Antiques and vintage items are a great asset to any film set, whether you are working on a period drama or film that is based in a specific time period, when it comes to needing props for your production set you have come to the right place. Here at The The Alleyways Antiques, we can provide you with vintage and antiques, that are great for sparking a nostalgic feeling within your film, giving an authentic and genuine feel. With The Alleyways Antiques you can have all the right antiques for your film as props, why not use authentic antiques rather than replicas?
If you would like to find out more you can get in touch with our team, we are always on hand to help you find whatever it is you need. Let our team help bring your film or period drama to the forefront by using traditional and authentic antiques.
Why Us An Antique In Your Production?
When you think of film sets you imagine all the glitz and glamour, the fancy sets, the amount of money that is poured into the sets, but has it ever crossed your mind that some of the furniture and props will be genuine period antiques? The way a set has been dressed or put together will have a huge impact on the production you are working on, for example, a film set in the Victorian period would need pieces to match this era, instead of creating them for the film, why not use an authentic antique? The same with a 20th century themed production you will need authentic furniture from the mid-1900s.
If you are looking for something specific our team here at The Alleyways Antiques can help you find the right antique for your production, if we don’t already have something suitable in stock, we will try our hardest to find the antique you need, whether it is furniture, memorabilia or anything else. Having the correct props in your film can truly make or break the authenticity you give to your viewers, you can’t have a Victorian-set with an IKEA sofa or a 1960’s production with period furniture, it destroys credibility.
So, if you want your latest film to be credible, authentic, and genuinely get in touch with our team today to find out more. The Alleyways Antiques are always on hand to provide you with the best antiques to be used as props on the market today, having worked with film directors before we know time can be of the essence so give us a call today to see if we have what you are looking for in stock.
What Is A Prop Used For In A Film?
Props come in all shapes and sizes! The Alleyways Antiques Antiques offer a range of Antiques that you can use to enhance your production, make it more relatable or improve the overall look. Film props are used in every aspect from the furniture through to the coffee cups being used on set, it can be an incredible feat to pull all the props for a film together. Choosing The Alleyways Antiques Antiques takes some of the stress and worry away from trying to find antiques that you can use as props in your film production, we can help you find the perfect items for your period film, giving your film the chance to shine as an authentic piece.
Film props and antiques go hand in hand, they offer your film production set something unique and special, a piece that has the story of history embedded into it, modern-day replicas just do not provide the same quality as the originals. Antiques used as props are a window to the past, and why recreate something when you can have the original antique?
Here at The Alleyways Antiques, we have been providing film companies with the chance to buy authentic and genuine antiques for use as props for several years, be sure to contact us if you need our help.
Antique Shopping Tips When Looking For A Film
There are many factors to consider when antique shopping for your film or theatre production or even a photoshoot. Here are a few tips to help get you started:
- Antiques can be expensive, so make sure you have a budget in mind before you start looking, bear in mind it may be more costly than having replicas designed and made, but it is more appealing to your viewers to see real antiques being used as props.
- Do your research – know what you’re looking for and what it’s worth and also the time period it is from, the design changes that take place over the years is quite drastic from one period to another.
- Don’t be afraid to ask questions; our team here at Bridport love talking about antiques with anyone, we will be more than happy to help you with your search for film props.
- Take your time; antiques are not something that you should buy on a whim, although we do understand some film props are needed as soon as possible.
- Consider the condition of the item – is it something you can repair if needed, or will it need restoration? You want the antique that is going to be in your film to be as close to perfect as possible.
Once you have the go-ahead on filming your next movie it is important to start shopping for antiques straight away, this gives companies such as ours the chance to help you in the best way we can. As well as this, if you are stuck with what antiques you need to find for your film set we are always more than happy to discuss the history around your time period and help you learn more about what you need.
Antiques & Props From Bridport Antiques
Antiques and props without a doubt go hand in hand together, finding the perfect antiques for your film with creating a match that is second to none, it will give your film authenticity, credibility and offer your viewers a window into the past. Films that have replicas made specifically for a film are not only adding to the throw-away culture that we are trying to move people away from, but they also don’t provide the same level of history and culture to your film set.
Luckily, you don’t have to be an expert in antiques to find success in the film prop industry. If you would like to find out more information about antiques and props, you are always welcome to get in touch with our team at Bridport Antiques. We can help with vintage pieces, antiques and much more.
Give us a call today for more information on how we can help!