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
Kris or Kristy Carter, Mathematician Buffalo, New York 2016
Ryan or Rita Coccinelle, Entomologist Saint Louis, Missouri 2007
Carson or Carly Benedetta, artist Savannah, Georgia 2019
Brian or Brianna Cutterson, Self Help Author Lynchburg, Virginia 2017
Examples of Previous Props
key chain Indianapolis, Indiana 2017
a book Detroit, Michigan 2009
a 'For Sale' sign San Diego, California 2019
a charging cord Minneapolis, Minnesota 2021
Examples of Previous Lines
You get what you pay for. Albuquerque, New Mexico 2009
If you want me, you know where to find me. Baltimore, Maryland 2012
The whole thing was a mess. Kansas City, Missouri 2008
"No. That's not what I said." OR "No. That is not what I said." San Jose, California 2017
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.
