The Stunt Performer performs supervised action aspects of a film that require specific skills such as fighting or driving stunts.
The stunts department is responsible for any stunts, including action, fighting, or driving stunts.
They devise, set-up, and perform complex action set pieces in collaboration with the director, and often collaborate closely with the special effects team.
The department includes the stunt coordinator, stunt performer, and stunt riggers.
A stunt performer often progresses to a stunt coordinator.
There are several stunt categories that require different qualifications, including fighting/martial arts, horse riding, driving, falling, water skills, agility, strength, and other specialist abilities.
Stunt Performers/coordinators should
- be well versed in health and safety.
- have an awareness of the physics of motion.
- be highly collaborative.
- have strong visual and choreography skills.
- be physically fit.
- know how to work collaboratively.
- have strong communication and acting skills.
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Interests - Stunt Performer (Film & TV)
This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
