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
Simon or Sandy Taggert, Chess Player Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2011
Connor or Constance Sutton, Publisher Providence, Rhode Island 2007
Bert or Bertha George, Gardener Louisville, Kentucky 2009
Matt or Madison Moyer, Car Salesperson Las Vegas, Nevada 2006
Examples of Previous Props
a membership card San Antonio, Texas 2012
a shoe Little Rock, Arkansas 2016
an extension cord Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2019
a photo of mom and/or dad Saint Louis, Missouri 2009
Examples of Previous Lines
I'm trying my best. San Diego, California 2010
I was wondering if you could help me? Salt Lake City, Utah 2018
What's the password? Chicago, Illinois 2008
I'm trying to decide. Nashville, Tennessee 2009
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.
