Production
Stunts & Action
Action is the most exciting thing you can put on screen — and the most dangerous thing you can do on a set. This course shows you how to film fights, falls, chases, and stunts that look thrilling and, above all, keep everyone safe. The first rule of action filmmaking: nobody gets hurt for a shot.
What you'll learn
✓Why every real stunt needs a coordinator, and why you never DIY the dangerous stuff
✓How fights, falls, and car chases are choreographed, shot, and cut to look real
✓Faking it safely — punches, squibs, blood, and movie gun safety — so nobody gets hurt
✓On-set stunt safety, risk assessment, and how to shoot great action on a micro-budget
Pairs with this tool
Filmmaker Toolbox
Plan your action safely in the Filmmaker Toolbox — stunt breakdowns, risk assessments, safety-meeting notes, and shot lists — so every fight, fall, and chase is prepared before anyone rolls.
Open Filmmaker Toolbox →Course chapters
Module 1 — Foundations
I8 min
Why action is the most dangerous thing you'll ever shoot
Why Action Needs a Plan
II9 min
The one person you hire before any real stunt happens
The Stunt Coordinator
III8 min
Stunt doubles and performers — who does the dangerous work
Stunt Doubles & Performers
IV8 min
The line you never cross — no shot is worth an injury
Never DIY the Dangerous Stuff
Module 2 — Core Craft
V8 min
Designing a fight beat by beat, like a dance
Fight Choreography
VI8 min
Camera, angles, and cutting that make a fight land
Filming a Fight Scene
VII8 min
Vehicle action — the most dangerous stunt of all
Car Chases & Vehicle Action
VIII8 min
High falls, squibs, and the practical effects of impact
Falls, Squibs & Practical Effects
Module 3 — Putting It to Work
IX8 min
Faking punches, blood, and gun safety on set
Faking It Safely
X9 min
Risk assessments, safety meetings, and the safety culture
On-Set Stunt Safety
XI8 min
Big-feeling action with no money — and still safe
Action on a Micro-Budget
XII7 min
The edit is where action really comes alive
Cutting Action Together