Element Assignment Character, Prop & Line Requirements
At the Kickoff Event we will announce a character, a prop and a line of dialogue just a few minutes before the Official Filmmaking Period begins.
These elements must be included in your film.
The elements will vary from city to city, but in each location ALL teams will have the same required elements. It's up to each team to decide how to integrate them into their own film. Teams compete for most creative use of these elements.
Examples of Previous Characters
Roland or Rhonda Pettit, Mechanic Jackson, Mississippi 2012
Duncan or Denise Kerrey, Sales Clerk Chicago, Illinois 2010
Jerry or Jerri Starling, Spy/Saboteur Portland, Oregon 2016
Jim or Jana Davis, Coach Des Moines, Iowa 2013
Examples of Previous Props
bubble wrap Tampa, Florida 2013
a ticket San Diego, California 2011
a coffee mug New York, New York 2011
a coffee mug Salt Lake City, Utah 2014
Examples of Previous Lines
Just wait and see. Salt Lake City, Utah 2008
That?s the dumbest thing I?ve ever heard.? Cincinnati, Ohio 2006
I think I just lost my appetite. Fargo, North Dakota 2012
Let me know what you think. Atlanta, Georgia 2010
Required Line
The required line of dialogue must be heard or seen - it may be written. It may be in a foreign language; however if it is not clear that this is the required line, it should be translated.
Required Character
The required character does not have to be the star, but we must actually see him/her on the screen. Name tags, etc. are not necessary so long as the audience can infer who he/she is.
Required Prop
The required prop must be seen, and it should be used in your film in some way.
Adherence to Assignment
Did you know judges base part of their scores on a film’s adherence to assignment? This refers to the genre and required elements.
Elements in Credits Do Not Count
The required elements must appear in the story of your film. Use of the elements only in the end credits will NOT fulfill the requirement.
