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
Jack or Jackie Edwards, Candidate San Antonio, Texas 2012
Peter or Penny Knoll, Wheeler Dealer Dallas, Texas 2009
Phil or Phylis Jones, Political Candidate Denver, Colorado 2008
Tam or Tammie Gordon, Poet Hampton Roads, Virginia 2011
Examples of Previous Props
plant seeds Denver, Colorado 2008
a fly swatter Seattle, Washington 2014
teacup and saucer Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 2007
an envelope Lynchburg, Virginia 2014
Examples of Previous Lines
We?ll know when we get there. Fargo, North Dakota 2008
There is only one way to know for sure. Las Vegas, Nevada 2014
Look out. Here comes Mr. Know-it-all. Chicago, Illinois 2014
That was the best ever. Portland, Maine 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.
