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
Andrew or Adriana Elwood, Hairdresser Asheville, North Carolina 2015
Paul or Pauline Kandinski, Former Bowling Champion Kansas City, Missouri 2016
Susan or Simon Frances, Teacher Houston, Texas 2013
Kelly Cartier, School Administrator Albuquerque, New Mexico 2015
Examples of Previous Props
An egg Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2020
an extension cord Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2019
A guitar pick Portland, Oregon 2018
a wallet Paducah, Kentucky 2015
Examples of Previous Lines
"You missed the point." or "You missed the point." Richmond, Virginia 2018
"I'll be right back." OR "I will be right back." Cincinnati, Ohio 2017
Maybe I just don't find you funny. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 2016
Be sure she gets the message. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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.
