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
Patrick or Patricia Raynal, Courier Madison, Wisconsin 2010
Anthony or Anna Loomis, Reporter Hampton Roads, Virginia 2007
Alex or Alexis Simpson, Real Estate Agent Des Moines, Iowa 2014
Kyle or Kylie Sturgeon, Inventor Kansas City, Missouri 2014
Examples of Previous Props
a towel Nashville, Tennessee 2015
a marshmallow Des Moines, Iowa 2011
a can of paint Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 2019
a bowl Houston, Texas 2011
Examples of Previous Lines
No way. Absolutely no way. Orlando, Florida 2018
What do you mean, 'we?re out of it'? Atlanta, Georgia 2008
Hold this. I'll be right back. Santa Rosa, California 2013
One question: Why should I? Jacksonville, Florida 2013
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.
