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
Tom or Tara Browning, Plumber Indianapolis, Indiana 2017
John or Jane "Scoop" Tetley, Journalist Atlanta, Georgia 2018
Frederick or Frieda Laino, Exchange Student Los Angeles, California 2007
Sherry or Jerry Mills, Dance Instructor Jacksonville, Florida 2008
Examples of Previous Props
A string instrument Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2018
flowers Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2014
a ticket San Diego, California 2011
a photo of mom and/or dad Saint Louis, Missouri 2009
Examples of Previous Lines
Now you're making sense. Greensboro, North Carolina 2009
In my opinion, it's perfect. New Hampshire 2014
It's never going to be the same. Portland, Maine 2008
It's been a long, long time. New Hampshire 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.
