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Join the PMG!

Traditionally, Property Masters were only as good as — and employable as — their personal relationships and resource book. Property Masters were encouraged to keep their insight and knowledge to themselves, and rarely would they collaborate together. By joining the Property Masters Guild, you will be part of a supportive and creative environment.

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Join the Property Masters Guild and help create a strong institution for future generations of Property Masters.

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Read below regarding membership types and how to apply.

How to Apply

The Property Masters Guild currently offers membership to Property Masters in Film, Television and Commercial Production. While the Guild is actively working to open membership to other crafts in the Property Department, the below classes of membership are currently available:

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  • Active Working Property Masters - $250 Annual Membership

    • Invitations to Members Only Events & Classes

    • Access to the Website Resource Portal, Property Master Chat Forum & Newsletter Exclusive to Members

    • Custom listings in Directory available on website featured to Production Designers and Producers

    • Attend Membership Meetings & Board Meetings

    • Ability to Vote in All Membership Votes

  • Active Retired Property Masters - $250 Annual Membership

    • Invitations to Members Only Events & Classes

    • Access to the Website Resource Portal, Chat Forum & Newsletter Exclusive to Members

    • Attend Membership Meetings & Board Meetings

    • Ability to Vote in All Membership Votes

  • Retired Property Masters - Honorary Membership​

    • Invitations to Members Only Events & Classes

    • Access to the Website Resource Portal, Chat Forum & Newsletter Exclusive to Members

    • Attend Membership Meetings & Board Meetings

    • *Honorary Members need not apply via the below form. Please send an introductory email to membership@propertymastersguild.org for review and inclusion.

  • Active Associates - $150 Annual Membership

    • Invitations to Members Only Events & Classes

    • Access to the Website Resource Portal, Associates Chat Forum & Newsletter Exclusive to Members

    • Custom Directory listing in Members Portal featured to Property Master Members

    • Attend Membership Meetings & Board Meetings

    • Note: Associate Members are not permitted to list PMG after their name in credits

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***Membership Dues are tax deductible as a business expense.

Qualifications

The applicant must meet the following criteria to apply for membership into the Property Masters Guild, and complete the below application in its entirety.

Types of Membership

Applications are accepted via the Apply Now button below. All applications are reviewed on a monthly basis by the Membership Committee. Acceptance will be subject to approval by the Property Masters Guild Board of Directors. All applicants will be notified within 60 days of submission.

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Any questions can be directed to the Membership Committee via membership@propertymastersguild.org.

  • Years of Experience:

    A submitted resume is required showing at least five TOTAL years as a Property Master. This may include union and non-union work.

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    Credits:

    Work in the position of Property Master in ONE of the below categories. If you do not meet the qualifications in any one category, you may submit your entire body of work for review.

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    • Commercials: 10 commercials (supported with a minimum of 5 links to the commercials and call sheets with your name listed as Property Master) OR

    • Television: 3 different television series for a combined minimum total of 25 episodes OR

    • Feature Films: 6 feature films

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    References:

    Three references from any combination of the following sources:

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    • Producers

    • Directors

    • Unit Production Managers

    • Production Designers

    • Set Decorators

    • Assistant Directors

    • Department Heads

    • Fellow Property Masters

    • Members of the PMG

    • Assistants that have worked under the applicant

    • Vendors

  • Years of Experience:

    A submitted resume is required showing at least one year experience working in the Property Department or for a related vendor (prop house, prop shop...).. This may include union and non-union work.

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    Credits:

    Work in the Property Department or for a related vendor on at least five productions in Feature Film, Television and/or Commercials.

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    References:

    Be sponsored by three Guild members (two must be Property Master or Honorary Property Master members).​

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