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
Trey or Trish Campell, Spokesperson Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 2013
Nathan or Nathalie Brown, Backpacker Denver, Colorado 2009
Claire or Clarence Tilden, Hotel Employee Jacksonville, Florida 2012
Mac or Margaret McCarthy, Interpreter San Diego, California 2013
Examples of Previous Props
a broom Savannah, Georgia 2012
a lamp Minneapolis, Minnesota 2013
Examples of Previous Lines
That looks like fun. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2014
Hey, what is/what's that over there? Denver, Colorado 2017
"Sorry, the answer is no." Washington, District of Columbia 2017
Forget it. I already have. San Francisco, California 2008
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.
