Element Assignment Character, Prop & Line Requirements
At the start of the Official Filmmaking Period, each team will receive a character, a prop and a line of dialogue assignment via email.
These elements must be included in your film.
The elements will vary from timezone to timezone, 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 Jennifer Bates, House Guest Los Angeles, California 2017
Wayne or Wanda Hooper, Collector Baltimore, Maryland 2011
Samuel or Sarah Dunglestreet, Debt Collector New York, New York 2016
Pierre o Pauline Duroc , chef Detroit, Michigan 2018
Examples of Previous Props
bubble wrap Tampa, Florida 2013
a coffee pot or coffee maker Providence, Rhode Island 2009
a tomato Richmond, Virginia 2009
Examples of Previous Lines
Can you keep a secret? Jacksonville, Florida 2018
"I'm afraid that science proves you wrong." or "I am afraid that science proves you wrong." Austin, Texas 2018
"Why won't you tell me?" Little Rock, Arkansas 2017
Here we go again. Little Rock, Arkansas 2010
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.
