Robert Alexander – Art for Film & Television

Standby Props and Art Director with over ten years experience in the feature film and television industry. Based in London, Madrid, and Scotland.

English and Spanish Speaking. IPAF qualified with full, rentable equipment.

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Recent Credits:

Roadhouse 2 (2025) – Standby & Props Dressing

Switzerland (2025) – Standby Props

Digger (2024) – Dressing Props

Whitstable Pearl (2024) – Standby Props

Heads of State (2023) – Standby Props

Disclosure (2023) – Dressing Props

What Became of the Newalls (2022) – Art Director

Black Mirror (2022) – Standby Props

Heart of Stone (2022) – Dressing Props

Masters of the Air (2021/22) – Standby Props

Doctor Who (2021) – Standby Props

About Robert

Experience, approach and availability for film and television productions across London, Madrid and Scotland.

A close-up of an intricately aged hero prop: an antique brass pocket watch resting on a textured, charcoal-grey drafting mat. The watch case is engraved with fine floral patterns, its glass crystal subtly scratched, with the lid propped open to reveal elegant Roman numerals and delicate clock hands frozen in time. Around it lie soft pencil shavings, a metal ruler, and swatches of patina test plates. Warm, directional desk lamp lighting from the upper left creates rich highlights on the brass and soft, controlled shadows on the mat. Photographic realism, shot from a slightly elevated macro angle, with a shallow depth of field emphasizing craftsmanship and detail-oriented artistry.
A compact, mobile art department base set up in a corner of a converted warehouse in Madrid, featuring stacked plastic crates stenciled with “Props – Kitchen”, “Props – Office”, and “Breakables”, a folding table covered in neatly laid out continuity photos, and an open laptop displaying a production schedule. Behind, a rack of labeled high-vis vests and rolled floor protection leans against exposed brick. Late afternoon sunlight filters through high industrial windows, mixing with cool fluorescent strips, creating a balanced, natural-meets-artificial glow. Photographed at eye level with wide-angle composition and sharp focus throughout, the scene feels grounded, efficient, and ready for fast-paced film and television work.

Art Direction and Standby Props

Robert Alexander is a London, Madrid and Scotland based standby props and art director with over ten years on set. He balances creative design with practical logistics, keeping directors, actors and camera teams fully supported.

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Core Collaborators

A polished props trolley ready for set, stacked with carefully packed boxes labeled by scene and shooting day, alongside neatly coiled cables, a digital clapperboard, and a small open flight case displaying precision tools. The trolley stands in the corner of an empty soundstage, with towering black drapes and distant lighting rigs fading into soft blur. Overhead industrial lights cast clean, even illumination, with delicate highlights on brushed aluminum and matte plastic surfaces. Captured from a slightly low, three-quarter angle to emphasize readiness and organization, the photographic image feels efficient and professional, evoking the calm before the chaos of a shoot day.

Aarav Sharma

CEO

Lead props buyer sourcing period, contemporary and futuristic pieces across London, Madrid and Scottish bases.

A meticulously arranged film prop workbench in a London studio, covered with an assortment of handcrafted objects: a weathered leather-bound book with gilded edges, a distressed metal keyring holding ornate vintage keys, cracked porcelain teacups, and labeled evidence bags. Shelves in the background hold neatly organized prop crates and rolled drafting plans. Cool, diffused overhead studio lighting creates gentle reflections on metal surfaces and soft shadows between items. Shot at eye level with a shallow depth of field, the foreground objects are in crisp photographic realism while the background softens into subtle bokeh, conveying a calm, professional, behind-the-scenes atmosphere suited to a high-end props portfolio.

Mateo García

CTO

Standby assistant ensuring continuity, resetting props quickly under pressure and supporting complex action sequences daily.

A close-up of an intricately aged hero prop: an antique brass pocket watch resting on a textured, charcoal-grey drafting mat. The watch case is engraved with fine floral patterns, its glass crystal subtly scratched, with the lid propped open to reveal elegant Roman numerals and delicate clock hands frozen in time. Around it lie soft pencil shavings, a metal ruler, and swatches of patina test plates. Warm, directional desk lamp lighting from the upper left creates rich highlights on the brass and soft, controlled shadows on the mat. Photographic realism, shot from a slightly elevated macro angle, with a shallow depth of field emphasizing craftsmanship and detail-oriented artistry.

Zuri Ndlovu

Engineer

Graphic artist creating bespoke labels, paperwork and digital screens that integrate seamlessly with physical props.

A compact, mobile art department base set up in a corner of a converted warehouse in Madrid, featuring stacked plastic crates stenciled with “Props – Kitchen”, “Props – Office”, and “Breakables”, a folding table covered in neatly laid out continuity photos, and an open laptop displaying a production schedule. Behind, a rack of labeled high-vis vests and rolled floor protection leans against exposed brick. Late afternoon sunlight filters through high industrial windows, mixing with cool fluorescent strips, creating a balanced, natural-meets-artificial glow. Photographed at eye level with wide-angle composition and sharp focus throughout, the scene feels grounded, efficient, and ready for fast-paced film and television work.

Leila Haddad

Designer

Fabrication specialist designing custom-built hero props, ageing details and safe duplicates for demanding stunt work.