Matt Saunders

Film & Drama: Props | Standby Props
COMMERCIALS & CONTENT: PROP PERSON
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With an Art School background, Matt began their career in set build and studio management before moving into fashion, music, and theatre production. This art department work eventually led them to focus on art direction and props for film and television.

With over 10 years of hands-on experience as a creative art department professional, Matt combines practical build skills with visual storytelling. Their portfolio spans film, commercials, fashion campaigns, music videos, installations, and productions in both London and New York.

They possess a strong foundation in fine art, set design, and props, and are recognised for their attention to detail, practical problem-solving, and close collaboration with directors, designers, and production teams. Known for finding innovative solutions under pressure, they also bring a strong sense of camaraderie and teamwork to fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

A versatile and hands-on Art Department professional, Matt brings a mix of creativity and technical expertise to deliver impactful visual results.

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Skills
  • Building, dressing, fixing, and making
  • Painting, wallpapering, finishing, and repairing
  • Basic electrical, plumbing, plastering etc knowledge
  • Problem-solving and creative thinking under pressure
  • Balancing creative vision with practical execution
  • Ideation and design skills
  • Photoshoр
  • Illustrator
Equipment
  • Full Standby props kit
  • Full dressing kit
  • Full painting wallpapering and Decoration kit
  • Standby carpentry / woodwork kit
  • Various Power tools, Jig Saw, multi tool sanders etc
  • Full cleaning, Vinyl, cutting kit
  • Tapes and tacks and ties and glue
  • Paints, Stains, wood varnishes, dirty downs
  • Aging/detailing tools
  • Ladders, tarpaulin, outdoor kit
  • Film and photography studio equipment
  • Laptop/iPad
Locations Worked
  • London
  • New York
  • Paris
  • Leon
  • Copenhagen
Awards
  • British Arrows Silver Award (Production Design) in 2023.
    Award recieved by James Hatt for production design.
Contact us

Art Department

0207 428 0500
[email protected]
Mon – Fri: 9:30am – 5:30pm