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
Sam or Samantha Tangent, Animal Psychologist Kansas City, Missouri 2011
Andrew or Ashley Bakerson, Cartoonist Providence, Rhode Island 2018
Liam or Leanne Butler, Painter Detroit, Michigan 2009
Charles or Carla Hollandaise, Plastic Surgeon New Haven, Connecticut 2014
Examples of Previous Props
alarm clock Kansas City, Missouri 2011
a book Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2007
a jewel Salt Lake City, Utah 2008
A Ball Los Angeles, California 2018
Examples of Previous Lines
It takes one to know one. Portland, Oregon 2012
I've looked and I can't find it. Hampton Roads, Virginia 2010
"Sorry, the answer is no." Washington, District of Columbia 2017
"I'm afraid that science proves you wrong." or "I am afraid that science proves you wrong." Austin, Texas 2018
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.
