Diploma Course in Stunt Performance and Action Acting

Kickstart Your Career in Film, TV & Live Action At the International Stunt Academy!

Our signature Diploma Course in Stunt Performance and Action Acting is the world's first academically accredited program in this field. Designed specifically to help students train and develop essential skills and knowledge. Our program equips you to actually start and manage your professional career in Film, TV, and Live Action.

Location: The ISA, Norway

Age Requirement: 19-40

Course Overview: The ISA's Diploma in Stunt Performance and Action Acting offers the highest level of academic accreditation in the industry, preparing aspiring performers for successful careers in Film, TV, and Live Action.

Duration: 11 months, full-time residential
Dates: Course runs August to June with regular breaks

Course Fees: Available on request (payable in full or split into 2 payments, each due 1 month before the start of the semester)
Accommodation Fee: Paid separately (includes WiFi, electricity, and 24-hour access to gyms and training facilities)

Requirements: Designed for beginner to intermediate-level performers aged 19 or over, this program caters to those interested in professional Stunt Performance and Action Acting for Film, TV, or Live Events. Participants should be eager to expand their skills, knowledge, and physical abilities in preparation for a career in the entertainment industry.

How to Enroll:

1. Register for a Digital Audition, upload your self-tape, and provide links to performance videos. Complete our online registration form here.
2. Apply for your Student Visa and any funding (consult our FAQ for information on grants or loans for national and international students).
3. Make your first Tuition and Accommodation payment by June 1.
4. Pack your bags, book your flight to Norway, and embark on your exciting journey!

Curriculum: Our comprehensive course transforms you from novice to professional, covering essential foundations before progressing to industry standards. The curriculum includes:

• Stunt Performance & safety coordination
• Action Acting Classes
• Film Fighting, Stage Combat, martial arts & fight choreography
• Parkour
• Entrepreneurship classes for career planning & networking
• Practical Film projects, Live Action Stunt Shows & teamwork development

Graduates earn 60 ECTS study points, and with our diploma recognised academically throughout the EU Educational System (and beyond) this also enables our students to make their Diploma count towards a BA or PHD later, if they wish to continue on to become true experts in their chosen field of work.

​Additionally, while you train with us you will gain certifications in Health & Safety, Blade work, Fire Safety for Stunt Work and Fire Stunt Performance, Stunt Rigging, Rappelling, Weapons Handling, Horse Stunt Work, Wire Work and much more.

Useful Articles

1. How to select the right Stunt School for you
2. Why we have celebrity teachers 
3. Discover more about our mission and purpose to establish better safety standards within the industry
4. To find out more about our Diploma Course you can read this article in our Blog

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Create the Perfect Self-Tape for Your Audition: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you want to be seen, you have to have something to show. Our course helps you develop a fantastic Self-Tape and Demo Reel, but here's a short guide to help you get started. 

'Self-tapes' have become an industry standard for video auditions, allowing actors and performers to showcase their talents from home. Follow our step-by-step guide to create an impressive self-tape for your International Stunt Academy (ISA) audition.
A self-tape is an audition video that actors and performers create to introduce themselves and demonstrate their skills or act out a scene or monologue relevant to the role they're pursuing. Self-tapes replace traditional physical auditions, streamlining the process of finding and evaluating talent. Casting calls often request self-tapes before inviting applicants to final in-person auditions.
While professional self-tape services exist, you can easily record one at home. Self-tapes aren't meant to assess your filmmaking abilities; they're a simple snapshot of your performance skills.


To create your ISA Audition self-tape, include the following information:

1. Your name, age, birthplace, and current residence
2. A brief overview of your work or study background
3. Your motivation for applying to train and study at the International Stunt Academy
4. Why you believe you'll be a team player and enjoyable to work with
5. Your goals for studying at ISA, such as becoming a certified action actor, stunt performer, or working in live action, film, or motion capture. Share your professional aspirations.
   
   

Note: In addition to your self-tape, you can provide links to separate videos or social media pages showcasing your skills. There's no need to edit everything into a single video file.
For more tips and advice, check out these helpful articles:

1. Masterclass article on Self Tapes 
2. Backstage: How to creat the perfect self tape​
3. SAG-AFTRA: Casting Directors tips on Self Taping

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