PropsThatDoThings

FILM AND TV

PropsThatDoThings

BY THOMAS SAMPLE

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Assistant Art Director

Currently working in the North of England on Feature Films, HETV Drama and Children’s Television, bases in Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle and London. Previous credits include, Night & Day (Independant Feature Film), Fountain of Youth (Major Motion Picture), Inside No 9 (BBC), High Hoops (BBC), Platform 7 (ITVX), Odd Squad S4 (BBC), The Dumping Ground (BBC), So Awkward! (BBC).

Currently looking for work in the Assistant Art Director position, as well as freelance Prop Maker work.

Enquiries

Please feel free to contact me via Phone, Email or Instagram with any enquiries.

 

About

 
 
 

It all started when…

I began my professional career as a maker in early 2016 during my academic studies by making customised individually fitted replica masks for clients.

I graduated from the University of Hull in 2018 with a First Class Degree with Honours as a Bachelor of Computer Science with a speciality in Embedded Systems Design.

After graduating I began work within the Escape Room industry designing, building and installing custom created puzzles including for the Red Bull World Championship in April 2019 and Centre Parcs in September 2019.

Since then I’ve been self employed in the Film and TV Industry, succesfully prgressing from an Art Department Trainee, to Art Department Assistant and now an Assistant Art Director.

 
 

Testimonials

I, along with other senior members of the Art Department and Production, have been very impressed with the speed at which he has picked disciplines up and studied them... In addition to this Thomas also bring his own skills to the department. He is a superb props maker. Nothing fazed him and he opened up options for us as a department... I would recommend Thomas to any designer/supervising art director.
— David Bowes, Supervising Art Director
Thomas has always been extremely proactive with his work, quickly learning new skills and understanding assigned tasks whilst not being afraid to ask questions when he needed to. Thomas has also proven to be a skilled prop maker, using CAD and practical skills alike. He has always been pleasant to have around, making friends with those he works with and having a great can-do attitude that translates into a great working environment.
— Shelly Pond, Production Designer
Thomas was an exceptional student. He is a well-balanced, creative, individual who instantly engaged in everything he took part in, and his work was of an excellent standard. Thomas’s knowledge and understanding of the skills he was taught demonstrated methodical thinking, quick progression, accuracy, and excellent problem solving.
— Karen Roche, Manager CoSE:Y and Course Tutor for Art Direction
Thomas made a custom moulded replica of Lucius Malfoy’s Death Eater Mask within a week for a last minute cosplay convention. I received nothing but compliments with regards to the mask and it has pride of place on my shelf.
— Mark, cosplayer
I contacted Thomas to request a unique and special present for my Mum’s 70th birthday. We put some ideas together and came up with a design for a stainless steel rose garden feature. I was very impressed with the quality and detail of the final product and my Mum was absolutely delighted, such that she has kept it indoors so she can see it on a daily basis!
— Clare, 51


 

MY PROMISE

I will always invest my own passion into a project to ensure the final product created is precisely what my employer had in mind. I strive for impeccable attention to detail and will try my best to accommodate any request made and to find solutions to even the most complex projects.

 

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Skills

  • Script & Schedule Breakdowns

  • Standby Experience

  • 3D Design using CAD Software (SketchUp & Fusion 360)

  • 3D Printing, in SLA Resin and PLA filament

  • Silicone Mould Making & Resin/Metal Casting

  • Weathering Techniques

  • Full Clean UK Driving License (Age 21-25)

  • Own Car with Ample Storage

  • Kit including 3D Printers, Vinyl Cutter, Hot Wire Foam Tools, Cordless Tools etc

  • Excellent Time Management