This project IS NOT sponsored by YouTube.

WHAT TO SUBMIT: 

We are looking to identify videos that will continually help us grow the channel while we focus in on specific types of content that help bring the Tongal channel to life for an ever growing audience of subscribers eager for more content. 

We’ll review submissions as they are received, and if Tongal views your submission as the right fit for the channel, we’ll purchase your video for a set price listed in the “Project Objectives” section below.  If you do not hear from Tongal within ten (10) business days of submitting your content it’s safe to assume that we will not be purchasing your video. For content not purchased additional feedback will be provided at the conclusion of this project. 

What you need to know:

• We are building out The Tongal Channel with original video content created by Tongalers and will be launching projects throughout the year to identify content we see as the right fit for the Tongal Channel to cater to and help grow our audience. Additionally we’ll credit and promote you as the creator for all content you create that we purchase. Think of ways to create content that are simple, easily scalable, and engaging for the best chances of having your content purchased. 

• We’re looking for seven specific types of content this time around: Think simple & scalable and focus your content around one of the following topics 1) Vlogging, 2) New Equipment Reviews, 3) Legacy Equipment Reviews, 4) How-To Videos, 5) Behind the scenes footage 7) Camera/Lens tests, 7) Facts & stories around the History of filmmaking. (Additional information in the “Project Objectives”)

• All content should be be related to video production, the entertainment industry, or the history of filmmaking. 

• While there is no time limit for submissions, a good rule of thumb is 60 seconds to five minutes depending on the type of content you are submitting. 

If you have questions, please ask them in the project forum.

 

The goal of this project is to identify and purchase the following types of content listed below. If you wish to counter the current purchase price you can when submitting your video on spec.

1) Vlog(s): $100

• Vlogs should be focused around aspects of video production, or the entertainment industry. You should be yourself, and provide insight around something you care about. They can be funny, serious, thought provoking or all of the above. If you submit a vlog and we see it as being the right fit for the channel there is a high probability we will ask you to create a series of vlogs. Note: Smartphones or your computers webcam shoot at a high enough quality to create an engaging Vlog.  

2) New Equipment Review: $100

• Have the latest and greatest equipment, shoot a review for it and let us and the world know what you think about it. You can review one piece of equipment or your entire stockpile of equipment from cameras, and mics, to the tripod you put your rig on. We love equipment reviews and would love to host yours on our channel.

3) Legacy Equipment Reviews:$100

• Any production equipment that’s not the most recent equipment that’s more than one year(s) old.

4) How-To Videos: $150 (Production Focused)

• Know a few tricks of the trade and want to share your knowledge with the world? Teach us something new or explain a few fundamentals in your own way.

5) BTS or OutTakes (Production): $150

• Behind the scenes footage is always badass, a lot of fun, and really interesting to watch. So if you’re on a shoot and have the opportunity to snag a few BTS shots, cut something together and send it our way (Just make sure you can attain the necessary releases or be ready to blur some faces)

6) Camera / Lens Test: $100

• Similar to a review, get out there, shoot some shots in various conditions, and walk us through what you’re shooting, what you’re shooting with, and what settings you have your camera set to.

7) Facts/History of Filmmaking: $75

• The history of filmmaking is pretty damn extensive and fascinating, from the creation of the motion picture camera, to  D. W. Griffith, Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, and Douglas Fairbanks starting United Artists in 1919, to the DSLR and Digital boom in the mid 2000s to everything in between and present! So we’re looking for fun, interesting facts and stories to cover every year mapping the history of filmmaking starting with the invention of the video-camera leading us through present day.

Target Audience: 

• People with an interest in filmmaking, production, entertainment, or the history of filmmaking.

Executional Mandatories:  

• While there is no time limit for the a video submissions, a good rule of thumb is 60 seconds to 5 minutes depending on the type of content you are submitting.

Tone:

• Videos can be fun, humorous, serious, thought provoking, opinionated, insightful or all the above.

Exposure:

• Tongal’s Social Channels; YouTube, Instagram, Facebook , & Twitter, as well as Tongal email blasts.

This is a Portal Project where all submissions are submitted on spec. You can submit a piece of content to be reviewed for purchase through  April 23rd 2018. Be sure to read the following information carefully as well as the Official Rules.

PHASE 1: VIDEO: Submit a Video that meets the Project Objectives using:

• Video (REQUIRED): A piece of video content you feel would be a good fit for the Tongal Channel that focuses in on 1) Vlogging, 2) New Equipment Reviews, 3) Legacy Equipment Reviews, 4) How-To Videos, 5) Behind the scenes footage 7) Camera/Lens tests, 7) Facts & stories around the History of filmmaking

• Counter Purchase Price (Optional): If you want to counter stated purchase price for the types of content we’re looking for you can when submitting your video for review, but this is optional and is not required.

• A Note on Purchase Price: We want to make sure you are properly compensated for the work you created, however please consider the most economical way to create the content you are submitting and if you are going to present a counter offer please do not exceed $1000 per piece of content submitted.

Ownership: Please note that, like all other Tongal projects, all rights to your submission will become the sole property of Tongal. However, for this project if your submission is not purchased or an agreement can’t be reached within by the conclusion of the project, rights to your submission will revert back to you.

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

Tongal members interested in a more customized music solution for your project are invited to connect with our partner Score A Score. Email a brief description of your project (timing, creative, budget, etc.), along with any specific music direction and/or references to their creative team at music@scoreascore.com and include “Tongal Project - Your Name” in the subject line.  Their creative team will be in touch within a few minutes to discuss the simple process and options with you. Please note that you will be responsible for the fees associated with using Score A Score.

If you are selected as a winner and choose to use custom/original music, you must fill out and submit ourMusic Release Form. If you obtain music from third-party catalog providers, you must purchase the appropriate license at your own expense and submit it with your license purchase receipt when you turn in your Video paperwork.

 If you have questions please ask them in the Project Forum.

1. The preferred format for video 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. 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.

8. Videos must be in the English language or subtitled.

9. Limit 5 submissions per member.

10. You must be at least thirteen (13) years or older to enter.

11. The Sponsor reserves the right to repost the contest.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. SeeOFFICIAL 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.