The Property Master is responsible for sourcing or making all the props required for the film and placing them on set for shooting.
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The Work
The Property Master is responsible for sourcing or making all the props required for the film and placing them on set for shooting.
Role and Responsibilities
- Understand the director and production designer’s vision for the film and the prop requirements to match this vision.
- Break down the script and map the props required and their placement for each scene.
- Responsible for the day to day management of the props department: hiring and managing personnel, budgets etc.
- Create a schedule for dressing props and standby during production to liaise other production departments.
- Oversee the setting up and management of the props store.
- Manage the buying, pick-ups, and returns schedule of props in line with production schedule and requirements.
- They must ensure continuity of props on set and across a production.
Works with
- Director
- Production Manager
- Art Director
- Set Decorator
- Prop Buyer
- Location Manager
- Construction Manager
- Special Effects
Qualities - Property Master
Is this role right for me?
For this role, you need:
Several years’ experience working in the props department (This is a senior role).
Management and leadership skills are essential.
Creative knowledge of film, cinematography, and practical impact for props and continuity requirements.
Ability to break down a script for props requirements according to director’s creative vision.
Knowledge of how to dress a set for different historical periods and providing this information to the rest of the team.
Ability to communicate clearly with your team and other personnel on set.
Ability to manage staff, budgets, schedules.
Knowledge of and ability to follow all relevant health and safety guidelines.
Interests - Property Master
This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Entry - Property Master
Last Updated: May, 2025
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