Create an epic, exciting LEGO Minecraft adventure video that will inspire young fans of Minecraft to "Think like a Minecrafter - Build like a Minecrafter".

LEGO Minecraft fans, this is the project you've been waiting for! For years, Minecraft has been one of the most popular games in the world, inspiring imagination and creativity for all ages, and LEGO Minecraft has become the physical representation of this adventure that takes place right in your living room. Now, LEGO Minecraft wants to create an awesome, creative, epic adventure video using some of the latest sets to inspire a whole new generation of Minecraft fans to grab their LEGO bricks and "Think like a Minecrafter, Build like a Minecrafter". 

The objective here is to tell a cool story, entertain people, and raise awareness of the LEGO Minecraft line of toys. Plain and simple. We’re not trying to create a commercial or a social media campaign. This is all about the fun that LEGO Minecraft has to offer, and thus the creative possibilities are wide and expansive: much like the game, if you can dream it, you can create it! What matters is that this video is fun, fresh, uses LEGO Minecraft sets detailed in the background section, and tells a cohesive story that excites Minecraft fans, reminding kids that they can use their LEGO Minecraft sets at home to re-create their favorite scenes, houses, and storylines from their own, unique perspective.

One element that you will need to break down clearly in your treatment is how you will use the LEGO Minecraft sets listed in the background section within your videos. You will have 7 sets with at least 5 that need to appear within your videos so you will need to describe how these sets will be featured. Maybe there are two opposing sides fighting one another in Survival mode and your concept features a video from each side. No matter the approach, LEGO Minecraft wants to hear it!

This project is open to all styles of animation: If you're a stop motion animator, this might be the perfect fit for you. Perhaps you want to shoot a live-action video showing how you've recreated entire Minecraft worlds with your LEGO Minecraft sets, in order to inspire young builders. If you're a 3D animator who wants to turn the provided LEGO Minecraft sets into an epic adventure video, that could work too. All of these options are on the table, so we'd love to see your detailed vision and approach in your pitch. Check out the Background section below to see a few examples of what's possible in terms of style. For any questions or other project updates, check out the Project Forum.

DELIVERABLES:  There are 3 total deliverables.

• Three :30-:45 hero videos (16x9)

TIMELINE: Click here to check out the full project timeline.

EXPOSURE:  

• Select branches of LEGO's website/channels.
• Please review the platform best practices page.

TARGET AUDIENCE: Kids 6-12 years old who are fans of Minecraft.

TONE: Epic, Fun, Adventurous Creative, Inspirational, Inclusive, and eye-opening to kids about what they can do with the LEGO sets

EXECUTIONAL MANDATORIES: 

• This should be a universally understandable video which means no VO or onscreen text.
• This project deals exclusively with LEGO Minecraft; no references or content from the game Minecraft should be included in this video.
• Your pitch should illustrate how you'll show a wide breadth of the LEGO Minecraft set assortment.
• This video should not feature any swearing, graphic/inappropriate/violent content, unsafe or dangerous activities, and should not make fun of any race, gender, or religion.
• Use of other trademarks or logos is strictly prohibited.

By participating in this project, creators acknowledge that the Sponsor is under no obligation to greenlight a pitch. Though most projects on our platform do move forward with a greenlit pitch, we will notify you in the event the Sponsor decides not to fund any pitches via the project forum. Regardless of the result, all submissions will be reviewed and evaluated by the Sponsor and the project team.

Shooting live action or stop motion? Our priority is ensuring everyone's safety, so please review our COVID-19 Production Safety Guide and check federal, state, and local rules before and during your shoot to make sure your on-set protocols are up to date. We're working hard to keep people working during this extraordinary time, and you should ensure your submission is executable within the anticipated timeline and budget, while also ensuring everyone's safety.

Here are the LEGO Minecraft sets that can be featured and provided to the greenlit filmmaker: 

• 21187 - The Red Barn
• 21188 - The Llama Village
• 21189 - The Skeleton Dungeon
• 21190 - The Abandoned Village
• 21184 - The Bakery
• 21185 - The Nether Bastion
• 21186 - The Ice Castle

*As noted in the Objectives section, multiple sets should be integrated into each video.*

REFERENCE VIDEOS FOR INSPIRATION OR TONE: As stated above, this project can go in a varied amount of directions, depending on your filmmaking style and approach. Here are a few different types of LEGO Minecraft videos that could be helpful to check out:

• Explore LEGO Minecraft biomes - with a LEGO Minecraft designer!
• The Mountain Cave - LEGO Minecraft - Stop Motion Video
• LEGO Minecraft Compilation

In order to be considered for this project, you must include the below materials in your pitch submission. For examples of effective pitches, check out this gallery.

• TEXT (REQUIRED): Up to 500 characters synopsizing how you plan to approach and execute this video.
  
  
• TREATMENT (REQUIRED): A detailed narrative description of what's going to happen in the video. If it's helpful to you, we've provided a treatment template, which you can find here.
  
  
• LINKS (REQUIRED): To your previous video work. Please specify your role (producer, director, cinematography, etc.) and DO NOT INCLUDE LINKS TO YOUR SHOWREEL. Please link to individual videos.

• SCRIPT (Optional): This should include dialogue from the video you intend to create.
  
  
• STORYBOARDS (Optional): Additional concept art, storyboards, shot list, anything that helps get your point across. You can download the Tongal storyboard template here.
  
  
• PITCH VIDEO (Optional): This is your opportunity to be face-to-face with the Sponsor and show them what you're capable of. Consider submitting a pitch video in which you tell the Sponsor what they can expect should they choose your pitch. Also, test videos, animatics, etc. are welcome. For some examples of effective Pitch videos, check out this gallery. All Pitches will remain private until after the Sponsor gives creator(s) the green light to move forward.

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. Please see the full payment schedule in the Assets section.

PRE-PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS: Prior to shooting, filmmakers must receive the below approvals from the Sponsor.

• SCRIPT: This project requires script approval. The Sponsor may provide feedback on your script and ask you to submit a new version. There may be multiple rounds of feedback until a script is approved by the Sponsor.
• STORYBOARD: This project requires storyboard approval. The Sponsor may provide feedback on your storyboard and ask you to submit a new version.

For your convenience, we’ve provided some helpful templates to use at your discretion. They include templates for creating a treatment, production budget, storyboards, shot list, call sheet, and a music cue sheet. Additionally, there are templates that will help you clearly present cast, location, and wardrobe options to the Sponsor. They can all be accessed here.

BUILDING YOUR TEAM: Tongal supports inclusivity in all of our productions and strongly encourages you to hire diverse talent for your team. To find staff & crew in your area, check out these resources and partners.

REVISION REQUIREMENTS: Once the Video Phase has closed, the greenlit submitters will enter the Revisions Phase. Filmmakers will perform reasonable edits on their videos according to the Sponsor’s feedback.

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. You are responsible for the costs associated the hard drive and shipping.

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.