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
John or Joan Charles, Energy Consultant Madison, Wisconsin 2009
Shorty or Sharon Cook, politician New Hampshire 2011
Jack or Jill Olsen, Politician Louisville, Kentucky 2012
Reginald or Regina Worthington, Banker Seattle, Washington 2012
Examples of Previous Props
A watch Salt Lake City, Utah 2012
a tape measure Detroit, Michigan 2014
a keyboard Los Angeles, California 2010
an orange Indianapolis, Indiana 2011
Examples of Previous Lines
If you see him again, tell me. Providence, Rhode Island 2008
I better not see this on facebook. Jacksonville, Florida 2012
Why didn't you tell me? Providence, Rhode Island 2018
You don't have a clue, do you? Buffalo, New York 2014
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.
