How early should a stunt team join pre-production?

Why Early Involvement Matters

Directors often underestimate how much planning action scenes require. A single fight can involve dozens of moving parts: performers, props, rigs, and camera setups. If you wait until the last minute, every department suffers.

The Benefits of Early Collaboration

• Story Integration: Build action that fits narrative pacing.
• Safety Planning: Avoid rewriting or cutting unsafe sequences mid-shoot.
• Budget Efficiency: Identify high-cost elements early and design smarter alternatives.
• Scheduling Clarity: Rehearsals and rig testing can be built into the production calendar.

How We Work

At Violence Conductor, we join projects as early as the writing stage when possible. We collaborate with directors, producers, and DPs to make sure every moment of action looks good on paper, in previs, and on set.

Why It Matters

The earlier we join, the smoother your production runs. Great stunt design isn’t something you add. It’s something you build in.