Melissa Spicer
Props Master
Currently in Wellington, New Zealand
Based in Wellington, New Zealand
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Bio
Production Designer/Art Director/Prop Master
http://melissaspicerartdept.com/
I’ve been working in the New Zealand film industry since 1998, specializing as Prop Master, on large scale international productions.
Recently I’ve moved into Production Designing on shows such as Wellington Paranormal S4 (2021), and local NZ features including 'Going Going' (2021) and 'Its All About You' (2022).
I have a strong background in VFX, which has been immensely beneficial, particularly in my role as Prop Master for the Avatar Sequels (2018-2021).
I'm experienced in big budget international feature films, NZ features, TV Dramas and TVCs.
I have a particular interest in period productions.
I hold an NZ gun license with theatrical endorsements, which is logistically useful but I am not an Armourer. I leave that to the experts!
All projects have their own unique challenges and that's what makes me excited about working in film.
Estimating + managing budgets, prop manufacture + sourcing, leading (and working within) a team of enthusiastic and talented people is what I love to do.
I’m always interested in exciting new projects, please feel free to reach out if you'd like to know more.
Projects
Feature Films
Avatar: The Way of Water
Props Master - NZ
Key Prop Master - Head of Department
2022
Going, Going
Production Designer
2021
Avatar 3
Props Master
2021
Alita: Battle Angel
Visual Effects Department Manager - Weta Digital
2018
Mortal Engines
Visual Effects Department Manager - Weta Digital
2018
Avengers: Infinity War
Visual Effects Department Manager - Weta Digital
2018
War for the Planet of the Apes
Visual Effects Department Manager - Weta Digital
2017
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
Visual Effects Department Manager - Weta Digital
2017
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Visual Effects Department Manager - Weta Digital
2017
The BFG
Set Decorator - VFX set decorator
VFX Set Decorator
2016
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Assistant Props Master
2014
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Visual Effects Department Manager - Weta Digital
2014
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Assistant Props Master
2013
The Wolverine
Visual Effects Department Manager - Weta Digital
2013
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Visual Effects Department Manager - Weta Digital
2013
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Assistant Props Master
2012
The Adventures of Tintin
Props Master - VFX Prop Master
2011
Under the Mountain
Props Master - Pre-production
2009
Separation City
Props Master
2009
Avatar
Props Supervisor - Lead Prop Buyer
2009
Eagle vs Shark
Props Buyer
Key Prop Buyer
2007
The Water Horse
Assistant Art Director
Props Buyer
2007
King Kong
Key Props Buyer
2005
Without a Paddle
Key Props Buyer
2004
Stickmen
Props Buyer
2001
Truth About Demons
Props Buyer
2000
Television Series
After the Party
Production Designer
2023
Wellington Paranormal
Production Designer
2021
Spartacus
Props Master
2010
The Lost Children
Props Buyer
Key Prop Buyer
2006
The Tribe
Props Buyer
2002
Love Bites
Props Buyer
2002
Duggan
Art Department Runner
1997
Television Features
Fatal Contact: Bird Flu in America
Props Master
Key Prop Master
2006
