Today we discuss the design and execution of stunts for film and television with our guest fight choreographer, stunt coordinator, and second unit director Melissa Stubbs.

You Will Learn:

• Shooting the new Bourne Film and taking over Las Vegas
• Why so few women stunt coordinators and second unit directors
• Melissa’s unique entrepreneurial entry into stunt coordination
• Stories from the new season of X-Files
• Working with directors like Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, James Cameron and more
• Why Tom Cruse and Huge Jackman are among her favorite actor to work with
• Melissa’s workflow when designing a stunt and/or fight sequence
• The pressures of stunt coordinating
• Safety is the most important
• The trends in students and fights
• and much more!

LINKS:

• Action Girl Films
• Melissa’s IMDB Page
• Official Website for BC Media Productions

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