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
Jackson or Jackie Lewis, Athlete Atlanta, Georgia 2012
Joe or Jolene Ellerby, Gym Teacher Huntsville, Alabama 2015
Ben or Belinda Cartrell, Artist Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2017
Darryl or Diane Kreppert, Judge Charlotte, North Carolina 2020
Examples of Previous Props
sunglasses New Hampshire 2009
a bell Memphis, Tennessee 2013
an extension cord Columbus, Ohio 2013
an award New Hampshire 2014
Examples of Previous Lines
"I don't think that's what it means. OR "I do not think that is what it means." Dallas, Texas 2020
“You get what you pay for.” New Orleans, Louisiana 2015
My motto? Mind your own business. Las Vegas, Nevada 2011
That doesn't make any sense. Paducah, Kentucky 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.
