Our Story & History
Practical Effects. Cinematic Builds. Monsters Welcome.
Our Story
Built in Hollywood. Reborn in Denver.
Denver Prop Masters began in the chaos of TV sets, commercial shoots, and film crews where everything was on fire (figuratively—and sometimes literally). From high-pressure network productions to behind-the-scenes stunt setups, our founder James Gregson cut his teeth making the impossible look easy.
After years in the trenches of Hollywood and New York, James traded traffic and sound stages for fresh air and fabrication space in Denver. Denver Prop Masters was built to bring cinematic-level craft to practical environments—serving indie creators, haunt owners, trade show producers, podcasters, and anyone who wants something that actually looks awesome.
We exist to bring ideas to life—on time, on budget, and in ways that make people stop and stare. We support storytellers with practical builds that feel alive, not plastic. Our mission is to help creatives design, build, and deliver unforgettable physical spaces and props.
To lead a new wave of practical design that’s affordable, cinematic, and collaborative. We’re building a nationwide creative network, empowering everyone from indie filmmakers to pro haunters to create industry-level results without Hollywood red tape.
Respect the craft. Embrace weird. Stay scrappy. From foam and paint to bolts and plywood—we believe practical effects are more powerful than pixels. And collaboration beats competition every time.
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Foam. Paint. Blood.
We build worlds out of foam, paint them with madness, and seal them in blood—usually fake.
Design. Build. Distress.
We sketch fast, build faster, and age everything until it looks like it’s survived the apocalypse.
Concept. Creation. Chaos.
Every project starts with an idea and ends in chaos—exactly how we like it.
Why People Hire Denver Prop Masters
Why choose us
We don’t do this for the likes. We do it because we’ve been the ones stuck on set with a broken prop and two hours to fix it. Our team understands production, pressure, and how to work with chaos. We’re not here to impress you with buzzwords—we’re here to build something that works, lasts, and makes your project shine.
Custom Fabrication for Every Scene
Props, signage, scenic pieces, or full builds—we make it real.
Hands-On Design Guidance
Need help figuring out how to build your idea? We’ll walk you through it.
Honest Quotes & Fast Turnarounds
We don’t inflate estimates or ghost projects. You’ll always know what you’re getting.
Where It All Started
Still Building. Still Creating. Still Covered in Foam.
From network television sets to pitch-black haunted houses, our work has always been about solving wild problems with real-world tools. This shop was built on years of trial, error, reinvention, and relentless hands-on fabrication.
What started as a behind-the-scenes hustle is now a full-blown creative force—designing and building custom props, scenic elements, haunted environments, and immersive spaces for clients across the country. We’ve leveled up, scaled out, and evolved—but the heart of the work hasn’t changed one bit.
Built on Experience. Focused on the Future.
From classic craftsmanship to cutting-edge tools,
we’re carrying the best of both worlds forward.
We come from a world where problem-solving meant plywood, foam, and pure hustle—and those skills still define our process.
But we’re also embracing the future: 3D printing, AI-assisted workflows, and smarter systems that help us move faster and build better.
With each project, we’re blending traditional techniques with new tools—and shaping a path for the next generation of makers, builders, and creatives to follow.