A crash course for planning stunts and action sequences, by stunt master Andy Gill. With stories and insights from Marvel movies, the Fast and Furious franchise, and countless other projects, Andy illuminates the collaborative nature of the stunt department and their essential contributions to the creative outcome of a film. We talk about leading a stunt team well, how to approach stunts at different budget levels, and best practices in safety and risk management while still having fun and executing the coolest sequences for the big and small screens. Andy even shares a story about a unique use for a sex dummy in a car chase for Furious 7… Don’t miss it!

Show notes from this episode:

-BONUS SEGMENT, Designing the Black Panther Casino Fight - Andy Gill: www.callsheetshow.com/bonus

-Andy Gill on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0318617/

-Andy Gill on Stunts Unlimited: https://stuntsunlimited.com/artist/andy-gill/

-Jack Gill: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0318678/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

-Spiro Rozatos: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0713610/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

-Send us questions and comments for future episodes: callsheetpodcast@gmail.com

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-Opening chase scene on ice, Fate of the Furious: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5d1P50L28LU

-What the Heck is a Scriptment? on NoFilmSchool: https://nofilmschool.com/boards/discussions/what-heck-scriptment

-“Rescuing Ramsey”: Using a Sex Dummy in a Furious 7 Car Chase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Rh1QXCF9Wc

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04. The Collaborative Nature of Stunts - Andy Gill, Stunt Coordinator

A podcast by, for, and about below-the-line filmmakers. Call Sheet celebrates the rank and file crew in every department — production, locations, camera, G&E, sound, art, stunts, you name it. In every episode, we talk with a guest about a hands-on topic, straight from their work on the front lines in features, TV, commercials, docs, or digital media.

Whether you're a hungry up-and-comer or a seasoned veteran who just loves production, Call Sheet will give you the insights, stories, and inspiration you need to hone your craft and maximize your contribution. If you work anywhere in physical production, this show's for you.

Call Sheet is co-hosted by line producers Bryce Cyrier & Kiku Terasaki.

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04. The Collaborative Nature of Stunts - Andy Gill, Stunt Coordinator

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