Christopher Bowyer
Christopher Bowyer


Region: North West
County: Lancashire
Local Authority: Wyre Council
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Description

With over a decade of experience designing and building props for theatre, magicians, and short films, I bring a strong foundation in fabrication and creative problem-solving. Currently working at a Trainee/Junior level in TV and Film, I’m focused on developing my skills in Standby Props, with the long-term goal of becoming a Standby Art Director.

My background as a stage technician and magic consultant has sharpened my ability to think quickly, adapt under pressure, and maintain precision skills essential to on-set work. As part of the Standby Props team, I support the Art Department by ensuring continuity, responding to last-minute changes, and enhancing storytelling through prop interaction.

I also have a keen interest in Prop Modelling and Fabrication, working with various materials to create functional, interactive, and illusion-based props. My experience ensures that creative vision is met with practical, on-set usability.

Driven by a passion for storytelling through design, I am committed to learning, growing, and contributing to high-quality, visually cohesive productions.


Special Interests

Skills

• Set Dressing & Breakdown
• Prop Sourcing & Fabrication
• Woodworking & Scenic Construction
• Illusion Design & Magic Consultation
• Stage & Live Show Management
• Lighting Design & Setup
• Adobe Premiere Pro / DaVinci Resolve
• PAT Testing / Health & Safety
• Microsoft Office Suite

Courses:

Art Department and Props Assistant Bootcamp - All Spring Media / The Art Department
Mastering unscripted TV development: how to devise, develop & sell an entertainment TV format
Introduction to the Assistant Directors Department - NFTS
Succeeding as a 2nd AD - DV Talent
The Mark Milsome Foundation - Film and TV Safety Passport.
Introduction to Mental Health at work - Screenskills
Coronavirus Basic Awareness on Production Training -Screenskills
Tackling Harassment and bullying at work -Screenskills
Address Unconscious Bias: Basic awareness in the workplace -Screenskills


Genre

Action, Adventure, Biopic, Comedy, Corporate, Crime, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Horror, Musical, Mystery, Period, Romance, Science Fiction, Short Film, Theatre, Thriller


Language(s)

British English

Credits

  • ADVISORS & SPECIALISTS - Tutor
  • 2023: Grantchester S9
  • NEW ENTRANT - Art Department
  • 2023: HVM Commercial
  • NEW ENTRANT - Props
  • 2022: Coronation Street
  • NEW ENTRANT - Runner
  • 2024: A Mayor for Greater Manchester
  • 2023: Painting Birds S2
  • 2022: Painting Birds S1

Affiliations
  • BECTU - Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinema, Theatre Union