If you have ever wondered how objects on screen are made, from hero props to full sets and hyper realistic replicas, chances are someone like Bryce Noakes has been behind the scenes bringing them to life. Bryce is the founder of Trade Arts, a Mullumbimby based studio that transforms creative ideas into physical, camera ready builds for film, exhibitions and brand projects.

In this Q&A, Bryce shares how he found his way into fabrication, what it takes to build complex pieces from the ground up and what it is like running a creative studio outside the major production hubs. It is a rare and fascinating look into a craft most people never get to see.