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
Andrew or Ashley Bakerson, Cartoonist Providence, Rhode Island 2018
Paula or Paul Thurber, Activist Indianapolis, Indiana 2018
Bert or Bertha George, Gardener Louisville, Kentucky 2009
Ronald or Rhonda Donellson, Game Host Los Angeles, California 2008
Examples of Previous Props
a wallet Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 2019
a dog leash New York, New York 2019
a tie Seattle, Washington 2009
A balloon Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2017
Examples of Previous Lines
I owe you an apology. Houston, Texas 2011
"This isn't what I signed up for." OR "This is not what I signed up for." Asheville, North Carolina 2019
Please answer my question. Charlotte, North Carolina 2019
That's not what I meant. San Diego, California 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.
