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
Landon or Landee Plinter, Professional Organizer Little Rock, Arkansas 2017
Bob or Barbara Bernardo, Farmer Little Rock, Arkansas 2015
Brian or Brianna Pintallon, Television or Online Chef Atlanta, Georgia 2020
Joshua or Jessica Claybill, Physical Therapist San Antonio, Texas 2017
Examples of Previous Props
a blank sheet of paper Dallas, Texas 2018
Secret Ingredient Baltimore, Maryland 2021
a glass Kansas City, Missouri 2010
a loaf of bread Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 2009
Examples of Previous Lines
What did he say? Tell me. Little Rock, Arkansas 2008
"Don't think. Go for it." OR "Do not think. Go for it." Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 2022
Tell her to give me a call. Tampa, Florida 2020
You can ask her yourself. Richmond, Virginia 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.
