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
Ed or Emily Kaye, Professional Organizer Austin, Texas 2006
Frank or Fiona Ruark, Musician Austin, Texas 2017
Kevin or Katie Withers, Soccer Coach Austin, Texas 2011
Lloyd or Lorelei Hart, a student Austin, Texas 2020
Examples of Previous Props
eyeglasses Austin, Texas 2018
Breakfast Taco Austin, Texas 2017
Turkey baster Austin, Texas 2017
a wrench Austin, Texas 2022
Examples of Previous Lines
It's BYOB, so you know what that means. Austin, Texas 2013
I never thought about it that way. Austin, Texas 2009
Why does everyone always say that? Austin, Texas 2010
That's what my Dad always said. OR That is what my Dad always said. Austin, Texas 2018
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.
