Prop List

Props

The Term ‘Prop’ is a shortened version of the theatrical term property. It is a word used to describe an object used or handled by an actor in a performance. Leading props are ones that are used to take the narrative to the next level or scene. This is relevant in my short film where the piece of paper passed between two characters cause a flashback which shows the events leading up to the scene.

Location 1- Office

• Paper:
• Handbags
• Name tag
• Pens
• Computer chairs
• Folders and files
• Phone
• Notice board
• Filing unit
• Desk
• Computer
• Plants

Location 2- Bar

·         Glasses

·         Cigarettes

·         Broken headlight: used as a weapon

·         Peanut bowl

·         Bar stools

·         Table and chairs

We tried to make the scenes and the locations used in our short film as realistic as possible. To ensure this we needed to pay close attention to detail which would add to the overall mise-en-scene.  In particular, props such as the peanut bowl on the bar at location 2 added to the mise-en-scene and also provided an object for characters to be based around. This was the same for the glasses and cigarettes. The paper and pen props were used to convey messages between the main character who was deaf and the sign language teacher.