Ryan V. Gargiulo
Ryan Gargiulo is a seasoned member of the IATSE Prop Department. Ryan's passion for props brought him and his wife, Jackie Wertz, together on their prop crew, where the duo works as CO-Prop Masters. They have had the opportunity to work on several impressive projects, including a recent TV show for HBO/Warner Brothers. Ryan's dedication to his craft has taken him and his wife all over the world, from NYC and Los Angeles to Florida, New Jersey, South Carolina, Puerto Rico, and the UK.
About Us
We are not only co-prop masters but also married life partners. We bring a unique, passionate and creative approach to the entertainment industry that goes beyond the job description of prop masters.
Jackie and I share a common belief that the entertainment industry is not just a job but a lifestyle. We both have over a decade of experience in the field and have worked on a variety of feature films and television shows throughout our careers. Together, we have prop-mastered over 16 feature films and TV shows and have been part of some spectacular productions that have received industry-wide recognition.
Our years of experience and diverse skill sets enable us to tackle creative challenges with ease and excel at our craft. We are innovative, resourceful, and always thinking outside the box. We firmly believe that our approach to prop mastering makes a significant difference in the overall quality of the final production. Our primary goal is to work closely with the director and production designer to achieve a cohesive vision and to provide the best possible creative input when needed.
We believe that we can bring something new and exciting to the table. Our passion for the industry combined with our expertise can create something truly remarkable.
If given the opportunity, we can assure you that we will bring our best selves, and deliver an outstanding and unique product.
Thank you for considering our proposal. Jackie and I look forward to hearing from you.
Professional Experience
Credentials and Licenses
Local 52 Member of Property Department
Prop Master oversees and is responsible for the procurement, inventory, and maintenance of all props/items handled by actors and stunt performers, ensuring that they are available on time, and within budgetary requirements.
Property Masters Guild
A Professional Association
The Property Masters Guild was formed to "to provide professional continuing educational opportunities, cultivate future generations of property masters, and foster greater collaboration amongst property masters and the craft."
Licensed Armorer
An Armorer is a weapons and safety expert who is present during the filming of a movie if there are weapons being used. The Armorer makes sure that the cast and crew are safe at all times in the presence of those weapons and trains the Actors to use them responsibly.
References
Justin Lin
Director, Fast and Furious Movies/Universal Studios
Tracy Oliver
Showrunner/Executive Producer NBC and Amazon Studios
Jane Raab
Line Producer,
NBC
Andrew Jackness
Production Designer,
NBC
Demian Resnick
UPM, NBC, and Amazon Studios
Javiera Varas
Production Designer,
NBC and Amazon
Ray Quinlin
Executive Producer/Line Producer, ABC/Paramount Pictures/Warner Brothers
Edward Burns
Writer, Director,
Executive Producer
Moe Bardach
UPM/Line Producer Hulu/Annapurna Pictures
Monsterland
Lori Keith Douglas
Executive Producer/UPM Netflix/CBS/NBC/EPIX
Ola Maslik
Designer, Monsterland,
Hulu/Annapurna Pictures
Jordan Kerner
Executive Producer,
Paramount Pictures,
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Naomi Shohan
Designer, Paramount Pictures
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Mary Laws
Executive Producer/Showrunner Hulu/Annapurna Pictures, Monsterland
David Fisher
AD Hulu/Annapurna Pictures
Monsterland
