Preserving the Movies: A Life in Props, Costumes & Collecting

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the world of movie and television props with memorabilia specialist Mark Short.

Mark will share stories from decades of collecting, buying, selling, and preserving screen-used costumes, props, and artwork. From his early collecting days in England to auction rooms, television appearances, and international finds, he’ll explore how ordinary production objects can become valuable pieces of cultural history.

Along the way, Mark will discuss how the hobby has changed, why provenance and preservation matter, and what it means to care for artifacts connected to the films and shows people love.

Guests will also have the chance to see a selection of original props and costumes from Mark’s personal collection.

Perfect for film fans, collectors, and anyone curious about how pop culture survives after the cameras stop rolling.

About the speaker:

Mark Short is a movie and television memorabilia specialist, collector, dealer, writer, and longtime advocate for the preservation of screen-used props and costumes. He is a frequent memorabilia expert on MeTV’s Collector’s Call and has worked with major auction houses and prop specialists around the world. Through his PropStop blog, website, store, and video work, Mark continues to share the history and stories behind film and television artifacts with collectors and fans around the world.

And, as Mark himself promises, the English accent is included. Subtitles are not.