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
George or Georgia Peterson, Music Teacher Albuquerque, New Mexico 2007
Claire or Clarence Tilden, Hotel Employee Jacksonville, Florida 2012
Glen or Gwen Hopkins, Substitute Teacher Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 2012
Paul or Paula Sangert, IT Specialist New Hampshire 2013
Examples of Previous Props
sunglasses Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 2008
a handbook/instructions Los Angeles, California 2015
a mug Detroit, Michigan 2016
a coffee mug Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 2013
Examples of Previous Lines
She should be here any minute. Kansas City, Missouri 2017
Maybe, just maybe, it will happen again. Detroit, Michigan 2017
Are you OK? Lynchburg, Virginia 2020
It's my first time. New Orleans, Louisiana 2013
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.
