A stunt coordinator, usually an experienced
stunt performer, is hired by a
TV,
film
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere ...
or
theatre
Theatre or theater is a collaborative form of performing art that uses live performers, usually actors or actresses, to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place, often a stage. The perform ...
director or
production company
A production company, production house, production studio, or a production team is a studio that creates works in the fields of performing arts, new media art, film, television, radio, comics, interactive arts, video games, websites, music, and ...
for
stunt casting. Their job is to arrange the casting (stunt players and stunt doubles) and performance of
stunts for a film, television programme or a live audience.
Where the film requires a
stunt, and involves the use of
stunt performers, the stunt coordinator will arrange the casting and performance of the stunt, working closely with the director.
In many cases, the stunt coordinator budgets, designs and choreographs the stunt sequence to suit the script and the director's vision.
It is a stunt coordinator's responsibility to create an environment where open dialogue among cast & crew involved in stunts can occur (i.e., concerns and problems can be resolved without fear of retaliation, bullying or belittlement). They should ensure that adequate rehearsals and planning occur prior to filming on set, and also ensure that performer credentials are vetted.
There are two
Primetime Emmy Award
The Primetime Emmy Awards, or Primetime Emmys, are part of the extensive range of Emmy Awards for artistic and technical merit for the American television industry. Bestowed by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS), the Primetime ...
s for
Outstanding Stunt Coordination:
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Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Drama Series, Limited Series, or Movie
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Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Comedy Series or Variety Program
See also
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Casting Director
In the performing arts industry such as theatre, film, or television, casting, or a casting call, is a pre-production process for selecting a certain type of actor, dancer, singer, or extra for a particular role or part in a script, screenp ...
References
Entertainment occupations
Filmmaking occupations
Stunts
Theatrical occupations
Safety occupations
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