01. Why do I need a Fight Coordinator?

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If you have any type of staged violence from a simple fall or slap, all the way up to a mass battle with weapons then you should employ a fight choreographer / fight director.

I work closely with a productions creative team and will facilitate the process of creating dramatic action that is safe and appropriate to the ability of the participants involved. Ideally it's a good idea to get me involved as early as possible on a production to allow time to address a range of production requirements including:

• Sourcing appropriate and safe weapons

• Planning and delivering any required fight training for the cast

• Choreographing and teaching fights to the cast

• Consulting with wardrobe regarding safety issues of costuming

• Consulting with set design to take account of potential dangers for any fights

• Provide casting services for experienced actor combatants if required

02. Why do I need an Armourer?



There are various legal and good practice requirements for working with firearms. These vary from theatre to film and from private to public space as well as to what type of weapons are being used.

If you would like to hire firearms I can advise you on suitable weapons and procedures.

For reference below is the Metropolitan Police Service Film Unit guidance for the provision and supervision of theatrical and film firearms.

MPS Film Unit (Nov 2013)

Supply of replica / imitation or airsoft firearms

"Any production requiring replica/imitation or airsoft firearms, must have obtained them from a Registered Firearms Dealer (RFD) or a correctly licensed supplier that is a Company whose business is to supply replica / imitation or airsoft firearms to film, television and theatrical productions.

Use of replica / imitation or airsoft firearms

For all production work, a Film Armourer must be engaged where a firearm that requires a licence or certificate is to be held or used by someone who is not working within the privileges of their own licence, such as an actor. The Film Armourer must be competent and experienced in such work. Holding licences or shotgun and firearm certificates does not qualify a person to be an armourer.

The safety and security of Replica/imitation/airsoft firearms should be treated in the same way. The producer must seek the advice of the relevant weapons expert to make sure that adequate information, instruction and training is given to all those involved with, or affected by the use of the weapon".