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
Alex or Alexis Filbert, Champion Los Angeles, California 2009
Ross or Rosie Stonking, Plumber Portland, Maine 2016
Paul or Paula Schwarz, Preacher Cincinnati, Ohio 2006
Robert or Roberta Jones, Photographer Atlanta, Georgia 2015
Examples of Previous Props
fake money Albuquerque, New Mexico 2016
a bottle Asheville, North Carolina 2010
a child's block Austin, Texas 2008
A hat--not a baseball cap Kansas City, Missouri 2017
Examples of Previous Lines
There's not enough time. Hampton Roads, Virginia 2011
We need to get going. Providence, Rhode Island 2012
It's your choice. What are you gonna do? Asheville, North Carolina 2014
It makes me want to cry. Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 2007
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.
