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
Tommy or Tina Pepperbridge, Motivational Speaker San Jose, California 2017
Mayo or Maggie Logan, Chef San Francisco, California 2007
Levi or Lavinia Agee, Music Instructor Orlando, Florida 2014
Roy or Rachel Schwarz, Quality Control Expert Portland, Oregon 2007
Examples of Previous Props
a lollipop Baltimore, Maryland 2014
a mug Detroit, Michigan 2016
a coat hanger Minneapolis, Minnesota 2015
A golf ball San Francisco, California 2019
Examples of Previous Lines
That's liquid gold. Des Moines, Iowa 2014
"Take your time. I've got all day." OR "Take your time. I have got all day." Little Rock, Arkansas 2019
What's the big idea? or Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2016
I was thinking the same thing. Richmond, Virginia 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.
