BIO
MEG HAMILTON
Prop Maker
I am a Props Maker who currently Resides in Sydney, NSW with 5 years of experience in the film industry
I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Properties and Objects) from the National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA) and Cert IV & Cert III in Live Production and Technical Services from the Adelaide College of Arts (TAFE)
I have a combination of practical skills and computer skills that enabled me to work on projects from the start of the ‘breakdown’ of the 3D model, using Rhino 3D to help work out the construction of the prop then using a mix of techniques, tools and materials listed below to bring it to life.
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Proficient with most Power and Plant tools
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Experience with most materials including
Acrylic/Plastics, Woodworking, basic Metal Working, Fabric,
basic Leatherwork, basic Scenic paint (incl. Automotive spray gun)
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Proficient with Digital 3D and 2D modelling
RhinoCAD - 3DModeling, Laser Cutting, Model Making, CnC Router,
3D Printing - SLA & FDM
I work well in teams, whether it is working under a team lead and completing tasks or managing my own teams
I have worked on many project where I have been required to manage multiple teams, and tight schedules to build props from the initial digital model breakdown or concept art through to installation.
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Production Work
FILM & TELEVISION
2024
- 'PLAY DIRTY', (NSW), - Senior Prop Maker
2023
- 'MORTAL KOMBAT 2', (OLD), - Senior Prop Maker
2022-23
- 'KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES' (NSW) - Senior Prop Maker
2021-22
- 'FURIOSA, A MAD MAX SAGA', (NSW)
2021
- 'THOR LOVE AND THUNDER', (NSW) - Prop Maker
2020-21
- 'SHANG-CHI AND THE LEDGEND OF THE TEN RINGS' (NSW) - Props Manufacture Trainee
2019
- The Little Big Workshop (Vancouver, Canada) - Prop Maker - ('RIVERDALE', 'THE FLASH', 'SACRED LIES', 'ARROW')
2016
- ‘RABBIT’ (South Australian Film Corp) - Attachment to Art Department
- 'FREEMALES' - Attachment to Art Department
THEATRE
2019
- 'CLOSER' (NIDA) - Props Supervisor
2018
- DIRECTORS AND DESIGNERS GRADUATING PRODUCTIONS (NIDA) - Prop Maker & Crew
- 'THE RABBITS' (NIDA) - Prop/Set Builder & Stage Manager & Cast
2017
- 'THE COUNTRY WIFE' (NIDA) - Props Assistant & Crew
- 'HYPOCHONDRIAC' (NIDA) - Props Assistant & Crew
2016
- MOTHER COURAGE (ACARTS, TAFE) - Prop Maker
- 2ND Year Graduation Dance (ACARTS, TAFE) - Mask Maker
2015
- MIDDELTOWN (ACARTS, TAFE) - Scenic Artist & Set Builder
Qualifications
Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services (2016) Adelaide College of the Arts (TAFE)
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Certificate III in Live Production and Technical Services (2015)
Adelaide College of the Arts (TAFE)
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Currently Undertaking:
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Properties and Objects)
(Completion date: Dec 2019)
National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA)
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