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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.

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Spotlight: Melissa Stubbs

Melissa Stubbs is a Stunt Coordinator, Fight Choreographer, and Second Unit Director for countless feature films and television series. Melissa shares her experiences designing and executing some of the most challenging stunts in modern film history and the lessons she learned from working with top directors like Steven Spielberg and James Cameron. We also get an inside look into the iconic fight scenes of your favorite films, the new season of X-Files, and her work on the upcoming Bourne film. Melissa has worked with some of the biggest actors on some of the biggest films and she is here today to share her story.

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!