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
Abe or Abby Tuesday, Tour Guide Baltimore, Maryland 2013
Timothy or Tiffany Sporeka, Vice-President Des Moines, Iowa 2016
Robert or Rachel Poe, Insurance Agent New Haven, Connecticut 2015
Jalen or Jada Gallery, Nurse Denver, Colorado 2020
Examples of Previous Props
an orange Indianapolis, Indiana 2011
a billiard ball Las Vegas, Nevada 2007
a jar of coins San Francisco, California 2007
Examples of Previous Lines
How did you do that? Minneapolis, Minnesota 2016
There is only one way to know for sure. Las Vegas, Nevada 2014
I have three words for you. Des Moines, Iowa 2009
There has to be a better way. Greensboro, North Carolina 2017
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.
