Save the date, because the Tongies (aka #TongiesV) are happening again this March, and we’re looking for an incredibly 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 from our incredible community. From the red carpet to the awards, the drinks to the lasting friendships formed with each other, attendees are sure to feel a range of Winona Ryder emotions.  Plus, Blue Ivy won’t be there to tell anyone to calm down.  And we want a talented Videographer to capture those memories and preserve them in digital celluloid 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.

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 #TongiesV!

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

The Pitch winner will be responsible for providing all video and audio assets to Tongal. No editing required!

The Tongies take place March 21^st in Los Angeles.

--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 battery powered handheld or hotshoe mount lights. LED lights are strongly preferred.
• You must be able to provide coverage with a minimum of two cameras of similar make and model. Three cameras are preferred.
• You must be able to capture good sound despite noisy surroundings. We strongly suggest you provide at least two stick mics for interviews as well as mounted shotgun mics for each camera to pick up ambient sounds during the event.
• You MUST be based in the USA.
• You MUST be willing to fly to Los Angeles to document the Tongies award show on March 19^th. Prep will take place March 20^th, and the show will take place March 21^st. 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) downtown!
• You MUST provide Tongal with all raw footage you capture. We will provide a hard drive for this.
• You must capture specific shots provided by Tongal in advance of the event.

--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 $1,500 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 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. If it's helpful to you, we've provided a Treatment template, which you can find here.

• Storyboards (Optional): Additional concept art, storyboards, shot list, anything that helps get your point across. You can download the Tongal storyboard template here.

• 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, animatic, etc. are welcome.   

The most compelling Pitch will be selected and, upon submitting the Winner’s Affidavit and the IP Assignment, will each receive $750 to help create the Video. Additionally, upon submitting a Video that satisfies 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 $750. 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 2: VIDEO –The Pitch winner from the Pitch Phase will provide all digital video and audio assets to Tongal.

--Video Phase Payout: Winners of the Video Phase will earn the following prizes: 1st place $750.

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

1. Preferred format for upload to the Tongal website is HD 1080p 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. 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.

4. Submissions cannot contain any profanity, offensive language, nudity or otherwise objectionable material, the determination of which is solely at the discretion of Sponsor.

5. Submissions must not portray Sponsor in a negative way, the determination of which will solely reside with Sponsor.

6. 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.

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. The Sponsor reserves the right to repost the contest.

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. 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.

13. 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.