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
Timothy or Tiffany Sporeka, Vice-President Des Moines, Iowa 2016
Denise or David Stott, Athletic Coach Los Angeles, California 2012
Hector or Helen DeMartini, Philanthropist Memphis, Tennessee 2014
Martha or Marvin Lee, Dancer Huntsville, Alabama 2016
Examples of Previous Props
hair dryer Richmond, Virginia 2011
a candy wrapper Albuquerque, New Mexico 2017
a wallet San Francisco, California 2014
a book Houston, Texas 2010
Examples of Previous Lines
We don't have time for this. Portland, Oregon 2015
I bet you dollars to donuts... Albuquerque, New Mexico 2014
I tried it once. I didn?t like it.? Providence, Rhode Island 2006
Who wants to know? Kansas City, Missouri 2014
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.
