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
Leanne or Michael Westphal, Baker Las Vegas, Nevada 2015
Trey or Trista Gallup, Actor Portland, Maine 2021
Aiden or Anya Friedman, mechanic San Francisco, California 2022
Charles or Charlotte Braun, Thief Jacksonville, Florida 2007
Examples of Previous Props
a gift certificate Orlando, Florida 2015
a pumpkin Greensboro, North Carolina 2019
A single flower petal Madison, Wisconsin 2022
a bowl Little Rock, Arkansas 2022
Examples of Previous Lines
I need to leave in a minute. Baltimore, Maryland 2009
"Are you sure you want that? " Detroit, Michigan 2018
It's been a long, long time. New Hampshire 2012
"That is my jam." OR "That's my jam." Madison, Wisconsin 2022
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.
