The Ghillie suit is a type of camouflage clothing that is designed to help military snipers blend into their environment. However, it has become popular among hunters, paintball enthusiasts, and even Stunt & Action Actors who need to remain hidden while performing stunts and action scenes. In this article, we will explore the history and uses of the Ghillie suit and provide a guide for Stunt & Action Actors to create their own suit. Let's get started...

We have all seen a movie where an actor breaks the moment and the magic is gone. Even the pro's get it wrong. Sometimes it is subtle, a fascial expression didn't match the moment, the body language was wrong for the emotions portrayed, or perhaps you just couldn't see it in their eyes and 'believe'.  A common issue we often see is that talented people initially struggle to blend both the physicality of an Action performance with the ability to really 'act' the character and what they would actually be experiencing and expressing.   Don't worry stunt family, we've got you! Here's a short guide and some activities anyone can try to  aid greater authenticity in their actions and reactions.  Read on for tips...

There are Stunt people. There are Actors. Then spanning both of these we have the Action Actors. People who can combine and display both skill sets in a very unique way, creating a new discipline in its own right within the world of entertainments work. Here's The ISA's  guide to Action Acting, to help you understand the difference and why studying acting or stunts separately is not guaranteed to set you up for success as an 'Action Actor'.

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One of the most common questions people ask when we meet them is how they can get into Stunt Performance and Action Acting?  The answer is to do it properly and attend a leading stunt school, gain your certificates and qualifications, and learn about the industry before you try to make your name. In this article we share some good tips and advice that should help you start a career in Stunt Acting.

While we perform and act out of a passion for the craft and the industry, its always important to ensure we are taking care of business and maintaining a healthy income, so we can afford to continue!  In this article we'll explore the concept of 'Residuals' and how they work.  Let's dive in...

The decision to pursue higher education is a significant investment of time, effort, and money. Many students enter universities or academies with the expectation that they will graduate with a guaranteed job or a successful career. However, this is not always the case.  Lets take a moment to consider why, and why any students should confront an honest truth... 

While The ISA specialises in training Stunt Performers and Action Actors, we always recommend some general study and classes to improve the craft and learn the history, foundations and origins of the most common acting techniques. It's also why our Diploma course starts with the basics. Each has a long history and a purpose. Versatile actors will arm themselves with many different methods and techniques to ensure they can deliver the best possible performance.

There's a world of great articles and resources to help you understand and explore method acting. Here's some of our top tips to get you started or inspire your own journey of discovery... ​

"No fate but what we make?". Studios and writers are finally evolving to build a better future, that said, we still can't forgive what they did to Wonderwoman.  But it does warm our hearts to see better female characters and role models becoming more of a thing in action cinema. Join us as we look back and remember some epic female characters and the actors that played them