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Stunt Rigger

Rigs wires, ratchets and fall systems for stunts 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
• Design/install stunt rigs
• Inspect and run systems
• Strike safe
• Work with Coordinator and grips

Reports to

Stunt Coordinator

Works with

Performers, SFX, Grips/Construction as needed, H&S

Career path

Rigger / performer pathway → Stunt Rigger

Day to day

Design/build rigs to Coordinator brief; inspect; operate cues; derig; document equipment checks.

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

Personal pads/kit as performers use; Coordinator: radio, RA paperwork, rehearsal video.

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

• Rig plots
• Risk assessments
• Risk assessments / RAMS PDFs
• Rehearsal playback on phone/tablet
• Call sheets / stunt breakdown sheets

Related roles

Stunt Coordinator, Key Grip

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