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
Meg or Miles Madigan, Magician Salt Lake City, Utah 2011
James or Jessica Banks, doctor Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 2018
Bryce or Brittany Felton, Substitute Teacher San Francisco, California 2017
Max or Maxine Lydard, House Guest Richmond, Virginia 2013
Examples of Previous Props
a cell phone Portland, Maine 2014
a briefcase Houston, Texas 2012
a magnet Saint Louis, Missouri 2008
Examples of Previous Lines
One question: Why should I? Jacksonville, Florida 2013
I have been trying to tell you that. Richmond, Virginia 2015
Give me some kind of sign. Memphis, Tennessee 2013
We don't have time for this. Portland, Oregon 2015
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.
