Props Masters
Expert props masters with access to New York's premier prop houses and Steiner Studios' resources for your NYC production.
A props master sources, creates, and manages all hand-held objects and set properties used during a production. In New York, this role benefits from one of the world's largest concentrations of prop rental houses, antique dealers, and specialty vendors—from the prop warehouses of Long Island City to Manhattan's vintage shops and Brooklyn's artisan workshops. 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 New York props masters who have deep relationships with the city's major prop houses, Steiner Studios in Brooklyn, and specialty vendors across the five boroughs. Our network includes professionals experienced with period productions spanning New York's entire history, contemporary urban dramas, and the high-volume television and film production supported by New York State's generous film tax credit programme.
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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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NYC Prop House Network
Access to New York's unmatched concentration of prop rental houses in Long Island City and Brooklyn, Manhattan's antique dealers, and specialty vendors across the five boroughs. If it exists, our props masters can find it in New York.
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Custom Fabrication Shops
Connections with skilled prop fabricators in Brooklyn and Long Island City. From period-accurate items to cutting-edge technical props, New York's deep talent pool of craftspeople, scenic artists, and special effects specialists can build anything.
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NYPD Permit Coordination
Experienced with NYC's specific regulations for weapons props, including NYPD requirements and Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment permit coordination. Our props masters ensure full compliance with New York's strict on-set weapons protocols.
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Every Era of New York
Deep knowledge of New York history from Gilded Age mansions to 1970s grit to modern luxury. Our props masters source authentic items for any era of NYC storytelling, drawing on the city's unparalleled vintage and antique resources.
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FAQ
Props Department Expertise
Where do you source props in New York?
We work with major prop houses in Long Island City and Brooklyn, vintage dealers in Manhattan and the Hudson Valley, and specialty suppliers across the tri-state area. Our network includes antique shops, military surplus dealers, restaurant supply stores, and custom fabrication workshops throughout New York.
Can you source period New York props?
Yes. Our props masters have extensive experience sourcing items for productions set across New York history—from colonial and Gilded Age through Prohibition, mid-century, and the 1970s-80s. New York's antique infrastructure is unmatched for authentic period items.
How do you handle weapons props in New York?
New York has strict regulations for weapons on set, including NYPD notification requirements and specific permit procedures through the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment. Our props masters handle all permits, licensed armourer coordination, and on-set safety protocols.
What about food props for New York productions?
New York's diverse culinary scene means access to food stylists specialising in every cuisine. We coordinate authentic food props from classic deli setups to fine dining presentations, managing multiples for repeated takes and continuity.
Can you create custom props?
Yes, New York has one of the world's deepest pools of prop fabrication talent. We work with skilled craftspeople in Brooklyn and Long Island City who create custom items from period-accurate objects to modern technical props with quick turnaround times.
How do you manage prop logistics in NYC?
Our props masters are experienced with the unique logistics challenges of New York production—loading dock access, street parking permits, elevator restrictions, and tight turnaround schedules. We coordinate with building managers and city agencies for smooth prop delivery.
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