WUF is an inspiring, storytelling, and experiential organization built around the idea that our dogs spark human transformation and connection. WUF content is made to represent the “With You Forever” friendship we have with our canine friends. Our dogs can impact us in physical, emotional, creative, and even spiritual ways. They help make our lives better, can teach us about friendship, and sometimes about ourselves.

 

REFERENCE VIDEOS FOR INSPIRATION OR TONE: 

• Tiny House, Tiny Dog
• Chris Pedezra - Artist / Animal Lover

The goal of this project is to make compelling 1-2 minute docu-style videos for WUF’s YouTube channel. These videos should explore the relationship between the culinary arts and dogs, and illustrate the way that dogs can profoundly transform our lives and influence how we create. 

Do you know someone obsessed with their dog's nutrition? We want to know your recipes! What inspired you to make this dish? How does your dog feel about it? We want the inspiration behind the dish, the process and ingredients of cooking it, and then watching your dog scarfing it down. 

Alternatively, do you have a story that can highlight a story about the relationship between dogs and food? Do you know a chef inspired by their dog? A farmer whose dog accompanies them on their daily routine? A food delivery service with a canine assistant? A poodle with a food Instagram feed? A lab who helps you in the kitchen? WUF wants to share that story with the world!

Chosen videos will be featured on WUF’s YouTube Channel and serve as a pilot program standard for future WUF content.  If you're interested, you may submit between to produce anywhere from 1 to 4 different videos. For any questions or other project updates, check out the Project Forum.

 

DELIVERABLES: There is one video and one image asset, per greenlit filmmaker.

• One :60 to 2:00 video (16x9)
• All project files and associated assets.

 

TIMELINE: The timeline for these is relatively quick, so be sure to pay attention to milestones.

• Project Timeline

 

EXPOSURE:

• YouTube, Instagram
• Please review the platform best practices page.

 

TARGET AUDIENCE: Global animal lovers of all ages. The growing WUF Community..

 

EXECUTIONAL MANDATORIES: 

• You will be required to utilize the branding assets and key art provided by WUF and Tongal within your videos, which will provided to you up on receiving a greenlight.

Shooting live action or stop motion? Our priority is ensuring everyone's safety, so please review our COVID-19 Production Safety Guide and check federal, state, and local rules before and during your shoot to make sure your on-set protocols are up to date. We're working hard to keep people working during this extraordinary time, and you should ensure your submission is executable within the anticipated timeline and budget, while also ensuring everyone's safety.

In order to be considered for this project, you must include the below materials in your pitch submission. For examples of effective pitches, check out this gallery.

 

• TEXT (REQUIRED): 500 or fewer characters synopsizing how you plan to approach and execute this video.
  
  
• TREATMENT (REQUIRED): A detailed narrative description of what's going to happen in the video. If it's helpful to you, we've provided a treatment template, which you can find here.
  
  
• LINKS (REQUIRED): To your previous video work. Please specify your role (producer, director, cinematography, etc.) and 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 them what you're capable of. Consider submitting a pitch video in which you tell the Sponsor what they can expect should they choose your pitch. Also, test videos, animatics, etc. are welcome. For some examples of effective Pitch videos, check out this gallery. All Pitches will remain private until after the Sponsor gives creator(s) the green light to move forward.

1. Preferred format for upload to the Tongal website is HD 720p 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.
   
   
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. 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.
   
   
5. 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.
   
   
6. Submissions cannot contain any profanity, offensive language, nudity or otherwise objectionable material, the determination of which is solely at the discretion of Sponsor.
   
   
7. Submissions must not portray Sponsor in a negative way, the determination of which will solely reside with Sponsor.
    
8. 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.
    
9. Videos must be in the English language or subtitled.
    
10. Limit 5 submissions per member, per Phase.
     
11. You must be at least thirteen (13) years or older to enter.
    
    
12. The Sponsor reserves the right to repost the contest.
    
    
13. 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 filmmaker.
    
    
14. 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.
    
    
15. 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.
    
    
16. 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.