Here are links to the variety of existing videos that feel very similar, for your reference:

• Why Cartoons Keep Trying To Teach Us Math
• The Conjuring: A History of Ghosts on Film
• Cruella: A Modern History of Villainous Fashion
• The Most Ridiculous Movie Shark Deaths in the History of Movie Shark Deaths
• The Beach Party Genre and its Place in Film History

The Tongal Community consists of incredible creators and content makers, and over the years has continued to grow, with over 30,000 Subscribers on its YouTube Channel. Now we’re giving you the creative freedom to let your out-of-the-box ideas fly and play around and in the process, showcase your work to everyone and help us grow our community at the same time.

We’re asking you to create video essays for Tongal’s YouTube Channel. They can be anywhere from 4 to 15 minutes in length. These videos can be about any topic you can think of, so long as it touches on film, television, or creative media. They can even be based on articles or books. 

You can utilize any source material you wish, from any film, video games, television series, or streaming series. You're able to use photos, stills, posters, and any other visual material you see fit. Try to avoid use of any film and television scores and music. 

Below are a few thought starters, and you can certainly feel free to use them, but we really want to hear your original ideas...

• Why Aren't There More Famous Thanksgiving Movies?
• Environmental Adversaries in Science Fiction
• The Worst Documentaries Ever Made.
• The Philosophy of Jonathan Hickman’s X-Men.
• Henson Puppets and their impact on Children’s Content.
• Is Batman The Animated Series Unbeatable?
• How Location Affects Plot.

When you submit your videos, our producers may have revisions and suggestions. If you have any questions, ask away in the forum.

DELIVERABLES: 

• One 4:00 to 15:00 Video (16x9)
• One Script/Copy of your video essay VO. 

 

TIMELINE: 

• Pitch Phase: July 21st - July 29th
• July 30th - Pitches Announced
• August 2nd - Script Due
• August 2nd - August 13th - Video Phase
• August 13th - 15th - Revisions
• July 16th - Videos Announced

 

EXPOSURE: YouTube. Please review the platform best practices page.

 

TARGET AUDIENCE:  The Tongal Community, creators across the Internet, and movie buffs.

 

EXECUTIONAL MANDATORIES: 

• You will be required to utilize the Tongal YouTube Channel title sequence, end card, thumbnail frames and background loop (if needed).
• Your video should be primarily driven by voice over. Voice over is preferred but you may also appear on camera if you choose. 
• Avoid using clips of other video essays already on YouTube.

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 or fewer characters synopsizing how you plan to approach and execute this video.
  
  
• TREATMENT (REQUIRED): A detailed narrative description of what's going to happen in the video. 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. 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. 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.
   
   
6. Submissions cannot contain any profanity, offensive language, nudity or otherwise objectionable material, the determination of which is solely at the discretion of Sponsor.
   
   
7. Submissions must not portray Sponsor in a negative way, the determination of which will solely reside with Sponsor.
    
8. 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.
    
9. Videos must be in the English language or subtitled.
    
10. Limit 5 submissions per member, per Phase.
     
11. You must be at least thirteen (13) years or older to enter.
    
    
12. The Sponsor reserves the right to repost the contest.
    
    
13. 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.
    
    
14. 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.
    
    
15. 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.
    
    
16. 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.