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
Cash or Carly Fitzwater, Best Friend Los Angeles, California 2015
Hannah or Harland Rock, Rebel Austin, Texas 2018
Jack or Jennifer Bates, House Guest Los Angeles, California 2017
Jacob or Janice Simon, Instructor Salt Lake City, Utah 2008
Examples of Previous Props
a plate Las Vegas, Nevada 2009
a lock Duluth, Minnesota 2019
a bottle of bright red nail polish Albuquerque, New Mexico 2014
a puppet Asheville, North Carolina 2006
Examples of Previous Lines
There has to be a better way. Greensboro, North Carolina 2017
"Where did I put that thing?" OR "Where'd I put that thing?" Orlando, Florida 2017
What did he say? Los Angeles, California 2019
You choose. I can't decide Minneapolis, Minnesota 2015
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.
