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
Ryan or Rihanna Grenada, doctor Austin, Texas 2019
Len or Lynn Pellaton, Factory Worker Cincinnati, Ohio 2009
Taylor Getties, Expert Austin, Texas 2022
Kevin or Kerrianne Boothbay, Government Employee Detroit, Michigan 2013
Examples of Previous Props
Rubber Band New York, New York 2017
Headphones or earbuds Seattle, Washington 2021
a travel mug Huntsville, Alabama 2016
A stool Chicago, Illinois 2020
Examples of Previous Lines
You and I need to talk. Saint Louis, Missouri 2019
The whole thing was a mess. Kansas City, Missouri 2008
Life is too short to be unhappy. Orlando, Florida 2021
I wish I had an answer for you. Dallas, Texas 2014
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.
