The Property Masters Guild (PMG) unveiled the winners of the inaugural PMG MacGuffin Awards, the only awards show to celebrate the significant artistic achievements of property masters, on Saturday evening (9/14) at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles. The Motion Picture MacGuffin Awards were presented to “Oppenheimer” (Guillaume Delouche, PMG), “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning – Part 1” (David Cheesman, PMG), and “Poor Things” (Balazs M. Kovacs).
The Television Series winners were “The Bear” (Laura Roeper, PMG), “Lessons in Chemistry” (Jode Mann, PMG), “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan” (Jeffrey Johnson, PMG), “That ‘90s Show” (Julie Heuer, PMG), “Perry Mason” (Brad Einhorn, PMG), “The Last of Us” (Justin Onofriechuk), and “A Black Lady Sketch Show” (Todd Daniels, PMG). “Feeding Time: A Tale from Jack in the Box” (Brad Elliott, PMG) topped the Outstanding Short Format: Commercials & Music Videos category.
The awards ceremony and reception took place before an audience of 400, including PMG members and entertainment industry executives. The PMG created the MacGuffin Awards to recognize and honor the often overlooked but crucial role of property masters in the entertainment industry. These talented individuals are responsible for sourcing, creating and managing all the props and set pieces that enhance the story’s narrative and help create a believable and immersive world for the characters.
Russell Bobbitt, veteran property master behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), was bestowed with the Hill Valley Humanitarian Award, recognized for his outstanding philanthropic efforts and dedication to using his talents and resources to make a difference in the lives of those in need, including providing unique hands-on Marvel prop experiences for youth encountering debilitating health challenges. His work can be seen in the “Iron Man” franchise, “Captain America” franchise, “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise and the “Avengers” franchise, among many others. The award was presented by Alice Cointe (event sponsor Hill Valley) and Joshua Meltzer, property master.
The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to property master Emily Ferry. With a career spanning more than four decades, Ferry is a legend in the craft. As the first female property master in film and television, she is a pioneer in breaking institutional barriers and paving the way for future generations. She is a master across all genres, her work spanning more than 50 films including “The Right Stuff,” “Addams Family Values,” “Alien: Resurrection,” “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and “Memoirs of a Geisha.” The award was presented by Lewis Doty (event sponsor Studio Art & Technical), and property masters Lauren Shell (“Moving On,” “Miguel Wants to Fight”) and Theresa Corvino (“Rebel Moon,” “Next Goal Wins”).
Here’s a rundown of the evening’s honorees and winners:
PROPERTY MASTERS GUILD 2024 MACGUFFIN AWARDS
HONOREES:
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Emily Ferry
HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Russell Babbitt
AWARD WINNERS:
PERIOD FEATURE FILM
“Oppenheimer”
Guillaume Delouche, PMG
CONTEMPORARY FEATURE FILM
“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One”
David Cheesman, PMG
FANTASY & SCIENCE FICTION FEATURE FILM
“Poor Things”
Balázs M. Kovács
HALF-HOUR SINGLE-CAMERA SERIES
The Bear – Season 2”
Laura Roeper, PMG
HALF-HOUR MULTI-CAMERA SERIES
“That ‘90s Show – Season 1”
Julie Heuer, PMG
ONE-HOUR CONTEMPORARY SERIES
“Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan – Season 4”
Jeffrey Johnson, PMG
ONE-HOUR PERIOD SERIES
“Perry Mason – Season 2”
Brad Einhorn, PMG
ONE-HOUR FANTASY & SCIENCE FICTION SERIES
“The Last of Us – Season 1”
Justin Onofriechuk
TELEVISION MINI-SERIES
“Lessons in Chemistry”
Jode Mann, PMG
VARIETY, REALITY GAME SHOW
“A Black Lady Sketch Show – Season 4”
Todd Daniels, PMG
SHORT FORMAT: COMMERCIALS & MUSIC VIDEOS
“Feeding Time: A Tale from Jack in the Box”
Brad Elliott, PMG
