Acme have created a set of ‘off the shelf’ 1940s graphics and WWII set dressing items including propaganda posters, wartime products and rationing props. They have been designed by us, or from designs which are now in the public domain which means they should be copyright free. We also have a library of period
Acme were asked to create English and Welsh language signs for a location, which was being dressed as the Cardiff County Court. The signs had to look like they were cast in bronze and aged, as if they had been in-situ for decades. They were for a yet to be released film, but as there
The item was also brought out into the daylight at a promotional, publicity stunt in the city of London, as covered in a video on the joe.co.uk website. When supplying prop money, in this case USD or any other foreign currency, we always apply the stringent rules and restrictions specified by the Bank of England. You
Acme provided a lot of graphic props and set dressing elements, including many digital portrait painting and sketches of most of the leading characters, which were printed on canvas and framed. As the story is set 350 years into the future, every element small and large on the sets had to be bespoke designed and
When supplying prop money, whether GBP, USD or any other foreign currency, we always apply the rules and restrictions as specified by the Bank of England, you can view their prop banknote requirements here. You can review images of the prop money we have provided in the past - on our website, however if you
When filming at a location which needs to represent somewhere completely different, the addition of convincing street signage helps the viewer suspend their disbelief. We also have a selection of previous street and road signs you can view to gauge the variety of options we can offer. If you have anything specific or unusual you
We can make stretcher bars at any size required, and when the finished prop paintings are placed into hired or purchased ornate frames they look very convincing, whether period or modern art. If you need hero artwork to adorn your sets and locations, from miniature portraits to grand statement art, get in touch and
It is always a fun challenge to design period book props like these, getting the style and treatment correct for the decade. If you require any period books or any vintage graphic props for your production, just contact us.