Hey Chucky fans - guess who's back?! We're looking for artists and illustrators to submit a unique poster design for the hit Chucky TV series that celebrates Pride Month in June by using characters and thematic visuals from the show to touch on Chucky's connections to the LGBTQIA+ community.

With season 3 of Chucky currently wrapping up, the most infamous killer doll of havoc and mayhem in history wants to continue being a positive force for LGBTQIA+ representation this Pride Month. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community himself, Chucky creator Don Mancini continues to portray positive and inclusive representation in the series, and at the heart of the story is a queer teen romance.

With Pride Month right around the corner, USA & SYFY again want Chucky to break out his rainbow flag and join in the celebration! We're looking for FOUR different artists to design a poster that celebrates LGBTQIA+ Pride using characters and themes from the Chucky TV series. USA & SYFY would love to see art that highlights themes and moments from season 3, but you should also feel free to tap into the TV series as a whole. You can even create a design that focuses on the unique way the series celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community.

We're looking for people who are talented artists and designers - but we're also looking for people who are authentically connected to the LGBTQIA+ community and fans of Chucky and the horror genre in general.

For your submission, you should share some links to your past work so we can get a sense of your artistic style and capabilities. In addition, we'll want you to submit a proof-of-concept sketch or outline of how you envision your poster coming together. If selected, SYFY will give you some feedback on your proof of concept, and then you can start completing the artwork. 

When it comes to the poster itself, we're looking for a variety of styles and aesthetics, and you're not limited to a specific medium, so get creative! You should create your poster in a 4x5 aspect ratio. If helpful to your process, check out this folder for official photos of the cast, Chucky doll, Glen Glenda doll, and Tiffany doll. 

Read through some more details below, and then get your pencils, pens, paints, and digital tablets ready. 

TIMELINE: HERE

Four winning artists will receive the following:

• $1,500 for your poster artwork 
• Work featured on the official Chucky, USA, and SYFY social channels 

To enter your submission, you must:

1. Be 18 years of age or older and of the age of majority in your state of residence as of May 1st, 2024
2. Log-in to, or create a Tongal Account
3. Upload your Proof of Concept Artwork to Tongal through the "Submissions" tab of the project page (above)
4. Fill out the required information on the Submission Form and click the "Submit" button

ARTWORK CREATIVE GUIDANCE:

• You CAN depict the likenesses of actors in the Chucky TV series; however, please note that there may be likeness notes that you'll need to address in revisions. 
• Your Proof of Concept Artwork must be submitted as a JPG or PNG. If you are selected, you will also be required to provide a high-resolution 300 DPI layered PSD of your Artwork upon final approval from SYFY. 
• Your Artwork must be submitted in a 4x5 aspect ratio. 
• Your Artwork should only feature Chucky characters from the current USA & SYFY TV series.
• Any form of still image is acceptable: drawings, sketches, paintings, digital renders (2D or 3D), in color or in grayscale.
• Your Artwork should be suitable for a general audience.
• Your Artwork should stay true to the show, its characters, and their relationships.
• Your Artwork must be wholly original and not previously published, licensed, sold, used, released, distributed, or otherwise exploited in any form. Your Artwork must not have previously won any award.
• Your Artwork must not include third party materials (e.g., artwork, logos, photographs, etc.).

The Chucky Pride Month Poster Design Project is open for submissions from 12:00 PM PT on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024, to 12:00 PM PT on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024. Submissions not received within this time period will be disqualified. See Official Rules and requirements for eligibility and other requirements.

USA & SYFY's Chucky series is helmed by Child's Play creator Don Mancini and features several returning cast members like Jennifer Tilly and Brad Dourif (the original voice of Chucky). Set in a small American town that finds itself plunged into utter chaos when a vintage 'Good Guy' doll shows up at a local yard sale, soon everyone must grapple with a series of horrifying murders that begin to expose the town's deep hypocrisies and hidden secrets.

HERE'S A LOOK AT THE CHUCKY PRIDE POSTERS WE'VE DONE PREVIOUSLY:

2022:

• Love Proudly
• Chucky Pride
• Jake and Devon Love
• The Kiss

2023:

• I Love Me
• Chucky Pride: They/Them
• The Future is Queer
• Love is Love
• Love in Times of Troubles

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. 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. 

• PROOF OF CONCEPT ARTWORK (REQUIRED): Upload a proof of concept image in a 4x5 aspect ratio as a JPEG or PNG. Note that if you are selected, you will be required to provide a high-resolution 300 DPI layered PSD of your Artwork.
  
  
• LINKS TO YOUR PAST ARTWORK (REQUIRED): To your previous artwork. Please specify your role in the creation of the artwork, and what it was used for.
  
  
• SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES (REQUIRED): Please provide any relevant social media handles you have for Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, etc., so SYFY and USA can tag you if you're selected. 

The 4 most compelling submissions will be selected, and the responsible creators will then receive an email from Tongal producers detailing next steps. 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 funds is subject to a payment schedule determined by Tongal. 

ASSET DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS: You must also provide a high-resolution final image and layered design files, if applicable, in order to submit final payment.  

If this sounds like a lot, don't worry: a Tongal Producer will reach out and help you through the process each step of the way.

1. In addition to the standard Tongal W-9, Winner Affidavit, and IP Assignment, greenlit Artwork creators MUST also provide Talent, Location, Music (or other) Releases for all assets appearing in their Artwork (if applicable), as well as a photograph/headshot OR copy of a photo ID for all On-camera Talent releases. You must also provide a high-resolution final image and layered design files, if applicable, in order to receive final payment.
   
   
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 Artwork without providing additional compensation.
   
   
5. BY SUBMITTING AN 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.
   
   
6. 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.
   
   
7. 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 Artwork based on their prior work and experience as an artist.
   
   
8. Artwork must be in the English language or subtitled.
   
   
9. 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.
   
   
10. You must be at least thirteen (13) years or older to enter.
    
    
11. The Sponsor reserves the right to repost the contest.
    
    
12. 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.