Hi there, sorry about the delay! We’re always willing to make some small exceptions if a work falls a little short of the minimums. The reason for the 2 minute minimum for vids is to match the effort of the 20k word count for the Big Bang stories, which are guaranteed fanwork, should the author choose to be paired with a fanworker.

However, we understand that not all fanwork types listed in the FAQ will translate well based on fandom/pairings. A book-only canon would be very difficult to translate into a vid, though not impossible if the fic author has actors and actresses in mind that have ample footage available that could be used in lieu of canon footage. Likewise, original works are allowed for this Bang and again, while not impossible to create a vid, it would require more work than, say, a fic from a longer running show like Smallville, or Buffy/Angel that focuses on main characters for the pairing.

Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns!