STUNT C.A.T.
Cinema Action Training
FILM SCHOOL:
STUNT C.A.T. WORKSHOP CURRICULUM:
STUNT C.A.T.s are known for having 9 lives. The 9 levels of our training workshops are formatted to transform beginner action actors into certified, well versed stunt performers. STUNT C.A.T. has 3 categories of training workshops:
(BAT) Basic Action Training Workshops: Levels 1, 2 and 3: The (BAT) workshops are taught together in one 4 hour workshop.
(IAT) Intermediate Action Training Workshops: Levels 4, 5 and 6. Each of the (IAT) workshops are 4 hours long and are taught individually.
(AAT) Advanced Action Training Workshops: Levels 7, 8 and 9. Each of the (AAT) workshops are 4 hours long and are taught individually.
(BAT) Basic Action Training Workshops: Levels 1, 2 and 3
The (BAT) workshops levels 1, 2 and 3 are comprehensive beginner level workshops that are the best place for an action actor to get started in basic stunt training. Levels 1, 2 and 3 are taught together in a 4 hour workshop. Because stunt skills get more difficult as action actors progress through the program every additional workshop, levels 4-9, are taught individually. Workshop levels 4-9 are 4 hours each. Once an action actor completes a workshop they will have the opportunity to certify in that STUNT C.A.T. level. certifications are not included in the Basic Action Training price. Certifications typically take place on Sunday. You do not have to certify to enroll in Basic Action Training, but you cannot advance to the upper levels of STUNT C.A.T. training, Levels 4-9, until you have all 3 Basic Action Training certificates. Each workshop and certification process must be completed in order.
Level 1: Stunt Acrobatics Workshop: Beginner stunt sport readiness training, an introduction to combat and acrobatic film study.
Level 2: Unarmed Fighting Workshop: Put up your dukes! And knuckle up as you learn how to have an unarmed fight on film.
Level 3: Armed Fighting Workshop: A workshop that incorporates weapons such as knives, bats and environmental props into fight scene choreography.
(IAT) Intermediate Action Training Workshops: Levels 4, 5 and 6
The (IAT) workshops levels 4, 5 and 6 are comprehensive intermediate level workshops designed to expose beginner action actors to more complex and challenging aspects of stunt work including rope pulls, fly work and stunt rigging. Levels 4, 5 and 6 are taught individually and must be completed consecutively. Action actors must be certified in (BAT) levels 1, 2, and 3 in order to enroll in (IAT) workshops.
Level 4: Hit Reaction Workshop: Bullet hits, hand pulls and stunt rope work.
Level 5: Air Awareness Workshop: Learn fall skills and additional extreme stunt techniques to develop environmental awareness for table flips and car hits.
Level 6: Rigging and Harness Workshop: A workshop designed to educate action actors on the full scope of stunt rigging practices from load in to load out.
(AAT) Advanced Action Training Workshops: Levels 7, 8 and 9
The (AAT) workshops levels 7, 8 and 9 are our most advanced training workshops designed to challenge progressing stunt performers with the highest levels of stunt techniques and training. Levels 7, 8 and 9 are taught individually and must be completed consecutively. Action actors must be certified in (BAT) levels 1, 2, and 3 and (IAT) levels 4, 5 and 6 in order to enroll in (AAT) workshops.
Level 7: Mini Tramp- Fly Workshop: Advanced ratchet and flying stunts.
Level 8: Advanced Weapons Workshop: Firearm and sword techniques, safety skills and fight choreography.
Level 9: Full Fight Scene Study Action Acting Workshop: A workshop designed to incorporate all levels of STUNT C.A.T. training. Action actors will coordinate, choreograph, and perform their own full fight scene with assistance from STUNT C.A.T. instructors while observing their progress with video playback.