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
Lauren or Lawrence Soto, Mentor Boston, Massachusetts 2017
George or Gina Longfellow, PR Wiz Las Vegas, Nevada 2008
Trevor or Tina DuMonde, Racer Portland, Oregon 2014
Ivan or Iris Montague, Music Teacher San Antonio, Texas 2019
Examples of Previous Props
Donut Cleveland, Ohio 2018
Glass of milk Asheville, North Carolina 2016
an orange Los Angeles, California 2016
An extension cord Buffalo, New York 2017
Examples of Previous Lines
That's better than what happened to me. Columbus, Ohio 2009
What did he say? Tell me. Little Rock, Arkansas 2008
There's only one way to know for sure. Columbus, Ohio 2014
I've never seen anything like that. New Orleans, Louisiana 2014
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.
