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
Greg or Gretta White, Writer Cincinnati, Ohio 2010
Max or Marie Otterbein, Waiter/Waitress New Hampshire 2009
Joe or Jolene Ellerby, Gym Teacher Huntsville, Alabama 2015
Matt or Madison Moyer, Car Salesperson Las Vegas, Nevada 2006
Examples of Previous Props
A spider web Greensboro, North Carolina 2017
a pillow Atlanta, Georgia 2007
a towel Nashville, Tennessee 2015
nail clippers Portland, Oregon 2006
Examples of Previous Lines
One question: Why should I? Jacksonville, Florida 2013
That's not the way I see it. Hampton Roads, Virginia 2008
I don't believe you. Kansas City, Missouri 2010
Where did you find that? Chicago, Illinois 2017
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.
