Stuntmen's Association of Motion Pictures
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Founded in 1961, the Stuntmen's Association of Motion Pictures is an honorary society of motion picture stunt
coordinators, stuntmen
, and second unit directors. The society is not to be confused with an industry union
, such as the I.A.T.S.E
. The current president is Steve Kelso.
Stunt
A stunt is an unusual and difficult physical feat, or any act requiring a special skill, performed for artistic purposes in TV, theatre, or cinema...
coordinators, stuntmen
Stunt double
A stunt double is a type of body double, specifically a skilled replacement used for dangerous film or video sequences, in movies and television , and for other sophisticated stunts...
, and second unit directors. The society is not to be confused with an industry union
Trade union
A trade union, trades union or labor union is an organization of workers that have banded together to achieve common goals such as better working conditions. The trade union, through its leadership, bargains with the employer on behalf of union members and negotiates labour contracts with...
, such as the I.A.T.S.E
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employes
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, or I.A.T.S.E., is a labor union representing technicians, artisans and craftspersons in the entertainment industry, including live theatre, motion...
. The current president is Steve Kelso.