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
Thomas or Thelma Ellison, Former Attorney New York, New York 2008
Martha or Marvin Lee, Dancer Huntsville, Alabama 2016
George or Georgette Diffely, Artist Boston, Massachusetts 2019
Michael or Marissa Loy, Researcher San Jose, California 2013
Examples of Previous Props
A padlock Salt Lake City, Utah 2017
a towel Paducah, Kentucky 2016
something with the number 10 on it Portland, Oregon 2013
a wallet Los Angeles, California 2017
Examples of Previous Lines
Let's call it a day. Des Moines, Iowa 2013
When you come up with something good, let me know. Boston, Massachusetts 2007
You know what they say. Cincinnati, Ohio 2007
I don't know how it got there. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2011
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.
