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
Lenny or Lenora Chavez, Veterinarian Seattle, Washington 2007
Bill or Belinda Amberson, Hotel Employee Detroit, Michigan 2015
Sam or Samantha Tuomi, Caterer Greensboro, North Carolina 2009
Tom or Tanya Rococo, Magician Cincinnati, Ohio 2012
Examples of Previous Props
a broom Saint Louis, Missouri 2011
A towel Richmond, Virginia 2018
a brick Richmond, Virginia 2019
A Clock Albuquerque, New Mexico 2017
Examples of Previous Lines
"And they said it couldn't be done." OR "And they said it could not be done." Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2020
Some people say it's unlucky. Little Rock, Arkansas 2011
I meant to tell you a few days ago. San Francisco, California 2015
Where do you want to meet? Madison, Wisconsin 2011
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.
