WUF is looking for vertical videos of your dogs doing interesting and funny things, having fun experiences, or just enjoying life, for its family-friendly dog news series on YouTube and TikTok, WUF World News.

Do you have videos of your dog having experiences that you think the rest of the world would love to see? Have you filmed any videos of your dog doing something you think everyone just has to know about? Some examples might include: your dog behind the wheel of a boat, participating in a community event, watching the ball zoom back and forth between tennis players, helping you (successfully or unsuccessfully) in the kitchen, doing a trick most other dogs can’t - whatever unique video you have to share with the world, send it our way for a chance to be featured as part of WUF World News on YouTube, an upcoming series highlight our relationship with our canine friends. If your video is chosen, the puppet hosts of the show will spotlight your story.

WUF is looking for up to 10 videos, and you can submit up to 5 videos yourself. Your dog and it's experience or actions should the focus of your video, but humans and other animal friends can also be present too. Videos can be between a minimum of 00:10 and a maximum of 3:00.

For your submission, you'll also need a short description of your video so we know what's going on, your social handle, who the dog(s) are that are involved, and any additional context for the video (i.e. is there backstory to share?). You should also tell us how your dog improves your life.

DELIVERABLES: There is only one video asset required, per submission.

• One up to 3:00 minute video (9x16) *1x1 or 4x5, are acceptable if letterboxed or with video extension blurs at top/bottom.
• One written description of the video, up to 500 words in length (.doc, .pdf)

TIMELINE: For the full project timeline please see the Assets section.

EXPOSURE: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube

TARGET AUDIENCE: Global animal lovers of all ages. The growing WUF Community.

MANDATORIES: 

• Videos must be submitted natively as 9x16. *1x1 or 4x5, are acceptable if letterboxed or with video extension blurs at top/bottom.
• Videos do not require sound/audio. If video does have non-english audio, submitters should submit a translation of audio.
• Videos should not include music.
• Videos should not show brands, logos, or other visible IP.

WUF is an inspiring, storytelling, and experiential organization built around the idea that our dogs spark human transformation and connection. WUF content is made to represent the “With You Forever” friendship we have with our canine friends. Our dogs can impact us in physical, emotional, creative, and even spiritual ways. They help make our lives better, can teach us about friendship, and sometimes about ourselves.

REFERENCE VIDEOS FOR INSPIRATION OR TONE: 

• Funny Pet Videos
• Dogs on Camera

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

• SYNOPSIS (REQUIRED): Up to 500 characters telling us who is in the video and what's happening.

• VIDEO (REQUIRED): One 9x16 video, up to 3:00 in length.
  
  
• TREATMENT (REQUIRED): A 500 word description of the video. Tell us the story behind your video for context, some information about your dog's personality, any other interesting facts about them, and your social handle. (.doc, .pdf).
  

The most compelling pitch will be greenlit, and the responsible creator 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 pitch funds is subject to a payment schedule determined by Tongal. 

MUSIC: Tongal has partnered with three premiere music providers: Jingle Punks, Universal Production Music 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 providers’ names above. 

If you choose 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.

ASSET DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS: You must also provide all project files, editing sequences and a 1080p .mov master file, using a ProRes, Animation, or Uncompressed Codec in order to submit final payment.

For Tongal’s file delivery specs and any other questions you may have about post production, please click here.

1. 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 your submission be greenlit, 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. 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.
   
   
6. Submissions cannot contain any profanity, offensive language, nudity or otherwise objectionable material, the determination of which is solely at the discretion of Sponsor.
   
   
7. Submissions must not portray Sponsor in a negative way, the determination of which will solely reside with Sponsor.
    
8. 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.
    
9. Videos must be in the English language or subtitled.
    
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. 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.
    
    
15. 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. 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 earnings.
    
    
16. 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.