Description
Fight directors coach performers to safely execute fight sequences. They direct fights for performances such as dance, movies and television, circus, variety, and others. Fight directors may have a background in sports such as fencing, shooting or boxing, martial arts such as judo, wushu or karate, or military training.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
ensure the longevity of the fight actionsmanage personal professional developmentperform risk assessment for fight actionscommunicate expectations of fight actionssupervise performers' fightsadapt fighting techniques for performancework ergonomicallycreate new fight sequencesanalyse your fight discipline expertiseuse personal protection equipmentmanage artistic careerwork with respect for own safetymonitor art scene developmentsadjust the work to the venuecoach performers in your fight disciplineprepare performance training sessiondefine an approach to your fight diciplinememorise linesmanage artistic projectdevelop strategy to solve problemsshow intercultural awarenesswrite risk assessment on performing arts productionread musical scorework in an international environmentengage in fencingread dance scores