entry kit

accelerating ideas around the world.

What is Talent League about?

Talent League encourages creators to bring their visions tolife by providing a platform that accelerates innovativeideas that fit into the Digital Entertainment Industry. Thisinitiative invites young individuals from every corner of the
globe to unite in pursuit of collaborative creations that will
shape the future of our current creative landscape. 

We’re looking for young talents and unconventional
thinkers who are unafraid to break the system and inspire
through change. All projects from the many creative realms
are welcomed, such as Extended Reality and immersive
technologies, Animation, Games, Music, Graphic Design,
Film, Computer Science, Digital Photography, Mixed Media,
to name a few.

Note

After thoughtful consideration, we have decided to cancel
our physical events, the Regional finals. This means thatthey will not take place in person, and we are hosting an
online format that no longer separates teams per region,gathering all the semi-finalist teams in one cohesive event.
During this event, each team will present its pitch to thejudging panel so we can select the ones that will advanceto the second phase of mentorships.  
We introduced the vision of the Regional Events for thisyear’s edition of the Talent League because, despiteknowing how ambitious the idea was, we believe it could
promote global access and inclusivity within local
communities, making for a broader impact.  
Unfortunately, we didn’t gather the right conditions to makethis happen at this time. We were looking forward tohosting an event in your city but didn’t have the backing weneeded.  
You can count on us to be transparent and honest, so here
we are, sharing our challenges and taking everything we’velearned to heart. We understand that this mission iscomplex, but we’re eager to try again next year, taking thenecessary steps to rethink our strategy and achieve theresults we’re aiming for.

Rules and Criteria

Rules

1 | Eligibility criteri
Submissions from organizations or companies are notpermitted
Participants can apply individually or as part of a group(maximum of three members). All team members must
fit the age criteria outlined below
Participants aged between 18 and 35 (Participants mustbe 18 by the submission deadline). We welcome entries
from participants who aren’t older than 35 by
December 31, 2024. 

2 | Our Term
Participation in this challenge is 100% freeIn order to set up a submission, participants will need tovisit www.trojan-unicorn.com, register an account, andenter Talent League’s page to start a draft where they
include the project’s title, team name, and idea
description, among other mandatory fields. Participants
can save their submission draft and continue editing
later. All participants agree with the expressed Rules andTerms by creating a draft submission
We welcome projects from all areas of the digitalentertainment industry.

The official language of Talent League is English. Thismeans the submission is entirely written in English, andmentorships will be held in this language. Therefore,
participants should have a fair knowledge of thelanguage and be able to comprehend, communicate,
and write independently without the help of thirdparties.
Although more than one submission is allowed per
participant, only one project will be considered a finalist
in this case.
Only one member of the team — the Teamrepresentative — submits an idea or project. This role is
responsible for administering all aspects of thesubmission, including adding other team members.
Participants have until the submission deadline to
finalize and submit their entries. Once you submit yourwork, you won’t be able to edit it or replace materials.
Submissions cannot be amended in any way once they
have been finally submitted.
The idea/project submitters must own the intellectual
property rights and the legal rights to use all thematerials submitted. The rights to your ideas will always
be yours. If you are selected, you will remain in total
control of the project and maintain your creative
freedom
THU will be allowed to use the contents of the submitted
projects, including social media content, website
display, etc., in the context of Talent League’s publicity.

3 | Finalists’ selection phas
Each team will compete for a spot in the initial phase of
the Mentorships
Submissions will be reviewed and selected by a panel ofexperts previously announced on the THU Website.
There will not be a public voting.
These selected teams will be announced on September
2, 2024 on our website and will receive a notification on
our Platform as well as an email with further details.
Mentorships will be performed by a panel of expert
mentors previously announced on the THU Website
Teams that attended the first phase of mentorships will
present a pitch at the Semi-Final online Event
The best 10 teams will be selected to move on to theGrand Final
The 10 finalist teams get to work on the businessaspects of their projects in further mentoring sessions
and pitch the product at the Grand Final
The Grand Final is a 100% online event and will host thefinal product pitches!

4 | Rejection or Withdrawa
THU reserves the right, in its absolute discretion, todisregard a Submission if the Submission: 1.1. Is incomplete, lacks clarity or necessary structure

1.2. Does not comply with the Entry Kit rules or formats

1.3. Does not meet the Criteria.

5 | Prize
Finalists will be mentored by a panel of expert mentors
previously announced on the THU Website
The 10 finalist teams get free tickets for THU Creators
Circle, and the winning team will go to the event with all
expenses paid.

Criteria

6 | Participants’ Requirement
Participants selected for the Semi- Final phase will berequested to sign an agreement where the following isstated
Mentees should be available to allocate a minimum of 15hours per week to Talent League’s mentorship schedule
as well as project development tasks when the Talent
League mentorships start, on October 21st, 2024
Participants must ensure that they are reasonably
available for, and respond promptly to, inquiries from thejudging panel or THU Team during the period from theirsubmission date to the end of Talent’s League edition, inMay 2025
All team members are invited to join the Semi-Finals
online event. Participation for the team’s representative
is mandatory
The team is requested to deliver a video pitch byJanuary 5, 2025.

Please refer to the "Pitch criteria" chapter below, tocheck the criteria of each pitching moment
The selected teams going to the final, are requested todeliver a business plan for the project by March 7, 2025

7 | Judging criteri
The entries will be evaluated according to the criteria
below:In the first phase, there’s a selection of the teams that will
benefit from 8 weeks of mentorships before attending theSemi-finals This selection is based on:

1.1. Originality, creativity and forward-thinking (20%);

1.2. Idea quality, entertainment relevancy and storytelling(20%);

1.3. Impact (20%);

1.4. Feasibility (20%);

1.5. Participants’ skills, qualifications, and readiness formentorships (20%). 

At the online Semi-Finals, a representative from eachcompeting team will pitch their idea and only 10 teams will
move forward to the next phase of the challenge. The final
teams will be evaluated and selected based on:

1.6. Originality, creativity and forward-thinking (10%);1.7. Idea quality, entertainment relevancy and storytelling(10%);

1.8. Impact (10%);1.9. Feasibility (10%);1.10.Participants’ skills, qualifications, and readiness formentorships (10%)

1.11. Project’s progress (15%)

1.12. Impact of the project on the team’s location (15%)

1.13. Pitch (20%)

Each Semi-Finalist will present their final pitch at the Grand
final, where the winner will be selected based on:

1.14. Originality, creativity and forward-thinking (10%);1.15. Idea quality, entertainment relevancy and storytelling(10%);1.16. Impact (10%);1.17. Feasibility (10%);

1.18. Participants’ skills, qualifications, and readiness formentorships (10%).

1.19. Project’s progress (15%)

1.20. Impact of the project on the team’s location (15%)

1.21. Pitch + Business Plan (20%Talent League values projects that can be done
primarily within the participants’ own resources and canbe materialized at least as a proof of concept by
January 5, 2025.

8 | Pitch criteri

There will be 3 pitching moments: 1.1. Video-pitch- to be delivered on January 5, 2025.

1.2. Semi-Final live pitch- to be presented by the Team

Representative on the online event.

1.3. Grand Final live pitch- to be presented by the Team

Representatives of the finalist teams, in the Grand Final

The video-pitch is expected to follow the below

criteria: 2.1. Duration: Be no longer than 15 minutes;

2.2. Format: MP4 format file;

2.3. Problem statement: definition of the void the project

aims to address; 2.4. Solution and Value Proposition: Present your solution

and highlight the unique value it brings. Clearly explain how

your project addresses the identified problem better thanexisting solutions;2.5. Market Opportunity: Demonstrate the market

demand for your project. Highlight potential users orcustomers and the size of the target market;

2.6. Team presentation;

2.7. Call to Action: Clearly state the next steps or actions

you want the audience to take. Whether it's funding,collaboration, or support, make your call to action explicit.

Please also include the following additional items:
An English transcript of the video
An updated representative image, if applicable
An updated project description, if changes have beenmadeIf applicable, your project’s proof of concept, which may
consist of materials like websites, demos, powerPoints
or PDFs.

Regarding the platform for submitting your video pitch, theparticipants are free to choose any option that suits thembest, such as Dropbox, Google Drive, WeTransfer,
MyAirBridge, or any other preferred platform. Please send
the video pitch to both constanca.barroso@trojanunicorn.com and rute.pires@trojan-unicorn.com emails by
January 5, 2025 at 23:59 WET.
The Semi-final online pitch is expected to follow thebelow criteria: 3.1. Duration: Be no longer than 15 minutes;

3.2. Problem statement: definition of the void the project
aims to address; 3.3. Solution and Value Proposition: Present your solution
and highlight the unique value it brings. Clearly explain how
your project addresses the identified problem better thanexisting solutions;3.4. Market Opportunity: Demonstrate the market
demand for your project. Highlight potential users or
customers and the size of the target market;

3.5. Team presentation;

3.6. Call to Action: Clearly state the next steps or actions
you want the audience to take. Whether it's funding,collaboration, or support, make your call to action explicit

The Grand Final live pitch is expected to follow the same
criteria as the Semi-final online pitch, with the additionof the following:

4.1. Business plan presentation. 

The live pitches can incorporate various files, including
PowerPoint presentations (PPT), videos (MP4 format file),
demos, and proof of concept. These resources can beused to illustrate the pitch presentation effectively.

Preparing your Submission 

You need an active THU account to prepare a submission.
Submissions are editable until deadline. Edit your draft andsave it before submitting your final work.

Your submission application consists of:

Project Title and Team Name: Find a title that conveys themessage of your concept/ idea.

Description: This should summarize your idea (max. 1000c.). We’ll use this to help promote your work, and it will also
be available to the judges as supporting material. Clearlycommunicate your idea, so the judges grasp it quickly andeasily. Don’t forget to explain the choice of the mediums
and let us know how we can expect innovation.

Accomplishments: What do you expect to achieve by theend of the mentorships? What are the outputs? 

Tools Description: List the materials, software, hardware
equipment and human resources you’d need to turn youridea into a proof of concept.

Required help: What are your expectations from the Talent
League mentors? What support would you expect from theinitiative while developing your idea?

Keywords: Add tags that accurately categorize your project
areas. Examples: Extended Reality, Immersive technologies,Animation, Games, Music, Graphic Design, Film, Computer
Science, Digital Photography, Mixed Media, and others.

Files submission: The Submission Material is your maindeliverable. This is the primary material the judges will lookat to base their decision on. Submit only essential work tohelp understand your concept. We suggest you clearlypresent your idea and its execution. Don’t submit a 15-pagethesis explaining your project as a primary deliverable.

Include the project title and Team’s name to identify yourfile (Ex: Project Title_Team Name.pdf). Representative
images are welcomed as they help understand theconcept and the storytelling/ worldbuilding elements. You
can upload up to 5 images. Any additional resources (ex:video or music formats) can be included if they add value
to your main deliverables. For example, if they show how
far along you are in the idea’s execution or if you haveexamples that offer further insights into your research anddevelopment. Judges will only be looking at them if theywant to look for more resources. 

Accepted Formats and Resolutions:

Submission Material: PDF file, up to 10 MB.

Representative Images: Recommended resolution 1920px on longest edge, in landscape/ horizontal format,
72 dpi. Allowed formats: jpeg, png. Max 10 MB

Video: URL (from an external platform such as youtube orvimeo)

Sound & Music: URL (from an external platform such as
soundcloud, etc)

Make sure you meet these specs when preparing yourwork to ensure eligibility. 

Before Submitting

Make sure your idea fits the criteria

Is your idea original? Make sure you do your research andmake your case. Communicate what’s different about yourproject so the judges understand this clearly. And, if itapplies, be sure to mention how your idea adds value to thedigital creators’ community.

Nail the Submission Form

Give yourself enough time to fill in the submission form.
Don’t leave that task to the last minute, as stress can cloud
your focus. And don’t forget, there will be a lot ofsubmissions to read through. Ensure you focus on what's
being asked of you, and communicate clearly so the judges
can grasp your message quickly and easily.

Credit your Sources

Make sure you credit or acknowledge any external sources(image, music, or any other creative material belonging tosomeone else) if required. You should not include work
created by other artists without their explicit permission.

Ask for Feedback

Ask a friend or a colleague for honest feedback regarding
your idea. They can help look at it from a new angle andanswer those hard questions: Is it feasible? Is the story
behind it compelling? Am I describing the projectaccurately? You will benefit from that fresh pair of eyes.

Proofread your Submission

Once you’ve completed your draft, take a break before
returning for a final look. This will help you return with afresh perspective, enabling you to make those final
adjustments that give your submission a final polish. And
don’t forget to proofread your submission, to resolve any
last grammatical errors or readability issues. 

Timeline

Submissions Project Launch: April 8, 2024

Submissions Start: April 8, 2024

Deadline: August 15 23:59 (WET)

Jury Selection Teams selected to the Semi-finals will be announced by
September 2, 17:00 (WET).

Mentorships 1st phase

Start: October 21, 2024

Deadline: December 13, 2024

Video pitch submission deadline: January 5, 2025

Semi-final online eventJanuary 14,15 and 16, 2025

Mentorships 2nd phase

Start: February 3, 2025

Deadline: February 28, 2025

Business plan submission deadline: March 7, 2025

The mentors will help the teams prepare a business plan topresent at the Grand Final over four weeks.

Grand Final

Online event + Online winner announcement: March 2025
— Day to be announced

1 day Online Event

The Finalist teams will pitch at an online event on the THU
Platform.

THU Creators Circle

May 2025

FAQS Are submissions free?

Yes. Submissions are free of charge.

Who is eligible to participate in Talent League?

Creators aged between 18 and 35 are eligible to participate.
Participants must be 18 by the submission deadline.
Participants who turn 35 by December 31, 2024, are alsoeligible. Teams can consist of up to three members within
this age range. Individual submissions are also accepted.

Who owns the intellectual property rights to thesubmitted projects?

Under copyright law, the owner of the intellectual property
rights of a project is the creator or creators of the project. 

Can I get feedback on my submission?

Due to the large number of submissions we’re unable togive an individual response to every submission. However,
if we feel we need further details to understand yoursubmission better, you may be contacted while theevaluating process is taking place.

Who do I contact if I have existential questions?

Got any Talent League questions? We’ve got you covered.
Reach out to support@trojan-unicorn.com or send us amessage through our chat (inside the Talent Leaguespace). We’ll be able to assist you during your drafting
process.

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