Join the PMG
The mission of the Property Masters Guild is to raise awareness of the craft and creative contributions of Property Masters within the entertainment industry and beyond it, to foster greater collaboration among Property Masters for the continued success and growth of the craft and its evolving needs, and to educate its members and future generations of members to promote the highest standards of excellence in our craft while preserving its legacy.
Member Benefits
PMG & Coffee Event Attendees
Community
First and foremost, the Property Masters Guild is a community. Never before has there been an organization singularly focused on the needs of Property Masters. As we come together, we have a unique opportunity to support each other, find mentorship, elevate the craft and each other.
Property Master Josh Roth received a title card credit for his work on Ahsoka for Disney+
PMG Letters
Property Master Members should add the guild letters “PMG” after their name in all production credits. These letters identify them as a qualified Guild member and signify their considerable experience, credentials, and leadership status in the craft to Producers, other department heads, and the general public.
Please note: While Associate members are not permitted to list Guild letters, they are encouraged to identify as Guild members.
PMG Liftgate Tailgate Event 2024
Events
Throughout the year, the guild hosts events from casual coffee chats to formal cocktail events for members to come together, share our experiences, and celebrate our craft.
A series of advanced classes for working Property Masters
Educational Opportunities
The PMG organizes classes to bring together Property Masters and other industry professionals to learn from each other. These classes are often available free or discounted to members.
The Guild also organizes professional curriculum to standardize the training of future generations and foster qualified craft artists to enter the workforce. By standardizing curriculum, the PMG empowers Property Masters, craft members and producers with unified expectations of what can and should be expected of a Prop Department from an artistic, logistical and safety perspective.
Member Highlights & Press
The Guild features members in media interviews, event panels, comic conventions, industry events, podcasts, and media. Organizing opportunities for members to promote their work and appear as experts in their craft and industry highlights their contributions to filmmaking.
The Members Portal features tools and resources exclusive to members.
Members Portal
Members have access to a members-only portal on the PMG website, a robust platform of resources and tools available exclusively for members to empower them to be more successful in their craft and negotiation needs.
The Newsletter features industry exclusives, member highlights and much more.
Magazine Subscription
The Guild publishes a quarterly print and digital magazine that distributes to all members as well as producers, production designers and studio offices to highlight props, our members, and the value of our craft.
Private Chat Forum
Hosted on Facebook, the guild maintains a private chat forum for members to openly chat with one another, share work information, and build a supportive community among fellow guild members.
More to Come!
We have so many ideas and dreams of what we can accomplish together as we grow. As our organization evolves, we cannot wait to share what’s in store.
The 2024 Inaugural MacGuffin Awards - a Sold Out evening of celebration
Awards
The Property Masters Guild presents the MacGuffin Awards to honor the artistic achievements of Property Masters in film, television and commercial production. This event exclusively celebrates the achievements of Property Masters and their teams, and is the only major industry award show where Property Masters are eligible. This celebration helps position Property Masters as the key artistic contributors they are to the art and design of filmmaking.