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
Peter or Penny Dupree, Car Salesperson Jacksonville, Florida 2009
Lance or Lora Altman, Athlete San Diego, California 2011
Jacob or Jasmine Alexander, Chef or Cook Houston, Texas 2012
Ryan or Rachel Hammersmith, Pest Control Professional Chicago, Illinois 2017
Examples of Previous Props
an urn or container with a deceased's ashes Chicago, Illinois 2008
a phone charger New Orleans, Louisiana 2013
sunglasses Richmond, Virginia 2019
a frisbee Cleveland, Ohio 2013
Examples of Previous Lines
'There's not much time. Denver, Colorado 2015
Let's keep it in the group. Denver, Colorado 2012
I love what I do. Las Vegas, Nevada 2010
I'm still waiting for your answer. Louisville, Kentucky 2011
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.
