Prop Talk

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...

Hosts of Prop Talk A conversation with Prop Talk Hosts Chris and Mikey On this episode of Prop Talk Chis and Mikey sit down to learn a little bit more about each other's introduction into the Industry and specifically props. They also discuss the birth of the Property Masters Guild and what the goals are for the future. Host: Chris Call - PMG Education Chairman, Local 44 Property Master, and Micha...

Production Design A conversation with Production Designer Nelson Coates and Property Master Nicole Ruby. On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Art Directors Guild President Nelson Coates to discuss the importance of collaboration between the Production Designer and a Prop Master in television and feature films. Host: Chris Call - PMG Education Chairman, Local 44 Property Master, and Micha...

PRIDE MONTH A conversation with Property Masters Mellanie Urquiza and Nicole Ruby. On this special Pride Month episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with PMG members Mellanie Urquiza and Nicole Ruby to discuss their experiences as LGBTQ Property Masters. They talk about the importance of helping each other succeed while tackling the added challenges of homophobia and sexism. Host: Chris Call - PMG Edu...

SET DECORATION A conversation with Set Decorator Nancy Haigh We sit down with the legendary Nancy Haigh to discuss the vital collaboration between Set Decorators and Property Masters, her impressive career, and working with the Cohen Brothers, Terry Gilliam, Robert Zemeckis, and more.  Host: Chris Call - PMG Veteran and Education Chairman, Local 44 Property Master, and Michael Trudel - PMG Member,...

In the fifth and final episode of our award season series, we talk to Andy Siegel, Property Master of 'The Fabelmans.'   Andy talks with us about his illustrious film and television career and working with Spielberg on the Director's biopic film.   Host: Chris Call - PMG Veteran and Education Chairman, Local 44 Property Master, and Michael Trudel - PMG Member, Local 44 Property Master   Guest: And...

In the fourth episode of our award season series, we talk to Josh Bramer, Property Master of 'Everything Everywhere All at Once.'   Josh talks about his work on the Oscar-winning film and his rising career including "Don't Worry Darling" and "Blonde." Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Veteran and Education Chairman, Local 44 Property Master, and Michael Trudel - PMG Member, Local 44 Property Master Guest: J...

In the third episode of our award season series, we talk to Kris Peck, Property Master of 'Glass Onion.'   Kris discusses the Glass Onion puzzle box and the challenges of working on some of the most highly anticipated movies in recent decades. Hosts: Chris Call - PMG Veteran and Education Chairman, Local 44 Property Master, and Michael Trudel - PMG Member, Local 44 Property Master Guests: Kris Pec...

In the second episode of our award season series, we talk to Gay Perello, Property Master of 'Babylon' about creating the glitz, debauchery, and insanity of the enormous period piece.   Hosted by CHRIS CALL, PMG Veteran and Education Chairman / IATSE #44 Property Master. A Panel discussion with GAY PERELLO, PMG Member / IATSE #44 Property Master, and MICHAEL TRUDEL, PMG Member / IATSE Local #44 Pr...

In the first episode of our award season series we talk to Brad Elliott, Property Master of Avatar: The Way of Water about the unique process involved with creating props in a Visual Effects heavy film.   Hosted by CHRIS CALL, PMG Veteran, IATSE #44 Property Master an PMG Education Chairman. A Panel discussion with: Brad Elliott, PMG Member / IATSE #44 Property Master  and MICHAEL TRUDEL, PMG Memb...

Recorded LIVE from the Hollywood Heritage Museum, The Property Masters Guild Presents the first ever Panel Discussion with the Property Masters of Award-Nominated Films of the 2023 season.   Hosted by Anna Loesby, Founding member of the PMG and IATSE #44 Property Master. This Panel discussion Includes: GAY PERELLO: PMG Member and Property Master of the Award winning film BABYLON. KRIS PECK: PMG Me...

How and why the "Rust" tragedy should have been prevented and the lessons we must learn.   Hosted by CHRIS CALL, PMG Veteran, IATSE #44 Property Master an PMG Education Chairman. A Panel discussion with: LARRY ZANOFF: Weapons Expert and Lead Set Armorer at Independent Studio Services Armory. DIANA BURTON, PMG Veteran, IATSE Local #52 Property Master, EUGENE MCCARTHY, PMG Veteran Local #44 Property...

Obstacles and Challenges in a male centric craft. PART 2   Our inaugural podcast is hosted by Caressa Douglas of Ben Entertainment, one of the PMG's many sponsors and a leader in brand integration and product placement.  She will be speaking with founding member and veteran Hope Parrish and one of the PMG's youngest board members, Property Master Marissa Bergman. This episode was recorded on March...

Obstacles and Challenges in a male centric craft. PART 1   Our inaugural podcast is hosted by Caressa Douglas of Ben Entertainment, one of the PMG's many sponsors and a leader in brand integration and product placement.  She will be speaking with founding member and veteran Hope Parrish and one of the PMG's youngest board members, Property Master Marissa Bergman. This episode was recorded on March...