Create a riveting and energetic up-to-:60 sizzle video highlighting the wide breadth of amazing content Tongal filmmakers have created for Paramount Global throughout our partnership.

Since our partnership started in 2021, Tongal filmmakers, editors, animators, makers, illustrators, and graphic designers - creators of all stripes - have produced a wide range of incredibly eye-catching content for Paramount Global, and we want to showcase the best of the best in a wrap-up sizzle reel that highlights the diverse capabilities of Tongal's creative community to the Paramount team. Our work with Paramount covers a range of tones because it’s a combination of Paramount Pictures (Gladiator II, Top Gun: Maverick, Sonic 3, to name a few), Paramount Consumer Products (including a wide range of IP from SpongeBob SquarePants to Yellowstone), Nickelodeon (TMNT, PAW Patrol, Avatar, and all your old favorites), Paramount+, Paramount Corporate, and Paramount Home Entertainment (in particular the Paramount Scares handles). 

From claymation, mixed-media, and live action to infinite zooms and even latte art—we're looking for a snazzy Tongal editor to help show off the projects we've launched and the work our community has created. The sizzle should be energetic and entertaining, combining video with text and motion graphics that follow a specific script that will be provided. Dare to be creative while keeping in mind the clean and modern aesthetic of the Tongal brand. 

A script, a drive of additional creative assets, and other branding elements will all be provided to help build out the sizzle. There will be no voiceover in this video, so think of the full script as a narrative guideline with the different ideas we’d like to get across. The video should be a primarily visuals-driven sizzle reel that shows off the many, many videos and illustrations that we've created in a creative and engaging way.

For the purposes of the Pitch Phase, we are including a folder of assets that you can use to put together an up-to-:15 sample video (16x9) to demonstrate your creative approach. Your sample video should visualize the below two lines from the end of our script:

• For Every Channel And Screen
• Imagine. Engage. Create.

Make sure you're tailoring your edit to reflect these lines and make sure to feature the text on-screen in a way that reflects your unique graphic style. Please use the Google font Poppins for the on-screen text, and your video should utilize the Tongal brand hero colors. The on-screen text should be augmented by the provided footage/visuals from some of our past Paramount projects (see Relevant Assets below). The end of your sample video should resolve on a lockup of the Tongal and Paramount logos. Music should be energetic, dynamic, upbeat, contemporary, and maybe a little edgy. 

Lastly, since this is for internal use only, feel free to use a big song. We are definitely open to pop-punk - think along the lines of Believer by Imagine Dragons, Paint the Town Blue from the Arcane soundtrack, and SING by My Chemical Romance. For any questions or other project updates, check out the Project Forum.

DELIVERABLES: One up-to-:60 sizzle video (16x9)

EXPECTED TIMELINE: HERE

RELEVANT ASSETS: HERE

EXPOSURE: Internal for the Tongal and Paramount Global teams.

TONE: Engaging, snazzy, energetic, upbeat, easy to understand

EXECUTIONAL MANDATORIES: 

• Your sample video should include both A/V script lines provided and as many video assets as you choose from our the provided Relevant Assets folder.
• Your sample video should use the Tongal font (Poppins) and the provided Tongal brand colors. Also, the video should end with the Tongal x Paramount lockup.
• Your proof-of-concept should also demonstrate how you'd incorporate motion graphics/kinetic type/on-screen text in a dynamic but organic way.
• Sizzle will need to follow a Tongal-drafted script, which will be provided to the greenlit editor.

In order to be considered, include the below materials in your submission. For examples of effective pitches, check out this gallery. All Pitches remain private, even after a Pitch is selected, and Tongal strives to have Pitch selections made by the end of the Evaluation period, but additional time may be required by the Sponsor, depending on any number of factors.

• TEXT (REQUIRED): Up to 500 characters synopsizing how you plan to approach and produce the content listed in the Deliverables.
  
  
• SAMPLE VIDEO (REQUIRED): Please submit ONE roughly :15 sample video (16x9) based on the information provided in the Objectives section. 

• LINKS (REQUIRED): To your previous video work. Please specify your role (producer, director, editor, artist, etc.) but do not include links to your showreel. Please link to individual videos.

The most compelling pitch will be greenlit by the Sponsor, 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, typically included with the project timeline.

BUILDING YOUR TEAM: Looking for help? Post crew and production opportunities connected to Tongal projects on Backlot. Backlot includes search tools to help you find collaborators and crew by role, skill set, location, and more, for productions of any size and type. Tongal also supports inclusivity in all productions, and strongly encourages you to hire diverse talent for your team. To find additional options for staff & crew in your area, check out these resources and partners.

REVISION REQUIREMENTS & RESOURCES: Once Content has been submitted and the initial Production Phase completed, greenlit creators will enter into Revisions. Creators will perform reasonable edits on their videos according to the Sponsor's feedback. Check out our Filmmaker Resource Portal to access helpful post-production resources like Text-Safe Guides for different platforms, Project File Organization Tutorial, Export Presets, and Captioning services.

MUSIC: If you use music from a library for your content, you may use one of Tongal's music providers: Jingle Punks and Universal Production Music. 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 Music Release Form. To learn more, click on any of the providers' names above.

If you choose to use original music, you must fill out and submit our Music Release Form. Please ensure your composer reviews and signs this form BEFORE beginning their work.

STOCK FOOTAGE: Tongal has partnered with the stock footage library STORYBLOCKS, which can be used to source video clips, photography, and After Effects templates for your video submission to this project. Video or photo content from Storyblocks is available at no charge, solely for incorporation into submissions on this project, and will not require a separate Release Form. If identifiable people or intellectual property appears in a video clip or photo, you may only utilize assets that are clearly marked “Model released: Yes” or “Property release: Yes” on the clip description pages. You may not use any audio.

If you intend to use Storyblocks, inform your Tongal producer, and an account will be created for you to access the library. Once assets are approved for delivery, you must provide a complete list of all Storyblocks content that you used via our template HERE.

ASSET DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS & RESOURCES: 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 any costs associated with the hard drive and shipping. Tongal also reserves the right to request all raw files associated with the project.

To ensure a smoother delivery, please review the Export Presets, Specifications, and Project File Organization Tutorial in our Filmmaker Resource Portal.

1. 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. Tongal also reserves the right to request all raw files associated with the project.
   
   
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. 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.
   
   
5. Preferred format for upload to the Tongal website is HD 720p and formatted for the aspect ratios listed in the Deliverables (e.g. 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.
   
   
6. 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.
   
   
7. 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.
   
   
8. 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 creator.
   
   
9. Videos must be in the English language or subtitled.
   
   
10. Submissions must not portray Sponsor in a negative way, the determination of which will solely reside with Sponsor, nor can Submissions contain any profanity, offensive language, nudity or otherwise objectionable material, the determination of which is solely at the discretion of Sponsor.
    
    
11. You must be at least thirteen (13) years or older to enter.
    
    
12. The Sponsor reserves the right to repost the contest.
    
    
13. 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.