Prop Talk

A Conversation with Retired Property Master Ritchie Kremer

On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Newly Retired Property Master Ritchie Kremer to hear about his journey into the film industry starting as a set dresser and getting his first break as a prop master on the "The Big Lebowski."  We go through Ritchie's extensive career from working on a string of Coen brothers Movies to Films and TV shows such as "Interstell...

A Conversation with Costume Designer Hala Bahmet

On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Costume Designer Hala Bahmet to hear about her journey from the Midwest to the film industry and her work on some of the most iconic features of the ’90s. Hala shares how props and costumes work hand in hand to shape a character’s look and bring their world to life. She also takes us behind the scenes of creating ...

A Conversation with Property Master Gay Perello, PMG & Assistant Property Master Paul Baker

On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with the prop team behind the feature film Michael to explore the meticulous process of recreating a pivotal moment in time. They share the challenges of sourcing and replicating period-accurate props—from musical instruments and vintage microphones to the countless details...

A Conversation with Costume Supervisor Jessica Pazdernik  

On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with costume supervisor Jessica Pazdernik to explore the essential partnership between the Property and Costume Departments. From navigating the gray areas of departmental responsibilities to collaborating on the details that bring a character’s look to life, Jessica shares valuable insights into how these two teams work...

A Conversation with Property Master Jeremy Armstrong

On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Property Master Jeremy Armstrong to explore the remarkable work that goes into creating props for a multi-camera television series. Jeremy shares his journey through the industry, from his early days as a production assistant and Assistant Property Master to landing his first department-head role as a Property Master. Along th...

A Conversation with Stunt Coordinator and Director Garrett Warren

On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with stunt coordinator and director Garrett Warren to explore the critical relationship between props and stunts on set. Garrett shares behind-the-scenes stories from Avatar and explains how the right stunt prop can make all the difference in selling the realism of a sequence to an audience. We also dive into the evolving l...

A Conversation with Assistant Property Masters Alfonso Ramirez and Livi Dom

On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Assistant Property Masters Alfonso Ramirez and Livi Dom to discuss the important work of the teams behind Property Masters. We hear about both of their journeys to get to these notable positions and how each of them play an integral role on set and assist with elevating the department as a whole. Learn more a...

A Conversation with PMG Property Master Mel Urquiza   On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Property Master Mellanie Urquiza to explore her journey from studying Product Design to carving out a successful career in the property department. Mel shares how her background in design gave her a unique edge on set, and how her early days fabricating props at the Hand Prop Room launched her path to becoming a Property Master...

A Conversation with Prop House Salesperson Nikki Hicks  

On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with prop house salesperson Nikki Hicks to explore her journey from movie fan to working at one of the most renowned prop houses in the world. Nikki shares how her passion for horror films opened the door to a career in the industry, and what it’s like supporting some of the top Property Masters in the business. From ...

A Conversation with Property Masters Scott Buckwald, PMG & Brad Elliott, PMG   On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Property Masters Scott Buckwald and Brad Elliott to explore how they broke into the film industry and built their careers from the ground up. They dive into the artistry behind the role of a Property Master, the unique challenges that come with the job, and what it really takes to rise through...

On this episode of Prop Talk, we’re joined by Property Master Jim Murray, PMG, who takes us on a journey from his early days in Toronto to carving out a career through the non-union world, joining NABET, and ultimately landing in IATSE Local 873—thanks in part to his work on the iconic Saw franchise. Jim shares behind-the-scenes stories from 'Saw II–VI', gives us a glimpse into his work on...

On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with third-generation Property Master Rob Kyker to explore what it’s like growing up in the business under his father’s guidance—and forging his own path along the way. Rob shares behind-the-scenes stories from hit shows like 'Lost,' along with his experience traveling the world while working on Season 2 of 'Hunters.'   Hosts: Michael Trudel – PMG Board Mem...

On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with New Mexico based Property Master Keith Walters to discuss how his passion for westerns got his start in the film business and the various avenues his work has gone over his 30-year career. He talks about how the 'Rust' incident has changed the landscape of filmmaking in New Mexico and we hear set stories from films such as 'Tom and Huck', 'No Country for Old Men' and 'Lincoln'. &n...

A Conversation with Property Master Chris Redmond   On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Pennsylvania based Property Master Chris Redmond to discuss his career trajectory from starting in the film business in PA moving to Los Angeles and ending back in his hometown. Chris gives us a glimpse of what it was like starting his career in a secondary market and how you have to have a large set of skills to excel. We ...

A Conversation with retired Property Master Christopher Geggie   On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with retired Property Master Christopher Geggie to discuss his journey into props working in Toronto, Canada. He breaks down the process of designing and manufacturing props for large scale features such as X-Men, IT and Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein.    Hosts: Michael Trudel – PMG Board...

A Conversation with retired Property Master Eugene McCarthy, PMG   On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with retired Property Master Eugene McCarthy, who shares his career journey from working in craft services in San Antonio, Texas, to taking a leap of faith and moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a Property Master. Eugene also dishes out behind-the-scenes stories from some of the biggest comedy films of the...

A Conversation with Assistant Property Master Julie Gause   On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Assistant Property Master Julie Gause, who shares her path into the film industry—from her early days as a salesperson at Independent Studio Services to taking the leap from a steady career into life on set. Julie dives into her first gig on a multicam television show and opens up about the high-pressure logist...

A Conversation with Property Master Parker Swanson, PMG   On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Property Master Parker Swanson, PMG to trace his remarkable path from the world of acting and what led him to change his trajectory. Parker shares how he climbed the ranks from Assistant Property Master to leading major productions, revealing the creativity, precision and collaboration it takes to thrive behind the sce...

A Conversation with Property Master J.P. Jones, PMG   On this episode of Prop Talk, we sit down with Property Master J.P. Jones, PMG to hear how he broke into the film industry with no connections and carved his path to the top by discovering his passion for Prop Mastering. J.P. shares candid insight on how much of the job is learning as you go, the constant challenge of staying ahead of a massive workload, and valuable a...