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
Ian or Ilene Jeffers, Recycling Expert San Jose, California 2011
Sam or Sarah Joel, Expert Los Angeles, California 2014
Mac or Margaret McCarthy, Interpreter San Diego, California 2013
Van or Vanna Trumbull, Detective Providence, Rhode Island 2015
Examples of Previous Props
a ticket San Diego, California 2011
a cassette tape Chicago, Illinois 2016
a trophy New York, New York 2013
Examples of Previous Lines
I wish I knew. Providence, Rhode Island 2013
I meant to tell you a few days ago. San Francisco, California 2015
She's not here. Hampton Roads, Virginia 2016
Tell me what's on your mind. Inland Empire, California 2009
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.
