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
Mayo or Maggie Logan, Chef San Francisco, California 2007
Oliver or Olivia Lentwell, Inspector San Francisco, California 2016
Ian or Ilene Jeffers, Recycling Expert San Jose, California 2011
Alex or Alexa Berbrick, Inspector Washington, District of Columbia 2013
Examples of Previous Props
a bandage Santa Rosa, California 2013
Bike Pump Boston, Massachusetts 2006
a trash can/waste basket Portland, Maine 2013
Examples of Previous Lines
I'd love to know what goes on in there. Savannah, Georgia 2011
I know a place. Albuquerque, New Mexico 2017
It's probably easier than it looks. Memphis, Tennessee 2014
If you must know, my father told me. New York, New York 2007
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.
