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
Matt or Madison Moyer, Car Salesperson Las Vegas, Nevada 2006
Lloyd or Laura Jaggery, Plastic surgeon Jacksonville, Florida 2017
Gil or Gigi Walters, Retired Military Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 2010
Michael or Meg Pepperdrip, collector Nashville, Tennessee 2018
Examples of Previous Props
a sealed envelope New Orleans, Louisiana 2017
a basketball Cleveland, Ohio 2017
A Balloon Boston, Massachusetts 2020
something with feathers Richmond, Virginia 2008
Examples of Previous Lines
How do I look? Be honest. Dallas, Texas 2021
I tried it once. I didn?t like it.? Providence, Rhode Island 2006
Why didn't you tell me earlier. Orlando, Florida 2014
We need to get going. Nashville, Tennessee 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.
