Property Masters Guild Names 2026 MacGuffin Nominees — SkimNews
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- Property Masters Guild announced nominees for the 2026 MacGuffin Awards across 12 categories spanning contemporary, period, and fantasy/sci-fi features, plus television in multiple formats and lengths
- 'One Battle After Another,' 'Marty Supreme' and 'Sinners' are among the nominated films, with winners to be revealed at a live ceremony on Sept. 12
- Douglas Ware, nominated for 'Sinners,' previously told Variety the toughest prop to secure was Miles Caton's guitar
- Michael Jortner, nominated for 'Marty Supreme,' won the guild's period feature film award last year for 'A Complete Unknown'
- PMG president Jeffrey Johnson said the annual submissions reaffirm how much property masters shape storytelling, framing the award as recognition of behind-the-camera artistry
- The nominee slate ranges from blockbusters like 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' and 'Wicked: For Good' to streaming series including 'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2 and 'Fallout' Season 2
Why it matters: With winners set for Sept. 12, the MacGuffin Awards give prop masters — a crafts role rarely spotlighted during awards season — a dedicated industry honor across 12 categories, and repeat nominations like Michael Jortner's show how guild recognition tracks prestige projects from one cycle to the next.
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