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
Uncle Paul or Aunt Paula San Antonio, Texas 2016
Pat or Patricia Nelson, paid driver Washington, District of Columbia 2017
Thomas or Tina Chello, Foreign Visitor Savannah, Georgia 2018
Lenny or Lenora Chavez, Veterinarian Seattle, Washington 2007
Examples of Previous Props
a banana Las Vegas, Nevada 2013
eyeglasses Austin, Texas 2018
paint can Seattle, Washington 2011
a brick Saint Louis, Missouri 2010
Examples of Previous Lines
"You missed the point." or "You missed the point." Richmond, Virginia 2018
I've looked and I can't find it. Hampton Roads, Virginia 2010
Is that clear? Any questions? Kansas City, Missouri 2011
I'd like to make a suggestion. Cincinnati, Ohio 2013
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.
