Bad Guys Films · Filmmaker workshop · London
Shoot a
Fight Scene
Two hours on set with a professional stunt duo. You direct, you frame, you shoot. Jean-Paul Ly shows you how to capture action that hits hard on screen, and how to do it safely.
Join the waitlistWho it's for
Directors, DOPs, filmmakers and content creators who want to put a real fight in their film. No fight experience needed. The stunt performers do the fighting. You do the filmmaking.
What you'll learn
Angles that sell the hit
Where to put the camera so a punch that never lands reads as a real hit on screen.
Coverage for a fight
Wide, mid, close, inserts. What to shoot so the scene actually works in the edit.
Directing stunt performers
How to talk to a stunt team: timing, resets, energy and clear safety calls.
Camera and rhythm
Moving with the action, building tension, and knowing when to cut.
How the session works
The fight
The stunt duo performs a short fight designed by Jean-Paul.
The plan
Break the sequence down and choose your shots together.
The shoot
Take turns behind the camera, with direct feedback on every setup.
The review
Watch your takes and see exactly what works on screen, and why.
Photo: Claudiu VoicuYour instructor
Jean-Paul Ly is a stunt performer, fight choreographer and director. He has fought on screen opposite Jason Statham, worked on Marvel productions and designed the action for a feature film released on Netflix.
On set, he works on both sides of the camera. In this workshop he shows you how professionals design, protect and film a fight, so it looks real and everyone stays safe.
- /Marvel productions: Avengers: Doomsday, Doctor Strange
- /Lead actor and action director: JAILBREAK, NIGHTSHOOTERS
- /Fought on screen opposite Jason Statham
- /Founder of Bad Guys Films
FAQ
Do I need fight or stunt experience?
No. The stunt performers handle all the action. Your job is the camera and the directing.
Do I need my own camera?
Yes, bring the camera you usually shoot with. A recent smartphone works too.
Why only 2 filmmakers per session?
So you spend real time behind the camera, with direct feedback, instead of watching someone else shoot.
Will I keep the footage?
Yes. You shoot it, you keep it, and you can use it in your reel or your own projects.
When is the next session?
Dates will be announced to the waitlist first. Join below to get early access.
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Places are limited to 2 filmmakers per session. Waitlist members hear about dates before anyone else.
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Sessions are small: 2 filmmakers at a time. Leave your details and you will hear about dates before anyone else.