Bid On Rescued Props At Film Biz Recycling's Live Auction

As if Film Biz Recycling's huge store weren't enough of a temptation to pick up some unusual items once used as a prop for film or stage, the not-for-profit organization located in the Gowanus area is holding a live benefit auction on November 3rd.  Oh, my...I will have to check it out.

Lights, Camera, Auction: A real-deal live auction benefiting Film Biz Recycling 

November 3rd

7-8 pm Free Beer, Dollar Tacos, Live Music, Auction Preview

8-9 Live Auction, Bidding Begins 

540 Carroll Street

Bid On rescued props, wardrobe and furnishings hot off the sets of NYC productions and likely destined for the landfill. All auction lots have been rescued by Film Biz Recycling, and now – superstars including Swiss Miss; Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan of Apartment Therapy; Oliver Jeffers; and Andrew Wagner of Krrb have joined in the mission by curating their own collections. Tickets are $10. Limited seating - get your tickets now!

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Film Biz Prop Shop In Gowanus: A Very Addictive Place

In some ways, I wish I had never heard of Film Biz Prop Shop, because after one visit, I may very well already be addicted to this place.

For those who have not yet heard about this great new addition in Gowanus, "Film Biz Prop Shop," is a not-for-profit business that recycles props and set decorations donated by motion picture, TV or commercial production companies. It moved into the basement of 540 President Street between 3rd and 4th Avenue this past December. The new space is huge.

This Sunday, I spend an inordinate amount of time wandering through the rows of fun "junktique" furniture, lightning, linens, mirrors and art as well as some fun oddities such as a tombstone and an electric chair. I ended up with a set of champagne flutes and a great wooden bowl and a ceramic dish from Japan.

Since the Prop Shop gets more great stuff all the time, a girl could seriously get obsessive about the place. It's that good. I'll probably be heading back there later in the week. See you there?

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"Film Biz Prop Shop": A New Green Business For Gowanus

photo credit: Film Biz Prop Shop

This is really cool news!
I just got word that "Film Biz Prop Shop," a not-for-profit business that recycles props and set decorations donated by motion picture, TV or commercial production companies is moving to 540 President Street between 3rd and 4th Avenue. The Prop Shop diverts most of the items to other non-profit organizations. The rest is sold to the public or rented to other people in the film industry.

This is the perfect place to "buy or rent antique, vintage, modern furntiture, lighting, rugs, linens, junktiques, oddities, mirrors, art, frames, jewelry, clothing, and more including many “insider only” items like fake barbed wire, breakaway glass and rubber broken beer bottles perfect for a mock bar fight!"

The Film Biz Prop Shop, currently located in Long Island City is hoping to open at its new Gowanus location by December 1st.

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