More than just the go-to place for writers, filmmakers, and animators to land real work and level up their creative skills, Tongal is also a multi-faceted and supportive global community. One place we love interacting with our creators is on Instagram. As we continue to grow the channel into a fun and enlightening spot for entertainment lovers of all kinds, we’re turning to YOU to help us turn. it. out.

That’s right, we’re tapping into yet another talent within our community, social media savvy! We’d like for you to either get inspired by and extend the types of content we’re already posting to the channel OR help us establish new creative directions that will resonate with our core audience. We love memes, but we want to challenge you to think beyond just that format. 

And because things on social media happen quickly and trends come and go in the blink of an eye, we’ll be checking submissions throughout the month and may award yours early if it’s tied to a trending topic.

What are we looking for:

1. General Interest Entertainment Content
   • Cool stories, trivia, or little known facts about the entertainment industry (Great option for WRITERS. Example: Who was Millicent Patrick and why was she such a BAMF?)
   • Submitted content doesn't need to be wholly original. You could also help us identify and curate content from other creators that we could repost to our channel, just include the link in the "notes" section of your submission (Examples of stuff we like)
2. Content Aimed at Creators (writers, filmmakers, animators)
   • Submit your own creator-focused #MondayMotivation quotes and images (Example: Walt Disney on curiosity)
   • Original DIY creator content (Example: Quick n dirty table dolly)
   • Behind the scenes photos of your Tongal projects - or personal creative projects. Show us what #SetLife is all about (focus on your crew or camera setup, not the client/brand. Here are examples from our feed.)
   • Memes that speak to a broad creative community or Tongalers specifically (Example: Does this timeline spark joy?)
3. Tongalers-Only
   • Quick video testimonials telling us what Tongal means to you
   • :15 vertical videos that we can feature during our weekly Instagram Stories shows, Green Lit or Friday I'm in Love (or completely original vids for a new show/segment)
   • Content that creatively promotes and helps other creators discover the Tongal website, our projects, or resources  (Examples: Highlighting our Invite Friends referral program or drawing attention to community-written blog posts)
4. If you're unsure if you're on the right track, ask in the Project Forum!

The goal of this project is to identify at least 10 ready-to-post submissions (images and videos) for Tongal’s Instagram channel. Go ahead, check out what we’ve already posted and think about how you can help keep the party going.

Pay special attention to the specs provided in the Executional Mandatories below to make sure your submission(s) meet them. If we select your submission, you'll get paid and we’ll credit you as the creator (and tag you if possible) when we post to Instagram! 

EXPOSURE: Tongal’s Instagram channel

 

TARGET AUDIENCE:  Entertainment-lovers, Tongalers, and filmmakers, editors, writers, and animators

 

EXECUTIONAL MANDATORIES: 

• Instagram In-Feed posts - 1080x1080 or 1080×1350 (images or videos up to :60) 
• Instagram Stories - 1080x1920 (images or videos up to :15)
• AVOID using the following words in your submission:
  • Win / Won / Winning / Winner
  • Ad / Advertisement / Commercial
  • Prize
  • Contest

In order to be considered for this project, you must include the below materials in your Social Asset submission. 

 

• SOCIAL ASSET (REQUIRED): Submit an image, video, or GIF to be featured on Tongal’s Instagram channel.
  
  
• NOTES (OPTIONAL): If you'd like to further explain your Social Asset, you have the option to include a note about your submission in this space - also a great place for adding suggested copy to accompany your asset!
  
  
• SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES (OPTIONAL): If you'd like Tongal to tag you when we post your submission, you have the option to include links to your Instagram handle here. 

1. Preferred format for upload to the Tongal website is HD 1080p 1x1 or 4x5. Acceptable file formats are .mov, .avi, .mp4, .wmv. Acceptable codecs are H.264 (MP4), MPEG-4, H.263, MPGV, WMV, DivX.
   
   
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 10 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, winning Video creators MUST also provide Talent, Location, Music (or other) Releases for all assets appearing in their winning 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 award.
    
    
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.