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
Levi or Lavinia Agee, Music Instructor Orlando, Florida 2014
Darryl or Diane Kreppert, Judge Orlando, Florida 2020
Eli or Ella Varennes, Auctioneer Orlando, Florida 2019
Chris or Christina Brownstreet, Former Child Actor Orlando, Florida 2018
Examples of Previous Props
a tablet Orlando, Florida 2013
a flashlight Orlando, Florida 2010
A Jar Orlando, Florida 2017
a spice Orlando, Florida 2018
Examples of Previous Lines
She was here just a minute ago. Orlando, Florida 2016
Your eyes are telling a different story. Orlando, Florida 2009
No way. Absolutely no way. Orlando, Florida 2018
Terrific. That is just terrific. Orlando, Florida 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.
