Stunt Coordinator

The Stunt Coordinator is the head of department for Stunts. Designs action sequences in collaboration with the director, supervises the Stunt Performer team, and carries safety + risk-assessment responsibility for every stunt on the production.

What the role does

• Designs action sequences in collaboration with the director
• Risk-assesses every stunt — safety planning, contingencies
• Coordinates with 1st Assistant Director (1st AD) on shoot-day stunt scheduling
• Supervises Stunt Performer team
• Liaises with H&S officer + insurance broker on stunt risk
• Often performs stunt doubling for principal cast on demanding sequences

Position

Reports to director + producer. Carries safety + insurance accountability for stunt work.

Career progression

Long-arc specialist career — typically requires Equity Stunt Register listing or equivalent industry-recognised qualification.

Related guild / professional body

• Equity Stunt Register (UK + Ireland)
• Joint Industry Stunt Committee (JISC) standards