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Welcome to the International Stunt Academy: The World's First Accredited Stunt School for Stunt Performance and Action Acting.
The International Stunt Academy (The ISA) is the world's first fully accredited Stunt School, offering professional training and courses in Stunt Performance and Action Acting. Our Diploma program, with 60 ECTS points, stands as the highest academic qualification in Stunt Performance and Action Acting globally. At ISA, we educate and train aspiring students and experienced professionals to be prepared for roles or to kick-start their careers in stunts and action film, TV, and live events. In addition to our top-tier education, we provide a range of production services, experiences, and activities. Our facilities, equipment, and accommodations are available for rental for events and as a location for film or TV productions. As a fully-accredited academic institution, the International Stunt Academy makes it possible for many international students to study with us and access our programs via study grants and loans, including Lånekassen. We are accredited by NOKUT and a proud member of the Erasmus program. Join us for an audition and enroll in our signature course – the world's first academically accredited Diploma in Stunt Performance and Action Acting. |
Founder / CEO/ Principal John Smith KabashiJohn Smith Kabashi, Founder, Producer & Filmmaker John's experience in Stunt & Action Acting is extensive, both as a Performer and also as a Coordinator, Producer and Director, all around the globe. Following his successful career in Film & Live Entertainments, in 2012, John founded The ISA to follow his vision of creating the worlds’ first Academic Institution purely dedicated to Stunt Performance and Action Acting. Like many he saw that our industry needed better standards, formalised and recognised education and academic standards, and a better way for people to start out in the industry he loves. |
Academy Coordinator GAVIN MartinGavin Martin, Coordinator Meet ‘The Coach’. Gavin has a unique background that gives him extensive experience in Training, Conditioning and Mental Discipline, alongside a long career in Production and Creative Direction, for many of the world's leading brands. Add to that his personal experience in the real world of action and pushing yourself to the limits (and sometimes beyond). Together all this brings something very unique to The ISA. He'll tell you he's here to help students "setup themselves up for success", and then probably tell you to "Go to the gym!" |
Academy Administrator GERD KRISTINGerd is a qualified Nurse and joined The ISA to head up our administrative function. Gerd’s a natural point of contact with the academy for all our students and also takes a keen interest in the wellbeing of everyone studying with us. Gerd is also one of our safety representatives. |
Actor and Acting Coach @ The ISA ERIC ROBERTSActor & Hollywood Legend IMDB Eric Roberts is a true legend of Action Acting having starred in numerous films over his extensive career. Eric splits his time between LA and The ISA, and like many in the industry he joins our team to ‘give back’ and help young people wanting to make their name in Action Acting. We’re incredibly proud to host Eric’s & Eliza Robert’s signature Acting School here at The ISA and we can’t think of better people for our students to study under. |
Acting Coach & Casting Director ELIZA ROBERTSActing Coach, Manager & Casting Director IMDB Eliza Roberts (Yes, that’s Eric’s better half), is also a Hollywood legend in her own right and has a fascinating background and career in Acting, Casting and Talent Management. Eliza is the bedrock of our Acting Division and with her guidance and advice gained from an incredible career, true stars of Action Acting can be born. Alongside Eric, Eliza now shares her time between LA & The ISA here in Norway. |
Fight Choreography, Stunts & Film Making RUUSTIC BODEMOVStunt Professional & Action Actor IMDB Most recently known for his work in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Rustic has extensive experience in the US Film Industry as a leading stunt and action actor, as well as choreographic fantastic fight sequences and the art of great Action Editing. Rustic leads classes on Fight Choreography, Staff & Weapons Choreography and also leads classes in our in-house Film Editing & Sound Design facilities |
Blade fighting & Action Acting NICK 'BLADE' KHANBlade fighting & Fight Choreography IMDB After serving in the British Army Nick moved into Stunts, Action Acting and now works globally training and choreographing Stunt Actors. His credits include working with Marvel. Nick also teaches his own blade style called SoldierX. He joined the ISA to help teach action, reaction and advances fighting and camera techniques. He's fast, incredibly skilled and an amazing coach. Be ready! |
Martial Arts Fight Choreography MICHAL QUACHMartial Arts Fight Choreography & ‘Fighting for Camera’ Techniques IMDB Michal’s incredible talents Martial Arts and Screen Acting Techniques help our students to adapt their fighting styles and Fight Choreography to be perfect for On-Screen work. His ability to spot detail, train actors on how to ‘sell to the camera’ and help people develop incredible moves and sequences brings incredible results. |
Actor, Singer FLAVIA WATSONActing Coach IMDB Page Flavia is a successful Actor, Writer and Creative talent who joins us in 2022 to spearhead our in-house team of Acting Coaches and Teachers. Flavia’s extensive industry experience is a fantastic boost for students as she helps to prepare them for not only how to act, but how to prepare to market themselves, prep for auditions and ways to network and kickstart their career. |
LINN NATASSIA MALTHEHead of Department & Acting Coach Linn Natassia MaltheHead of Acting Disciplines IMDB Page Linn Natassia's experience includes many action films such as Elektra, the Bloodrayne series. Trained at the GOH Ballet Academy, The Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and The Norwegian Opera House, The Oslo National academy of the Arts. Having moved back from LA, Linne Natassia is now Head of Acting Disciplines at the ISA and also completing a bachelor's degree in Film. |
Martial Arts Fight Choreography Tonny MurinziMartial Arts, Calisthenics & Fight Coach Tonny is a phenomenal athlete, having won many accolades and competitions in various Martial Arts, especially Taekwon-do and Muay Thai. Under Sensei Tonny's guidance our students rapidly develop the conditioning and skills required to kick, block, fight and move like a pro. |
Krav Maga Johnny BrennaKrav Maga Instructor & Combat Coach Johnny left the Police to follow his passion for crime writing and training and now leads the ISA Krav Maga devision, allowing students to train to Instructor standard and even go on to start their own ISA Krav Maga franchise after graduation. Johnny's experience in the real world of policing also enables him to add realism to his classes and fight choreography work.
Parkour Coach & Physical Conditioning PAWELParkour Conditioning & Performance There are many great Parkour Instructors around the world but not everyone also has the experience of how Parkour translates into Stunt Performance, Action Acting and Fight Choreography. Pawel’s Parkour classes blend all of these along with the methods and skills of how to prepare and condition your body to become able to deliver all this at speed. |
Flexibility & Wellbeing Instructor KITAFlexibility & Wellbeing Instructor Being a trained paramedic, Yoga teacher and Flexibility Coach, Kita leads our Flexibility, wellbeing and Self-Expression classes. These help students greatly increase range of motion and gain injury protection, while preparing Mind & Body for Stunt Performance and advanced levels of training. Kita also helps to relax students and sooth sore muscles at the end of a hard week with weekly Yoga
Knife Throwing World Champion ADAM ČELADÍNKnife Throwing World Champion YouTube 5x World Champion, Adam's arguably the worlds most famous and skilled knife thrower, and his throwing skills don't just stop at knives, he can make anything stick. Adam teaches his signature course at The ISA and collaborates with our stunt team in training and content creation. Another legend with real-world skills who can help people master the craft. |
Knight of The ISA: Mounted weapons specialist PeleKnight of The ISA: Mounted weapons specialist Pele is part of our Western Martial Arts unit and a former World Champion in Jousting. His horse skills are unparalleled and he is one of the best riding / stunt riding / mounted cavalry specialists we have ever met. Which is why its a pleasure to see him work with our students and rapidly enable them to do amazing things on horseback. |
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