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
Josie or Jared Blarmer, Barber or Beautician Las Vegas, Nevada 2018
Jane or James Switzer, Electrician Las Vegas, Nevada 2009
Vic or Vicki Putterman, Environmentalist Asheville, North Carolina 2007
Chris or Christina Miliaris, Professor Dallas, Texas 2010
Examples of Previous Props
a ball Indianapolis, Indiana 2009
ice cream scooper Baltimore, Maryland 2017
a pencil Little Rock, Arkansas 2008
a napkin Los Angeles, California 2014
Examples of Previous Lines
Why am I here? San Antonio, Texas 2013
Tell me how you really feel. Nashville, Tennessee 2011
Why didn't I think of that? Memphis, Tennessee 2016
Where did you get it? Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2011
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.
