Are you ready to take the plunge into the adrenaline-pumping world of high falls? The International Stunt Academy offers a 2-Day High Fall Training Course.

This is a dynamic and safety-focused program that aims to train aspiring stunt performers and experienced action actors to execute falls from height with expert precision.

Q: What if I'm afraid of heights?
A: It's ok, this is quite normal and we are used to assisting people to overcome this problem. One benefit is our unique fall towers which are larger and more stable than most facilities offer, meaning we can come up with you and spend time there to desensitise and acclimatise to the environment / height. This means our programme and instructors will assist you and nobody is going to push you past your limits!

Take the leap and discover a whole new level of skill under the guidance of our Certified ISA Instructors. 

Next Dates: 

• Contact us for details (courses are weather dependent)

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High Fall Stunt Training at The ISA featuring our 7 + 10M high fall towers

Welcome to Flight School - High Fall Basic Training teaches correct techniques for stepping out and landing

Course Overview

Day 1: Standing to Landing - Morning Session (09:30am - 12:00pm)

• Risk & Mitigation: Learn about the risks involved in high falls and the techniques and methods we use to mitigate them.
• Landing Technique: Understand why mastering the correct landing technique is vital for your safety and performance.
• Body Movement: Experience hands-on training to help you transition seamlessly from standing to landing. Mastering this at low heights ensures you're ready for the real deal.

Afternoon Session (01:00pm - 05:00pm)

• Safety Signals: Get acquainted with all the essential safety signals used by performers and safety crew.
• Falling from 3 Meters: Progressing to 2-3 metre platforms we start to practice different types of falls such as headers, suicides, and face-offs.
• Outcome: Day 1 will focus on low heights to make sure you are well-trained and safe to progress to higher heights.

Day 2: Mastering Higher Heights
IMPORTANT: This is only for those who demonstrate a consistently safe approach to falls and correct landing on Day 1.

• Airbag Training: Get used to operating and airbag landings using The ISA's state-of-the-art custom-designed airbag.
• Fall Towers: Progress to our fall towers with heights of 7m and 10m.
• 10m Goal: The objective is to get you to safely and consistently land from a height of 10m (approximately 33 feet).

About our Fall Towers: 
Often High Fall training involves climbing and falling from some scary truss-towers or temporary constructions (we've seen many of them). This represents a safety concern, slows down your cycle time (how many falls you can do), and really doesn't help when you are learning or have a fear of heights. The ISA has 2 purpose built steel towers featuring proper internal staircases, decks and handrails. These really make it much easier to learn and train, and also allow for our instructors to come up with you, not just shout at you from the ground. 

About our Airbag:
Here at ISA, we take safety seriously. That's why we've invested in a state-of-the-art custom-designed airbag, specifically optimised for high fall training. Unlike standard airbags in use throughout the world, ours features internal structures designed to reduce risks and offer a wider 'sweet spot' for landings.

Working with High Falls:
Although a 10m fall may seem high, the top performers in Hollywood would say that's quite low and the World Record (parachute assisted) was 335m. At The ISA we will qualify and certify you up to 10M which is a good starting level for your entry into professional work. We strongly advise a slow and consistent approach to professional high fall work as this will ensure safety and help you to develop the correct techniques and disciplines. We do not advise anyone who is new to High Falls to seek our or accept work above 10 metres too early. With higher heights the dynamics change and the chance of injury or even missing your airbag becomes a serious consideration. If you wish to train for higher falls we can arrange this but you'll have to have proven experience or pass our 10m Certificate. As you gain more experience as a performer, you'll develop the essential skills needed to venture into much higher falls, safely and consistently. This really is both a science and an art form!

Additional Information

• Pre-requisites:
  If you've completed basic training, you're welcome to join this course for both days on the airbag or book single airbag days on our 10m tower.
• Tailored Training:
  We offer 1-on-1 high fall training and can provide equipment and performers for film & TV productions.

Take the plunge, and make a lasting impact—professionally and safely. Book your slot now!

Interested in learning more? Feel free to contact us for more information.
We look forward to seeing you soar to new heights!

Course Fee: 440 Euro / 380 GBP / 4,900 NOK

Accommodation @ The ISA: Self Catering Accommodation is available at The ISA @ 350 Nok per night, per person. This is for a single room with own private wash room. Cooking can be done in a shared kitchen. Hotels and AirBnB are available nearby. 

FAQ / Terms:
Custom courses and bespoke training are also available on request, including training in prep for roles / in costume.
Additional training in other disciplines can be added to your stay upon request. 
High Fall courses are subject to weather conditions and in the event of high wind / storm conditions we will reschedule - we are not liable for any costs related to rescheduling as we cannot influence the weather.  Public transport directly to the Academy is not available. Nearest Rail Station is Skarnes, taxi's are available. We can provide a pickup / drop off from the nearest station which must be booked in advance (400 NOK per person, each way).
Safety First! Stunts require a mature and professional approach at all times. Unsafe behaviour or inability to follow procedure may result in you being unable to participate. No refunds will be given if you are unable to train and work safely.  All participants of ISA Courses choose to take part at their own risk and are required to sign a waiver before they perform their stunt. Non-Norwegian Citizens, on arrival, must present a copy of their Travel Insurance certificate which must include Health Cover.  The ISA accepts no responsibility for lost or damaged personal items. Any damage to our rooms or equipment will be charged at checkout and must be settled in full.  All fees are paid in advance to secure your booking. 

The progression to 3 metres

Learning to fall from a variety of different platforms, objects and heights builds stronger acting experience