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
Hans or Hannah Bridgeport, nurse Seattle, Washington 2017
Diego or Delores Florio, Tourism Worker Tampa, Florida 2010
Michael or Michelle Dooley, Green Expert Richmond, Virginia 2009
Dan or Darla Robbins, contractor Cleveland, Ohio 2017
Examples of Previous Props
a broom Saint Louis, Missouri 2011
a notebook Cleveland, Ohio 2007
A Clock Albuquerque, New Mexico 2017
a passport Louisville, Kentucky 2011
Examples of Previous Lines
That's San Diego, California 2018
Do you realize what you're asking me to do? Paducah, Kentucky 2009
She was supposed to be here by now. Greensboro, North Carolina 2013
It is what it is. Detroit, Michigan 2008
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.
