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Cincinnati 48HFP City Producer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$121K - $123K/yr

The 48 Hour Film Project celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2025 The competition challenges teams to create a short film within 48 hours, using a randomly assigned genre, character, prop and line of ...

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How much do film prop jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for film prop in the United States is $28.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $31.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a film prop?

A Film Prop job involves creating, sourcing, and managing props used in film and television productions. Prop professionals collaborate with directors, production designers, and set decorators to ensure that props align with the story's setting and characters. Their tasks may include designing custom props, maintaining prop continuity, and overseeing storage and transportation. Attention to detail and creativity are essential in this role.

What does a film prop do?

A typical workday for a Film Prop professional often involves collaborating closely with set designers, directors, and other art department staff to understand the precise needs for each scene. Tasks may include building, sourcing, repairing, or modifying props, transporting them to set locations, and ensuring every item is ready and safe for actors to use. You might also be on standby during shoots to make quick adjustments or fixes as needed. The work can be fast-paced and varied, requiring both creativity and practical skills to adapt to changing production demands. This hands-on environment offers opportunities to problem-solve and directly contribute to the visual world of a film.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a film prop?

To thrive as a Film Prop professional, you need artistic ability, knowledge of materials and fabrication techniques, attention to detail, and experience in set design or art department work. Familiarity with tools such as sculpting equipment, woodworking machinery, and software like CAD or 3D modeling programs can be important, alongside health and safety certifications. Creativity, strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work well under tight deadlines are valuable soft skills. These competencies ensure props meet design specifications, contribute to the storytelling process, and are delivered efficiently on fast-paced film sets.

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Infographic showing various Film Prop job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 2% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 84% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,406 per year, or $28.6 per hour.

The 48 Hour Film Project - Cleveland Horror & Sci Fi

Greater Cleveland Film Commission

Cleveland, OH • On-site

Other

Posted 4 days ago


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The 48 Hour Film Project - Cleveland Horror & Sci Fi

Gather Teammates – Friends/Colleagues/Family!

Write, shoot and edit a short film based on the genre you draw at The Kickoff and the required character, prop, and line assigned for your city.

Premiere YOUR film!

Celebrate with Awards, including Audience Award.

The winner of Best Film goes to Filmapalooza in March 2027.

Try something new, level up your filmmaking, and join our community.

Sign up your team today! Make a movie!

DEADLINES:

Early Bird - Tuesday, September 15th, Cost: $158/team

Regular - Friday, October 9th, Cost: $178/team