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
Paul or Pearl Duncan, Driver Nashville, Tennessee 2011
Louis or Louise Ledbetter, Neighborhood Busybody Baltimore, Maryland 2012
Max or Maxine Lydard, House Guest Richmond, Virginia 2013
Noah or Noa Reuben, baker Seattle, Washington 2018
Examples of Previous Props
eye glasses Madison, Wisconsin 2014
a photo/painting of a deceased relative Milwaukee, Wisconsin 2016
a cassette tape Atlanta, Georgia 2015
Breakfast Taco Austin, Texas 2017
Examples of Previous Lines
When you come up with something good, let me know. Boston, Massachusetts 2007
Do what you want to do. Columbus, Ohio 2011
My motto? Mind your own business. Las Vegas, Nevada 2011
Did you enjoy yourself last night? Cincinnati, Ohio 2016
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.
