Here are some of the key positives and benefits that come with working for The Church that they want conveyed within the narrative of this video:

1. Technology: The perception that the church uses outdated technology has decreased. For example, while older tech like MarkLogic in the Information Communication Systems department was a concern, the shift to newer cloud technologies is a positive development that should encourage Church members working from around the world.
2. Compensation: Over the past few years, the church's pay rates have become more competitive.
3. Remote Work: While full-time roles have onsite requirements, employees often work remotely. Increased flexibility here has attracted more people to working for The Church.
4. Benefits: There are some basic benefits that come with Church employment, including leave time (paid vacation and sick time), holiday pay, health benefits (such as medical, dental, and vision insurance), life and disability insurance,  and retirement plans.

There are few organizations that are able to spread as far and wide across the globe as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Their dedication to the well-being of people in need, to their Church members, and to the positive future of humanity is well documented. What's not as well known is how many different interesting employment opportunities there currently are at The Church, and even many of their members aren't aware, so now they want YOU to help them spread the good word for the job seekers out there.

The goal of this project is to produce one :90 video that educates Church members about the variety of employment opportunities that exist within the organization, both locally in the Salt Lake City, UT area, and remotely around the world. Though The Church wants this video to speak to all of its members, this video should be particularly focused on younger members, and bring an energy and enthusiasm that will attract people from younger generations. One of their main goals here is to connect with those members, and in particular, show them how remote work within The Church is something that has greatly expanded in recent years. Remote work opens up new opportunities for many young Church members from around the world, who may not have thought about the possibility of work within the organization, and who do not wish to relocate from their current location, but it still comes with a host of excellent employee benefits. 

In terms of production, The Church is open to different filmmaking approaches here, though we do expect that live action will almost certainly be the front runner here, and necessary on some level. That means it could be entirely live action, or some kind of hybrid with animation of dynamic motion graphics. If you want to take the animation approach, it is important to keep the narrative grounded in the human experience of working alongside peers in this great organization, rather than taking it to a place of divinity, since this video is above all about growing within the community. If you are planning to pitch live action, filming on site at The Church's Temple Square in Salt Lake City, UT is certainly on the table here, as they want to show all of the possibilities and benefits of employment, and full time employment does entail more onsite requirements. Plus, Temple Square is the main headquarters for The Church, so you'd have the ability to work within a historic environment with stunning visuals. 

In addition to the overarching themes and positive vibes to working for The Church, they do also want to ensure and educate people in this video of the practical benefits of working for the organization too, such as benefits and workflow technology, etc. Take a look at some of the additional details in the Background, but know that more info and specifics will be shared with the greenlit filmmaker. 

This project will include a collaborative pre-production process with The Church to get messaging just right, and we expect the project to close sometime in the beginning of next year, so do review the timeline (below) thoroughly to ensure the timing of this project is right for you. 

For any questions or other project updates, check out the Project Forum.

DELIVERABLES: There are three total video assets.

• One :90 hero video (16x9)
• One :30 cutdown (16x9)
• One :15 teaser (16x9)

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.

• The Church's YouTube Channel

TARGET AUDIENCE: Adults in their Mid 20's - 50's, Members of The Church

TONE/FEEL: Inspired, grounded, positive

EXECUTIONAL MANDATORIES: 

• All videos should adhere to the Church's modesty standards and not feature drugs, alcohol, or any inappropriate content.

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.

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.