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
Oscar or Olivia Bradley, Health Inspector Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 2018
Earl or Ellen Frickle, Chair of a Board of Directors Saint Louis, Missouri 2008
Geoffery or Gigi Cook, Consultant San Francisco, California 2010
Matt or Marie Clifton, Gardener Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2007
Examples of Previous Props
knife, fork and spoon Richmond, Virginia 2017
a tool box/bag San Diego, California 2022
a nail file Seattle, Washington 2008
something with the number 10 on it Portland, Oregon 2013
Examples of Previous Lines
"I love it. What do you call it?" Madison, Wisconsin 2018
She didn't have to be like that. San Jose, California 2013
"It is not your fault, but it is your problem." {note contraction of it is to it's is acceptable) Austin, Texas 2022
I'd love to know what goes on in there. Savannah, Georgia 2011
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.
