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Fight Arranger

Choreographs and supervises fight action (often under/with Stunt Coordinator) on UK film/TV under the Stunt Coordinator’s H&S lead.

Duties

• Read the call sheet and sides before arriving
• Maintain radio/set etiquette and H&S
• Hand over notes/kit status at wrap
• Choreograph fights
• Rehearse performers and cast
• On-set fight safety
• Adjust for camera

Reports to

Stunt Coordinator / Director

Works with

Performers, Coordinator, Camera, 1st AD

Career path

Stunt Performer / martial specialist → Fight Arranger

Day to day

Choreograph; teach performers/cast; set camera-friendly beats; supervise safety on fight days.

Call times

Rehearsal and rigging are often well before unit call. Performance follows the sequence call; wrap after safe de-rig.

What to wear

Blacks or costume as briefed; PPE/harness as required; pads under costume; soft shoes for rehearsal halls.

Tools & kit

Pads, rehearse weapons as briefed (with armourer if edged/firearms).

Tips

Confirm title, agreement, budget band, prep/wrap and kit fee on the deal memo before accepting. We never invent Bectu figures — check bectu.org.uk ratecards / your branch.

Software

• Video refs
• Sides
• Risk assessments / RAMS PDFs
• Rehearsal playback on phone/tablet
• Call sheets / stunt breakdown sheets

Related roles

Stunt Coordinator, Stunt Performer

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