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
Rick or Rita Bessemer, patient San Antonio, Texas 2021
Patrick or Patricia Raynal, Courier Madison, Wisconsin 2010
Trey or Trista Gallup, Actor Baltimore, Maryland 2021
Harry or Harriet Biddle, mechanic Seattle, Washington 2019
Examples of Previous Props
a teddy bear Houston, Texas 2018
a wallet Asheville, North Carolina 2013
a lamp Detroit, Michigan 2008
a jar Des Moines, Iowa 2006
Examples of Previous Lines
I meant to tell you a few days ago. San Francisco, California 2015
"It's not as easy as it looks." OR "It is not as easy as it looks." Los Angeles, California 2018
That's not how I would have handled it. Baltimore, Maryland 2011
'There's nothing to it. Little Rock, Arkansas 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.
