PROPERTY MASTERS GUILD ANNOUNCES THE 3RD ANNUAL MACGUFFIN AWARDS
The Only Awards Show Honoring the Excellence of Property Masters in Film and Television
Saturday, September 12, 2026 • Paramount Theater, Los Angeles, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Property Masters Guild will host the third annual MacGuffin Awards at the Paramount Theater on Saturday, Sep. 12, 2026, continuing its mission to recognize the artistry and impact of Property Masters across film, television, commercials and more.
The MacGuffin Awards return for its third year with the same commitment to honoring the unsung heroes of every production’s prop department. Previous award recipients have included the Property Masters on acclaimed titles such as Oppenheimer, The Last of Us, Shōgun, Dune: Part Two, Severance and Ripley, among others, underscoring the breadth and depth of their craft.
Submissions officially open Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Full category descriptions, eligibility windows and campaign guidelines can be reviewed at www.propertymastersguild.org/macguffinawards.
Award Categories Include:
- Contemporary Feature Film
- Period Feature Film
- Fantasy & Science Fiction Feature Film
- One Hour Contemporary Television Series
- One Hour Period Television Series
- One Hour Fantasy & Science Fiction Television Series
- Half Hour Single Camera Television Series
- Half Hour Multi-Camera Television Series
- Television Miniseries
- Variety, Reality, Game Show, Television Special
- Short Film, Commercial, Web Series, Music Video
The President’s Award, Lifetime Achievement Award and Humanitarian Award are non-submission honorary distinctions recognizing exceptional contributions from Property Masters.
“The MacGuffin Awards have quickly become the premier recognition for Property Masters, and we’re proud to return to the Paramount Theater to celebrate the work shaping today’s film and television landscape,” says Jeffrey Johnson, president of the Property Masters Guild.
“We are proud to carry this tradition forward into its third year. The MacGuffin Awards exist to shine a light on the craft and dedication that Property Masters bring to every frame, and we look forward to celebrating the very best of that work on September 12th,” add the co-chairs of the 2025 MacGuffin Awards, Theresa Corvino, Brad Elliott and Lauren Shell.
3RD ANNUAL MACGUFFIN AWARDS TIMELINE*:
| Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | Submissions open for all Categories |
| Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | Submissions close for all Categories |
| Sunday, July 6, 2026 | Nominations Voting Begins |
| Sunday, July 26, 2026 | Nominations Voting Closes |
| Thursday, July 30, 2026 | MacGuffin Award Nominees Announced; Final Voting Begins |
| Sunday, August 16, 2026 | Final Voting Ends |
| Saturday, September 12, 2026 | Winners announced at the 3rd Annual MacGuffin Awards |
*Dates are subject to change.
The MacGuffin Awards are proud to be supported by Hill Valley, presenter of the Humanitarian Award; Studio Art & Technology, presenter of the Lifetime Achievement Award; Giovanni Eco Chic Beauty, Party Sponsor; and Sandy Rose Floral, Gold Sponsor.
ABOUT PROPERTY MASTERS GUILD:
The Property Masters Guild is dedicated to highlighting and elevating the craft of the Property Master by raising awareness of the craft, fostering collaboration among craft artisans, educating its members and inspiring future generations of Property Masters. The contributions of Property Masters are integral to the design of every production. The Property Masters Guild is dedicated to highlighting their design achievements and pivotal role in the filmmaking process. For more information, visit www.propertymastersguild.org. Follow PMG on social media for updates on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
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