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
Tony or Tanya Dindle, Blues Musician Memphis, Tennessee 2016
Fritz or Felicia Primpton, Best Friend Kansas City, Missouri 2020
Darin or Dana Stumme, Massage Therapist Seattle, Washington 2014
Joey or Joy Treehorn, Real Estate Agent Paducah, Kentucky 2017
Examples of Previous Props
a remote control Kansas City, Missouri 2016
a banana Portland, Oregon 2019
a certificate Salt Lake City, Utah 2009
a bathing suit Tampa, Florida 2010
Examples of Previous Lines
I've looked and I can't find it. Hampton Roads, Virginia 2010
I love what I do. Las Vegas, Nevada 2010
I was wondering if you could help me? Salt Lake City, Utah 2018
When did this happen? New Hampshire 2013
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.
