Online Stunt Courses

Welcome to the Online Fight for Camera Course

Who Is This Course For?

What You Will Learn

How This Course Works

Safety & Participation Engagement

Assessments: How You’re Graded

Recording Assessment Videos

After Course Completion

What Is Stunt Work… Really?

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Course Introduction

Why This Matters

What You'll Learn

Conduct and Professionalism Etiquette

Stunt & On-Set Terminology Guide

Now You Know Some Theory - Let’s Start the Action

Terminology & On-Set Etiquette 

Chapter Overview

Why This Skill Matters

Warm-Up → Demo → Shadow → Practice

Self-Reflection and Assessment: Movement & Controlled Footwork

Stunt Movement & Controlled Footwork

Skill Assessment Instructions: Rolls and Acrobatics

Forward Shoulder Roll (R/L)

Backward Shoulder Roll (R/L)

Front Breakfall to Side Roll (R/L)

Stunt Cartwheel (Right & Left)

Wall-Supported Handstand Hold

What's Next

Acrobatics: Rolls and Basics

Skills Assessment: Falls and Whip

Front Fall (2 Reps) Assessment and Self Reflection

Side Fall (2 Reps) Assessment and Self Reflection

Back Fall (2 Reps) Assessment and Self Reflection

Whip Throw (2 Reps) Assessment and Self Reflection

What’s Next

Falls & Whip   

Skills Assessment: Selling Hits

Selling Reactions - Assessment and Self Reflection

Punching Actions - Assessment and Self Reflection

Selling Hits 

Self-Reflection and Assessment Submission: Kicks

Kicks for Camera

Why this Skill Matters

Skills Assessment: Sword Flow

Assessment and Self-Reflection: Around the World 

Assessment and Self-Reflection: Attack Pattern

Assessment and Self-Reflection: Defense Pattern

Sword Flow

Celebrate, Reflect and Level Up

Student Completion Survey

Next Steps in Your Stunt Journey

Stay Connected & Keep Progressing

FFC Completion: Your Training, Your Next Step

<h2 id="1f0b7729-770e-4c32-b212-1e5d543a2b68" data-toc-id="1f0b7729-770e-4c32-b212-1e5d543a2b68" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">The Official Entry Point to Stunt Training with NZ Stunt School</h2>It is designed for individuals who want to begin stunt-specific training with the correct safety standards, movement foundations, and professional assessment before progressing into advanced or in-person stunt work.This course focuses on physical stunt fundamentals for camera, not acting performance. It establishes the minimum technical level required to safely access NZ Stunt School workshops or other specialised stunt training.Accessible worldwide · From age 16+<h2 id="4c191e7b-3298-4fb5-b87a-d9241fffec69" data-toc-id="4c191e7b-3298-4fb5-b87a-d9241fffec69" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">Who This Course Is For</h2><ul><li>Aspiring stunt performers at the beginning of their training pathway</li><li>Action extras who want to build stunt-specific foundations</li><li>Performers preparing for in-person stunt workshops</li><li>International or remote students without access to local stunt schools</li></ul>(Actors seeking performance-focused training should refer to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nzstuntschool.com/en/course-detail/action-acting-course-online/36410/">Action Acting course</a>.)<h2 id="4a15a12f-6534-415c-87fe-f1f71b52e9a9" data-toc-id="4a15a12f-6534-415c-87fe-f1f71b52e9a9" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">Purpose of the Course</h2>Fight for Camera exists to ensure that everyone entering stunt training:<ul><li>Understands stunt safety principles</li><li>Can move with control, balance, and camera awareness</li><li>Has been assessed on fundamental skills before higher-risk training</li></ul>Completing this course allows in-person training to focus on advanced stunt work, rather than re-teaching basic movement and safety.<h2 id="b837f806-7e9e-41c4-ab74-3a8d1db80d6b" data-toc-id="b837f806-7e9e-41c4-ab74-3a8d1db80d6b" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">Stunt Fundamentals Covered</h2>All training is technical, safety-led, and camera-aware:<ul><li>Stunt Etiquette &amp; On-Set Terminology Safety language, hierarchy, and professional expectations</li><li>Controlled Movement &amp; Footwork Balance, rhythm, distance, and camera marks</li><li>Falls, Hits &amp; Reactions Safe impact management and believable stunt reactions</li><li>Forward Rolls &amp; Breakfalls Core movement patterns and injury prevention</li><li>Kicks for Camera Range, angles, distancing, and framing</li><li>Two-Handed Sword Flow Grip, stance, and structured 8-count patterns</li></ul><h2 id="97dfd2fe-cecf-4648-be17-beae84e44fa7" data-toc-id="97dfd2fe-cecf-4648-be17-beae84e44fa7" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">How the Course Works</h2><ul><li>Chapter-locked progression to ensure safety and skill consistency</li><li>Video assessments required to unlock each chapter</li><li>Professional feedback on submissions (up to 3 attempts per chapter)</li><li>Warm-ups, real-time demos, slow-motion breakdowns, and written guidance</li><li>Train independently using your phone or tablet to record drills</li><li>6-month access (extensions considered case by case)</li></ul><h2 id="c166ff34-b928-4a7b-a252-f6c59d49adbc" data-toc-id="c166ff34-b928-4a7b-a252-f6c59d49adbc" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">Online and In-Person Training Pathway</h2>Fight for Camera is the same entry requirement whether completed online or in person.Completion of this course:<ul><li>Meets the foundation criteria for NZ Stunt School workshops</li><li>Allows progression into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nzstuntschool.com/en/nzss-courses-events/?tab=event&amp;category=2">advanced stunt training</a></li><li>Consideration for<a target="_blank" href="https://www.nzstuntschool.com/en/course-detail/action-acting-course-online/36410/"> NZ Action Talent agency representation</a></li></ul>Online and in-person formats provide equal access to the stunt training pathway.<h2 id="00674d76-6a5e-4c51-b312-f23c1d060bee" data-toc-id="00674d76-6a5e-4c51-b312-f23c1d060bee" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">What This Course Is / Is Not</h2>✔ Is<ul><li>A stunt-focused entry course</li><li>A safety-first foundation for physical stunt work</li><li>A required step before advanced training</li><li>Verified completion of fundamental stunt skills through video assessment.</li></ul>✘ Is Not<ul><li>An acting course</li><li>A stunt certification</li><li>A guarantee of paid work or casting</li></ul><h2 id="4c4d54ac-6495-49d3-ae53-f76445bbf62a" data-toc-id="4c4d54ac-6495-49d3-ae53-f76445bbf62a" style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">Requirements</h2><ul><li>A safe space to train</li><li>Reasonable physical condition</li><li>Ability to record and submit training videos</li></ul><h4 id="89b80390-5db3-4878-a7df-aa76270b794a" data-toc-id="89b80390-5db3-4878-a7df-aa76270b794a" style="font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2;">Unsure if this is right for you?</h4>Access the free preview lessons in Chapter 1 to see the course structure and expectations before enrolling. You can also <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nzstuntschool.com/en/blog/learn-stunt-fundamentals-online/">read the full Online Fight for Camera guide in our blog here</a>

FFC is the official entry point to NZSS. Complete the same foundational training required for in-person workshops, with professional guidance and video assessments. Online or in person, it unlocks the same training pathway and agency consideration.

🟢 Fight for Camera Online: The Required Foundation for Stunt Training

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