Submit vertical how-to videos showing off a technique, hack, or tip related to video production, animation, freelance life, or Tongal for the opportunity to earn a MasterClass All-Access pass.

As we toil away in our respective creative fields, we invariably come across challenges that require some creative problem-solving. Sometimes, we even stumble across novel solutions without even trying. For this project, we want you to share the helpful techniques and hacks you’ve discovered along the way - through IG Story-friendly vertical videos - so others can learn from your ingenuity. Each video should be no more than :15 seconds, and you may submit up to 3 videos per series.  

While we'd love to see your most original DIY hacks, we're also open to any how-to videos that capture a simple lesson related to video production, animation, writing, freelance life, or Tongal that might help other creators work smarter. 

EXPOSURE: Tongal’s social media channels

TARGET AUDIENCE: Creators and artists in general, and the Tongal community of filmmakers, writers, editors, and animators

TONE: Educational and entertaining how-to content

EXECUTIONAL MANDATORIES:

• Submit a Video (or series of up to 3 Videos), up to 15 seconds, that teaches ONE creative hack or lesson. 
• Video(s) must be vertical (9:16). Recommended file size is 1080x1920.
• By submitting, you are granting Tongal permission to share your work across our channels, however you will retain the rights to your submission. Please do not upload your submission anywhere else until selected submissions have been announced and this Project has closed. Thank you!

This summer, Tongal is once again hosting a virtual Creative Camp for all our community members and everyone is invited to join in on the fun! Each week between now and early August, we’re launching a 6-part series of ‘just-for-fun’ projects designed to fire up your imagination, push your creative boundaries, and build camaraderie between you and your fellow Tongal creators.

AWARDS

• ONE FIRST PLACE SUBMISSION CREATOR will receive a 1-year membership to MasterClass.com so they can continue to learn from other top creators + Tongal swag + receive credit by name (and tagged on social if possible) anytime we share their submission  (ARV $200)
• FOUR PROJECT RUNNER-UP SUBMISSION CREATORS will each receive Tongal swag + credit by name (and tagged on social if possible) anytime we share their submission  (ARV $15)
• Note: Tongal swag may be substituted with payments of its approximate retail value (“ARV”) for selected creators living outside the United States.

About MasterClass 

Founded in 2015, MasterClass started with the idea that everyone should have "access to genius." The online education platform provides educational, inspiring, and engaging classes taught by the world’s greatest minds in cooking, film, writing, music, business and more. With more than 60 classes that dive into processes, techniques and philosophies, MasterClass.com helps students progress more rapidly towards their own mastery, explore new passions, and learn new skills.

In order to be considered for this project you must include the below materials in your submission. 

• VIDEOS (REQUIRED): You may submit up to THREE 15-second (or less) Videos per submission featuring a technique or hack you’ve learned that you think other creators ought to know. Please upload your Video series as a .ZIP file.

• TEXT (REQUIRED): 500 characters describing the technique you chose to demonstrate and/or why you believe its important.

• SOCIAL HANDLES (OPTIONAL): Link to your social handles so we can tag you if your Submission is selected.

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.

If your submission is selected and you chose to use custom/original music, you must fill out and submit our Music 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. 

The 5 most compelling Submissions will be greenlit, and upon submitting the Winner’s Affidavit and the IP Assignment, the responsible creator will receive the Awards outlined above.

1. Preferred format for upload to the Tongal website is HD 1080p 9x16. 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 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.
    
    
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.