TNT is where to go to for your favorite action-packed, superhero-based, and all-around blockbuster movies, and @TNTDrama is where to go for hilarious memes, mashups, and re-edits of those titles. Whether you're a diehard Star Wars fan, you prefer your aliens to be of the avenging raccoon variety, or you're just looking for a healthy hit of sweet nostalgia, TNT is the place to see it all. And now TNT is looking for one or more Tongal editors and/or animators to reimagine these beloved movies in fun, clever, shareable video memes to engage with superfans on Twitter.

Creatively, the sky's the limit: one (or more) Tongal editors and/or animators will be given access to clips from any movie on TNT's current roster of Big Ticket Movies - the DC Universe, the Marvel Universe, Star Wars, and Supernatural - to mix, mash, re-edit, or animate as they see fit. These videos should be short, hilarious, punchy, and, above all, shareable; we're looking for strong, clear visuals rather than executions that require lots of dialogue or on-screen text to make sense.

Check out the great examples in the Background/Additional Details section to get a sense of what's worked well before. Fanboys/fangirls should want to rewatch and share your videos with their like-minded friends. You can find the full list of movies currently airing on TNT in the Assets tab. Please note: these movies change fairly frequently, so the list in the PDF may not be exhaustive or 100% accurate.

DELIVERABLES: Ten :06–:15 videos (16x9)

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

EXPOSURE: @TNTDrama on Twitter. Potentially cross-posted to Instagram and Facebook. Be sure to check out our platform best practices page.

TARGET AUDIENCE: Movie buffs, Star Wars fans, superhero fans, and lovers of all things nostalgic.

TONE: Funny, clever, witty, of-the-moment, social. Weird, nostalgic, and unexpected are all on the table. It's just gotta be entertaining.

EXECUTIONAL MANDATORIES:

So long as it's one of the franchises listed above or currently on TNT, it's fair game – though we do ask that you stay away from wrestling franchises.
Your videos must be "snackable" and shareable.
Video clips will be provided to the greenlit creator(s).
Consider repeatable meme formats that can work multiple times for a character, title, franchise, or genre.

OPEN BID:

This is an open bid project, so you will get to set your own budget proposal, up to $10,000 for 10 videos.
By participating in this open bid project, creators acknowledge that the Sponsor is under no obligation to greenlight a bid. Though most open bid projects on our platform do move forward with a greenlit bid, we will notify you in the event the Sponsor decides not to fund any bids via the project forum. Regardless of the result, all open bid submissions will be reviewed and evaluated by the Sponsor and the project team.

Our priority is ensuring everyone's safety, so if you're shooting any live-action, 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 within the anticipated timeline, while also ensuring everyone's safety

Details

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): 500 characters or less synopsizing how you plan to approach and execute this video.
TREATMENT (REQUIRED): An outline of the videos you'd create. If it's helpful to you, we've provided a treatment template, which you can find here.
SAMPLE VIDEO (REQUIRED): Submit ONE :06–:15 sample video to demonstrate how you'd bring your creative approach to life.
BID/BUDGET (REQUIRED): This is an open bid project, so you’ll get to set your overall budget proposal. The Sponsor would like each producer to create all 10 videos for up to $10,000.
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.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.
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.
Submissions cannot contain any profanity, offensive language, nudity or otherwise objectionable material, the determination of which is solely at the discretion of Sponsor.
Submissions must not portray Sponsor in a negative way, the determination of which will solely reside with Sponsor.
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.
Videos must be in the English language or subtitled.
Limit 5 submissions per member, per Phase.
You must be at least thirteen (13) years or older to enter.
The Sponsor reserves the right to repost the contest.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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