Property Masters Guild

The Property Masters Guild (PMG) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization of professional property masters working in film, television, commercials, and theatrical productions. The PMG was founded in November 2021 by property masters Gregg Bilson, Chris Call, Joshua Meltzer, and Hope Parrish. Meltzer was the first president of the guild, which started with 78 founding members. It sought to raise awareness of the role of property managers and ensure its members maintained high quality standards to inspire future workers.[1][2]

The guild was one of many founded in the early 2020s amidst the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on film and television,[3] as well as the Rust shooting incident, which did not directly influence the guild's creation but, according to the organizers, reinforced its necessity.[4] The founders conceived the idea for the guild in 2017[1] and met with property masters several times over the following years to organize the group. It had over 200 members by December 2023.[5]

MacGuffin Awards

The PMG's MacGuffin Awards honor the work of property masters in film and television, the only awards show focused on doing so.[6][7]

1st (2024)

Originally planned for May 2022,[1] the PMG's inaugural MacGuffin Awards were first held at the Belasco Theater on September 14, 2024.[6][7] The nominees were announced on July 23, 2024.[8] Emily Ferry received the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Russell Bobbitt was awarded the Humanitarian Award.[7]

2nd (2025)

The 2nd MacGuffin Awards are scheduled to be revealed in a ceremony on September 13, 2025, at the Paramount Theater. The nominees were announced on August 7, 2025.[9][10][11]

Multiple nominations

References

  1. ^ a b c Robb, David (November 29, 2021). "Property Masters Guild Formed; Joshua Meltzer Is Professional Association's First President". Deadline Hollywood.
  2. ^ Song, Katie; Hailu, Selome; Yuma, Jennifer (November 30, 2021). "Cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema Confirmed as Director of Photography for Jordan Peele's Nope – Film News in Brief". Variety.
  3. ^ Baum, Gary; Kilkenny, Katie (December 17, 2021). "Inside the Hollywood Labor Rebellion: 'We Have Awoken a Sleeping Giant'". The Hollywood Reporter.
  4. ^ Sakoui, Anousha (December 23, 2021). "Why Hollywood's prop masters are forming their own guild". Los Angeles Times.
  5. ^ Green, Eric (December 19, 2023). "Prop Masters Guild Comes Into Its Own". M&E.
  6. ^ a b Pedersen, Erik (September 14, 2024). "MacGuffin Awards Winners: Property Masters Guild Honors The Bear Oppenheimer, Poor Things, The Last Of Us & More – Full List". Deadline Hollywood.
  7. ^ a b c Buenahora, Andrés (September 14, 2024). "The Bear, Oppenheimer and More Win Property Masters Guild Awards". Variety.
  8. ^ "The Property Masters Guild Announces Nominees for Inaugural MacGuffin Awards" (Press release). Property Masters Guild. July 23, 2024 – via EIN Presswire.
  9. ^ Pedersen, Erik (August 7, 2025). "Property Masters Guild Reveals 2025 MacGuffin Awards Nominations". Deadline Hollywood.
  10. ^ Tangcay, Jazz; levy, Giana (August 7, 2025). "Wicked, Anora and Severance Among Nominees for Property Masters Guild Awards – Film News in Brief". Variety.
  11. ^ "Nominees are set for The Property Masters Guild's 2nd Annual MacGuffin Awards". Shoot. August 7, 2025.
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