Props
Fake steaks and guillotines - Props Master Jay Duckworth on making movie magic
For almost 40 years, Professor Jay Duckworth has fashioned realistic props - or "properties" for productions such as hit musical Hamilton. He speaks with Lynn Freeman about the creativity and… Audio, Gallery
Model maker Chris Menges on swords, armour, and props
From making prop swords that look sharp enough slice the hairs on your arm to a full set of armour, weapons fabricator, armourer and model maker Christopher Menges is an expert. His CV includes… Audio
Screen sector gets next 10 years in focus
We've got the creativity - but where's the capital going to come from? It's a question the Screen Sector Strategy 2030 has sought to answer in its 15-month deep-dive into what New Zealand's screen… Audio
Prop styling in New York
New York-based Kiwi Rachel Stickley knows all about styling props. When she's on the job her art tools are at the ready and she could be doing anything from sourcing furniture to melting lipsticks and… Audio, Gallery