Introduction to the Stunt Department - "Stunts"

If you are an aspiring stunt performer, a film student or action extra or even a director wanting to understand the functioning of a stunt department better, this is the course for you.

This is not a physical certification course. The roles within the stunt department do not all require an action based physcial aspect. Learn the different positions that make up a stunt department and where you might fit in.

Understanding the day to day functioning of a stunt department can help a production team with their planning of a shooting schedule. Where does rehearsals fit into the planing phase of a production? How do action set resets affect shoot days?

If you are thinking of a career in film this course can help you in understanding some requirements for a stunt unit. Being physically able to perform a stunt sequence is only one aspect needed to become a stunt professional. Team work, reliability and trust form the core of a stunt team. This course will teach you some of these requirements.

Gain knowledge in compiling a showreel and where and to whom to present it.

Learn how to do a script breakdown and how to design a safe action sequence. There are many parts to the safe execution of an action sequence, learn how to fit these parts together for the big screen.