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
Wendell or Wendy Tancuzo, Executive Director Madison, Wisconsin 2017
Hannah or Harland Rock, Rebel Austin, Texas 2018
Daniel or Daniella Slovatch, Recycling Expert Indianapolis, Indiana 2021
Bert or Bertha George, Gardener Louisville, Kentucky 2009
Examples of Previous Props
headphones or earbuds Saint Louis, Missouri 2022
peanut butter San Jose, California 2007
Grapes Detroit, Michigan 2020
A penny or pennies San Antonio, Texas 2019
Examples of Previous Lines
You've got to earn it. San Jose, California 2010
You would not believe what I just saw. Inland Empire, California 2014
I?ll take anything I can get.? Little Rock, Arkansas 2006
Who told you life would be fair? Baltimore, Maryland 2010
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.
