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
Leon or Leona Midnight, Fortune Teller New Haven, Connecticut 2016
Simon or Simone Turkana, Realtor Savannah, Georgia 2010
Tanner or Tanya Thistlewhite, Self Help Author Jacksonville, Florida 2019
Noah or Noa Reuben, baker Seattle, Washington 2018
Examples of Previous Props
a phone charger New Orleans, Louisiana 2013
an award Detroit, Michigan 2010
an egg Hampton Roads, Virginia 2016
a crayon San Diego, California 2009
Examples of Previous Lines
After all this time it still works. San Diego, California 2017
I never thought I would see that. Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2009
I have no idea. Los Angeles, California 2010
Which one was the weak link? New Orleans, Louisiana 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.
