Is 2D animation your jam?  Submit your pitch to animate the Astroloopers 30-second animation test!

Astroloopers is a 2D animated series for preschool kids that Tongal is developing with Little Red Truck licensing company. Our goal with this project is to create a 30-second animation test that will take our pitch package to the next level.  The animation test should resemble a fun, attention grabbing, catchy opening sequence that introduces the main characters, world, tone, & premise.  Think Paw Patrol!  

PLEASE NOTE: We will be providing the greenlit animation team with the following materials:

• A 30-second theme song to animate to. *You will not be responsible for any dialogue, recording, or music.
• A rough outline of what should happen in the sequence. *This will serve as the "script." You should follow the outline, but you also have artistic liberty to get creative and really bring this world to life in animation.
• Character & location concept designs. *You will be responsible for converting existing designs into 2D assets. We will be providing approximately 8 characters designs and 1-2 main environment designs for adaptation. Keep in mind, the characters will all have different props or gadgets. And there may be more original visual development required. The Pre-production phase will consist of this + animatic. 

DELIVERABLES: 

• One 30-second 2D animation test
  • Including your 2D adaptation of the designs provided (8 characters & 1-2 environments). 
  • There may be more original visual development required.
• All project files

TIMELINE: For the full project timeline please see the Assets tab.

EXPOSURE:

• This animation test will be used for the purposes of pitching the animated series.

TARGET AUDIENCE:  

• Our viewers are preschool children ages 3-6.  

TONE: 

• Fun, exciting, adventurous, inclusive, friendly, humorous!  This series deals with colorful characters and whimsical situations, while also centering on lessons of communication and emotional intelligence.

OPEN BID: This is an Open Bid project, so you will get to set your own budget proposal within $5,000-8,000 range. The Sponsor is interested in seeing tiered pricing options, so please feel free to submit various versions of your pitch at budget, target, and reach price points within that price range.

By participating in this Open Bid project, creators acknowledge that the Sponsor is under no obligation to greenlight a Bid. Though most Open Bid projects on our platform do move forward with a greenlit Bid, we will notify you in the event the Sponsor decides not to fund any Bids via the Project Forum. Regardless of the result, all Open Bid submissions will be reviewed and evaluated by the Sponsor and the Project Team.

As the “AAA of the galaxy,” the Astroloopers are four heroic cars that help space travelers in need across the universe. On their super fun adventures they’ll make friends, solve problems, and learn valuable communication skills.

Every mission takes the Astroloopers somewhere unique. You never know what you’re gonna find! No matter where they go, the Astroloopers are sure to encounter new friends and adventures!

When they're not out on missions, our "Galaxy Responders" live and play at the Galactic Garage, a super cool home base located on a huge asteroid floating through space! 

Our goal with this series is to entertain and delight preschoolers, while also exposing them to a curriculum that centers around important themes of interpersonal communication, teamwork, sensitivity to those around us, and emotional intelligence.

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 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): Tell us about your team and your ability to execute this video. If it's helpful to you, we've provided a Treatment template, which you can find here.
  
  
• BUDGET (REQUIRED): This is an open bid project, so you’ll get to set your overall budget proposal. You can download the Budget template here. The budget range is $5,000-8,000.

• 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. For some examples of effective Pitch videos, check out this gallery. All Pitches will remain private until after the Sponsor gives creator(s) the green light to move forward. This is not required, but definitely encouraged!
  
  
• STORYBOARDS (Optional): Additional concept art, storyboards, shot list, anything that helps get your point across. You can download the Tongal storyboard template here.

The most compelling Pitch will be greenlit, and upon submitting the Winner’s Affidavit and the IP Assignment, the responsible creator will receive funding. Please note the payment of the Pitch funds is subject to a payment schedule determined by Tongal. Please see the full payment schedule in the Assets tab.

PRE-PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS: Prior to animation, filmmakers must receive the below Approvals from the sponsor.

• 2D DESIGNS / ASSETS: This project requires Design Approval before filmmakers move onto the Video Phase. The brand may provide feedback and ask you to submit a new version.
• ANIMATIC: This project requires Animatic Approval before filmmakers move onto the Video Phase. The brand may provide feedback on your animatic and ask you to submit a new version.

For your convenience we’ve provided some helpful templates to use at your discretion. They include templates for creating a Treatment, Production Budget, Storyboards, Shot List, Call Sheet, and a Music Cue Sheet. Additionally, there are templates that will help you clearly present the Sponsor cast, location, and wardrobe options. They can all be accessed here.

REVISION REQUIREMENTS: Once the Video Phase has closed, the greenlit submitters will enter the Revisions Phase. During this phase, filmmakers will perform reasonable edits on their Videos according to the Sponsor’s feedback.

MUSIC: An approved song will be provided by the Sponsor.

ASSET DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS: You must also provide all project files, editing sequences and a 1080p .mov master file, using a ProRes, Animation, or Uncompressed Codec in order to submit final payment. You will be responsible for the costs associated the hard drive (if necessary) and shipping.

For Tongal’s file delivery specs and any other questions you may have about post production please click here.

1. 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 your submission be greenlit, 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, per Phase.
    
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 Videos 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, 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.
    
    
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.