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
Bert or Betty Didier, Tree Expert Portland, Maine 2007
Oliver or Olivia Danoff, Inspector Jacksonville, Florida 2016
Fritz or Frieda Sinclair, Gym Teacher Nashville, Tennessee 2012
Chris or Christie Bowdoen, Former Olympic Athlete Columbus, Ohio 2016
Examples of Previous Props
a DVD Cleveland, Ohio 2018
a keychain Orlando, Florida 2008
a bracelet Washington, District of Columbia 2007
a hammer Cleveland, Ohio 2016
Examples of Previous Lines
"I'm waiting." OR "I am waiting." Asheville, North Carolina 2017
Stop. Too much information. Kansas City, Missouri 2021
Once upon a time, he was my best friend. Little Rock, Arkansas 2021
There's a $2 service charge. Houston, Texas 2010
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.
