Thanks so much for your patience on this project. Unfortunately, National Geographic has decided to restructure the project to a degree that will substantively alter the brief, and as a result, will be closing this project. However, they were extremely impressed by the commitment and passion of everyone who came out, and want you all to know that they hope to see you pitch again on future projects.

Please note that though most projects on our platform do move forward according to the terms laid out, we will always notify you via the project forum in the rare event the sponsor decides not to select any submissions. 

For well over a century, National Geographic has been the standard bearer of exploration and discovery - a  window to new cultures, new worlds, and new creatures, regaling us with the larger-than-life tales of professional explorers and superhuman adventurers. It is National Geographic that introduced us to Jane Goodall’s groundbreaking primate research, revolutionizing our understanding of human nature, and it is National Geographic that took us along with Alex Honnold as he became the first free solo climber to ever summit the impossible vertical cliffs of Yosemite’s El Capitan. In all this, they have always embraced the notion that not only can the natural world be understood - but that it needs our protection. 

Normally, it is the voices of scientists and adventurers that drive the message - but the same spark of curiosity and tenacity that drives these explorers is alive in all of us.  

You see, we don’t need a special certification to take part in exploring the world around us. We, the Everyday Explorers, are each making our own unique contributions to the mission that National Geographic has advanced. Whether it’s cataloging wildlife in our city parks, kayaking down our local rivers, or leading recycling efforts in our neighborhoods - there are unlimited ways that we can embrace the core National Geographic values of curiosity, exploration, and sustainability. 

This is the inspiration behind National Geographic’s Everyday Explorer initiative. This new initiative will identify 8 to 10 individuals and families who embody National Geographic’s values, and it will bring them together as brand ambassadors with the goal of creating social media content to support exploration, awareness, and advocacy in all its forms. With the globe turning its their eyes to Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, it is there that the mission of National Geographic must be spread.

This Project will be consist of an Ambassador Audition Phase. If you are selected for the Everyday Explorer initiative, content submissions and payments will be managed through a separate project. Be sure to read the following information carefully as well as the Official Rules.

AMBASSADOR AUDITION PHASE – Submit yourself (and your family, if you're including them) for National Geographic’s Everyday Explorer program using:

• Audition Text (REQUIRED): 500 characters or less synopsizing why you’re the best ambassador for the job.
• Your Location (REQUIRED): Tell us where you and your family are based - and remember, this project is limited to the US and Canada.
• Editor or Filmmaker Model Requested (REQUIRED): Do you have a preference for one or the other? Let us know.
• Supporting Video (REQUIRED): This is your chance to really show your explorer spirit. Submit a video up to 3-minutes in length explaining what makes you a great Ambassador for National Geographic. You can shoot this with your cell phone, but make sure to answer the questions from above!
• Social Media Account Links (REQUIRED): Please include links to your social media accounts. These accounts must be publicly viewable. Also feel free to link to any additional information, work, or material you want us to consider.

*Be sure to register your Tongal account and log in before submitting your pitch, so that you leave yourself enough time to upload your video before the deadline.

--Pitch Phase Payout: EIGHT (8) to TEN (10) WINNERS will each be awarded $250 upon their selection. If you are selected, a Tongal producer will reach out to coordinate your arrangements for filmmaker / video editor partnerships.

1. Preferred format for video 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 you be selected as winner, 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. Pitch phase restricted to the US & Canada only.

10. Limit 5 submissions per member, per Phase.

11. You must be at least thirteen (13) years or older to enter.

12. The Sponsor reserves the right to repost the contest.

13. 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.

14. 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 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 award.

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.