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
Nate or Nora Loberoni, Nurse Cleveland, Ohio 2020
Rob or Robin Miliaris, hospital administrator Las Vegas, Nevada 2021
Cliff or Claudia Foust, Historian Richmond, Virginia 2007
Ronald or Rhonda Donellson, Game Host Los Angeles, California 2008
Examples of Previous Props
A sealed envelope Columbus, Ohio 2020
A Trash Can New Orleans, Louisiana 2019
a lamp Jacksonville, Florida 2010
Examples of Previous Lines
I hope they decide soon. Minneapolis, Minnesota 2009
"Is this all you've got?" OR "Is this all you have got?" New York, New York 2018
You said you would do it. Providence, Rhode Island 2017
“Try it. What have you got to lose?” Columbus, Ohio 2015
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.
