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
Bill or Belinda Amberson, Hotel Employee Detroit, Michigan 2015
Ann or Andrew Poplar, Dietician Detroit, Michigan 2008
Cooper or Caitlin O'Brien, Dog Walker Indianapolis, Indiana 2010
Charlene or Charlie Rudachek, President Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 2019
Examples of Previous Props
A family heirloom Las Vegas, Nevada 2015
a kite Hampton Roads, Virginia 2009
a tray Cincinnati, Ohio 2011
a head of lettuce Columbus, Ohio 2008
Examples of Previous Lines
"Give me a break" Los Angeles, California 2017
Tell me again why this matters. San Jose, California 2009
It could be anything. Huntsville, Alabama 2016
What have you done for me lately? Cincinnati, Ohio 2012
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.
