With more than 23 million members in the United States and Canada, Netflix is the world’s leading Internet subscription service for enjoying movies and TV shows. While they have established a dominant market share in these 2 countries respectively, they are an unknown in Latin America and beyond.
Poised to make a splash in these foreign markets, Netflix has reached out to engage the Poptent community of creators to help launch their service internationally. Netflix will be rolling out (streaming only; no DVDs by mail) initially throughout Latin America, allowing consumers to instantly watch unlimited movies and TV episodes, streaming over the Internet to computers and TVs, for one low monthly price.
Targeted toward “YouTube user” type consumers (and the like), your assignment objective is two-fold. First, you will be introducing Netflix to an entirely virgin audience; secondly, you will be explaining exactly how the service works. It’s up to you to design some sleek concepts that will engage viewers, deliver key messaging and ultimately help acquire new Netflix customers.
Please note: Because the videos are meant for an international audience, there should be no direct to camera speaking parts in the videos. Voiceovers and graphics are fine, since they can be easily translated.
This assignment carries some big cash rewards. $8000 goes out to 5 (yes 5) creators for their videos. Check out the contest page below to get started!
18+, 30 seconds, Deadline: August 9th 2011
Since 1953 State Fair has been delivering corn dogs to the masses. They are now the leading brand in the highly competitive fully cooked frozen corn dogs market in the U.S., and they want your help preserving their spot at the top!
State Fair has the highest awareness, loyalty and liking brand attribute scores in the category, and their products can be found in all major retailers around the country. They are in direct competition in the corn dogs category with both branded players and private label offerings. In addition to this, State Fair competes against other substantial snack items like chicken nuggets/tenders, hot dogs, frozen pizza, etc.
Your mission, should you choose to accept, will be to create videos that portray “simple family fun” in a contemporary fashion. They have teamed up with Poptent.net and are looking for videos that demand viewers’ attention while engaging them with the brand. Submissions can be quirky, funny, progressive and/or slightly edgy with no more than a PG rating. Have fun with this one!
1 purchase is guaranteed for $7,500!
18+, 30-90 seconds(60 seconds suggested), Deadline: August 8th 2011
Since 1995, the Slamdance Film Festival has been a popular outlet for talented filmmakers including the likes of Christopher Nolan (Memento), Marc Forster (Monster’s Ball), Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite) and Oren Peli (Paranormal Activity). Slamdance also attracts renowned alumni including Larry Clark and Steven Soderbergh.
One thing that has become a norm at this event is the trailer that is featured before each screening, the “Slamdance Trailer.” Thanks to Slamdance and GoodHealthAllNaturalFoods.com, you now have a chance to be a part of the festival’s history!
Create a short 1 minute or less trailer concept (funny, inspiring, etc.) that you can pitch to Slamdance/GHANF. If chosen, your idea will be produced and you will receive the following:
Not too shabby, right? Be sure to check out the video below showing one of Slamdance’s previous trailers then head over to the contest page to read up on all the details. See you at Slamdance!
18+, Idea Only (1 minute or less), Deadline: August 31st 2011
Sing the famous TUMS jingle! Sing loud! Sing proud! And submit it on video. The submission that shows the most heart, will win a VIP trip to the TUMS Fast Relief 500- a Martinsville Speedway NASCAR race!
Winner will also get the honor of being Grand Marshal of the race and lead over 60,000 racing fans as they sing their hearts out together. Show your best TUM-Ta-TUM-TUM-TUMS!
18+, 30 seconds-, Deadline: July 31st 2011
The mamaRoo by 4moms is a really cool and innovative baby seat that moves like no other can…just like you do! First, check out the video below to get a better idea of what I’m talking about. Next, grab your video camera a make a 60 second commercial that gets consumers excited about this new product. Videos can be funny, witty, sentimental, emotional or simply a testimonial based on true stories or personal experience.
If you’re a parent, you should already be excited about this product. If you’re not, then get creative and get parents excited. Either way, your pitch could earn you a portion of the $20,000 prize pool Tongal.com is offering! $7000 goes to the best video, but don’t think you’re odds are low. There are 15 spots of cash prizes depending on which portion of the project you enter and win. What are you waiting for?
13+, 60 seconds-, Deadlines: July 29th 2011 (Concept)
Enter Kikkoman’s third annual video contest and you could win some serious cash while having a great time. This year, they’re putting out a casting call to find the person who best represents “The Kikkoman”! It could be a man, it could be a woman…it could be you.
Just shoot a 60-second video that shows them how Kikkoman products make your life better and why you are, without a doubt, “The Kikkoman”! Then, submit it to the contest page below and you could end up with a cool $5,000 or other cash prizes of $1,000 or $500.
So, what’s it all about? Well, it’s not a cooking or recipe contest, unless you want it to be. Just address any one or all of the topics below to convince them how YOU would make the best Kikkoman. Think America’s Funniest Home Videos meets America’s Got Talent and show them:
Good luck!
18+, 60 seconds-, Deadline: August 31st 2011
Get off the couch and grab your camera! The “Let’s Get Physical” Challenge is looking for 30 second – 1minute workout videos of you sweatin’ to your favorite work out song. Simple, right?
The grand prize winner will take home a $500 gift card to Best Buy. 2nd place takes home $200 to LULULEMON and 3rd grabs a $100 Whole Foods gift card. Good luck!
21+, 30 – 60 seconds, Deadline: July 22nd 2011
Have an outrageous, shocking or just plain overdue home improvement project on hand? Need a little extra cash or help getting it done? Say no more, True Value is rolling out the Facebook “DIY True Stories” Contest, where ambitious DIYers are being asked to tell all for a chance to win $2,500 to complete their project, receive expert advice to help them get the job done right and the opportunity to star in their very own DIY web series on Facebook.
18+, 2-3 minutes, Deadline: August 15th 2011
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