Submit your 2D art portfolio for the chance to collaborate on the look and feel of an upcoming animated feature film!

Tongal is making an animated feature film and we are looking to the Tongal community for collaborative 2D artists to help expand the conceptual world of this project! Creating an animated film is a multi-layered process that requires lots of creative voices to be shared and iterated upon on its journey to greatness and we want you to join the team!

If you're a 2D artist of any style, this is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the feature filmmaking process! Tongal is looking for a variety of different 2D based conceptual art elements to help shape the world of this film, some of which include:

• Character Designs
• Prop Designs
• Background and Set Designs
• Effect Designs.

If you think your style applies to ANY of these categories, we encourage you to submit a portfolio of your artwork and/or past work. If you've worked on concept designs professionally, those should be the first and foremost pieces in your portfolio, but if you've done other 2D work related to those categories be sure to show us that too! Additionally, it would be great to show different iterations of your art (from rough concept to final design) to give us an idea of your process, since multiple rounds of drafts and revisions are all part of the animated film fun.

For more information, please see Background/Additional Details below. 

EXPOSURE: Theatrical Release.

TARGET AUDIENCE: Families, Music Lovers, and Animated Film Fans.

TONE: Family Friendly.

EXECUTIONAL MANDATORIES: 

• All work in your submitted must be original artwork and owned by you.
• In your treatment, be sure to detail which design/animation programs you are proficient in.
• Please don't submit any violent or graphic artwork, as that is not the tone or style of this project.

In your submission, view your treatment and portfolio as an overall introduction opportunity. It should not only include the best and most relevant examples of your portfolio but also describe your style as an artist, your professional experience, workflow possibilities, as well as your personal connection to animation. Anything you think could help Tongal producers get a sense of who you are and why you would be a great fit for this team should be included.

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 who you are, the work you create, and the mediums in which you are most comfortable.
  
  
• 2D SKILLSET (REQUIRED): Please list out all skills you possess related to 2D design and concept art in 500 or fewer characters.

• TREATMENT (REQUIRED): This should be a portfolio of your work, a detailed narrative description of your working process, and what you can bring to animated film development. If it's helpful to you, we've provided a treatment template, which you can find here.

• LINKS (REQUIRED): To your previous artwork or past projects you have participated in. Please specify the role you played in the development of the finished work. DO NOT INCLUDE LINKS TO YOUR SHOWREEL. Please link to individual pieces..
  
  

The most compelling creator portfolios will then receive an email from Tongal producers detailing next steps, which will include negotiation of payment based upon the enlisted work you are brought onboard for. All submitters will also receive an automated email notification that a selection has been announced. To ensure you’re receiving project updates, review your email settings to check that you haven’t unsubscribed.

Creators who’ve been selected will receive funding upon completing the Winner Affidavit and the IP Assignment. Payment of the pitch funds is subject to a payment schedule determined by Tongal. 

1. 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.
   
   
2. Submissions cannot contain any profanity, offensive language, nudity or otherwise objectionable material, the determination of which is solely at the discretion of Sponsor.
   
   
3. Submissions must not portray Sponsor in a negative way, the determination of which will solely reside with Sponsor.
    
4. Submissions must be in the English language or subtitled.
    
5. Limit 5 submissions per member, per Phase.
    
6. You must be at least thirteen (13) years or older to enter.
   
   
7. The Sponsor reserves the right to repost the contest.
   
   
8. 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.