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
Peter or Penny Monkton, Linguist Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 2007
Charles or Charlotte Braun, Thief Jacksonville, Florida 2007
Fernando or Fernanda Huerto, Lifeguard San Diego, California 2018
Jonathan or Janice Simon, Professor Tampa, Florida 2012
Examples of Previous Props
a spice Orlando, Florida 2018
A Wallet Nashville, Tennessee 2020
a peach Atlanta, Georgia 2014
a necklace Inland Empire, California 2014
Examples of Previous Lines
What in the world is that horrible smell? Montana 2022
I think I can do it. Atlanta, Georgia 2009
"Why won't you tell me?" Little Rock, Arkansas 2017
That is a total lie. Salt Lake City, Utah 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.
