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STUNT ACTION TEAM

STUNT ACTION TEAM was founded by Goran Stjepanovic and consists of some of the most experienced stunt professionals from Croatia and Slovenia. Every member of the team is a seasoned industry professional with extensive experience on major international film and television productions, including The Expendables 4, Tin Soldier, Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard, Outer Banks, and many others.

Our work is built on the highest standards of safety and professionalism. Every action sequence is developed through careful planning, risk assessment, and detailed preparation involving all relevant departments. This approach allows productions to execute complex action scenes with complete control over the process while ensuring the safety of stunt performers, actors, and crew members.

Our entire team specializes in performing a wide range of demanding action sequences. We approach every scene with a clear understanding of the motivation behind each movement, its role within the story, and the internal logic of the action being performed. We transform concepts into visually powerful, emotionally compelling, and dramatically coherent action sequences. Every performance is a deliberate choice, and every movement is carefully crafted to allow the audience to feel the rhythm, motivation, and energy behind the action.

We dedicate significant attention to understanding the story and dramatic structure of the screenplay, allowing us to fully grasp the complexity of each action sequence. Understanding the relationship between performance, camera, space, and rhythm is an essential part of our creative process. Every decision, movement, and reaction serves the purpose of making the scene dramatic, believable, and emotionally impactful. We carefully consider how every element of the environment, pacing, and performance influences audience perception.

We are an international team providing services to productions worldwide. We offer the expertise of our coordinators throughout all stages of project development, including action design, planning, and stunt coordination. When working internationally, we collaborate with local stunt professionals while maintaining the flexibility to bring in our most experienced stunt performers whenever a production requires specialized action expertise.

Our international experience allows us to work seamlessly within different production systems, studio environments, and large-scale international sets. We adapt efficiently to production requirements, budgets, and creative visions, providing filmmakers with a reliable and professional partner for the development and execution of action sequences.

We offer domestic and international productions a unique approach that distinguishes us from other stunt teams in the region. Every project begins with a detailed script analysis, creative development, and the exploration of action concepts that strengthen the story and enhance audience engagement. Through action, we help actors further develop their characters and express emotion, while working closely with directors to create action sequences that support and elevate their creative vision.

Working with us means partnering with a team that does more than execute action - we analyze, create, and shape storytelling through movement. We transform complex and demanding sequences into believable, powerful, and emotionally engaging action. Our work is not only visually effective; it strengthens the story because we understand the dramatic purpose of every moment, the demands of each sequence, and the way performance communicates with viewers.

We believe action is more than visual spectacle. It is a powerful storytelling tool capable of deepening both narrative and character. When movement, camera, and motivation come together as a unified whole, an action scene becomes an integral part of cinematic storytelling - one that audiences remember long after the film ends. These are the kinds of sequences we strive to create on every project we undertake.

Our goal is not simply to execute challenging action scenes, but to transform ideas from the page into compelling, visually striking, and emotionally engaging action that leaves a lasting impact.

OUR SERVICES

Our team provides comprehensive services in the development, preparation, and execution of action sequences for film and television productions. We are involved in projects from the earliest stages of script development through final execution on set, ensuring that every action sequence is dramatically effective, technically achievable, and safely executed.

Our services include:

- Stunt coordination
- Fight design and choreography
- Planning and execution of complex stunt sequences
- Script analysis and action concept development
- Creative and production - oriented action design
- Actor training and preparation for action scenes
- Stunt performer and action team coordination
- Collaboration with directors, cinematographers, and production departments
- Safety planning, risk assessment, and action protocols
- Development and execution of stunt solutions within production requirements
- Previsualization (Previs)

Our goal is to provide productions with a reliable partner who understands how action functions within both storytelling and the production process.

Our stunt performers are experienced in a wide range of action disciplines, including fight performance, weapons handling, squibs, sword fighting, falls, high falls, water jumps, fire burns, precision and stunt driving, operation of trucks and military vehicles, SWAT and military tactics, horse work, scuba diving, watercraft operations, swimming and jump into the water, rigging, stunt acting etc.

Whether supporting large-scale action productions or character - driven sequences, our team combines technical expertise, performance skills, and production awareness to deliver action that is safe, believable, and effective on screen.

Action Design - Our approach to action design begins with an understanding of the story, the characters, and the dramatic purpose of each sequence. We treat action as an integral part of the narrative, where every movement, reaction, and decision is shaped by character motivation and the requirements of the scene.

Through script analysis, previsualization, storyboarding, animation, and action development, we create sequences that support the story while meeting the practical demands of production. Our process focuses on clarity of action, movement shaped by character, intention, and dramatic context and the relationship between performance, camera, and environment.

Actor preparation, stunt coordination, and performance development are approached as part of a unified process. We work closely with directors, cinematographers, and production teams to ensure that every action sequence is technically achievable, visually coherent, and aligned with the creative vision of the project.

Particular attention is given to the rhythm of the scene, spatial awareness, camera perspective, and the way action communicates information to the audience. Every element is carefully considered to ensure that the sequence remains clear, believable, and dramatically effective on screen.

By combining action design, performance, cinematography, and narrative structure, we develop action sequences that contribute to character development, support the progression of the story, and strengthen the overall impact of the film.

Previsualization - Our coordination team is one of the few in the region specialized in the complete design and preparation of action scenes in music videos, commercials, films, and TV series, in both domestic and international productions. Previsualization is not just about planning shots; it is a process through which we show the visual pulse of a scene and its energy before the camera starts rolling. It enables the team to evaluate ideas, explore solutions, and refine execution so that the action is clear, dramatic, and convincing before actual filming begins.

Through this process, performers and coordinators jointly assess how the action works within the space, how the characters relate to one another, and how each decision shapes the viewer’s perception. In this way, the scene becomes a consciously crafted performance, where every action has its purpose and is connected to the story the film aims to tell.

Action Scene Rehearsal - Our coordination team approaches every project with a comprehensive, detail-oriented, and highly disciplined methodology. We conduct thorough location scouting for all shooting environments and, in accordance with strict safety requirements, design and prepare the entire action sequence with precision.

In developing fight choreography, we provide multiple visual interpretations and staging solutions, enabling the director, director of photography (DoP), and producers to clearly evaluate the creative direction and execution of the action sequence. During rehearsals with performers, particular attention is given to safety protocols, as well as to the actors’ technical understanding, skill level, and physical capabilities required to perform the specific actions with confidence and control.

Choreography - Our coordination team is highly trained in designing combat sequences and tactical movement for battle scenes, carefully tailored to the narrative and supported by clear conceptual solutions and meticulous preparation through to final execution.

Every choreography is developed with its own narrative logic and purpose. For this reason, we consistently focus on character development and a deep understanding of the motivations behind each confrontation. Through our approach and precisely structured choreography, we aim to engage the audience on a deeper level - inviting them into the story, enabling identification with the central character in conflict, and fostering an immersive emotional connection to the unfolding action.

Action Scene Coordination - Our team of coordinators has extensive experience working on commercials, as well as domestic and international film productions. We provide a comprehensive service in the design, supervision, and execution of action sequences throughout the entire production process, from pre-production through to post-production.

While we maintain our own team of highly experienced stunt performers, we also collaborate with local stunt teams abroad when required, ensuring seamless integration, high professional standards, and full alignment with the creative and safety demands of each production.

TEAM OF STUNT COORDINATORS

Our team consists of experienced professionals with extensive domestic and international backgrounds, gained through work on major film and television productions worldwide.

We approach action sequences as an integral component of cinematic storytelling. When a character’s motivation, intent, emotional state, and narrative significance are embedded in every movement, the action performance becomes far more than a technically demanding execution. Our objective is not only to deliver action sequences safely and precisely, but to create moments that meaningfully contribute to the progression of the story and feel authentic within the world and characters they represent.

Our coordinators work closely with directors, directors of photography (DoPs), and actors in shaping action scenes that meet the creative, performance, and production requirements of each project. The result is action that is technically flawless, emotionally engaging, and visually powerful, delivered with the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and performance quality.

Goran Stjepanovic - stunt coordinator, action designer 
Vlasto Ivanovic - assisstant stunt coordinator, fight choreographer 
Igor Pecenjev - assisstant stunt coordinator, stunt administrator
Ilir Smakici - assisstant stunt coordinator
Tihomir Kules - SWAT tactical adviser
Zdravko Jurkin - military adviser
Danijel Diksic - military adviser 
Slaven Petrovic - stunt casting 
Sasa Vuk - stunt instructor

STUNT PERFORMERS & STUNT ACTORS

Stunt Performers - What sets our stunt performers apart is their understanding that action is never an end in itself, but an integral part of storytelling - one that conveys character, emotion, and the dramatic function of a scene through movement, thereby enhancing the overall credibility of the performance.

Their high level of training and continuous professional development enable them to execute complex action sequences with maximum safety, precision, and control. Their expertise covers a wide range of stunt disciplines, including hand-to-hand combat, falls, high - impact work, high falls, precision driving, special action sequences, and adaptation to other specific scene requirements.

Our team consists of more than 50 stunt performers.

Stunt Actors - Our team includes experienced performers who are capable of executing demanding action sequences. Their combined acting and stunt backgrounds enable them to deliver performances that are technically precise, safe, and dramaturgically convincing.

Stunt performers within our team who also possess acting experience bring an added layer of authenticity to each sequence, ensuring that physical performance and character - driven storytelling function as a unified whole.

Our team consists of more than 15 stunt actors.

For all information regarding our stunt performers, please send an inquiry via email:
info@stuntactionteam.eu

FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY

Our coordination team develops every fight sequence in close alignment with the story and its characters. Each choreography is shaped around the specific relationships between characters, their intentions, and the circumstances in which the conflict takes place. In this way, no fight is ever the same - it becomes a unique extension of the script, guided by the scene’s dramaturgy, rhythm, and visual language, ensuring that every performance has a clear purpose within the story.

On-screen fight choreography requires a strong understanding of character, relationships, and the context that leads to conflict. A fight is not just a series of techniques or physical reactions, but a moment of storytelling where every movement comes from a character’s intent, their decisions, and their relationship to the opponent. The way a character moves, uses space, takes initiative, or reacts shapes how the audience experiences the conflict.

In the process of designing a fight, equal importance is given to performance, safety, cinematography, and the camera’s perspective. The choreography is developed in sync with the rhythm of the scene, the framing, and the visual demands of the project so that every movement remains clear, readable, and believable on screen. The goal is not to showcase technical complexity, but to create action that naturally emerges from the story and the characters.

Through close collaboration with directors, actors, and production teams, we develop choreography that connects fight skills, performance understanding, and the requirements of cinematic execution. Special attention is given to the rhythm of the conflict, the dynamics between characters, the use of space, and the way the camera follows the progression of the fight. This approach allows us to create scenes that are technically precise, safe to perform, and dramaturgically grounded.

When character, movement, space, and camera work come together as a single unit, the fight becomes an integral part of cinematic storytelling. At that point, the action scene no longer depicts only physical conflict, but conveys emotion, intention, and narrative progression through movement.

Our team specializes in fight choreography for film and television productions, with a focus on precise execution, safety, and adaptation to the specific demands of each set. Experience across a wide range of action projects allows us to transform ideas into practical, clearly structured fight sequences.

A key strength of our approach is the ability to work on everything from simple exchanges to highly complex choreography involving multiple performers and technically demanding environments. Each project is developed in collaboration with the director and production team to ensure a performance that is controlled, visually clean, and adapted to the rhythm of the shoot.

SWORD SKILLS

Sword work in film is an art of storytelling through movement, where character, intent, and circumstance are revealed through the way a weapon is used. How a character handles a sword depends on the historical period, the type of weapon, social status, level of experience, and the situation they are in. Different eras have developed distinct fighting styles, and a convincing performance requires an understanding of these differences and their adaptation to the demands of the cinematic scene.

Stunt performers from Stunt Action Team approach sword work through a clear understanding of both the character and the world they belong to. Grip, movement, posture, rhythm of the fight, and the relationship to the opponent are all shaped by the story and the personality of the character. This approach allows sword fighting to become an extension of character rather than a purely technical display of skill.

In sword choreography, special attention is given to movement control, spatial awareness, and performer safety. Precision, mutual trust between partners, and a clear understanding of the choreography are essential in creating scenes that feel convincing while meeting the highest safety standards of film production. It is equally important to understand the emotional moment in which the conflict takes place. When a performer understands the motivation and internal state of the character, every movement gains additional meaning and the scene gains greater dramatic weight.

The combination of swordsmanship, performance awareness, and on-camera work allows us to create scenes that remain faithful to the period, the characters, and the story the film seeks to tell.

SWAT TEAM, MILIRATY SKILLS AND CONSULTING

Action scenes depicting police and military operations require a clear understanding of operational logic, tactics, and patterns of movement within different environments. These situations are not shaped by physical action alone, but by decision-making, team coordination, strategic planning, and an overall mindset that creates a credible portrayal of professional conduct.

Action Skills and Combat Scenarios

Our stunt performers and coordinators possess the knowledge and experience to execute a wide range of action sequences, including:

- urban combat: fighting in cities, buildings, and streets
- rural combat environments
- open-field engagements
- close-quarters battle (CQB) in confined spaces
- trench warfare scenarios
- close combat situations
- tactical movement and maneuvering
- team tactical formations
- on-camera weapons handling for film purposes
- choreography of police and military action scenes
- operation of police and military vehicles for production needs
- rappelling and rope-based action work

SWAT and Military Expertise in Film Production

In film projects that require SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) and military skills, authenticity comes from a clear understanding of procedures, tactics, and operational behavior. Realism in these scenes is not achieved through movement alone, but through accurate decision-making, team coordination, and a disciplined approach to execution.

Our team includes experienced stunt performers who are current and former SWAT operators with more than 30 years of operational experience, as well as military specialists with over 35 years of professional service. This extensive field knowledge, combined with practical experience in film production, allows us to design action sequences that accurately reflect tactical procedures, team coordination, and the operational behavior of special units, while fully adapting to the demands of the camera and cinematic storytelling.

Realism and Cinematic Storytelling

This background enables us to build scenes grounded in real tactical understanding, including behavior in high-risk situations and the way SWAT and military units operate within different environments and combat scenarios. Through close collaboration with production teams, directors, and actors, we ensure that each scene maintains a strong sense of realism while still supporting the film’s dramatic structure and visual intensity. The result is action that feels authentic, controlled, and naturally believable on screen.

Approach to Work and Performer Preparation

Our approach is based on developing SWAT skills and tactical understanding adapted specifically for film production. Through consultation, training, and scene preparation, we help actors and stunt performers understand the mindset and movement principles of special units. When a performer understands the logic behind these operations, their movement becomes more authentic, and the scene gains a level of weight and credibility that audiences naturally recognize.

This approach allows even the most complex on-screen operations to remain clear, controlled, and authentic, while still functioning as part of the film’s dramatic structure. Action is no longer just a depiction of tactical procedure, but a believable moment within the story where the audience can feel the real tension and stakes of such operations.

Consulting and Cinematic Action Design

We support directors and actors through consultation, weapons handling guidance, and tactical scene preparation. Our team designs realistic cinematic sequences tailored to production needs. During the execution of action scenes, we are fully equipped to adapt to all working conditions involving weapons and other demanding on-set requirements, ensuring both safety and performance precision.

VIDEO

MEDIA

Our stunt performers have been featured in more than 300 newspaper articles, magazine features, and television interviews, reflecting their extensive experience and recognition within the film and entertainment industry.

PHOTOS

STUNT AND ACTOR TRAINING

Our training philosophy is built on the understanding that every physical action on screen must have a clear intention and a meaningful purpose within the story. Through a structured and progressive approach, we help actors and stunt performers develop body awareness, movement control, and an understanding of how action is shaped by character, circumstance, and the cinematic frame.

The learning process extends beyond the technical mastery of skills. It focuses on developing a performer’s ability to understand why a movement happens and how it functions within the narrative. Through this approach, action becomes a natural extension of character and dramatic storytelling rather than a series of isolated techniques.

During training, participants develop the core skills required for film and television production, including on-set safety, falling techniques, screen combat, weapons handling, reaction work, action scene performance, sword fighting, precision driving, and a variety of specialized stunt disciplines.

The program is designed for both beginners and experienced performers, allowing each participant to develop their abilities and pursue specialization in areas best suited to their individual strengths and professional goals.

CONTACT

Croatia phone #: +385 91 606 1399

North America phone #: +1 647 955 9929

E-mail: info@stuntactionteam.eu