace flavor and satisfy your craving for comfort without extra clean-up – or when your dinner plans simply go awry. 

Following the model of this current 'Bring Out the Bob' broadcast video, we're looking for a filmmaker who can capture the delicious convenience of Bob Evans refrigerated side dishes in a warm, inviting, but ultimately approachable style for a new :30 broadcast video. Bob Evans has a hero script ready to go, as well as :30 hero scripts for four radio spots, but you should expect to work with Tongal and the Bob Evans team to adapt both the video and audio heroes for :15 and :06 edits as well. 

The hero broadcast video script will feature two leading Bob Evans refrigerated side dishes; product will be provided to the greenlit filmmaker along with food styling direction and detailed brand guidelines for talent, styling, and set decoration. 

It should go without saying that your food stylist is going to be a key team member here; other key components will be your cast, location and set design, and cinematography. While this broadcast spot won't feature any faces, you should expect to cast a primary talent – we'll likely stay focused on their hands only – and three to four background talent, including a partner and kids. There's no on-screen dialogue, but you should plan to cast at least two VO talent across both the broadcast video and the four radio spots.

Your broadcast video should encompass the comfort of Bob Evans with set design and props that convey a well-loved home. You should plan to shoot wider shots to establish your setting and story, mixed with eye-catching close-ups and extreme close ups on the food that capture the real quality ingredients of Bob Evans...and give us the closest thing to drool-worthy smell-o-vision possible. And behind the scenes, you should expect to provide video village for reps from both the brand team and the Tongal team as well as a virtual uplink for any brand team members watching along virtually.

More details around the expectations for all of these elements is listed out in the Production Assumptions in the Background, and for any questions or other project updates, check out the Project Forum.

DELIVERABLES: There are nine total video assets, eight total audio assets, and one endcard asset.

• One :30 broadcast video hero (16x9, 1x1, 9x16)
• One :15 video edit (16x9, 1x1, 9x16)
• One :06 video edit (16x9, 1x1, 9x16)
• Four :30 radio heroes 
• Four :15 radio edits
• One 2D endcard (16x9, 1x1, 9x16)

EXPECTED TIMELINE: HERE

EXPOSURE: We expect content will be used on the platforms below, but if casting talent, be sure they review our required Talent Release before they're cast, as it is NOT limited to these platforms. You should also review our Music providers in the Project Requirements, as well as the platform best practices.

• Broadcast, streaming, radio, and social media platforms including YouTube, Meta, and TikTok.

TARGET AUDIENCE: Working parents (married and single), 25-45; Millennials and Gen Z without kids. 

TONE/FEEL: Comforting, satisfying, drool-worthy, approachable, positive, and optimistic.

EXECUTIONAL MANDATORIES: 

• Cinematography must draw attention to the quality of the food through close-ups and unique angles/shots
• You must use the provided hero scripts as the basis for your :15 and :06 scripts (broadcast) and :15 radio scripts. 
• You must use all 'Bring out the Bob' and Bob Evans Farms branding and messaging.

By participating in this project, creators acknowledge that the Sponsor is under no obligation to greenlight a submission. Though most projects do move forward, we'll notify you in the event the Sponsor decides not to fund any submissions via the Project Forum. Regardless of the result, all submissions will be reviewed and evaluated by the Sponsor and project team.

In order to be considered, include the below materials in your submission. For examples of effective pitches, check out this gallery. All Pitches remain private, even after a Pitch is selected, and Tongal strives to have Pitch selections made by the end of the Evaluation period, but additional time may be required by the Sponsor, depending on any number of factors.

• TEXT (REQUIRED): Up to 500 characters synopsizing how you plan to approach and produce the content listed in the Deliverables.
  
  
• TREATMENT (REQUIRED): A more detailed and specific description of how you propose to execute all of the content listed out in the Deliverables. Explain what we can expect to see, and how you'll make it. If it's helpful, we've provided a treatment template HERE.
  
  
• LINKS (REQUIRED): To your previous video work. Please specify your role (producer, director, editor, artist, etc.) but do not include links to your showreel. Please link to individual videos.
  
  
• PITCH VIDEO (Optional): This is your opportunity to be face-to-face with the Sponsor and show what you're capable of. Consider a video in which you tell the Sponsor what they can expect, or consider test videos, proof-of-concept edits, animatics, etc. For examples of effective Pitch videos, check out this gallery.
  
  
• APPRENTICESHIP ADVISOR (Optional): The Tongal On-Set Apprenticeship Program is an opportunity to support new & emerging talent in production positions with hands-on on-set experience. Please indicate on the pitch submission form if you would be interested in overseeing an apprentice on your production; your answer will neither increase nor decrease the likelihood of your pitch being greenlit. The Tongal On-Set Apprenticeship Program is an opportunity to support new & emerging talent in production positions with hands-on on-set experience. Please indicate on the pitch submission form if you would be interested in overseeing an apprentice on your production; your answer will neither increase nor decrease the likelihood of your pitch being greenlit. Tongal will cover the apprentice's day rate outside of your project budget, and if you are matched with an apprentice, your Tongal producer will reach out with more information. To learn more about the On-Set Apprenticeship Program and the responsibilities of an advisor, please click HERE.

1. In addition to the standard Tongal W-9, Winner Affidavit, and IP Assignment, greenlit Video creators MUST also provide Talent, Location, Music (or other) Releases for all assets appearing in their Videos, as well as a photograph/headshot OR copy of a photo ID for all On-camera Talent releases. You must also provide all project files, editing sequences and a 1080p .mov master file, using a ProRes, Animation, or Uncompressed Codec to claim your earnings. Tongal also reserves the right to request all raw files associated with the project.
   
   
2. 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.
   
   
3. In the event you utilize any third-party materials, such as music provided by a third-party music provider not provided by Tongal, you must obtain full written license and consent from the owner of such third-party materials and provide such license and consent forms to Tongal.
   
   
4. The Sponsor will be entitled to reasonable revisions on the finished Videos without providing additional compensation. Remember it's easier to re-edit than re-shoot so try to get as much coverage as possible.
   
   
5. Preferred format for upload to the Tongal website is HD 720p and formatted for the aspect ratios listed in the Deliverables (e.g. 16x9). Acceptable file formats are .mov, .avi, .mp4, .wmv. Acceptable codecs are H.264 (MP4), MPEG-4, H.263, MPGV, WMV, DivX. Should your submission be greenlit, you will also be required to provide a 1080p .mov master file, using a ProRes, Animation, or Uncompressed Codec.
   
   
6. BY SUBMITTING A VIDEO 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.
   
   
7. You may not contact any employees or members of the Sponsor's organization, their affiliates, or any of their partners. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in disqualification of your entry in the project.
   
   
8. In addition to the judging criteria stated in the OFFICIAL RULES, Pitches will also be evaluated on that member's ability to execute the final Video based on their prior work and experience as a creator.
   
   
9. Videos must be in the English language or subtitled.
   
   
10. Submissions must not portray Sponsor in a negative way, the determination of which will solely reside with Sponsor, nor can Submissions contain any profanity, offensive language, nudity or otherwise objectionable material, the determination of which is solely at the discretion of Sponsor.
    
    
11. You must be at least thirteen (13) years or older to enter.
    
    
12. The Sponsor reserves the right to repost the contest.
    
    
13. 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.