SYFY will only select ONE video for EACH film. If you need a reference, check out this Texas Chainsaw tribute, and this Friday the 13th tribute, both of which put a different spin on the movies they pay homage too.

Oh, also, if you need to watch the trailer for a refresher... we won't tell anyone.

• Twister
• Beetlejuice

Now, it's showtime!

Open up all your closets and bust out the duck tape, because SYFY wants you to use whatever you've got lying around to produce a clever lo-fi tribute to one of two epic movies they'll be airing this summer. We're talking about serious fan favorites here - Twister, and Beetlejuice - and this is all about home-made fan-driven fun. Pay homage to your favorite moment, your favorite character, or your favorite quote, in :11 or :16. There are like a MILLION awesome options in these two, and they're both stellar examples of films that creatively use practical effects.

*NOTE: We've re-opened the submission phase through Monday, 7/13, specifically for Beetlejuice submissions. Feel free to post a question in the forum if you need any clarification there.

You can use boxes, buckets, blankets, belts, bananas... whatevs. High production value is not the point. That said, if you want to show off some crafty cosplay, SYFY's not against it. They're even open to puppets, stop motion, animation, and papercraft. As long as your tribute is clearly recognizable and thoroughly entertaining, we're on board.

Wondering what's up with :11 and :16? SYFY actually wants :15 or :20, but they're going to include tune-in graphics for the movies (as well as your name!) in the last four seconds. That means they need you to tell your narrative in exactly :11 or :16, and then end on a shot that's not too busy - maybe it's a static shot, or something focused on the setting or environment - for four seconds. We don't mean freeze frame, because the camera should still be rolling, it's just about making sure there's room for the graphics.

DELIVERABLES:

• One :15 or :20 video (16x9). Action should be framed so that your video can be cropped for a 1x1 aspect ratio. If you prefer not to have your video cropped, you may deliver a second version in the revisions phase specifically designed for 1x1.

 

TIMELINE: For the full project timeline please see the Assets tab.

 

EXPOSURE: Videos will air on SYFY and be posted to SYFY’s digital and social platforms, or SYFY.com.

TONE: Clever, unexpected, fun, humorous, eccentric, silly, ironic, nostalgic – entertain us!

 

EXECUTIONAL MANDATORIES: 

• Your video MUST include a final shot with minimal action that continues for 4 seconds after the "narrative" concludes: NOT a freeze frame. Music and audio can continue over those last 4 seconds. Your final shot should not be busy, cluttered, or full of action, as it shouldn't distract from the tune-in graphics, but you're flexible in what you use otherwise.  You are NOT responsible for creating the graphics or tune-in, but if it helps, you can use this template as a guide for where text would appear.
• Your video CANNOT contain any visible third-party logos or merchandise from any IP or franchises, including the movies you're paying homage to. Nothing. No trademarked or copyrighted materials like toys, props, books, posters, games, clothing, and shoes. This is DIY and home-made all the way. Embrace it.
• Your video CANNOT use any music or sound effects from any IP or franchises. Use your mouth to make sound effects if you want to; you're clever like that. If you do use any library music, you must use one of Tongal's three premiere music providers: Jingle Punks, Universal Production Music and Epidemic Sound, any of which can be used to source music for your video submission to this project. Music from these providers is available to registered Tongal members at no charge. To learn more about using each of these music providers, check out the Project Requirements section. 
• Avoid any actor likenesses. You may dress up like John Wick, but don't have your make-up artist replicate Keanu's face, or draw Jeff Goldblum so you can terrorize him as a home-made T-Rex.
• You MAY use direct quotes from the movie, as long as you're not using actual dialogue audio. 
• Beetlejuice. Beetlejuice. Beetlej---    

NOTE: Our priority is ensuring everyone's safety, so please review our COVID-19 Production Safety Guide and check federal, state, and local rules before and during your shoot to make sure your on-set protocols are up to date. We’re working hard to keep people working during this extraordinary time, and our advice here is to make sure your submission is executable while also ensuring everyone's safety.

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

• VIDEO (REQUIRED): Submit a video in 16x9 that is exactly :15 or :20 in length, with a 4 second final shot, paying tribute to the Harry Potter film of your choice.
  
  
• FILM SELECTION (REQUIRED): Select which film you're paying tribute to.

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.