Interstellar and Google Play want you to help create a time capsule documentary that will give the children of tomorrow a snapshot of our hobbies, routines, families, achievements, and everything else that represents us. The documentary will be produced by award-winning filmmakers David Brodie and Angus Wall and curated by Christopher Nolan.

The sponsor has re-opened the project in hopes of getting more awesome submissions.  For those of you who already submitted you’re entry is still valid and you're free to submit again.

Interstellar and Google Play want you to help create a time capsule documentary that will give the children of tomorrow a snapshot of our hobbies, routines, families, achievements, and everything else that represents us. The documentary will be produced by award-winning filmmakers David Brodie and Angus Wall and curated by Christopher Nolan.

• Create an original video of moments and memories that represent humanity's time on Earth. The footage doesn't need to be super-polished — we're looking for honest portrayals of humanity. 
• Interstellar and Google Play will weave a select number of submissions into a time capsule compilation for future generations. Check the objectives tab to find out more. 

This is your opportunity to leave a message for the future of humanity.  What beautiful moments — personal and universal — would you like to preserve for future generations? 

The goal of this project is to create a short video (not exceeding 2 minutes) of one or more beautiful moments that you believe best represent humanity’s time on Earth. The footage will be compiled into a short film that will serve as a time capsule to future generations.

Important Note 1: You’ll need talent, location, artwork, and music releases (as applicable) for all of the footage you submit. These releases will need to be provided when you submit your Video, so make sure you have all your releases before the Video Phase closes!  Also, should your footage be used in the video, you may be required to submit the IP Assignment and Winner’s Affidavit. 

Important Note 2: All submitted Videos, even ones that do not place in the top 8, will become property of Google Play upon submission.

--Target Audience: The future of humanity.

--Executional Mandatories:

• Do not include any copyrighted works in your Video.

--Tone: inspirational, emotional, entertaining.

--Exposure: Submissions will be curated into a short film and featured with the digital release of Interstellar on Google Play.

This Project will be worth a total of $40,000 and consist of a Video Phase. Be sure to read the following information carefully as well as the Official Rules.

PHASE 1: VIDEO – All creators are invited to enter a Wildcard (What Is a Wildcard?) submission. The Judges will score all Wildcard submissions and the 8 highest scoring Wildcard will determine the standings for the Video Phase.

--Video Phase Payout: Winners of the Video Phase will earn the following prizes: 1st place through 8th place $5,000 each.

--Music:  Tongal has partnered with three premiere music providers: Audiosocket, Killer Tracks and Epidemic Sound. Any of which can be used to source music for your Video submission to this Project. You may use up to THREE total tracks per Video submission, and they can come from any of the three providers listed above. 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 you are selected as a winner and choose to use custom/original music, you must fill out and submit our Music Release Form. If you obtain music from other catalog providers, you must purchase the appropriate license at your own expense and submit it with our Music Release Form when you turn in your Video paperwork.  

--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. That’s a potential $2,000 in bonus cash just for telling all of your talented friends about this Project! Check out more about our Referral Program in FAQ.

1. The Video MUST not exceed 2 minutes in length. Preferred format for 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 win, 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. Limit 5 submissions per member, per Phase.

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

11. In the event that fewer than 50 number Pitches are received, the Sponsor reserves the right to repost the contest for up to fourteen (14) days at their discretion.

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, 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 prize.

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.