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
Maureen or Martin Nutmeg, Liar New Haven, Connecticut 2018
Delbert or Delaney Kurtzer, author San Francisco, California 2015
Kyle or Kylie Cooper, Hypochondriac Tampa, Florida 2009
Mark or Meg Elba, Illustrator Dallas, Texas 2017
Examples of Previous Props
a photo of a relative Washington, District of Columbia 2015
a hair brush Seattle, Washington 2017
a pair of pliers Nashville, Tennessee 2014
a roll of aluminum foil San Diego, California 2017
Examples of Previous Lines
Maybe, just maybe, it will happen again. Detroit, Michigan 2017
"Interesting theory. Where's your proof?" OR "Interesting theory. Where is your proof?" Kansas City, Missouri 2019
You need help. Providence, Rhode Island 2010
I'm just not sure about that. Houston, Texas 2009
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.
