Props Masters
Expert props masters sourcing authentic items from Sydney prop houses to Melbourne vintage dealers for your Australian production.
A props master sources, creates, and manages all hand-held objects and set properties used during a production. In Australia, this role draws on a wealth of local resources—from the heritage collections in Sydney and Melbourne to specialist outback and Indigenous art suppliers. Props masters work from the script breakdown to identify every required prop, then acquire or fabricate each item while tracking continuity across scenes.
We connect you with Australian props masters who have deep knowledge of local prop houses in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, as well as relationships with antique dealers and specialty fabricators across the country. Our network includes professionals experienced with period Australian settings, contemporary urban productions, and large-scale international shoots filmed across the Asia-Pacific region.
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Capabilities
Complete Props Services
From script breakdown through wrap, our props masters source, create, and manage every item your actors touch.
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Hero Props
- Script breakdown
- Design & fabrication
- Multiples management
- Continuity tracking
- Hero care & storage
Featured Items
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Action Props
- Weapons coordination
- Breakaway items
- Stunt props
- Safety management
- Duplicate creation
Special Requirements
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Sourcing
- Prop house rentals
- Specialty acquisition
- Custom fabrication
- Period authenticity
- Clearances & rights
Resource Access
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On-Set Management
- Hand prop distribution
- Actor coordination
- Continuity control
- Quick fixes
- Scene preparation
Set Operations
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Why Us
Why Choose Our Props Masters
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Australian Prop Resources
Access to prop houses in Sydney and Melbourne, vintage dealers, and specialist suppliers across the country. Our props masters source authentic Australian items from heritage collections to contemporary design studios.
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Local Fabrication Network
Connections with skilled craftspeople in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane for custom prop creation. From period-accurate colonial-era reproductions to modern technical props, we build what cannot be sourced.
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Action & Weapons Compliance
Experienced with Australian firearms regulations and weapons handling for screen. Our props masters coordinate with licensed armourers and comply with state-by-state weapons legislation for safe on-set operations.
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Period & Cultural Accuracy
Deep knowledge of Australian history and cultural contexts. Whether sourcing props for a Gold Rush-era drama or a contemporary outback thriller, every item is researched and prepared to the highest standards.
On Location
Sydney + Gold Coast + Melbourne prop house networks feeding Mad Max + Matrix + Pirates + Elvis-tier productions
Our props master coverage spans Sydney prop houses (Sweethearts, Hard To Find, Eclipse, Picture Perfect), Melbourne's Fitzroy and Collingwood clusters, Gold Coast Queensland (servicing Village Roadshow Studios builds), and Adelaide (servicing SAFC productions).
Here is how this works in practice. Expert hire stacks include period firearms through licensed armorers (Australian Federal Police + state firearms acts compliance — far more restrictive than US, needing proof-of-need permits and watched handling), period vehicles (Australian Motoring Museum networks, Sydney/Melbourne vintage hire fleets), Federation-era and colonial heritage furniture and dressing, Aboriginal cultural objects (mandatory AIATSIS consultation and Classic Owner permissions under Aboriginal Land Council frameworks), and military props (Australian War Memorial archives and ADF cooperation under the Defence Act 1903).
Productions structure through the Producer Offset 30 percent, Location Offset 30 percent (QAPE 30M+ AUD), and PDV Offset 30 percent stackable with state rebates above 40 percent good.
Here is the short of it. Heritage stacks props departments serving Mad Max franchise (Miller — Fury Road 2015 6 Oscars across Editing/Production Design/Costume/Makeup/Sound Mixing/Sound Editing, Furiosa 2024), Matrix trilogy (Wachowskis 1999-2003 — Disney Studios Sydney/Fox), Star Wars Episodes II and III (2002 + 2005 Sydney), Moulin Rouge! (Luhrmann 2001), Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017 Village Roadshow), Thor Ragnarok and Love and Thunder (Waititi Gold Coast), Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (Wan Village Roadshow), Wolverine (2013 Sydney), Hacksaw Ridge (Gibson 2016), Master and Commander (Weir 2003 10 Oscar noms), and Elvis (Luhrmann 2022 — Catherine Martin 4-Oscar art department lineage).
Here is the breakdown. MEAA covers union representation; Safe Work Australia WHS Act covers props handling, especially firearms, pyrotechnics, and stunts (ScreenSafe industry guidelines); Australian Border Force customs and the AQIS biosecurity inspection regime cover imported props; Fair Work Ombudsman, Superannuation 11 percent, GST 10 percent apply.
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FAQ
Props Department Expertise
Where do you source props in Australia?
We work with major prop houses in Sydney and Melbourne, antique dealers across the country, and specialist suppliers for unique items. Our network extends to vintage markets, military surplus dealers, and custom fabrication workshops in all major Australian cities.
Can you source period Australian props?
Yes. Our props masters have extensive experience sourcing items for colonial-era, Gold Rush, WWII, and mid-century Australian productions. We work with heritage collections, museums, and specialist dealers to find or reproduce authentic period items.
How do you handle weapons props under Australian law?
Australia has strict firearms regulations that vary by state. Our props masters coordinate with licensed armourers and ensure all weapons props comply with local legislation. We handle all permits and safety protocols required for screen weapons.
What about food props for Australian productions?
We coordinate food styling and preparation for on-camera food, including working with local food stylists familiar with Australian cuisine. We manage multiples for repeated takes and ensure food remains camera-ready throughout shooting.
Can you create custom props?
Yes, we work with skilled prop makers across Australia for custom fabrication. From period-accurate objects to hero props requiring special attention, our craftspeople can build what you need using local workshops in Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane.
Do you handle international prop imports?
Yes. Our props masters are experienced with Australian customs and biosecurity requirements for importing specialty props. We manage quarantine compliance, AQIS documentation, and coordinate timely delivery for production schedules.
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