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
Don or Diane Bivens, delivery driver Richmond, Virginia 2022
Dan or Danielle Sagan, Debt Collector San Francisco, California 2011
Jerry or Jennifer Larson, Restaurateur San Diego, California 2017
Victor or Virginia Lambe, Illustrator Orlando, Florida 2009
Examples of Previous Props
a book Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2007
a tire Baltimore, Maryland 2009
a racket Dallas, Texas 2022
a kite Hampton Roads, Virginia 2009
Examples of Previous Lines
I meant to tell you a few days ago. Savannah, Georgia 2021
That's not what my mom told me. Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 2013
It's the same thing all over again. Cincinnati, Ohio 2011
Let's take it from the top. Kansas City, Missouri 2013
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.
