Who is your creative hero? Share a photo or original artwork of someone you look up to creatively and tell us what their work means to you or how it’s impacted your career for the opportunity to earn a MasterClass All-Access pass.

The goal of this project is to challenge you to reflect on your creative influences and how your heroes have helped shape your own work. We want to know WHO inspires you and HOW they've impacted your creative journey. Selected submissions will be shared with the greater Tongal community on social so that your heroes can continue to inspire even more creators.

EXPOSURE: Tongal’s social media channels

TARGET AUDIENCE: Creators and artists in general, and the Tongal community of filmmakers, writers, editors, and animators

TONE: Serious or silly, we’re open to all tones as long as it comes authentically from your heart

EXECUTIONAL MANDATORIES:

• You may submit any image of your creative heroes, including copyrighted photos or original artwork. We recommend a minimum file size of 1080x1080px.
• Name only ONE creative hero per submission (you can submit up to 5 times!)
• By submitting, you are granting Tongal permission to share your work across our channels, however you will retain the rights to your submission. Please do not upload your submission anywhere else until selected submissions have been announced and this Project has closed. Thank you!

This summer, Tongal is once again hosting a virtual Creative Camp for all our community members and everyone is invited to join in on the fun! Each week between now and early August, we’re launching a 6-part series of ‘just-for-fun’ projects designed to fire up your imagination, push your creative boundaries, and build camaraderie between you and your fellow Tongal creators.

Some thought-starters for 'Meet Your Heroes'

• "I admire the work of ________ because..."
• "I was inspired to pursue ________ because of the work of ________..."
• "This movie/song/TV show/artwork by ________ is something I've referenced in my own work because..."

AWARDS

• ONE FIRST PLACE SUBMISSION CREATOR will receive a 1-year membership to MasterClass.com so they can continue to learn from other top creators + Tongal swag + receive credit by name (and tagged on social if possible) anytime we share their submission  (ARV $200)
• FOUR PROJECT RUNNER-UP SUBMISSION CREATORS will each receive Tongal swag + credit by name (and tagged on social if possible) anytime we share their submission  (ARV $15)
• Note: Tongal swag may be substituted with payments of its approximate retail value (“ARV”) for selected creators living outside the United States.

About MasterClass

Founded in 2015, MasterClass started with the idea that everyone should have "access to genius." The online education platform provides educational, inspiring, and engaging classes taught by the world’s greatest minds in cooking, film, writing, music, business and more. With more than 60 classes that dive into processes, techniques and philosophies, MasterClass.com helps students progress more rapidly towards their own mastery, explore new passions, and learn new skills.

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

• TEXT (REQUIRED): 500 characters or less telling us who your creative hero is and what they mean to you.

• IMAGE (REQUIRED): A photo or original artwork featuring your creative hero. Recommend file size: 1080x1080px, 1080x1350px, or 1920x1080px.

• SOCIAL HANDLES (OPTIONAL): Link to your social handles so we can tag you if your Submission is selected.

The most 5 compelling Submissions will be greenlit, and upon submitting the Winner’s Affidavit and the IP Assignment, the responsible creator will receive the Awards outlined above.

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. 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.
   
   
3. 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.
   
   
4. Submissions cannot contain any profanity, offensive language, nudity or otherwise objectionable material, the determination of which is solely at the discretion of Sponsor.
   
   
5. Submissions must not portray Sponsor in a negative way, the determination of which will solely reside with Sponsor.
    
6. 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.
    
7. Videos must be in the English language or subtitled.
    
8. Limit 5 submissions per member, per Phase.
    
9. You must be at least thirteen (13) years or older to enter.
   
   
10. The Sponsor reserves the right to repost the contest.
    
    
11. In order to process payment, you must submit the standard Tongal W-9, Winner Affidavit, and IP Assignment.
    
    
12. 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.