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Breaking in to Props and the Art Department?

Practical advice, tools, and beginner guides for people trying to break into behind-the-scenes film and TV work.

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5 Things Every Set Dresser Should Carry to Be Useful on Set
Whether you’ve never set foot on a set before or have just had your first couple of weeks of work in the industry, you want to make yourself useful and memorable. It starts with what you’ve got in your pockets. These are the tools that save time, solve
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Set Notes is a mix of practical guides, real experiences and working knowledge from inside the Art Department with a focus on Props and Set Dressing.

No Theory, No Filler and Absolutely No Gatekeeping.

You'll Find:

  • What the job actually looks like day to day
  • The tools you really need
  • How to actually find work
  • The skills you won't get taught in the classroom

Whether you're fresh out of film school or looking for your first opportunity, this is the place to start.