During the cinema5D Virtual Show, we had the chance to talk to America Young – Hollywood-based director, actress, and stunt coordinator – about what a stunt coordinator is, what he/she does on set, and get some exclusive tips to help you shoot your next action sequence. Let’s take a closer look at it! Image credit: America Young America Young The cinema5D Virtual Show is the perfect occasion to talk to fellow professionals from the film industry that are usually extremely busy. During this period, we had a conversation with America Young to learn more about a department that you don’t find on every set: the stunt team. To give you a little bit of background, America Young has been working as an actress, director, and stunt coordinator for over a decade now. Her work includes credits such as a music video for “Katy Perry – Hot N Cold,” dozens of feature films, short films, and TV series, including “The Science of Mortal Kombat” by Kyle Hill, which we already interviewed during the cinema5D Virtual Show. Also, she worked on video games like “Halo 5: Guardians” and “Call of Duty: Black Ops II.” But, what does a stunt coordinator do on set? Image credit: America Young What Is a Stunt Coordinator Every time you watch a movie, and there is an action scene or some stunts, there was a stunt coordinator behind it. A stunt coordinator is a person that works closely with the director, the producer, and the art department...
Published By: CineD - Saturday, 13 June, 2020