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
Ambrose or Annie Zachary, Inventor New Orleans, Louisiana 2020
Ross or Rose Gillen, Upholsterer/Furniture Maker San Antonio, Texas 2011
Jason or Julie Whittaker, Camp Counselor Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 2007
Vic or Vicki Putterman, Environmentalist Asheville, North Carolina 2007
Examples of Previous Props
a lunchbox Portland, Oregon 2016
a decorative pin Inland Empire, California 2009
a microphone New Haven, Connecticut 2021
Bubble Wrap Washington, District of Columbia 2017
Examples of Previous Lines
Let's do it! Des Moines, Iowa 2012
Just wait and see. Salt Lake City, Utah 2008
That's what I'm talking about. Los Angeles, California 2014
Hold on a minute. What's your hurry? Hampton Roads, Virginia 2014
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.
