Job Designation: Art Director | Props Master
OVERVIEW
Arnold Oldknow is a seasoned Art Director and Props Master with close to three decades of experience in the South African film and commercial production industry, having entered the industry in 1997 and risen from Production Assistant to a trusted Art Department leader. He built his early reputation on major feature film work, including projects with Peakviewing and the feature film Chappie, before expanding into commercials, corporate productions, telenovelas and music videos. Known for a solutions-oriented, hands-on approach, Arnold brings deep expertise in standby props, vehicle sourcing and set dressing, consistently delivering high-quality results across hundreds of commercial campaigns for major brands. Personable and dependable, he is respected industry-wide for his professionalism and strong work ethic.
ART DIRECTOR
Feature Film
Documentary
Telenovela
Short Film
Commercial (Branded Content)
Corporate
Music Video
PROPS MASTER
Feature Film
Documentary
Commercial (Branded Content)
SPECIALIST SKILLS
Standby Props
Vehicle Sourcing & Coordination
Set Dressing
DIRECTORS WORKED WITH:
AK
Erica Brumage
Marcel Mouton
Andre Liebenberg
Gavin Pollack
Miles Goodall
Andrew Wessels
Ian Wilson
Nick Brown
Cindy Lee
Jason Xenapolis
Roy
Clive Will
Jeremy Holden
Slim Grippa
Craig Amy
Kevin Fitzgerald
Stafford Robinson
David Gilliard
Lizelle Wagner
Tony Baggott
Deon Bloemberg
Lourens van Rensburg
Anthony Mandler
Steve Tanchel
Manu Lapier
Thina Ziba
Job Designation: Art Director | Props Master
OVERVIEW
Arnold Oldknow is a seasoned Art Director and Props Master with close to three decades of experience in the South African film and commercial production industry, having entered the industry in 1997 and risen from Production Assistant to a trusted Art Department leader. He built his early reputation on major feature film work, including projects with Peakviewing and the feature film Chappie, before expanding into commercials, corporate productions, telenovelas and music videos. Known for a solutions-oriented, hands-on approach, Arnold brings deep expertise in standby props, vehicle sourcing and set dressing, consistently delivering high-quality results across hundreds of commercial campaigns for major brands. Personable and dependable, he is respected industry-wide for his professionalism and strong work ethic.
ART DIRECTOR
Feature Film
Documentary
Telenovela
Short Film
Commercial (Branded Content)
Corporate
Music Video
PROPS MASTER
Feature Film
Documentary
Commercial (Branded Content)
SPECIALIST SKILLS
Standby Props
Vehicle Sourcing & Coordination
Set Dressing
DIRECTORS WORKED WITH:
AK
Erica Brumage
Marcel Mouton
Andre Liebenberg
Gavin Pollack
Miles Goodall
Andrew Wessels
Ian Wilson
Nick Brown
Cindy Lee
Jason Xenapolis
Roy
Clive Will
Jeremy Holden
Slim Grippa
Craig Amy
Kevin Fitzgerald
Stafford Robinson
David Gilliard
Lizelle Wagner
Tony Baggott
Deon Bloemberg
Lourens van Rensburg
Anthony Mandler
Steve Tanchel
Manu Lapier
Thina Ziba
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