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PROPERTYMASTERSGUILD.ORG 3 President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Parliamentarian Marketing Director Directors Regional Directors Committee Chairs Prop Culture Editors JEFFREY JOHNSON LAUREN SHELL JESSE J. ADAMS HEIDI KOLETO EMILY FERRY THERESA CORVINO MARY ARTHURS KURT BRUUN CHRIS CALL GUILLAUME DELOUCHE BRAD ELLIOTT CHRIS HANSEN JOSHUA MELTZER HUNTER NELSON HOPE PARRISH MIKEY TRUDEL KURT BRUUN BRITISH COLUMBIA, ALBERTA, MANITOBA, SASKATCHEWAN MARY ARTHURS ONTARIO REGION DAVID CHAMERSKI ILLINOIS CHRIS REDMOND PENNSYLVANIA SCOTT REEDER TEXAS ERIC BATES GEORGIA KEITH WALTERS NEW MEXICO BRAD ELLIOTT AWARDS THERESA CORVINO AWARDS LAUREN SHELL DEVELOPMENT, HISTORICAL MELISSA McSORLEY EDUCATION & DIVERSITY IRA McALILEY EDUCATION & DIVERSITY CHRIS CALL EDUCATION & DIVERSITY POLA SHREIBER EDUCATION & DIVERSITY ANNA LOESBY EVENTS MIKEY TRUDEL MEMBERSHIP MELLANIE URQUIZA SOCIAL MEDIA THERESA CORVINO SCOTT BUCKWALD T H E O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E P R O P E R T Y M A S T E R S G U I L D Prop Culture is published quarterly by the Property Masters Guild. PROPERTYMASTERSGUILD.ORG • Comments, editorial, and photo submissions can be sent to : EDITOR@PROPCULTUREMAG.COM Publisher INGLEDODD MEDIA • Advertising INGLEDODD MEDIA 310.207.4410 PMG@INGLEDODD.COM WWW.INGLEDODDMEDIA.COM T hank you for picking up the first edition of Prop Culture! This magazine comes to you directly through the Property Masters Guild. Founded in 2021, the PMG is the only organization dedicated to celebrating the artistic contributions of Property Masters. This past year (2024), marked an historic milestone with the inaugural Property Masters MacGuffin Awards, which honored excellence among Property Masters and their teams in film, television, and commercials. It's fitting that we now follow that historic first with the premiere publication of Prop Culture. Property Masters come from all walks of life, with diverse educational backgrounds and artistic talents. Most importantly, they share a love for the creative process of bringing great stories to life! Discovering this magazine aligns perfectly with our mission at the Property Masters Guild of education. We aim to enlighten both the film industry and the general public about the fascinating world of props used in film, television, and all forms of multimedia entertainment. Think about how iconic props such as the lightsaber from Star Wars, the One Ring from The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter's wand, or Wilson, the volleyball from Cast Away, have contributed to the character development and enhanced the storytelling. These items have all left a lasting cultural impact and they all come from the work and dedication of the members of the Property Department. Every quarter, Prop Culture magazine will aim to excite, encourage, and entertain you with fascinating stories from some of Hollywood's top Property Masters. We will dive into the filmmaking process and highlight how the Property Department influences creative design, meticulously plans each prop, and coordinates within all levels of film production. We sincerely hope this inspires you to learn more about the unique and exciting work we do. We invite you to join us, explore with us, and learn with us. Maybe something in Prop Culture magazine will even inspire you to become a filmmaker as well. We gratefully look forward to having you join us. Welcome aboard! Jeffrey Johnson President Property Masters Guild FROM THE PRESIDENT