We’re looking to build a database of your creative elements and resources so we can come together as a community to create robust, on-demand live-action content under new and shifting guidelines. We'll use this database on an as-needed basis to fill out productions going forward. 

Just about anything you have access to can be a creative element. Your roommate or partner, your kids or family, your pet, your kitchen, your garage, your yard, even the way the sunlight hits your bedroom curtains in the morning – these are just a few examples of creative elements brands can use to craft a story. So if you have the ability to film these or any other resources around your home, we encourage you to submit them to this project.

What we’re looking for – a limited list to get you started:

• Talent (include ages and links to any past work)
• Exterior Locations (houses, apartments, backyards, gardens, swimming pools, treehouses, access to nature)
• Interior Locations (kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, garages, home gyms, home offices, kids’ rooms, laundry rooms/areas)
• Props (Vintage, bizarre, unusually-sized, and super-specific items)
• Additional Resources (any unbranded resources you may have available)

Submissions will be greenlit on an as-needed basis. A Tongal producer will reach out to you to discuss creative details and budget for any creative production elements needed.

EXECUTIONAL MANDATORIES:

• Submit your available elements/resources using the appropriate dropdowns. 
• While optional, a Treatment is recommended as a way to submit more details and images of your resources, especially if you're submitting multiple resources in a single pitch submission. 
• You are highly encouraged to submit photos of each element/resource as well.
• You must be able to provide signed releases for any talent or location resource you submit.
• All normal restrictions against visible 3^rd party branding and copyrights apply. All elements/resources must be free of 3^rd party branding (ie team or brand logos, book covers, trademarked products, etc).
• All submissions must include your location.

 

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 characters or less synopsizing how you plan to approach and execute this video.
  
  
• LOCATION (REQUIRED): Tell us where you're based.
  
  
• TALENT (Optional):  Fill in the appropriate field (Baby + Toddler, Kids, Teens, Adults up to 50, Adults over 50) for the talent you have available and tell us a little about them.
  
  
• EXTERIOR LOCATION (Optional):  Provide detail around the exterior locations you have access to.
  
  
• INTERIOR LOCATION (Optional): Provide detail around the interior locations you have access to.
  
  
• PROPS (Optional): Provide detail around the props you have access to.
  
  
• ADDITIONAL RESOURCES (Optional):  Provide detail around any other resources you have access to.
  
  
• HEADSHOTS/CASTING BOARDS (Optional):  Photos/headshots of your talent options.
  
  
• PITCH VIDEO (Optional): This is your opportunity to show us your resource(s) so we can get a better sense of what's available should that resource be needed by a Sponsor project going forward. All Pitches will remain private until after the Sponsor gives creator(s) the green light to move forward.
  
  
• PHOTOS (Optional):  Share images of the resources you're pitching to give us and future sponsors a better sense of what you have available.
  
  
• TREATMENT (Optional):  While optional, a treatment is recommended as a way to submit more detail and images of your resources, especially if you're submitting multiple resources in a single pitch submission. If it's helpful to you, we've provided a treatment template, which you can find here.
  
  
• LINKS (Optional): 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.

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