August 2011 Newsletter

August 2011
Time for new lounge solutions? We thought so ........
Visit “Lounge Solutions” on our website for these and more stylish options for transforming your event from mundane to
insane! http://www.propstars.co.za/?nggpage=3&page_id=12
Visit Screens under “Items for hire” to see all upcoming versions of our new wheelie screens, which are the easiest way to
create false walling within your event space. These screens are a refreshing break from traditional draping used to death in
the events industry. We appreciate that sometimes one has to drape as the space is just too overwhelming but what about
using our upholstered screens to add detail to an otherwise really dull draped environment? Or better yet use the screens
to act as walls. Why are we so locked into using bad marquees when screenage can give you a more plush walled- in feel?
Ever considered providing your own walls for an expo stand, Octonorm walling is so limiting, our screens can add a shelving
and upholstery solution to your stand . They also make for really effective back of bar units and we can marry the
upholstered claddings on the bar with the padded back of bar.
These screens also act as really effective goodie bag storage units as well as display cases for product like shoes or alcohol
They are also really effective interactive elements...
They were used as a shoe exchange cabinet on a recent outdoor event held on a lawn where the ladies would exchange
their heels for flip flops to avoid sinking in. What about a giant maze?... .clearly their uses are endless, so get involved, Prop
Stars can design a bespoke screen for your event .
Events
Prop Stars revelled in ladies month providing decoration for Absa under brief from the Aleit Group for 2 quirky events.
Potter’s Hand Activations managed a Metro FM “I Am a Woman” event at Urban Tree’s newly decorated venue in
Kramerville, for which Prop Stars provide furniture and styling. Click on the link for the Top Billing airing of our amazing
stock…..
http://www.topbilling.com/articles/Celebrating-Women.html?articleID=778
We also stopped traffic... literally, at the Melrose arch precinct where the road adjacent to JB Corner opposite Moyo was
closed down for the weekend to accommodate for the Vanish breast cancer awareness activation. This pink environment
was managed by Lucky Number 8 Concepts. Ladies where invited onto the space to enjoy sumptuous treats provided by
Vicky Crease catering. They were encouraged to have a mammography test done on site before chilling on the Prop Stars
furniture. Having kept abreast of the situation we were informed all was a resounding success.
Prop stars also decorated the Mud hut at Inanda where some stylish looks were chaka’d in for both the all africa and the
BMW polo events what!
Check out our new spring look in a mixture of plum and Linen, this stock will debut at the Champagne festival on the 11
September at Summer Place under brief from the Aleit Group. Linen in this putty colour is great when mixed with hot
spring colours , it looks cool and classy!
Studio
Bouffant Films shot a Canadian TV commercial at Prop Stars to great success, decorating no fewer than 4 different sets on
our studio floor. It looked spectacular and we wish them all the best with its flighting. Art director Kezia Eales and her
team were inspirational creating world class production design with limited time and budget. Well done Bouffant!
Cleo magazine did their Bachelor of the year spread using Prop Stars to its full extend from basic studio shots to utilizing
the rooftop with its Jozi backdrops and more. Wall to wall beefcake all round! Keep your eyes peeled for the shoot in the
upcoming issue!
We had up and coming artists Versetile & Rythym n Song shoot their music video for their track Get my Patron in our
studio – click the link to see this very cool video….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUcY5b-pqGQ
The very talented people behind the scenes are: Director – Katleho Twala, Production Designer – Lebohang Magogodi,
D.O.Ps – Tebogo Keebine & Thamasanga Magqoki, Editor – Ofentse Mwase, Costume & Styling – Nelisiwe Mahlangu
Well done guys!
Film
Idols has used our furniture on 2 recent live performances, the first was for Cofield Mundi’s performance live at the Idols
show. As well as for the fun sets on various Idols contestant’s performances like Dave’s wonderful take on Elvis’ Hound Dog
and Kelly’s American Boy rendition……….. click on the links to see these:
http://www.dstv.com/mnet/idolssa/News/1724/Top6DavesAHoundDog.html
http://www.dstv.com/mnet/idolssa/News/1722/Top6KellyWantsAnAmericanBoy.html
Our thanks again to those film clients who keep us going and come back for more every month………
Eject Media – SABC 2 Promo
Ola Films
Designers Without Borders
Lampost – Mnet
AFDA Students – Tracey, Kevin, Sterling, Gavin, Zelia
Vehicle 19 Films – Movie Production
Gatehouse / Terraplane – Smirnoff
Out of Africa – Wild at Heart 7
Wicked Pixels – Coca Cola
Curious Pictures – Pin Pop, Rhythm City
Alight Productions – Bic
Fiendish – Music Vid
Sobabedi Productions – Skhumba
Tenacity – Samsung
Nick Boulton
Fresh Eye Films – Build It
Burnt Onion Productions – My Perfect Family
Endemol – Isidingo
Space Craft – Pep
Hammersmith & Elephant – MTN
Brainwave Projects – Legacy
Bombshelter – Zone 14, Engen
Urban Brew – Home Sweet Home
Mann Made Media – Telkom
Hotel De Ville – Transact
Stepping Stones – Laugh Out Loud
Jeanious Productions – Gospel Classics
Asstec – Clientele Life
Neil Roberts Productions – Airtel
Tough Sundays – Mitsubishi
Velvet Films – Fed Health
Dream Enterprise – Art Installation
University of JHB – Drama Production
Booming SA – Young Artists
Basket Mouth – Soul City
Kwela Tebza – Music Vid
Jump Productions - Wimpy