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
Alex or Alexis Brownstone, Waiter/Waitress Kansas City, Missouri 2017
Jonathan or Janice Simon, Professor Tampa, Florida 2012
Pearl or Paul Brewster, Blogger Austin, Texas 2009
Paul or Paula Schwarz, Preacher Cincinnati, Ohio 2006
Examples of Previous Props
a cupcake Baltimore, Maryland 2013
A sponge Seattle, Washington 2015
an envelope Washington, District of Columbia 2014
bar of soap Greensboro, North Carolina 2018
Examples of Previous Lines
Can you keep a secret? Jacksonville, Florida 2018
I need a drink. Cincinnati, Ohio 2010
What did you do that for? Jacksonville, Florida 2009
Do you think you can do that again? Washington, District of Columbia 2010
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.
