Rob West

prop maker and founder of LA Face Shields

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TV and film production remains largely at a standstill. But Rob West?

As pandemic hit Hollywood, prop maker Rob West moved to making face shields

TV and film production remains largely at a standstill. But Rob West?

from The Business

Prop maker and set designer Rob West hasn’t had a lot of work in Hollywood since the pandemic. Now he's making face shields for health care workers.

LA prop maker is now crafting face shields for health care workers

Prop maker and set designer Rob West hasn’t had a lot of work in Hollywood since the pandemic. Now he's making face shields for health care workers.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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