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
Ed or Emma Butler, Travel Agent Hampton Roads, Virginia 2009
Becky or Morgan Frank, Writer Columbus, Ohio 2009
Marty or Mary Quinzani, Second-in-Command Boston, Massachusetts 2009
Dylan or Diane Zimmerman, Cook Louisville, Kentucky 2016
Examples of Previous Props
a calendar San Antonio, Texas 2007
a pair of scissors Seattle, Washington 2018
a ball Indianapolis, Indiana 2009
a garden hose San Diego, California 2013
Examples of Previous Lines
“Try it. What have you got to lose?” Columbus, Ohio 2015
What's the worst that could happen? San Antonio, Texas 2008
Just give her time to figure it out.? Baltimore, Maryland 2006
I thought that's what I just said. Hampton Roads, Virginia 2013
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.
