ISCO Occupation Group 3435.8 Fight Director

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Fight Director: Fight directors coach performers to safely execute fight sequences. They direct fights for performances such as dance, movies and television, circus, variety, and others. Fight directors may have a background in sports such as fencing, shooting or boxing, martial arts such as judo, wushu or karate, or military training.

Essential Skills

  • Ensure The Longevity Of The Fight Actions
  • Coach Performers In Your Fight Discipline
  • Labour Legislation
  • Define An Approach To Your Fight Dicipline
  • Work With Respect For Own Safety
  • Adjust The Work To The Venue
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Be In Touch With Your Body
  • Work Ergonomically
  • Manage Artistic Career
  • Adapt Fighting Techniques For Performance
  • Use Personal Protection Equipment
  • Promote Yourself
  • Performing Arts Fights Legal Regulations
  • Monitor Art Scene Developments
  • Supervise Performers' Fights


Optional Skills

  • Work In An International Environment
  • Engage In Fencing
  • Develop Work Plans To Solve Problems
  • Read Musical Score
  • Show Intercultural Awareness
  • Read Dance Scores
  • Memorise Lines
  • Write Risk Assessment On Performing Arts Production
  • Manage Artistic Project


Alternative Names

  • Stage Fight Instructor
  • Martial Arts Fight Director
  • Stage Combat Coordinator
  • Fight Arranger
  • Stage Combat Instructor
  • Fight Coordinator
  • Historical Combat Instructor
  • Fight Coach
  • Stage Fight Coordinator
  • Fight Choreographer
  • Sword Fight Director


Higher Level