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(left to right) Martin Scorsese behind the scenes on The Aviator with Property Master Dennis Parrish and his daughter, Property Master Hope Parrish
Education & Diversity
Born out of the theater, the Property Master is responsible for sourcing the items that transport audiences to another world, keep an actor’s hands full, and help writers and directors show —not tell — their stories. The Property Master’s creativity comes through designing, building, buying, renting or doing whatever is necessary to create iconic moments. The Education & Diversity Committee has a multi-faceted focus to enhance these skills and advance the craft through various tools including classes, podcasts, workshops, and partnering with community-based organizations.
The Guild is dedicated to diversity and inclusion amongst our membership and the Property Master craft as a whole.
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Classes
The Property Masters Guild is regularly organizes guest lecturers for its Masters Class Series of advanced classes for industry professionals to hone their skills and further their careers. Topics include: interview techniques, contract negotiations, budgeting, navigating on-set culture, research, sourcing, manufacturing, and weapons safety. Upcoming classes can be found through the link below. Previous classes are available for members to view via the member portal.
Mentorship
Coming soon! The Property Masters Guild is currently in development of a mentorship program that we hope to rollout soon. To be one of the first to find out at launch, please sign up for our mailing list here.
Diversity Committee Chair and Property Master Nicole Ruby, PMG, leading a group of students for Illumination Training.
Illumination Training
The Property Masters Guild is partnered with the MBS Group's Illumination Program, an initiative designed to introduce and train students from underserved communities, diverse backgrounds, and the formerly unhoused to provide a viable career path and help them establish a place in a supportive community.
Photo courtesy of Hollywood CPR
Hollywood CPR
Hollywood Cinema Production Resources (CPR) was started to help the people that may not have the access, money, or support to pursue a traditional film training program. They provide hands-on training for students to learn art and trade skills as they relate to the craft departments of the industry.
Photo courtesy of Streetlights
Caressa Douglas of BENlabs recording a Prop Talk episode with (left to right) PMG Property Masters Mikey Trudel, John Harrington, and Skip Torvinen
Podcasts
Twice-a-month, the Guild releases podcast episodes available on all streaming platforms. Centered around casual talks with Property Masters and other industry professionals, the podcasts open the door to the general public on the inner workings of a Property Department as has never happened before. Tune in for entertaining and educational information that was previously only available to industry insiders.