Prop Talk

The Co-Property Masters of Fallout A conversation with Property Masters Peter Gelfman and Michael Jortner. On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with New York based PMG Property Masters Peter Gelfman and Michael Jortner to talk about their experience co-property mastering together on multiple projects and how they were able to take props, vehicles, robots and Power Armor from a video game and...

All in the Family A conversation with Property Master Scott Buckwald. On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with PMG Property Master Scott Buckwald to discuss his experiences working alongside his wife and how he structures his prop team for a successful show.   Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Property Master with Michael Trudel - PMG Secretary & Local 44 Property Ma...

Finer Points of the Killer A conversation with Property Master James Eddy and Assistant Property Master Kelsi Eddy. On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with PMG Property Master James Eddy and his daughter Kelsi Eddy to discuss their working relationship and experiences with working for Directors like David Fincher.   Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Property Master with...

Food Styling A conversation with Food Stylist Melissa McSorley On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Food Stylist and PMG Founding member Melissa McSorley to discuss her experience with creating food for everything from Fantasy movies to commercials and music videos.   Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Property Master with Michael Trudel - PMG Secretary & Local 44...

Recorded LIVE from the Hollywood Heritage Museum, The Property Masters Guild Presents: Spotlight On Props: A Panel Featuring the Property Masters from nominated feature films on the design of their props.  Hosted by Hope Parrish, IATSE Local 44 Member, PMG Founding Member and Retired Property Master. This panel discussion Includes: Guillaume Delouche: PMG Founding Member, IATSE Local 44 Member and...

History For Hire A conversation with the owners of the prop house History for Hire, Jim and Pam Elyea. On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with the owners of the prop house, History for Hire, to discuss the importance of historical accuracy in props and set dressing within the film industry.   Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Property Master with Michael Trudel - PMG Se...

Recorded LIVE from the Vancouver Fan Expo 2024, The Property Masters Guild Presents: Panel Discussion Featuring the Prop Teams from the Disney show Percy Jackson and the Olympians.    Hosted by Clayton Flagg, IATSE Local 891 Member and Vancouver based Assistant Property Master.   This panel discussion Includes: Dean Goodine: PMG Member, IATSE Local 891 and Property Master of Percy Jackson and the...

The Other Side of The Moon A conversation with Retired Property Master Pola Shreiber. On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Retired Local 44 Property Master Pola Shreiber to talk about her experience growing up and leaving Soviet Russia to make a new life in the United States and start a career in the film industry.   Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Property Master...

Acting with Props A conversation with Actress Virginia Madsen. On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with SAG-AFTRA Actress Virginia Madsen to talk about how props help actors build their character and affect the overall performance.   Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Property Master with Michael Trudel - PMG Secretary & Local 44 Property Master   Guest: Virginia Mads...

Independent Studio Services Prop House A conversation with Property Master and ISS President Gregg Bilson Jr. On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with the head of Independent Studio Services Gregg Bilson to chat about his experiences starting and running one of the largest prop houses in the world.   Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Property Master with Michael Trudel -...

Killers of the Flower Moon A conversation with Property Master Matt Cavaliero On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Property Master Matt Cavaliero to chat about his experiences working with Martin Scorsese on his most recent project "Killers of the Flower Moon." Matt discusses some of the challenges of working on a period film, earning the trust of the Osage Nation, and learning the Osage...

Recorded LIVE from the LA Convention Center at LA Comic Con 2023. The Property Masters Guild Presents: Panel Discussion Featuring the Prop Team from the 2023 film 'Oppenheimer'.   Hosted by Anna Loesby, Founding member of the PMG and IATSE #44 Property Master. This panel discussion Includes: Guillaume Delouche: PMG Member and Property Master of the Oppenheimer. Greg Finnin: PMG Member and Assistan...

Recorded LIVE from the LA Convention Center at LA Comic Con 2023. The Property Masters Guild Presents: Panel Discussion Featuring the Prop Teams from the Star Wars TV shows Mandalorian, Book of Boba Fett, Obi Wan Kenobi, and Ahsoka.   Hosted by Lauren Shell, PMG Member and IATSE #44 Property Master. This panel discussion Includes: Josh Roth: PMG Member and Property Master of the Mandalorian, Book...

Vancouver A Conversation with Property Master Kurt Bruun On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Property Master Kurt Bruun to talk about his experience working on space movies and tv shows in western Canada.      Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founding Member & Local 44 Property Master with Michael Trudel - PMG Secretary & Local 44 Property Master   Guest: Kurt Bruun - PMG Western Canada...

Star Wars Shows A conversation with Property Master Josh Roth On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Property Master Josh Roth to chat about his experiences working on some of the first Star Wars Tv shows including all seasons of "The Mandalorian," "The Book of Boba Fett," and most recently "Ahsoka."  We also discuss Josh's upcoming panel he will be on at LA Comic Con on December 3rd at th...

United Kingdom A conversation with Retired Property Master Barry Wilkinson On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Prop Master Barry Wilkinson and about his work over the past 50 years in the UK. We talk about the differences between the American and the English working system and what it takes to work on shows as big as the Harry Potter Franchise.   Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Founding Member...

New York A conversation with Property Master Diana Burton On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Prop Master Diana Burton to talk about her work in a wide range of different genres in New York from working on The Sopranos to working for Directors like The Coen Brothers and Stephen Spielberg.   Hosts: Michael Trudel - PMG Secretary & Local 44 Property Master with Theresa Corvino - PMG M...

Video Gaming A conversation with Property Master Chuck McSorley and Director of Entertainment Partnerships for Microsoft Jen Buckmaster. On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Chuck McSorley and Jen Buckmaster to discuss their experiences with using gaming systems as props and solving the problem of clearances and video playback.   Hosts:  Michael Trudel - PMG Secretary & Local 44 Prop...

Ontario Canada A conversation with Property Master Mary Arthurs On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Mary Arthurs to discuss her experience as a Property Master working on tv shows and movies in the Toronto area as well as the work system they use there and the differences between the two unions.   Hosts:  Chris Call - PMG Education Chairman & Local 44 Property Master with Michael Tr...

New Orleans A conversation with Property Master Leonard Marchand On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Leonard to discuss his experiences living and working in the film industry in New Orleans and around Louisiana as a Local 478 Prop Master.   Hosts:  Chris Call - PMG Education Chairman & Local 44 Property Master with Michael Trudel - PMG Secretary & Local 44 Property Master Guest...

Prop Inspiration A conversation with Property Masters Don Miloyevich and Chris Hansen On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Property Masters Don and Chris to discuss their most memorable set stories with props and what their biggest inspiration is in working in the film industry.   Hosts:  Michael Trudel - PMG Member & Local 44 Property Master and Caressa Douglas of BENlabs, PMG spons...

Working Abroad A conversation with Property Masters Jeffrey Johnson and Guillaume Delouche On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Jeffrey and Guillaume to discuss their experiences with the complications about working abroad and handling crossing borders with problem props such as firearms or drugs. ----more---- Hosts:  Chris Call - PMG Education Chairman & Local 44 Property Master wit...

Texas Propping A conversation with Property Master Scott Reeder On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Scott to discuss his experiences with working in the film industry in Texas and starting his side hustle as a TikTok and YouTube influencer.  Hosts:  Chris Call - PMG Education Chairman & Local 44 Property Master with Michael Trudel - PMG Member & Local 44 Property Master Guest: ...

Blood and Knives A conversation with Property Masters Joshua Meltzer and David McGuire. On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Property Masters Josh and Dave to discuss their experiences in the more gory aspects of the film industry from working on shows like Vampire Diaries and Dexter.   Hosts:  Michael Trudel - PMG Member & Local 44 Property Master and Caressa Douglas of BENlabs, PMG...

Cyber Skip and Prop Monster A conversation with Property Masters James (Skip) Torvinen and John Harrington. On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Property Masters Skip and John to discuss their unique beginnings in the industry from starting in California as roommates and each going on their own paths to becoming predominant Property Masters in the Film and Television Industry. Hosts:  Mi...