Props in the UAE
The props department sources, makes and manages every object an actor handles, including weapons, food and picture vehicles, and looks after them on set.
Feature film, TV drama, Commercials, Music video, Digital & social
- Prop MasterHeads the props department, sourcing, making and managing every prop handled by actors and their continuity.
- Assistant Prop MasterSupports the prop master with sourcing, tracking and preparing props for each scene.
- Props BuyerSources and buys or hires props to the prop master's and designer's brief.
- Standby PropsStays on set to hand props to actors, reset them between takes and maintain props continuity.
- Prop MakerMakes custom props by sculpting, moulding, casting, carpentry, 3D printing and finishing.
- Props StorepersonManages the props store, logging, maintaining and issuing props.
- ArmourerSupplies, maintains and controls firearms and weapons on set, including blank-firing guns, and trains actors to use them safely.
- Food StylistPrepares and styles food to look perfect on camera for drama scenes and commercials.
- Picture Vehicle CoordinatorSources, prepares and manages the cars and other vehicles seen on screen, along with their drivers and mechanics.
- Picture Vehicle MechanicPrepares, maintains and repairs picture vehicles so they run reliably and match continuity.
- Props TraineeEntry-level trainee in the props department learning prop handling, continuity and sourcing.
- Product StylistPrepares, styles and positions products to look flawless in commercials and tabletop shots.