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
Ronald or Rhonda Donellson, Game Host Los Angeles, California 2008
Jim or Jamie Walker, Local Historian Kansas City, Missouri 2012
Ryan or Rae Addington, Doctor Louisville, Kentucky 2017
Dr. Clark or Claire Larson, Plastic Surgeon New Hampshire 2010
Examples of Previous Props
a bowl Louisville, Kentucky 2015
a gift certificate Orlando, Florida 2015
a cell phone Las Vegas, Nevada 2019
a laptop San Jose, California 2010
Examples of Previous Lines
"If at first you don't succeed . . . ." OR "If at first you do not succeed . . . ." Richmond, Virginia 2019
Give me some kind of sign. Memphis, Tennessee 2013
I don't think you're supposed to hold it like that. San Francisco, California 2013
Let?s just say, ?Mission Accomplished.?? Los Angeles, California 2006
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.
