Prop Talk

'Communication Between a Property Master and a First Assistant Director' with Ross Novie - Ep. #52

Communication Between a Property Master and a First Assistant Director
A Conversation with First Assistant Director Ross Novie.
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with DGA 1st AD Ross Novie to discuss the importance of clear communication when it comes to scheduling, planning safety on set when it comes to stunts with props, and creating a healthy environment for the whole crew where departments can have the time they need to do their work efficiently. 
Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founder & Local 44 Property Master and Michael Trudel - PMG Board Member & Local 44 Property Master
Guest: Ross Novie - DGA First Assistant Director.
 

'A Property Master and their Key On Set Props' with Robbie Duncan and Butch Kitchen - Ep. #51

A Property Master and their Key On Set Props
A Conversation with Property Master Robbie Duncan and Key On Set Assistant Property Master Butch Kitchen
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with PMG Property Master Robbie Duncan and Key On Set Assistant Property Master Butch Kitchen to discuss their experience working together on many projects and the importance of a strong relationship between the Property Master and Assistant Property Master. We also go over the benefits of having mentors to be able to come up under. 
Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founder & Local 44 Property Master and Michael Trudel - PMG Board Member & Local 44 Property Master
Guest: Robbie Duncan - PMG Member & Local 44 Property Master and Butch Kitchen - Local 44 Assistant Property Master
 

'How to Prop a TV Show From Start to Finish' with Sarah Snyder - Ep. #50

How to Prop a TV Show From Start to FinishA Conversation with Property Master Sarah Snyder
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with PMG Property Master Sarah Snyder for a topical episode where we break down the steps of being a Property Master on a TV show. We review everything from getting the call for the job, budgeting and breaking down the script to how you crew up a Property team.
Hosts: Michael Trudel - PMG Board Member & Local 44 Property Master and Hunter Nelson - PMG Board Member & Local 44 Property Master
Guest: Sarah Snyder - PMG Member & Local 44 Property Master
 

'The Art of Creating Period Mail' with Elliott Boswell - Ep. #49

The Art of Creating Period MailA conversation with Property Master Elliott Boswell
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Atlanta Georgia based Property Master Elliott Boswell to discuss his experiance working on the movie "The Six Triple Eight" and what he had to go through on the 9 months of prep to create thousands of pieces of World War II era mail and packages. We also cover Elliott's years of experience working for Tyler Perry Studios and the differences it presents from an ordinary set.
Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Property Master and Michael Trudel - PMG Board Member & Local 44 Property Master
Guest: Elliott Boswell - Local 479 Property Master
 

'IATSE's Official Firearms Expert Update' with Larry Zanoff - Ep. #48

IATSE's Official Firearms Expert UpdateA conversation with Armorer and firearms expert, Larry Zanoff
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with returning guest and Armorer Larry Zanoff to discuss him being named IATSE's Official Firearms Expert and Representative for the union's Basic Agreement and his plans with the help of Local 44, the PMG, and Contract Services in further creating a industry standard when it comes to using firearms on set.  
Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Property Master and Michael Trudel - PMG Board Member & Local 44 Property Master.
Guest: Larry Zanoff - Local 44 Armorer & IATSE's Official Firearms Expert

'Second and Third Generation Property Masters' with Bill and Drew Petrotta - Ep. #47

Second and Third Generation Property MastersA conversation with Property Masters Bill and Drew Petrotta
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with father and son Property Master legends Bill and Drew Petrotta to discuss their experiences working on some of the biggest features in Hollywood and how the responsibilities of a Property Master can change depending on what Director you are working with.  
Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Property Master and Michael Trudel - PMG Board Member & Local 44 Property Master
Guest: Bill Petrotta - Honorary PMG Member & Local 44 Property Master and Drew Petrotta PMG Member & Local 44 Property Master
 

'Working on Distant Shows to Work At Home' with Susannah McCarthy - Ep. #46

Working on Distant Shows to Work at HomeA conversation with Property Master Susannah McCarthy
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Philadelphia-based Local 52 PMG Property Master Susannah McCarthy to talk about her experience working on shows both in New York and Pennsylvania as a Philadelphia-based Property Master, and her return to work after taking a 10 year hiatus from the industry.  
Hosts: Michael Trudel - PMG Board Member & Local 44 Property Master and Scott Buckwald - PMG Member & Local 44 Property Master
Guest: Susannah McCarthy - PMG Member & Local 52 Property Master
Technical Director: Grant Hyde - Associate PMG Member & Local 44 Assistant Property Master

'Budapest's Award-Winning Props' with Balazs Kovacs and Andras Pal Szabo - Ep. #45

Budapest's Award Winning PropsA conversation with Budapest local and MacGuffin Award-Winning Property Master Balazs Kovacs and Budapest Assistant Property Master Andras Pal Szabo.
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with MacGuffin Award-Winning Hungarian Property Master Balazs Kovacs and Assistant Property Master Andras Pal Szabo, to discuss what it is like working on some of today's biggest blockbuster films on location in Budapest including Academy Award-Winning Film 'Poor Things,' 'Blade Runner 2049,' and 'Dune.'  
Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Property Master and Michael Trudel - PMG Board Member & Local 44 Property Master
Guest: Balazs Kovacs - PMG Member & Macguffin Award Winning Property Master. and Andras Pal Szabo - Assistant Property Master

PMG Presents: Being a Property Master in Film and Television - Recorded Live from LA Comic Con 2024

Recorded LIVE from the LA Convention Center at LA Comic Con 2024. The Property Masters Guild Presents: Panel Discussion featuring three Property Master legends to discuss what it is to be a Property Master in Film and Television.
 
Hosted by Angela O'Neill, PMG Member and IATSE Local 44 Property Master.
This panel discussion includes:
Chris Call, PMG Founder and Property Master of the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Brooklyn 99, Winning Time, and American Pie.
Hope Parrish, PMG Founder and Property Master of Django Unchained, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, X-Men: First Class, and The Aviator.
Emily Ferry, PMG Founding Member and Property Master of Raging Bull, On Golden Pond, Matilda, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and Memoirs of a Geisha.
 
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'The Full Time Day Player' with Paul Baker - Ep. #44

The Full Time Day PlayerA conversation with Prop Assistant and friend of all Property Masters, Paul Baker.
On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Prop Assistant and friend of all Property Masters, Paul Baker, to discuss his experience working so many years as a day player for dozens of different Property Masters, and what it takes to be a good day player who gets called back continuously.  
Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Property Master and Michael Trudel - PMG Board Member & Local 44 Property Master
Guest: Paul Baker - Film Maker & Local 44 Prop Assistant