In this Quick Hits project, we are looking for a 3D artist and LEGO fan who can design new minifigs from reference material to be used in an upcoming LEGO animation.

Are you a 3D artist who loves LEGO and the idea of creating new minifig characters to be used in an upcoming large-scale animation? Then this is the project for you!

We're looking for someone who will be paired up with a fashion expert, take their wardrobe references, and bring the looks to life as LEGO Minifigs. These models must be based on a specific 3D model in the Unity platform and delivered to exacting specs so as to be used as functional assets. Your creations will eventually be used in a large-scale, upcoming LEGO animation as background characters.

For any questions or other project updates, check out the Project Forum.

DELIVERABLES: 

• 40 custom minifigs as 3D models

TIMELINE: 

Note, because this will be a collaborative project the timeline can be adjusted to meet all parties, but should come to a completion the last week in November.

Pitch Phase: 10/15 - 10/21

Winners announced: 10/25

Design Phase: 10/25 - 11/30

EXPOSURE:

• Theaters

TARGET AUDIENCE:

• All ages

TONE:

• Fashion-forward, family-friendly fun, engaging

EXECUTIONAL MANDATORIES: 

• You must base your minifig designs on your fashion partner's references.
• These models must be based on a specific 3D model in the Unity platform and delivered to exacting specs so as to be used as functional assets.
• Your references will be multigenerational, diverse, and cover a wide breadth of individuals.
• Your models must not include recognizable logos or trademarked designs, but can be parodies.
• Your created models must be wholly original creations.

OPEN BID: 

• This is an open bid project, so you will get to set your own budget proposal
• By participating in this open bid project, creators acknowledge that the Sponsor is under no obligation to greenlight a bid. Though most open bid projects on our platform do move forward with a greenlit bid, we will notify you in the event the Sponsor decides not to fund any bids via the project forum. Regardless of the result, all open bid submissions will be reviewed and evaluated by the Sponsor and the project team.

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): 500 or fewer characters letting us know a little about yourself and why you're interested in pitching for this project
  
  
• DESIGN SAMPLE (REQUIRED): Give us a sample of a wholly original minifig you created.
  
  
• 3D ANIMATION EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED): Please let us know about any 3D animation work you've participated in and your role.
  
  
• BID (REQUIRED): This is an open bid project, so you’ll get to set your overall budget proposal.

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. 

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: Designers will perform reasonable edits on their Designs according to the Sponsor’s feedback.

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. 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.
   
   
3. 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.
   
   
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. Limit 5 submissions per member.
   
   
8. You must be at least thirteen (13) years or old to enter. The Sponsor reserves the right to repost the contest at their discretion.
   
   
9. Creators of selected submissions must provide the standard Tongal W-9, Winner Affidavit, and IP Assignment.
   
   
10. 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.