Some call it the astria porta. The chappa’ai. The Ring of the Ancestors. It’s that big beautiful hunk of naquadah, feasting on zero point energy, and when Dr. Daniel Jackson saw it back in 1994, he called it the Stargate. For you, it’s the center of everything, because you’re a Stargate superfan. 

And that’s awesome. Stargate has been a defining series for so many of us. When it came out, there was literally nothing like it. It was a sprawling intergalactic adventure that somehow mixed ancient alien civilizations and spaceships with modern day scientists and soldiers, and bottled it up in a story about saving humanity. Luckily for us, Stargate is back.

The recent release of Stargate Origins breathed fresh life into the franchise that we love, and now the Stargate creative team is working to build out the universe even further, developing a series of exciting and original initiatives for the official community and streaming platform, Stargate Command.

This is where you come in! Fans have always been an essential part of Stargate, so as the stewards of Stargate Command look to the future, it’s only fitting that they’d turn back to fans again and ask them to step up and help shape the coming stream of content. Thus comes the genesis of the Stargate Superfan Panel. It’s going to be a group of up to 10 passionate fans assembled to help weigh in on everything from new digital series to behind-the-scenes specials, as well as take part in local Stargate fan events and activities on the Stargate Command platform.

How are we building the team? We’re opening it up to any and every Stargate superfan, except where prohibited by law. We know each fan has his or her own unique connection to Stargate and area of expertise, so we’re asking you to put that to video and make the case for why you should be on the team. We want you to tell us about...

• What makes you a true Stargate superfan? Is it your encyclopedic knowledge? Your Jaffa cosplay skills? Or is it the letter-writing campaign you organized back when everyone thought they killed off Daniel? 
• What impact has Stargate had on your life?
• How did you discover Stargate? What was watching Stargate like for you?

Submit your video for the chance to be a part of this! The Stargate Command team will select up to 10 superfan winners, and your videos may be featured on Stargate Command, as well as on Stargate social media! 

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• Up to TEN (10) WINNERS will be awarded $250 upon selection for the Superfan Panel. 
• Winners will be invited to the Grand Prize Superfan Panel Kick-off Event in Los Angeles, which is tentatively scheduled to take place in March 2019. Flights, accommodations, and a per diem for 3 days will be provided by the Stargate Command team.
• Superfan Panelist Responsibilities: Winners may be asked to attend, and assist with the running of, Stargate Command fan events in their local area. They may also be asked to contribute to the running of Superfan forum events on the Stargate Command platform, as well as beta test new products and platforms for the website, and provide feedback on new content initiatives. Winners may be invited for monthly “State of the Gate” calls between the Stargate Command team and the Superfan Panel.
• Some Stargate Superfan Panel events may be held outside the United States, and you may need a valid passport to participate in such events. If you are located outside the United States, you must possess a valid passport and be permitted to travel to the United States for Stargate Superfan Panel events. The Stargate Command team will not be obligated to pay for or assist with obtaining a passport or visa, or otherwise fulfilling requirements for travel.
•  Only individuals may submit; teams or groups will be disqualified. The project is open to any and every Stargate superfan, except where prohibited by law.
•  Your video can be up to 3 minutes in length. Shorter videos are fine; we just want to make sure you have enough time to express your love for Stargate.
• Your video should be shot in landscape mode, in a 16:9 aspect ratio, not in portrait mode. Yup, that means you should turn your phone sideways. 
• You MAY include any kind of physical Stargate paraphernalia in your video, but nothing is specifically required. 
• You MAY NOT use any audio or visual elements from Stargate, and that includes any music from the film or TV scores. 
• You MAY use title cards, text, animation, or motion graphics, if it helps you tell your story. 
• You should also not include references to franchises other than Stargate in your video. 
• You should be sure to register your Tongal account and log in before submitting your video, so that you leave yourself enough time to upload your video before the deadline.
• When submitting your video, you must also submit a signed Participation and Submitted Materials Release, as well as a talent release for each person who appears on screen, and a location release for each location you use to film your video. Although other people may appear in your video, you may only submit yourself as an individual. 
• If any children or other minors appear in the video, their parents or legal guardians must sign the talent release on their behalf. 

*IMPORTANT* As any items appearing in the background of your video may be cause for disqualification, please: 

• Keep your video clear of any visible third-party logos, or objects from franchises other than Stargate, which include trademarked or copyrighted materials like toys, books, posters, games, clothing, and shoes.
• Try to use a blank wall or empty outdoor area for the background of your video.
• Do not include music in your submission.

The Stargate Superfan Panel Project is open for submissions from 12:00 pm PT on Friday, January 17th to 12:00 pm (noon) PT on Wednesday, February 6th, 2019. Entries not received within this time period will be disqualified. No purchase necessary to enter or win. See Official Rules and requirements for eligibility and other requirements.

We've attached a new FAQ document in the Assets (as of 01/25/19), but if If you have any issues with your submission, please reach out to us at info@tongal.com at least 2 hours before the deadline.  

The goal of this project is to source up to TEN (10) awesome Stargate superfan videos (each up to 3 minutes in length) to help assemble the Stargate Superfan Panel.

THE VIDEO PHASE – Please submit your Stargate Superfan video! When submitting your video, please upload a signed MGM Participation and Submitted Materials Release Form, as well as a talent release for each person who appears on screen, and a location release for each location you use to film your video. 

--Video Phase Payout: Up to TEN (10) WINNERS will each be awarded $250 upon their selection for the Superfan Panel. If you are selected, a Tongal producer will reach out to coordinate your arrangements for the Los Angeles kick-off event. Flights, accommodations, and a per diem for 3 days will be provided by the Stargate Command team.

The Stargate Command team will choose winners based on its creative discretion, but below are a few criteria under special consideration:

• Do you know your stuff? The judges are looking at your ability to convey a real knowledge of and history with the Stargate franchise.
• Take us to the next level! How have you actively engaged with Stargate beyond the passive viewer? Is that a Staff Weapon in your closet?!?!
• Deliver it with poise and articulation. Channel your inner Jack O'Neill, and make sure you're clearly expressing yourself here.
• Adherence to submission requirements. Let's do this by the book, like General Hammond is watching.

Only individuals may submit for consideration; teams or groups will be disqualified. Multiple people may appear in a video entry, however, if it supports your case as a Stargate Superfan. Tongal will award the prize only to the Tongal member who submits a winning video. Winners are responsible for any taxes related to receipt of prizes.

After the Superfan Panel Kick-off Event in Los Angeles, Tongal may continue to coordinate with you to make arrangements for other Stargate events, and will provide additional details as more information is available.

1. The video MUST not exceed 180 seconds in length. Preferred format for upload to the Tongal website is HD 720p 16x916:9. Acceptable file formats are .mov, .avi, .mp4, and .wmv. Acceptable codecs are H.264 (MP4), MPEG-4, H.263, MPGV, WMV, and DivX. 

2. All work must be your own original creation and free of any copyrighted material, other than any pre-existing Stargate intellectual property. You shall provide detailed information of your work regarding the source, the creator and background information as requested by MGM or Tongal.

3. Your video MUST NOT include third-party materials. If, despite this prohibition, you nonetheless use any third-party materials, 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 MGM – SEE THE MGM PARTICIPATION AND SUBMITTED MATERIALS RELEASE FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT OWNERSHIP OF ENTRIES. YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO PUBLICLY SHARE OR PUBLISH YOUR SUBMISSION IN ANY MANNER AND YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO 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 MGM.  FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS REQUIREMENT MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR ENTRY IN THE PROJECT.

5. MGM WILL OWN AND HAVE THE RIGHT AND OPTION TO USE ANY AND ALL IDEAS AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN YOUR SUBMISSION. IF YOU ARE A WINNER, IN CONSIDERATION OF MGM'S PAYMENT TO YOU OF THE $250 PRIZE, MGM MAY USE ALL IDEAS AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN YOUR SUBMISSION. IF YOU ARE NOT A WINNER AND MGM USES ONE OR MORE IDEAS OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN YOUR SUBMISSION, YOU WILL BE ENTITLED TO A ONE-TIME PAYMENT OF $250 FROM MGM. MGM MAY CHOOSE TO HAVE A THIRD PARTY MAKE THE PAYMENT TO YOU. NEITHER MGM NOR TONGAL WILL BE OBLIGATED TO CREDIT OR COMPENSATE YOU IN ANY OTHER WAY IN CONNECTION WITH ANY USE OF YOUR SUBMISSION (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IDEA OR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY THEREIN).

6. Submissions cannot contain any profanity, offensive language, nudity or otherwise objectionable material, the determination of which is solely at the discretion of MGM.

7. Submissions must not portray MGM or Stargate Command in a negative way, the determination of which will solely reside with MGM.

8. By submitting an entry for this project, you acknowledge that your work may become subject to public voting on the Tongal website. Public voting may be used to help MGM determine the final rank order.

9. Videos must be in the English language or subtitled.

10. Limit 1 submission per member.

11. You must be eighteen (18) years or older (and the age of majority in the place where you reside) to enter.

12. All eligibility determinations will be made solely by Tongal and MGM in their sole discretion and are final and binding in all respects.

13. Employees, officers, members, directors, managers, agents, and representatives of MGM, Tongal, and their respective parent companies, owners, affiliates, subsidiaries, divisions, successors in interest, corporate partners, advertising and promotion agencies, and any other party participating in the design, administration, or promotion of this contest, or a member of the immediate family (any parent, child, sibling, spouse, or domestic partner, regardless of where they live) or any individual living in the same household of such person (whether related or not), are not eligible to participate in this contest.

14. MGM reserves the right to repost the contest at its discretion, and MGM reserves the right to choose no winner and award no prize.

15. In addition to the standard Tongal W-9, Winner Affidavit, and IP Assignment, winning video creators MUST also provide Tongal with the Talent Release(s), Location Release(s), and other releases requested by Tongal for all people and assets appearing in their winning videos, as well as a copy of a photo ID for each person appearing on-camera. In addition, you MUST submit a signed MGM Participation and Submitted Materials Release with your entry. Your receipt of a prize is contingent on your submission of completed copies of these documents.

16. Tongal, MGM and each submitter are independent contractors, and neither the submitter nor any person who created or appears in a video will be an employee, partner, agent or joint venturer of Tongal or MGM.

17. Each member agrees that neither his or her participation or agreement to the terms and conditions of this Project Brief, nor MGM’s use of the submission, will violate any agreement to which the member is a signatory or party, including, without limitation, any guild or union membership terms or agreements.   

18. Due to the public nature of each Superfan’s activities as part of the Superfan Panel, MGM or Tongal will conduct background checks on winners in an effort to maintain the integrity of the Stargate brand. Each winner agrees to submit to a background check upon request by MGM or Tongal. Each winner’s receipt of a prize and participation in Superfan Panel activities will be subject to the winner passing the background check. If the winner’s participation in the Superfan Panel could create the appearance of impropriety, as determined by MGM in its reasonable discretion, the winner will not pass the background check.

19. After MGM has assembled the initial Superfan Panel through this project, MGM has the right to dismiss members of and add members to the panel, in MGM’s sole and absolute discretion.

20. See OFFICIAL RULES for additional contest information, terms and conditions. To the extent of any conflict or inconsistency between these requirements and the Official Rules or any Tongal release or assignment form, the terms and conditions of these requirements shall prevail. To the extent of any conflict or inconsistency between the MGM Participation and Submitted Materials Release and any of the foregoing, the terms and conditions of the MGM Participation and Submitted Materials Release will prevail.

ALL STARGATE COMMAND AND ALL STARGATE TRADEMARKS, CHARACTERS, NAMES AND RELATED INDICIA ARE © AND ™ METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER STUDIOS INC. REFERENCES IN THIS PROJECT BRIEF TO THE STARGATE COMMAND TEAM MEANS METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER STUDIOS INC.