We’re looking to source video concepts to be used as on-disc bonus content for the Halloween (2018) DVD and Blu-ray, and to market the home entertainment release on digital and social platforms.

** Project Update **

While the sponsor is still determining the other four concept winners, the following submission will be moving forward to the pitch project:

Understanding Horror 

Similar to popular YouTube channels like Nerdwriter or Every frame a painting. Create original short video essays that dive deep into the culture of horror and how it has such a deep hold on us. And how movies like Halloween craft horror so well. For survival, explore why the fear of death is so important. Pure evil, does it really exist? Look into past examples that are horrifying because they are true. The fear of betrayal and how it is used in story, etc.

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It was Halloween 1978 when Laurie Strode first survived a vicious attack from Michael Myers. 40 years and 10 movies later, Universal will be launching the 11th movie in the franchise this October. Serving as a direct sequel to the original movie, Halloween (2018) will once again star Jamie Lee Curtis and Nick Castle.

This time around, will Laurie be ready for Michael when he returns? We'll find out in a few months! In the meantime, please let the thought of Michael Myers scare the creativity out of you.

Working with Tongal, Universal is looking for FIVE (5) video concepts to be used as on-disc bonus content for the Halloween (2018) DVD and Blu-ray, and to market the home entertainment release on digital and social platforms.

The goal of this project is to source FIVE (5) video concepts to be used as on-disc bonus content for the Halloween (2018) DVD and Blu-ray, and to market the home entertainment release on digital and social platforms.

--Key Movie Themes:

• Survival
• Pure evil
• Betrayal

--Target Audience: Adults of all ages who love horror movies.

--Executional Mandatories: As we will not have access to the movie talent, please do not include concepts that will involve additional filming with the actors.

--Tone: Tense, Scary, Suspenseful

This project will be worth a total of $2,500 and consists of a Concept Phase. Be sure to read the following information carefully as well as the Official Rules.

PHASE 1: Concept – Tell us your concept in 500 characters or less. Remember, a concept is not a detailed script; it is a spark of inspiration, or a distillation of what the video content should be. The FIVE (5) winning concept creators will receive $500 each. 

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Submissions cannot contain any profanity, offensive language, nudity or otherwise objectionable material, the determination of which is solely at the discretion of the sponsor.

4. Submissions must not portray the sponsor in a negative way, the determination of which will solely reside with sponsor.

5. 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.

6. Limit 5 submissions per member.

7. You must be at least thirteen (13) years or old.

8. The sponsor reserves the right to repost the contest at their discretion.

9. Winners must submit the standard Tongal W-9, Winner Affidavit, and IP Assignment.

10. 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.