stunt performer

Stunt performers execute actions that are too dangerous for actors to perform, that they are not physically able to do or require specialised skills such as fight scenes, jumping from building, dancing and others.

Alternative Labels

daredevil

equine stunt performer

fight performer

film & television stunt performer

film & TV stunt performer

film and television stunt performer

film and TV stunt performer

stunt action performer

stunt artist

stunt double

stunt fight performer

stunt man

stunt performer

stuntwoman

stunt woman

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adapt to type of media analyse own performance attend rehearsals collaborate on costume and make-up for performances express yourself physically follow directions of the artistic director follow time cues follow work schedule harmonise body movements manage feedback perform stunts study media sources study roles from scripts work with an artistic team work with respect for own safety work with the camera crew work with the lighting crew

Optional Skills and Competences

adapt fighting techniques for performance adapt to acting roles drive vehicles interact with fellow actors learn the choreographic material obtain relevant licenses organise rehearsals perform dances perform improvisation perform risk analysis perform with motion capture equipment practice dance moves practice martial arts practise extreme sports prepare rehearsals ride horses safely interact with animals search for a suitable filming location self-promote use firearms work with prop makers

Optional Knowledge

acting techniques film production process lighting techniques photography sword fighting

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/84f20f5d-149a-4512-b319-18a81d3d6026

Status

released

Occupations

stunt performer

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI