Founded in New York City in 1981 as a theatrical armory, The Specialists Ltd. has grown into a second-generation family business building props, scenic pieces and graphics for film, television, theater and live experiences. Its 60,000-square-foot Queens facility brings modern tools such as 3D printing and CNC machining together with hands-on sculpting, mold-making and blacksmithing, allowing the team to tackle both practical production pieces and elaborate moving creations.
Scenic Solutions LLCFamily-owned since its founding in 1996, Scenic Solutions grew from theatre experience into a West Carrollton, Ohio, production shop known for turning demanding entertainment visions into working stage environments. Its 24,000-square-foot facility supports custom scenery and technical work for clients ranging from regional ballet companies to national touring productions, with opening-night deadlines shaping its practical approach.WEST CARROLLTON, OH
Dogwood EntertainmentFounded as a family business in 2017, Hudson Valley-based Dogwood Entertainment designs and produces commercial displays, custom props, sets, and complete events. It is especially known for large-scale Jack o’Lantern displays, using a proprietary molding method to create fiberglass-alternative pieces for venues ranging from ticketed attractions to films and pop-up museums. Dogwood’s artists, carpenters, mold makers, and digital designers have delivered work across the United States and parts of Canada while retaining a boutique-style service approach.POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
Raghaus StudiosIn Newburgh, Raghaus Studios turns printmaking into one-off physical objects, blending vintage letterpress craft with modern fabrication for film props, prototypes and highly tactile books. Founded by Markus Hartel in 2015 after he revived two Heidelberg letterpress machines, the studio grew from his background in German typesetting, mechanics and digital prepress. Its work has appeared in projects including Apple TV’s *Severance* and Martha Stewart’s Pure Leaf commercial, with a focus on objects that feel convincingly real in the hand and on camera.NEWBURGH, NY
Villainous Prop ShopVillainous Prop Shop grew out of founder Peter Snyder’s hobby of designing and printing character helmets, bringing a team of artists and makers together around that shared interest. In business since 2018, the shop creates made-to-order cosplay pieces sized to each customer, with more than 12 years of combined experience in art, design, and manufacturing.BRIDGEPORT, PA