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
Paul or Paula Woopern, Champion Athlete Charlotte, North Carolina 2013
Frances or Forrest Courtney, Architect Indianapolis, Indiana 2016
Eddie or Edie Towson, Waiter/Waitress Savannah, Georgia 2015
Simon or Simone Raynal, Penny Pincher/Tightwad/Cheapskate Providence, Rhode Island 2016
Examples of Previous Props
a plate Las Vegas, Nevada 2009
a backpack Las Vegas, Nevada 2008
a billiard ball Las Vegas, Nevada 2007
a leash Buffalo, New York 2016
Examples of Previous Lines
Let's take it from the top. Kansas City, Missouri 2013
"It's not as easy as it looks." OR "It is not as easy as it looks." Los Angeles, California 2018
This is what it's all about. Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2014
You ask a lot of questions. Chicago, Illinois 2018
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.
