"I want your BOD!"

You’ve heard that before. And, if you haven’t, you aren’t wearing BOD Man. It makes everything sexier. Playing football. Getting a tattoo. Hell, even just walking down a hallway with an ice bucket. Since 2004, BOD Man's seductive scents have kept them the #1 men's fragrance body spray in America. Until scientists invent an actual human pheromone, BOD Man is as close as you’re going to get.

So how's this for a sexy offer? BOD Man wants to give two lucky (and very talented) Tongalers their TV debut. They need some short and steamy commercials to run on television and maybe even the big screen!

BOD Man is asking for some fresh and sexy new takes on their existing commercial campaign. They love the dreamlike quality of the currents spots but they’re looking for ways to tone down the cheesiness. They want to elevate this to something that’s artful but still sexy. They’re dropping the song used in the existing ads but the spots should still be wordless, black & white and feature incredibly fit, shirtless men. The typical BOD man just oozes sex appeal. He’s an Adonis carved from granite. He’s Michelangelo’s David but less pasty.

So if you think you can pull off one hell of a seriously sexy commercial (or just have an Idea for one), click on the Objectives tab to find out more. And hurry – because this project’s going to go by fast. The Video phase ends in just four weeks!

BOD Man wants TWO 15-second commercials for TV, the Internet and possibly cinema. They’re looking for fresh and original spins on their current commercials – cutting out the cheesy and keeping the sexy. These videos should include a handsome, shirtless MAN and a gorgeous WOMAN who can’t stop thinking about him/his smell. Videos must be shot in black & white and have no spoken dialogue.

NOTE TO PITCH SUBMITTERS: Each Pitch Winner will need to create TWO 15-second Videos, each based on one of the winning Ideas. This means you will be submitting TWO separate Pitches - one for each Idea. If you do not make TWO SEPARATE Pitches, you will be disqualified from the Pitch Phase. For the Video Phase, you will be judged on how well you execute BOTH videos.

IMPORTANT CASTING NOTE: BOD Man will need to approve all casting for the Videos. Pitch Winners need to provide them with headshots for potential actors/actresses AND provide recent shirtless shots of the actors. 

--Key Marketing Messages:

• BOD Man is seriously sexy. One whiff will have her saying, “I Want Your BOD!”

• BOD Man is all about fit men – their incredible bodies and irresistible scents – and the gorgeous women they attract. These men ooze sex appeal.

--Target Audience: Men (ages 13-21) and Women who buy for them (Girlfriend and/or Mom)

--Executional Mandatories: 

• Must not be cheesy or corny. BOD Man wants a serious, sensual take.

• Must be shot in black & white and have a cinematic feel.

--Tone: Serious, sexy and cool.

--Exposure: Television, the Internet and maybe cinema.

--Product: BOD Man will provide Pitch Winner with product samples to use in the video.

This Project will be worth a total of $50,000 and consists of three Phases: an Idea Phase, a Pitch Phase and a Video Phase. Be sure to read the following information carefully as well as the Official Rules.

PHASE 1: IDEA  – Tell us your Idea for the perfect BOD man commercial in 140 characters or less.  Remember, an Idea (What is an Idea Phase?) is not a detailed script; it is a spark of inspiration, or a distillation of what will happen in the Video.  As always, Ideas should be clever and engaging.  The winning Idea creators will receive $500 each.

PHASE 2: PITCH - Submit your TWO SEPARATE Pitches (What Is a Pitch Phase?) convincing the Sponsor why you should be selected to execute TWO Videos based on each of the winning Ideas from the previous Phase using:

• Text (REQUIRED): 500 characters or less summarizing how you plan to approach and execute this Video.

• Links (REQUIRED): To your previous video work, showreel, etc. You can also include links to casting choices.

• Images (Optional): Additional concept art, storyboards, scripts, casting choices, anything that helps get your point across.

The two filmmakers with the most compelling Pitches will be selected and, upon submitting the Winner’s Affidavit and the IP Assignment, will each receive $10,000 to help create the Videos.  Additionally, upon submitting Videos that satisfy the criteria laid out in your winning Pitches, the Pitch winners will also be GUARANTEED a winning place in the subsequent Video Phase.  So, if your Pitches are selected and you execute your Pitches effectively in your Video submissions, you will win an additional $10,000, at a minimum, and have a chance to compete for $18,000. For an example of an effective Pitch, check out Erik Beck’s 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 3: VIDEO – The two winners from the Pitch Phase will each create TWO 15-second Videos based upon the Ideas in their winning Pitch. The two Videos will be submitted as one entry with a few seconds of black video in between each spot. The Judges will score the two Videos submitted by each Pitch Winner as one entry to determine the standings for the Video Phase. 

--Video Phase Payout: Winners of the Video Phase will earn the following prizes: 1st place $18,000 and 2nd place $10,000.

--Music:  Any music used in your Video must be an original composition for this production. If you choose not to do an original composition, please submit your Video with NO MUSIC TRACK. If you are selected as a winner and choose to use custom/original music, you must fill out and submit our Music Release Form.

--Referral: Any Tongal member who refers one of the winning Video creators in this Project using the Tongal “Invite Friends” functionality will receive a referral fee equal to 5% of the amount won (up to $500 per Video win). That’s a potential $1,000 in bonus cash just for telling all of your talented friends about this Project! Check out more about our Referral Program in FAQ.

1. Each Video MUST not exceed 15 seconds in length. Videos are intended for broadcast on television so it imperative that they be no longer than that, as they will be rejected by networks. Preferred format for upload to the Tongal website is HD 720p 16x9. Should you win, you will also be required to provide a 1080p master file. Acceptable file formats are .mov, .avi, .mp4, .wmv. Acceptable codecs are H.264 (MP4), MPEG-4, H.263, MPGV, WMV, DivX.

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, 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. 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. In the event that fewer than 10 Pitches are received, the Sponsor reserves the right to repost the contest for up to fourteen (14) days at their discretion.

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. 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.

13. 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 copy of a photo ID for all On-camera Talent releases. You must also provide all project files, editing sequences and a QuickTime .mov file in uncompressed, Animation or ProRes HQ codec at 1920x1080 to claim your prize.

14. 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.