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
Charles or Charlene Little, Actor Nashville, Tennessee 2009
Lloyd or Laurie Tantallon, Unpublished Author Buffalo, New York 2017
Justin or Judi Sorrento, former circus performer Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 2014
Jerry or Jennifer Larson, Restaurateur San Diego, California 2017
Examples of Previous Props
a towel Paducah, Kentucky 2016
a dollar bill Asheville, North Carolina 2018
a membership card San Antonio, Texas 2012
a magnet Boston, Massachusetts 2009
Examples of Previous Lines
What time is it? Houston, Texas 2016
I bet you dollars to donuts... Albuquerque, New Mexico 2014
One question: Why should I? Jacksonville, Florida 2013
What's in the bag? I'm hungry. Dallas, Texas 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.
