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
Tammy or Tommy Shuttles, Singer Little Rock, Arkansas 2012
Trevor or Tina Gilmartin, Cook or Chef Washington, District of Columbia 2018
Roman or Roma Turcott, Executive Director Boston, Massachusetts 2021
Grant or Gretta Parchley, Former Reality Show Contestant Santa Rosa, California 2013
Examples of Previous Props
a travel mug Huntsville, Alabama 2016
a jewel Salt Lake City, Utah 2008
a cell phone Hampton Roads, Virginia 2007
An avocado San Francisco, California 2017
Examples of Previous Lines
When will he be back? New Orleans, Louisiana 2021
I'm gonna tell you a secret. Atlanta, Georgia 2014
I meant to tell you a few days ago. Columbus, Ohio 2021
Why didn't you tell me? Providence, Rhode Island 2018
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.
