Element Assignment Character, Prop & Line Requirements
At the start of the Official Filmmaking Period, each team will receive a character, a prop and a line of dialogue assignment via email.
These elements must be included in your film.
The elements will vary from timezone to timezone, 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
Charles or Charlene Brennan, Dog Walker Phoenix, Arizona 2007
Chris or Christine Campbell, Life Coach Inland Empire, California 2015
Larry or Lori Linton, Hypochondriac Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 2013
Jordan or Jada Ervington, Real Estate Agent San Francisco, California 2018
Examples of Previous Props
art supplies Atlanta, Georgia 2009
A towel Providence, Rhode Island 2018
a comb Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2008
Examples of Previous Lines
That's not the way I see it. Hampton Roads, Virginia 2008
It's my first time. New Orleans, Louisiana 2013
Take your time. I've got all day. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 2010
We're hoping things will change. Washington, District of Columbia 2009
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.
