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
Rick or Rhonda Everett, Travel Specialist Cleveland, Ohio 2012
Hal or Hannah Trendetto, Science Teacher San Jose, California 2015
Darryl or Diane Kreppert, Judge Charlotte, North Carolina 2020
Sam or Samantha Tangent, Animal Psychologist Kansas City, Missouri 2011
Examples of Previous Props
a wallet Paducah, Kentucky 2015
a pencil Little Rock, Arkansas 2008
A sealed envelope Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 2021
a wallet El Paso, Texas 2022
Examples of Previous Lines
That has to be the stupidest thing I've ever heard. Saint Louis, Missouri 2015
She's the only one who can answer that. OR She is the only one who can answer that. Saint Louis, Missouri 2017
Now I've seen everything. Honolulu, Hawaii 2008
"No. That's not what I said." OR "No. That is not what I said." San Jose, California 2017
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.
