Since films do not post job listings for prop makers, you need to find where props are being made and contact them yourself. Here are some links and some advice to help you get started.
The difference between charging someone “for materials” versus doing a project “at cost” can be large when you understand that your own labor is a “cost” of the project.
If you are a prop artisan, and you find yourself freelancing (or wishing to freelance), you may wonder how to make money, or more appropriately, how much to charge for your work. In my experience, it has been most helpful to calculate the costs of the project as accurately as possible beforehand, including a set [...]
If you excel at something, it can be hard to describe in words how you differ from someone who is merely competant at it. A photograph of a finely-made table in your portfolio has a much larger, and much more immediate impact in a job interview than listing the word “carpentry” on your resume. It [...]
What is the difference between a property master and a properties director? There is some contention in the props world and theatre world at large as to the correct name to call the head of props. Some feel “props master” is a traditional term that will soon be phased out. I posit that the two [...]
I am Eric Hart, a freelance prop maker in North Carolina.
This site is a way to share my work and the things I've learned over the years. It's also a way to connect with other prop makers, props masters, and artisans, as well as a collection of all things of interest to props people from around the internet.
