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Our one-week Aerial Intensive Course offers 50 hours of advanced training in several different aerial skills, such as Wire Work, High Falls, Air Ram, Ratchet, and Rappelling. This program gives Stunt Performer Course students the opportunity to improve on their aerial abilities, while exploring critical principles of various rigs commonly used ...
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Stunt Performers Academy is a 3 – Week, Los Angeles based, professional stunt intensive program designed for those who are determined to become a stunt performer. The school provides a relevant curriculum that will teach you the skills and etiquette required to succeed in the current film and television industry.
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- Start Stunt Training at The Gym—And Stick to A Consistent Routine
- Learn Stunt Techniques
- Become Proficient in A Specialized Skill
- Hit The Books
- Round Out Your Skillset
You must commit to being in top shape, both to perform at a high level and to ensure your own safety on set. Training at gyms is also a big part of how to network and make connections in the industry. In addition to training at a regular gym, stuntwoman Jessica Erin Bennett, known for her work on “The Walking Dead,” “Making History,” and “Chicago P...
Many veteran stunt workers say it’s best to begin your stunt training with classes that teach you the basics of fighting. Adrian McGaw (“Snatch,” “Mad Max: Fury Road”) says that “a good foundation is boxing or martial arts. The majority of stunt work revolves around fighting and training with actors and bringing their skills up to a level where the...
Most stunt performers have an area of expertise. Los Angeles stuntwoman Maddy Curley (“Stick It,” “Chalk It Up,” “Starting From Scratch”) says that specific fighting techniques such as weapons training, being able to shoot a gun, and knowing how to make it look like you’ve been shot by a gun believably are all invaluable skills to acquire as a stun...
Bennett is a strong believer in doing your homework, and she recommends checking out books such as “Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story” by Mollie Gregory, “The Full Burn” by Kevin Conley, “Action Movie Maker’s Handbook” by Andy Armstrong, and “Stunts: The How-To Handbook” by Angela Meryl. Bennett also recommends watching classic movies with fam...
Becoming an expert in one or two areas is key to finding specific jobs, but Bennett advises rounding out your proficiency in other arenas to make you more employable overall. She also believes in the helpfulness of acting training, movement classes, Viewpoints instruction, and fighting-for-the-camera lessons. As stuntman Gregg Sargeant notes, “It’s...
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Stunt Performers Academy is a 3 – Week, Los Angeles based, professional stunt intensive program designed for those who are determined to become a stunt performer. The school provides a relevant curriculum that will teach you the skills and etiquette required to succeed in the current film and television industry. Stunt Performers Academy only ...
