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
Keith or Karen Flippen, Musician New Orleans, Louisiana 2012
Jared or Jayla Norris, County Employee Jackson, Mississippi 2014
Jane or John McClane, undercover operative Cleveland, Ohio 2019
Scott or Sarah Morton, Assistant Cincinnati, Ohio 2007
Examples of Previous Props
a flashlight Houston, Texas 2016
Rubber Band New York, New York 2017
a ball Dallas, Texas 2011
Examples of Previous Lines
I'll be right back. Dallas, Texas 2012
"If you never try, you'll never know" OR "If you never try, you will never know." Los Angeles, California 2019
When will she be back? Hampton Roads, Virginia 2009
For crying out loud. Portland, Oregon 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.
