Democratically united and socially responsible to create better work conditions, benefits and protection of entertainment craftpersons
Chartered in 1939 and over 6,200 members strong, Affiliated Property Craftspersons Local 44 is a professional labor association of craftpersons working within the dynamic and diverse entertainment industry on Motion Picture, Television, Commercials, Music Videos, and other entertainment productions. local 44 history
Member crafts include:
Property
Property workers are responsible for anything on a set that isn't nailed, and includes Greensman which are responsible for plants and trees Learn more
Propmakers
Propmakers create and build items and props for the production. Crafts include sewing, drapers, floorcovers, upholsters, sheet metal, welders, blacksmiths, propmakers, and propshops Learn more
Special Effects
Special effects workers creates the physical, natural or elemental conditions and includes specialists in Wind, Rain, Snow, Fire, Smoke, Explosions, Fog, Steam, Water, Cobwebs and more Learn more
Property Masters
Property Masters are responsible for the design, selection, acquisition, placement and disposal of all Props required for a motion picture, television show or commercial production. Learn more
Construction Coordinators
Construction Coordinators brings the vision of the Production Designer to life within the project's budget. Coordinators shedule, supervises and coordinates construction of sets for motion pictures and television projects. Learn more
Set Decorators
Set Decorators are responsible for design, selection, budgeting, acquisition and placement for all Set Dressing items for film, television, and commercial projects. Learn more