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
Bob or Barbara Bernardo, Farmer Little Rock, Arkansas 2015
Laura or Lance Munstead, Waiter Baltimore, Maryland 2020
Mary or Matthew Phillips, Award Winning Gardener Columbus, Ohio 2014
Nate or Natalie Wardman, Retired Police Officer Louisville, Kentucky 2006
Examples of Previous Props
a shoelace Cleveland, Ohio 2008
a glass bowl Inland Empire, California 2015
A towel Richmond, Virginia 2018
a paper plate Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 2014
Examples of Previous Lines
Hey! My Mom gave me that. Los Angeles, California 2007
He said he would be right back. New Orleans, Louisiana 2010
What would Elvis do?? San Diego, California 2006
You forgot something. Asheville, North Carolina 2018
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.
