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
Gil or Gwen Sargent, Singer Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 2011
Simon or Simone Pico, Yoga Instructor Detroit, Michigan 2019
Oliver or Olivia Sandman, Doctor Atlanta, Georgia 2014
Chris or Christina Stevens, Dentist Cleveland, Ohio 2013
Examples of Previous Props
a marker Austin, Texas 2012
Toilet Paper Greensboro, North Carolina 2020
a chess piece Boston, Massachusetts 2011
a pencil Little Rock, Arkansas 2008
Examples of Previous Lines
Don't just stand there. Move it. New Hampshire 2009
Give me the bad news. Greensboro, North Carolina 2012
I couldn't have said it better myself. Boston, Massachusetts 2017
She didn't have to be like that. San Jose, California 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.
