Napoleon Trailer 1

Napoleon Trailer 2

INFINITE ART ZOOM TECHNIQUE EXAMPLES

• Endless London
• Elon vs. Zuck
• Pizza
• Fisherman samurai

We all know the name Napoleon Bonaparte. Now, Ridley Scott and Joaquin Phoenix are bringing his story to life in visceral, dynamic glory, with a new spectacle-filled action epic about the soldier/general/emperor/twice exiled French figure in Napoleon, coming exclusively to theaters on November 22. This film covers Napoleon's relentless journey to power; stages his biggest battles with an unflinching lens on the action and brutality of 19th century warfare; and explores the tangled web of Napoleon's life-long love and on-again, off-again power struggle with Josephine. Obviously, if you're a war film fanatic, a history buff, or a fan of Ridley Scott's films, Napoleon is likely already on your radar – but the audience for this movie doesn't end there.

Sony is now looking to create something equally epic and attention-getting with a 'larger-than-life' Infinite Zoom video that reimagines one or both of the movie's trailers (linked in the Background) and/or still images from the trailers in a unique and stunning way. This technique manages to portray a vast scale on a small screen by either pinch zooming in or out of a still image, revealing layers and layers of details 'hidden' in the depths of the original image; to see what we mean, check out some example links we've shared in the Background along with the trailers. 

While we want you to push your creative interpretation, we want to see how you'd use the pinch-pull action of the Infinite Zoom technique to bring a new creative perspective, an unexpected narrative approach, and/or a mixed-media sensibility to your reimagining of the trailer(s) and/or image pulls. Creatively, we're open to your interpretation of how you'd bring the story of Napoleon to life through Infinite Zoom, but it must be astounding, and  your video must match the grand scale of the movie. Going deeper, we'd love to see how you can incorporate the artforms, mediums, craft styles, and tools available to artists in Napoleon's time for an added visceral layer: think oil paint, charcoal, marble sculpture, woodworking, porcelain and terracota forms, textile and embroidery, ragdolls, etc. What kind of starting/ending image would you create and how would you create it? And how would you combine techniques, both real and/or digital, to bring key moments from the film to life in a visceral and unexpected way? 

Keep in mind that we're looking for epic, innovative, and larger-than-life approaches that reimagine both the trailer(s) and the Infinite Zoom technique to create something seamlessly grand and cinematic to capture the gravity of both Napoleon the historical figure and Napoleon the epic film. Since the timeline is rather tight, logistics and crew will be as important as your creative approach, because we'll need to know that you can execute your vision. 

The potential here is immense, and we're hoping you can seize upon that potential like Napoleon at the Battle of Austerlitz. For any questions or other project updates, check out the Project Forum.

DELIVERABLES: Two creators will each create three video assets:

• :30-:60 hero video (9x16)
• Up to 2 minute BTS video (16x9, 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.

• Instagram In-Feed
• Instagram Reels
• TikTok
• YouTube

TARGET AUDIENCE: Adult moviegoers; Ridley Scott fans; fans of the cast, led by Joaquin Phoenix and Vanessa Kirby

TONE/FEEL: Above all, epic. Modern, impactful, unexpected, clever, intriguing; prestigious, unmissable.

EXECUTIONAL MANDATORIES: 

• You must sign Sony's Submission/Pitch Release Agreement, without edits, and submit it along with your other Pitch materials. Greenlit creators will also need to sign Sony's Certificate of Results and Proceeds, which will be provided when greenlit. 
• Do not assign hero or villain qualities to Napoleon.
• Audio must either be your own original recording and/or audio provided by Sony (music cues, trailer soundtrack, etc).

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.
   
   
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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.