*Pitch Submitters, please be sure to take a look at the notes from the sponsor on the winning Ideas*

As a mom, what’s the worst thing about a sore throat? It’s not the tickle in the back of your throat or the difficulty swallowing your favorite foods. It’s when you start to lose your voice and the powerless feeling that comes with it. How can you confidently command a room of unruly kids when you sound like bullfrog? How are you supposed to tell Timmy to get off the roof of the shed, if you can barely muster a whisper?

A strained voice gets in the way of moms’ day-to-day and makes situations she used to handle with confidence and ease more challenging than they ought to be. Luckily, there’s Chloraseptic®  Sore Throat Spray and Sore Throat Lozenges to the rescue. Their sprays and lozenges offer fast acting relief from a strained voice due to a sore throat, to give control back to moms’ lives.

 

Now, Tongal, we need your help to spread the word to mothers everywhere that Chloraspetic®  is the Family’s Choice for a sore throat. To do that, Chloraseptic®  wants you to make TWO emotionally resonant videos, and don’t be afraid to sprinkled with a bit of humor where it feels right, that communicates that with the help of Chloraseptic®, mothers can get their voice back, allowing them to keep up and stay focused on the duties of motherhood.

 

Check out more details below…

The goal of this project is to produce two emotionally resonant and lightly humored 30-second Videos that show mothers that with the help of Chloraseptic® spray and lozenges, they can gain their voices back from having a sore throat, allowing them to keep up with their parental responsibilities. Keep in mind, your Videos should clearly communicate that mom’s strained voice stems from having a sore throat, while highlighting other various symptoms that come along with a throat irritation. Additionally, think of how you would build a narrative around the idea that with a sore throat, it becomes difficult for moms to perform the duties of motherhood, and that with the help of Chloraseptic®, they can get back their voices to normal to engage with their children.

Your two 30-second Videos should each be accompanied by a 15-second cut-down, and you should deliver 10 total Still Photos (5 from each video) that Chloraseptic® can use for digital promotions.  All of your Videos should be optimized for Facebook, as that will be the primary platform that Chloraseptic® will use.

A few cautions:

• Do NOT communicate that Chloraspetic® miraculously gives back mom’s voice– it helps alleviates the symptoms of a sore throat, thus allowing her to gain back her voice.
• In other words, your hero mom’s voice should be strained, not nonexistent.
• Chloraseptic® Sore Throat Lozenges in Cherry Flavor must be the hero product.
• Chloraseptic® Sore Throat Spray and Lozenges in Cherry flavor must be featured in the bumper.

PRE-PRODUCTION NOTE: This project includes a Pre-Production Phase (What is a Pre-Production Phase?), which means you will be required to submit certain items for Approval before moving onto the Video Phase. These items are:

SCRIPT  – You must submit a full script with any action, on-screen text, dialogue, and voiceover that will be included in your Video. The brand may provide feedback on your Script and ask you to submit a new version. There may be multiple rounds of feedback until a Script is approved by the brand.

STORYBOARD – You must submit a storyboard that reflects your approach to the Video, and includes the entirety of your script. The brand may provide feedback on your storyboard and ask you to submit a new version of the storyboard.

HEADSHOT  – You must submit at least two actor options per role. If the brand does not approve either of your options for a role, you may be asked to submit two new actor options.

LOCATION - You must submit multiple images of your primary filming locations. The brand may provide feedback on your location and ask you to submit additional photos or to find a new location and submit images for that.

WARDROBE – You will need to submit descriptions and/or pictures of your cast’s wardrobe. You must submit at least two wardrobe options per role. If the brand does not approve either of your options for a role, you may be asked to submit two new wardrobe options.

IMPORTANT: No filmmakers may begin shooting their Video until all Approvals are completed and the Video Phase has officially begun. If you begin shooting your Video during the Pre-Production Phase, there is a chance you will need to reshoot (at your own expense) so please don’t jump the gun.

If you’re selected as a Pitch Winner, a Tongal producer will email you to help walk you through the Pre-Production and Approvals process.

NOTE: The two (2) 30-second Videos, two (2) 15-second cut-downs, and 10 total Still Photos (5 from each Video) are due at the close of the Video Phase.  Please upload them as separate submissions when submitting your Videos.

 

--Key Marketing Message: 

• With the help of Chloraseptic®, mothers can get their voice back, allowing them to keep up and stay focused on the duties of motherhood.
• Chloraseptic® is the #1 Family’s Choice for Sore Throats

 

--Target Audience:

• Primary Target: Moms, 33-54, with older children, age 6+ who can’t afford to lose their voice from a sore throat as it will get in the way of parenthood.

--Executional Mandatories:

• Chloraseptic®  Sore Throat Lozenges in Cherry Flavor must be the hero product.
• Chloraseptic®  Sore Throat Spray and Lozenges in Cherry flavor must be featured in the bumper.
• Your Video must include the Logo or product within the first few seconds.

--Tone: Confident, trustworthy, reliable, familiar and caring. Don’t be afraid to use a little bit of humor throughout the Videos where it feels right.

 

--Exposure: These Videos are intended for use on Chloraseptic’s®  social channels, YouTube channel, as well as on the brand’s website.

 

--Facebook Best Practices:

• The first few seconds are the most important so consider leading with a hook, or telling your story in a non-linear manner. The introduction to the video is critical, and slow builds do not work in the Facebook platform. You might also consider using a "Trailer" approach with 2-3 lines of copy up front to frame/present the video.
• Storytelling needs to be driven by visuals so you should be able to convey the important parts of the story without relying on sound at all. Tell visually engaging stories, and try to give your video a constant rhythm. Use text graphics, new frames, characters and settings to move the story forward. It is recommended that something visually happens every 3-5 seconds.
• Shoot your Video with a 1:1 square aspect ratio in mind. Don’t put yourself in a position where you’re cropping out important visuals in post-production because you shot in 16:9 or widescreen. Embrace the format.
• Review your edits on a mobile device.

--Product: Will be provided by the brand.

This Project will be worth a total of $34,000 and consists of five Phases: an Idea Phase, Pitch Phase, a Pre-Production Phase, a Video Phase, and a Revisions Phase. Be sure to read the following information carefully as well as the Official Rules.

 

PHASE 1: IDEA – Tell us your Idea for Chloraseptic® in 140 characters or less. Remember, an Idea (What is an Idea Phase?) is not a detailed script; it is a spark of inspiration, or a distillation of what will happen in the Video. As always, Ideas should be clever and engaging. The TWO (2) winning Idea creators will each receive $250. There are no residuals on this project.

 

PHASE 2: PITCH - Submit your Pitch (What is a Pitch Phase?) convincing the Sponsor why you should be selected to execute a Video based on one of the winning Ideas from the previous Phase using:

• Text (REQUIRED): 500 characters or less synopsizing how you plan to approach and execute this Video.
• 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.
• Treatment (REQUIRED): A detailed narrative description of what’s going to happen in the video.
• Script (Optional): This should include dialogue from the video you intend to create.
• Storyboards (Optional): Additional concept art, storyboards, shot list, anything that helps get your point across.
• Pitch Video (Optional): This is your opportunity to show us 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.

 

The single most compelling Pitch will be selected and, upon submitting the Winner’s Affidavit and the IP Assignment, will receive $15,000 to help create the Videos. Additionally, upon submitting Videos that satisfies the criteria laid out in your winning Pitch, the Pitch winner will also be GUARANTEED an additional $18,500. For an example of an effective Pitch, check out The Indie Machines winning “3 Artists & 5,000 LEGOs” Pitch video. All Pitches will remain private until after the winner of the Video Phase is announced and the Project is complete.    

 

PHASE 3: PRE-PRODUCTION – The Pitch Winner from the Pitch Phase will enter the Pre-Production Phase (What is a Pre-Production Phase?), which means you will be required to submit certain items for Approval before moving onto the Video Phase. These items are:

• SCRIPT  – You must submit a full script with any action, on-screen text, dialogue, and voiceover that will be included in your Video. The brand may provide feedback on your Script and ask you to submit a new version. There may be multiple rounds of feedback until a Script is approved by the brand.
• STORYBOARD – You must submit a storyboard that reflects your approach to the Video, and includes the entirety of your script. The brand may provide feedback on your storyboard and ask you to submit a new version of the storyboard.
• HEADSHOT  – You must submit at least two actor options per role. If the brand does not approve either of your options for a role, you may be asked to submit two new actor options.
• LOCATION - You must submit multiple images of your primary filming locations. The brand may provide feedback on your location and ask you to submit additional photos or to find a new location and submit images for that.
• WARDROBE – You will need to submit descriptions and/or pictures of your cast’s wardrobe. You must submit at least two wardrobe options per role. If the brand does not approve either of your options for a role, you may be asked to submit two new wardrobe options.

No filmmakers may begin shooting their Videos until all Approvals are completed and the Video Phase has officially begun. If you begin shooting your Video during the Pre-Production Phase, there is a chance you will need to reshoot (at your own expense) so please don’t jump the gun.

 

PHASE 4: VIDEO – Once the Pre-Production Phase is complete, the Pitch Winner will create TWO (2) 30-second Videos, with TWO (2) 15-second cut-downs, and 10 total Still Photos (5 from each video).

NOTE: The 30-second videos,15-second cut-downs, and ten (10) Still Photos are all due at the close of the Video Phase. Please upload them as separate videos when submitting your Videos.

--Video Phase Payout: The Winner of the Video Phase will earn $18,500. There are no residuals on this project.

 

--Music: Tongal has partnered with three premiere music providers: Jingle Punks, Killer Tracks 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 solely for their incorporation into Submissions to this Project and will not require a separate Music Release Form. To learn more about using each of these music providers, click on any of the provider’s names above.

Tongal members interested in a custom music solution for your project are invited to connect with SCORE A SCORE. They specialize in the creation of custom music, on-demand. Their business model is based on a "name your price" system, so you can tell them what your budget is, and they will work with you to create a deal configuration that will work within the discussed parameters. Check out the FAQ for more information and how to contact SCORE A SCORE.

If you are selected as a winner and choose to use custom/original music, you must fill out and submit our Music Release Form. If you obtain music from other catalog providers, you must purchase the appropriate license at your own expense and submit it with our Music Release Form when you turn in your Video paperwork.

PHASE 5: REVISIONS – Once the Video Phase has closed, the winning submitters will enter the Revisions Phase (What is a Revisions Phase?). During this phase, filmmakers will perform reasonable edits on their Videos according to the Sponsor’s feedback. Once the Videos are finalized, the Sponsor will rank the Videos and winners will be announced.

1. The Videos MUST not exceed 30 seconds in length. 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 you win, 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. Limit 5 submissions per member, per Phase.

 

9. You must be at least thirteen (13) years or older to enter.

10. In the event that fewer than 50 Pitches are received, the Sponsor reserves the right to repost the contest for up to fourteen (14) days at their discretion.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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 prize.

14. 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.