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
Chris or Christina Samuels, Musician Des Moines, Iowa 2012
Arthur or Anita Belanger, Judge San Antonio, Texas 2015
Glen or Glenda Travers, House Painter Baltimore, Maryland 2007
Darin or Dana Stumme, Massage Therapist Seattle, Washington 2014
Examples of Previous Props
a glass bowl Inland Empire, California 2015
an award New Hampshire 2014
sunglasses New Hampshire 2009
Examples of Previous Lines
How do I look? Richmond, Virginia 2010
Can you tell me what just happened? Las Vegas, Nevada 2013
I'll admit it, it was my fault. Salt Lake City, Utah 2017
?Do you smell what I smell?? Portland, Oregon 2007
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.
