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
Ann or Andrew Poplar, Dietician Detroit, Michigan 2008
Keith or Karen Flippen, Musician New Orleans, Louisiana 2012
Patrick or Patricia Raynal, Courier Madison, Wisconsin 2010
Uncle Bob or Aunt Bitsy Madison, Wisconsin 2018
Examples of Previous Props
a tie Seattle, Washington 2009
a bathing suit Tampa, Florida 2010
Glass of milk Asheville, North Carolina 2016
medicine Austin, Texas 2015
Examples of Previous Lines
That is a total lie. Salt Lake City, Utah 2018
That's what I want to know. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 2012
Tell them she lost it. Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2010
You can trust me. Washington, District of Columbia 2014
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.
