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Submit Your Video Pitch

Do you have a 2-5 minute video idea that you want to publish on Matador? Send in your submission via the form below.

Here’s why you should send us your video:

  • We pay $100 depending on the quality/uniqueness.
  • For accepted pitch ideas, we may help you with event access, free flights and accommodation, and other perks to get the shoot done.
  • You’ll get great exposure on Matador Network, the world’s largest independent travel magazine.
  • Your film may get distributed via our content partners: Google, Yahoo, and CNN.

Types of videos we look for:

  • Destination Profiles – Strong visual exploration of a unique place in the world. May or may not include interviews. Ex. Two Weeks in Tasmania
  • Artist Profiles – Interview with interesting artists, musicians and other creatives on their influences, studios, etc. Ex. Truth and Beauty: Interview with Marcho Cochrane
  • Festival / Event Coverage – Compelling coverage of a unique festival, nightlife, or cultural event.
  • How To - Enlightening instructions on how to learn a interesting skill. Ex. How to Eat Prairie Oysters
  • Social Issue – Exploring compelling social issues from around the world.
  • Sports/Outdoors – Capturing major stoke in the outdoors. Ex. Roadtripping the Powder Highway

What are you waiting for? Submit your pitch now!

Please complete the entire form.

If you have any questions or need help, email productions@matadornetwork.com.

Video Submission Form

* Indicates required field.
  • We use PayPal to pay you if your pitch is accepted.
  • If you are a member of the Matador Community, enter your Profile URL here.
  • Please let us know if you are a current MatadorU student, a graduate, or neither.
  • Your bio to accompany your article - no more than 3 sentences.
  • No larger than 250x250 pixels.
  • Share a link to one of your previous videos so we can get a sense of your style.
  • We have specific types of videos we like. Scroll to the top to ensure you know each one, then choose an option here.
  • What's your idea for a video? Write a brief synopsis above. Indicate whether you have shot the footage, or if it's for a future trip.
  • If you already have a rough edit online, share the link below.
  • If your video is currently password-protected, share the password here.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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