The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has millions of members around the world, and as a church that values the importance of family and genealogy, they have developed a mobile application called the FamilySearch App, which enables users to search through their ancestry and discover more about their family history. Within the app, they can also access a variety of tools for organizing and updating their family tree information. One of those tools is the "Ordinances Ready" function, and to help church members better understand how they can use this key feature, the Church is looking for a skilled creator, motion graphics artist, editor, or 2D animator to create an engaging and inspirational explainer video that will be used internally. Please note that all styles are welcome, and we are not limited to just motion graphics or animation treatments.

The goal of this project then is to create a single 1-2 minute explainer video, and importantly, both a script and key video assets will be provided for you to create this video. The script includes voiceover, so you'll need to cast voiceover talent, but note that you are not required to use the script exactly as written, and the visuals included are more like inspiration or thought starters, so you still have a lot of creative freedom (04/04 update). The key assets include screen recordings, app imagery, and visual guidelines, and they'll be provided once you're greenlit, but it's still possible that you'll need to supplement these visuals with stock footage or stock photos, and if so, you'll also be provided access to Tongal's Storyblocks library, which you can find more information on in the Project Requirements. 

The Ordinances Ready feature helps users identify deceased family members who are in need of certain church ordinances, such as baptism or confirmation, and then provides them with the necessary information to complete these ordinances in a temple. The video should effectively communicate the importance of this feature by reinforcing the script with a smartly selected music track (or tracks) and particularly engaging visuals, and it should also illustrate how this can help users better connect with their family history.

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

 

DELIVERABLES: There is 1 video asset

• One 1-2 minute video (16x9)
• All RAW footage and project files.

 

TIMELINE: HERE

EXPOSURE: The Church Internal channels

TARGET AUDIENCE: Church members of all ages

TONE: Inspirational, uplifting

EXECUTIONAL MANDATORIES:

• Project files need to be adaptable for language translation for use by the Sponsor.

By participating in this project, creators acknowledge that the Sponsor is under no obligation to greenlight a submission. Though most projects on our platform do move forward, we will 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 the project team.

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): Up to 500 characters synopsizing how you plan to approach and produce the content listed out 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, both in terms of what we can expect to see, and how you’ll make it. 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. 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.
   
   
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 filmmaker.
   
   
9. Videos must be in the English language or subtitled. You will also need to set up project files to be adaptable for language translation for use by the Sponsor.
   
   
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.