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
Brad or Barbara Chenson, Magazine Publisher Richmond, Virginia 2022
Rick or Rita Bessemer, patient San Antonio, Texas 2021
Paul or Pearl Duncan, Driver Nashville, Tennessee 2011
Vincent or Vanessa Lowe, Potter Austin, Texas 2010
Examples of Previous Props
a coffee mug Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 2013
grapes New York, New York 2015
bouquet of flowers New Orleans, Louisiana 2008
An avocado San Francisco, California 2017
Examples of Previous Lines
What's the matter with you? Or What is the matter with you? Duluth, Minnesota 2019
What do you want to know? or Why do you want to know? Minneapolis, Minnesota 2010
Why don't you do it? Denver, Colorado 2013
Which way did he go? OR Which way did she go? Hampton Roads, Virginia 2021
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.
