Kentucky Stunt Coordinator and Stunt Team

Action design, stunt coordination, and experienced performers for film and television productions across Kentucky.

Action Design Services works with directors and producers to plan, rehearse, and execute action that serves the story. Whether your production needs a single fight, a vehicle sequence, wire-assisted movement, water work, fire effects, or a larger stunt team, we can help develop the sequence from early planning through the shoot.

Our team has worked on many Kentucky productions including Deadman’s Wire, directed by the legendary Gus Van Sant and starring Bill Skarsgård; Desperation Road, starring Mel Gibson; and Control Freak, a Hulu feature starring Kelly Marie Tran. We bring that on-set experience to Kentucky productions that need thoughtful planning, reliable execution, and action designed for the camera.

Tell us about your production 

Regional crew, practical production costs

Bringing a stunt team from across the country can add airfare, ground transportation, lodging, per diem, and travel time to the cost of an action sequence. Our regional team is positioned to support many Kentucky productions by road, making location visits, rehearsals, and shoot days easier to plan.

We can build a quote around the full sequence: stunt coordination, performers, rehearsal time, safety planning, and any mats, water safety, fire safety, or rigging equipment required. Equipment is rented separately and itemized so your production can compare the complete cost of the work.

For productions applying to Kentucky’s entertainment incentive program, qualifying work performed in Kentucky may be eligible under the project’s approved incentive agreement. Your production’s incentive team should confirm the treatment of each crew member and expense.

Stunt services for Kentucky productions

• Stunt coordination: Action planning, performer selection, rehearsals, on-set supervision, and coordination with production departments.

• Fight choreography: Hand-to-hand action, tactical movement, knife and sword choreography, and character-specific fighting styles.

• Precision driving: Vehicle action designed around the location, camera plan, performers, and production schedule.

• Wire work and rigging: Planning and execution of wire-assisted movement with the appropriate crew and equipment.

• Water work: Planning and coordination for water stunts, underwater or near-water action, swimming sequences, falls into water, and related safety procedures with qualified personnel and appropriate equipment.

• Fire safety and fire stunts: Planning and coordination for controlled fire effects, burns, fire gags, and other heat- or flame-related action with qualified personnel, appropriate protective equipment, fire suppression resources, and required safety protocols.

• Actor training: Rehearsals that help actors perform their action consistently and confidently on camera.

• Stunt performers and equipment: Crew and safety equipment selected for the needs of the sequence.

Action built for the camera

A fight or stunt has to work for the character, the location, and the shots you need. We collaborate with the director, cinematographer, performers, and relevant departments to design action that is clear on screen and practical to repeat throughout the shooting day.

Our team brings experience in stunt performance, fight coordination, martial arts, driving, water work, fire safety, and rigging. Its combat specialties include Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Filipino martial arts, MMA, and historical weapons work. We assemble the right people for the specific sequence rather than applying one style to every production.

Serving productions across Kentucky

ADS is available for projects in Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, and elsewhere in Kentucky. Bring us in during pre-production to discuss the script, locations, schedule, performers, water conditions, fire requirements, and equipment needs. Early planning gives us more room to shape the action around both the creative goal and the production’s resources.

Let’s plan your action sequence

Send us the script pages or a brief description of the action, along with your Kentucky location and proposed shoot dates. We’ll discuss the scope, crew, rehearsals, equipment, water or fire safety requirements, and a quote tailored to the work.

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