HELPFUL REFERENCE VIDEOS FOR INSPIRATION:

• Happy Birthday Harry - Cake
• The Office - Paper Hole Punch Mosaic
• Happy Birthday Harry - Scarf
• The Office - Infinite Zoom
• Tarot Movie - Puppet
• Jurassic World - Don't Feed the Dinosaurs
• Top Gun - Squirrel Pilot
• Top Gun - Dog Pilot
• Dumb Money - Charcuterie Board

As Vera prepares to conclude the incredible journey with the final season coming out next year, fans have a unique opportunity to celebrate this beloved British crime drama's impact over the years. Fans are especially captivated by the show's distinctive visuals, memorable characters, and gripping narratives. BritBox is eager to join the celebration and create engaging social assets to commemorate and promote streaming Vera on BritBox. To that end, we are looking for maker's content as a show like this has resulted in a fandom that will want to show off their love for the world through crafts and engaging behind-the-scenes videos of the creations.

The goal of this project is to produce a captivating :15-:30 "making of" video that revolves around the creation of some kind of physical craft project that celebrates the end of Vera and embodies the essence of the show. We are primarily looking for organic, TikTok-style live-action video and maker's content, which might be stop-motion, claymation, or live painting for example, although if you can tell your story better with animation and voiceover, we're open to that too. What you craft is just as important as how you create the video around it and you can even approach this as a DIY tutorial where you craft something with unique materials while documenting each step so others can do the same at home. This video should showcase your creativity while inviting fans to celebrate the legacy of Vera together and remind them that while the series is ending, they can always relive the adventure by binge-watching on BritBox.

As you create, let the spirit of Vera shine through in your work, capturing the character's tenacity and the show's gripping atmosphere. Consider key imagery, characters, props, thematic scenery, or memorable moments. Lean into the show's dark humor, wit, and unique themes. Whether you choose to make a handmade doll of Vera, a knitted hat inspired by her iconic style, or a detailed diorama of a key location from the series, the focus of your video should be showcasing the making-of process. So gather your materials and get ready to craft something truly special that honors this beloved series for longtime fans and new viewers alike!

Check out some reference videos of the kind of content we are looking for in the Background, and for any questions or other project updates, check out the Project Forum.

DELIVERABLES: There are 3 total video assets.

• One up to :30 Maker's hero video (9x16, 16x9, 1x1)

EXPECTED TIMELINE: HERE

EXPOSURE: We expect content will be used on the platforms below, but if casting talent, be sure they review our required Talent Release before they're cast, as it is NOT limited to these platforms. You should also review our Music providers in the Project Requirements, as well as the platform best practices.

• BritBox Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok

TARGET AUDIENCE:

• North American/Canadian Fans of British Television
• Fans of Vera and Crime Dramas/Thrillers

TONE/FEEL: Maker's content, fun, creative, commemorative, celebratory 

By participating in this project, creators acknowledge that the Sponsor is under no obligation to greenlight a submission. Though most projects do move forward, we'll notify you in the event the Sponsor decides not to fund any submissions via the Project Forum. Regardless of the result, all submissions will be reviewed and evaluated by the Sponsor and project team.

In order to be considered, include the below materials in your submission. For examples of effective pitches, check out this gallery. All Pitches remain private, even after a Pitch is selected, and Tongal strives to have Pitch selections made by the end of the Evaluation period, but additional time may be required by the Sponsor, depending on any number of factors.

• TEXT (REQUIRED): Up to 500 characters synopsizing how you plan to approach and produce the content listed in the Deliverables.
  
  
• TREATMENT (REQUIRED): A more detailed and specific description of how you propose to execute all of the content listed out in the Deliverables. Explain what we can expect to see, and how you'll make it. If it's helpful, we've provided a treatment template HERE.
  
  
• LINKS (REQUIRED): To your previous video work. Please specify your role (producer, director, editor, artist, etc.) but 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 what you're capable of. Consider a video in which you tell the Sponsor what they can expect, or consider test videos, proof-of-concept edits, animatics, etc. For examples of effective Pitch videos, check out this gallery.

1. 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. Tongal also reserves the right to request all raw files associated with the project.
   
   
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. 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.
   
   
5. Preferred format for upload to the Tongal website is HD 720p and formatted for the aspect ratios listed in the Deliverables (e.g. 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.
   
   
6. 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.
   
   
7. 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.
   
   
8. 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 creator.
   
   
9. Videos must be in the English language or subtitled.
   
   
10. Submissions must not portray Sponsor in a negative way, the determination of which will solely reside with Sponsor, nor can Submissions contain any profanity, offensive language, nudity or otherwise objectionable material, the determination of which is solely at the discretion of Sponsor.
    
    
11. You must be at least thirteen (13) years or older to enter.
    
    
12. The Sponsor reserves the right to repost the contest.
    
    
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.