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
Jason or Janice Strawberry, Realtor Detroit, Michigan 2010
Charlie or Charlene Bitters, Author Austin, Texas 2016
Victor or Virginia Chesterfield, Hedge Fund Manager Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2014
Bob or Barbara Bernardo, Farmer Little Rock, Arkansas 2015
Examples of Previous Props
flowers Richmond, Virginia 2014
a big pink eraser Houston, Texas 2007
a bowl Madison, Wisconsin 2009
a piñata San Jose, California 2012
Examples of Previous Lines
Let's call it a day. Des Moines, Iowa 2013
That has to be the stupidest thing I've ever heard. Saint Louis, Missouri 2015
Take it or leave it. Las Vegas, Nevada 2020
She doesn't understand you like I do. Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 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.
