The International Stunt Academy empowers individuals to become the best versions of themselves, inspiring and motivating others through their personal journey as heroes.
By adhering to these core beliefs, the International Stunt Academy serves as a driving force for change in the world of stunts. The Academy's dedication to collaboration, alignment, and safety paves the way for a brighter, more efficient, and safer future for stunt performers and the industry as a whole. For those looking to make their mark in this exciting field, the International Stunt Academy offers the training, support, and community needed to succeed.
In our pursuit of excellence, we embrace humility and commit ourselves to the tireless journey of constant growth. Because we believe every day is a learning day, we accept our job will never be finished."
At the International Stunt Academy, we understand that the path to greatness is paved with constant learning and growth. We recognise the challenges that come with building an academy for heroes and remain unwavering in our dedication to fulfilling our mission. To ensure our ongoing success and the success of our students, we have established a set of core commitments that guide our actions and decisions. You can learn more about them and how they shape us here...
We acknowledge that perfection is an ongoing process. Our commitment to continual improvement means we actively listen, incorporate feedback, and adapt to better align with the expectations of our students and stakeholders. While we cannot please everyone, we make no apologies for evolving and refining our approach. We invite past students to return and benefit from the improvements made, as they have played a crucial role in shaping the Academy's growth.
As a responsible and ethical institution, we pledge to uphold the laws and standards of the countries, regions, and industries in which we operate. We recognise the importance of complying with regulations and adhering to best practices in order to maintain a safe and respectful environment for all. In addition we commit to doing our best to help influence positive improvements to laws regulations and standards, to the better of the people they protect and govern.
We are dedicated to promoting fairness and adhering to good practices in all our endeavors. We believe that by fostering an atmosphere of equity and ethical conduct, we can create a nurturing and supportive environment where students can thrive and achieve their full potential.
We understand that effective communication is the foundation of any successful relationship. Our commitment to listening and hearing means that we actively seek input from our students, staff, and stakeholders, ensuring that all voices are valued and taken into consideration.
We are determined to contribute positively to the growth and development of both our academy and the wider stunt industry. We pledge to work tirelessly to overcome obstacles and restrictions in order to create a brighter, more unified future for all.
Lastly, we commit to providing our best possible support to all the people that make up our family, including our employees, our partners but most of all our students, individually and collectively. Joining the ISA means sharing a commitment to improvement and as everyone embarks on their own journey to become their own heroes, we will stand beside them, guide and nurture their talents, helping them overcome challenges, and celebrating their achievements.
At the International Stunt Academy, we firmly believe in our responsibility to contribute to a better and brighter future for our students, the stunt industry, and the world at large. Our commitment to this brighter future drives us to constantly innovate, collaborate, and inspire positive change. By fostering a sense of hope and progress, we empower our students and stakeholders to join us in building a sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous future for all.
With these seven core commitments as our guiding principles, the International Stunt Academy stands as a beacon of trust, growth, and success, propelling our students and the entire stunt industry towards a future filled with endless possibilities and boundless potential.
By embracing these commitments, the International Stunt Academy strengthens its foundation, paving the way for a future filled with trust, growth, and success for all those who walk the hero's path.
The International Stunt Academy's mission is to provide unparalleled access, training and education to aspiring stunt performers and stunt professionals alike. Learning should be easy to start, never stop and not become limited by experience, time, or money. Education should not be 'exclusive', it should be inclusive.
By equipping people with the necessary skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel in their chosen field. We cultivate a nurturing and compassionate environment that fosters collaboration, encouraging individuals to align around the best practices while celebrating their unique approaches and experiences.
This allows freedom, creativity and innovation to thrive. These are things the industry was built on. This also allows for safety, reduces risk and ensures we remain free to create and innovate, without excessive restriction or regulation. That is what the professional industry relies on today.
Our commitment to our students goes beyond the walls of the Academy, as we accompany them on their journey, guiding them away from harm and towards success in their endeavors. By instilling a sense of belonging and camaraderie, we inspire our students to become heroes, both within the stunt community and in their personal lives.
In support of our mission we actively work to help develop standards, train, assess and credit instructors and professionals, and to assist them to communicate with and guide the people and teams they interface with. There's a lot more to The ISA than being a school...
Alongside training Students and Professionals The ISA trains, Certifies, Accredits and licenses Stunt Trainers, Schools and Training Facilities, Globally. This is part of our mission to work with others to help raise the quality and standards of training and work practices around the world.
TV and Film StuntsIf you are interested in partnering with us, adopting our training, delivering our accredited programmes and methods, or would like your crews, instructors and teams to be professionally trained and accredited, please contact us. We are here to help others find their best ways and raise standards.
If you would like to add your school or facility to our global network of affiliates, or begin the journey to operating an ISA franchised business, please contact us.
Our goal is to raise, ensure and unify standards and practices globally, improving access to and the best quality of Stunts and Stunt Acting all around the world.
Are you passionate about elevating the standards of stunt training and performance? The International Stunt Academy (The ISA) offers you the opportunity to join a network of elite training institutions, dedicated to providing the highest quality education in the world of stunts and stunt acting. By affiliating with ISA, you'll be empowering your institution to reach new heights and transform the future of the stunt industry.
As an ISA affiliate, your training facility or school will gain access to a wealth of resources and a global network of professionals. You'll also benefit from our internationally recognized and unified standards, created by leading stunt professionals, government bodies, and educational institutions specializing in stunt and stunt acting. In addition, affiliation with ISA will enhance your credibility and reputation within the industry.
If you're looking for an even deeper partnership, consider becoming an ISA franchisee. By running a licensed branch of the International Stunt Academy, you'll be directly contributing to the growth and evolution of the stunt community. The journey to becoming a franchisee begins with affiliation and ensuring that your school meets ISA's rigorous standards.
Begin by affiliating your school or training facility with ISA, working closely with us to meet our international standards. This requires mutual visits to each other's headquarters and training centres and mutual cooperation as we start this wonderful journey together.
Begin by affiliating your school or training facility with ISA, working closely with us to meet our international standards. This requires mutual visits to each other's headquarters and training centres and mutual cooperation as we start this wonderful journey together.
During the affiliation process, all instructors and administrators must achieve their relevant ISA competency certificates, ensuring they have demonstrated a consistent and high-quality approach to coordinating and deliver and world-class learning experience for both young students and experienced professionals.
The ISA not only values quality, but also consistency in upholding it. For six months, your school's operations will be closely monitored, including collecting student feedback and evaluations to guarantee standards are maintained and your operations are suitable to ensure continuous improvement.
After successfully completing the initial six-month monitoring period, your school will enter a one-year proving period during which time we can assess it for franchise consideration.
Upon satisfying all required measures and scores, The ISA may grant your affiliated partner school a franchise, (under an annual license).
Joining the International Stunt Academy family as an affiliate or franchisee opens the door to exciting opportunities for growth and development. Together, we can create a brighter future for the stunt industry and inspire the next generation of stunt performers and actors. Take the leap and become part of our global community today!
A stuntman or stuntwoman—more commonly referred to as a stunt performer or stuntperson—is a trained professional responsible for executing various difficult or specialized movement–related tricks in a TV show, movie, or live performance.
Stunt actors enhance the action sequences of a film production by making difficult or dangerous stunts look real, whether they’re acting out fight scenes, high-speed car chases, or other death-defying physical feats. Performances involving live stage combat, car crashes, horseback riding, building jumps, skydiving, fire scenes, or high falls will typically require the expertise of a stuntperson.
A stunt performer will typically collaborate with a production’s stunt coordinator (in addition to the director and the director of photography), who is responsible for choreographing and supervising stunt moves on a film set. A stunt double—not to be confused with a stuntperson—is a type of stunt performer who subs in as a body double for a specific actor to make it appear like they executed their own stunts.
A stuntperson’s salary depends on their experience and skill level and the difficulty of the type of stunt they need to perform. The average salary for a working stunt performer ranges anywhere from $30,000–$70,000. Amateur stunt artists may make well below that threshold, and professional stunt doubles for A-list actors may earn much more.
