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
Joe or Joanne Murphy, Phys. Ed Teacher Baltimore, Maryland 2006
Kevin or Katie Keenan, Graphic Designer Houston, Texas 2011
Simon or Sandy Taggert, Chess Player Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2011
Greg or Gretta Calhoun, Architect Des Moines, Iowa 2009
Examples of Previous Props
safety glasses Paducah, Kentucky 2011
an iron Portland, Oregon 2012
a notebook Portland, Maine 2008
a broom Houston, Texas 2019
Examples of Previous Lines
"That's not the way I heard it." OR "That is not the way I heard it." Nashville, Tennessee 2018
You know, I was thinking the same thing. Baltimore, Maryland 2008
Tell me about it. Minneapolis, Minnesota 2011
"I'll be right back." OR "I will be right back." Cincinnati, Ohio 2017
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.
