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
Lloyd or Laura Flowers, Gambler Paducah, Kentucky 2011
Chris Cherry, bartender Seattle, Washington 2021
Billie or Brandon Langevin, Advertising Executive Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2015
Paul or Paula Wilhelm, Hypochondriac Asheville, North Carolina 2017
Examples of Previous Props
a wrench Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2008
automotive part New Haven, Connecticut 2011
a greeting card Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2013
Examples of Previous Lines
Where are we going? Saint Louis, Missouri 2012
Let's do it! Des Moines, Iowa 2012
What did you do last weekend? Indianapolis, Indiana 2021
What was I supposed to say? Dallas, Texas 2008
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.
