Mark your calendars, because the Tongies (ie #tongies3) are happening once again this March, and we’re looking for a talented filmmaker to capture all the wild, hilarious, and heartfelt memories as we come together to celebrate our incredible community – aka YOU.

 

Every year, we get together with our Tongal community and our client partners to celebrate the best of Tongal – the best Ideas and Ideators, the best Videos and filmmakers and the best original content coming out of our incredible community. From the red carpet to the awards, the drinks to the lasting friendships formed with each other, it’s like stepping into the life of Jay-Z or Beyoncé for a night, probably. And we want a talented Videographer to capture those memories and preserve them in amber (or, you know, digital video) for us.

 

This year, we’re looking for a skilled US-based filmmaker to capture the magic that is the Tongies, the Tongal community, and our awesome client partners in a 90-second highlight reel and a separate 30-second Video targeting brands and sponsors.

 

If you’re new to Tongal or haven’t made it to the Tongies yet, this is a great way to participate and learn more about Tongal and the #tongies3!

 

More details, including technical info and a shot list, will be provided to the Pitch winner.

 

The Pitch winner will create two (2) Videos:

• #Tongies3 Highlight Video: 90-second highlight reel of the Tongies, including moments from the red carpet, awards ceremony, candids, and interviews with Tongal employees, Tongalers, and brands. This Video should highlight all the fun and excitement happening at the Awards.
• #Tongies3 Brand Video: 30-second highlight reel targeting brands and sponsors looking to run projects on Tongal.

 

 

--Key Marketing Messages:

• The Tongal community is filled with amazing filmmakers and talented creatives.
• The Tongies are a fun and exciting celebration of the Tongal community’s brilliant creatives and outstanding work.
• 90-second highlight reel: Submit your amazing Ideas and Videos to Tongal projects and you could be the one winning an award next year!
  30-second brand sizzle: Head to Tongal to find out how you can harness the power of this amazing creative community.
• Liberal use of #tongies3 is widely encouraged 

 

--Target Audience: Tongal community members and brand sponsors.

 

--Executional Mandatories:

• You MUST have proven skill and experience at shooting live event coverage
• You must have proven skill and experience shooting in low lighting conditions – we strongly recommend you provide handheld or hotshoe mount lights
• You must be able to provide coverage with at least two cameras
• You must be able to capture good sound despite noisy surroundings. We strongly suggest you provide at least one stick mic.
• You MUST be either based in Los Angeles or based in the USA
• You MUST be willing to fly to Los Angeles to document the Tongies award show. If you do not live in Los Angeles, Tongal will reimburse you for TWO plane tickets and will cover you for two nights at a hotel (one room) in Santa Monica, CA.
• You MUST provide Tongal with all raw footage you capture. We will provide a hard drive for this.

 

--Tone: Fun, exciting, celebratory.

 

--Exposure: The Tongal website and Tongal’s social channels (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, etc) and other promotional platforms.

 

 

This Project will be worth a total of $3,000 and consists of two (2) Phases: a Pitch Phase and a Video Phase. Be sure to read the following information carefully as well as the Official Rules.

 

PHASE 1: PITCH - Submit your Pitch (What is a Pitch Phase?) convincing the Sponsor why you should be selected to execute this project 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 (Optional): A detailed narrative description of what's going to happen in the video. 

 

• 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 most compelling Pitch will be selected and, upon submitting the Winner’s Affidavit and the IP Assignment, will receive $1,500 to help create the Video.  Additionally, upon submitting two (2) Videos that satisfy the criteria laid out in your winning Pitch, the Pitch winner will also be GUARANTEED a winning place in the subsequent Video Phase.  So, if your Pitch is selected and you execute your Pitch effectively in your Video submission, you will win an additional $1,500. 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: VIDEO – The Pitch winner from the Pitch Phase will each create one 90-second Video and one 30-second Video based upon their winning Pitch.

 

--Video Phase Payout: Winners of the Video Phase will earn the following prizes: 1st place $1,500.

 

--Music:  Tongal has partnered with three premiere music providers: Audioblocks, 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.

 

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.  

 

--Referral: Any Tongal member who refers one of the winning Video creators in this Project using the Tongal “Invite Friends” functionality will receive a referral fee equal to 5% of the amount won (up to $500 per place). That’s a potential $75 in bonus cash just for telling all of your talented friends about this Project! Check out more about our Referral Program in FAQ.

 

--Important Note: All footage captured at the Tongies will be required to be copied to a hard drive immediately following the event.

 

1. The Videos MUST not exceed 90 and 30 seconds in length, respectively. 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. Videos must be in the English language or subtitled.

 

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 20 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 Video(s) 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. All footage captured at the Tongies will be required to be copied to a hard drive immediately following the event.

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.