PROFESSIONAL STUNT ACTION MANIKINS FOR FILM, TV AND TRAINING
TAILORED TO YOUR SCENE - NO BESPOKE COSTS
Using our extensive stock of interchangeable heads, bodies and weight configurations, we tailor each manikin to the performer’s general profile, without the time and expense of creating an artist replica from scratch. Fully bespoke replicas are also available when the scene requires one.
STUNT ACTION MANIKIN OPTIONS TO HIRE
PROFESSIONAL SIMULATION, TRAINING & TESTING
PROFESSIONAL SIMULATION, TRAINING & TESTING
Our fully articulated human-form manikins are also available for defence, emergency-service training, rescue and recovery exercises, specialist testing and other professional simulations where realistic movement, positioning and handling are important.
Every requirement is assessed individually, allowing us to configure the appropriate body, weight, articulation and level of realism for the intended use.
SELECTED STUNT ACTION MANIKIN CREDITS
STUNT ACTION MANIKIN GALLERY
Agent: Lou Coulson Associates
Jason White, a veteran of the Equity Stunt Register since 1982, is one of the UK’s most respected Action Directors and Stunt Co-ordinators, with over four decades of experience working across Film and TV.
Over years of performing and designing complex stunt sequences, Jason recognised a clear gap in the industry - the need for a realistic, safe, and fully believable stunt dummy that could convincingly replace performers in high-risk or logistically demanding scenes.
Drawing on his extensive on-set experience, Jason started developing Stunt Action Manikins: fully articulated, reactional, and self-supporting human forms capable of replicating genuine human motion and body weight.
Each manikin is carefully engineered to perform under realistic stunt conditions, from controlled falls and impacts to precise positioning for camera and visual effects work.
Based at his studio in Hampshire, Jason and his team continue to refine and supply professional-grade stunt action manikins and action dummies to productions across the UK and internationally, supporting directors, stunt teams, and SFX departments in achieving safer, more convincing results.
Combined Stunt Coordination and Manikin Support
Productions appointing Jason White as Stunt Co-ordinator or Action Director may be eligible for a preferential combined rate when Stunt Action Manikins are required.
This provides productions with experienced stunt coordination alongside the specialist knowledge of how to prepare and use the manikins safely and effectively on set.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do we sell Stunt Action Manikins?
We do not sell manikins for Film & TV use. All manikins are hire only
Are our manikins all bespoke?
Not at all, we put together manikins from our stock, based on your requirements.
How do our prices compare to a standard stunt dummy?
A basic foam dummy may be cheaper to hire, but a Stunt Action Manikin can reduce the overall production cost by delivering more convincing movement and realism, potentially saving time and expense correcting an unconvincing shot in post-production.
Are Stunt Action Manikins expensive to hire?
Not every production needs a bespoke or highly detailed manikin. We select from our existing stock and recommend only the level of realism, configuration and support the shot requires.
Contact us with your requirment and we will recommend the most practical option.
What manikin configurations are available?
Male, female and child manikins are available, with interchangeable bodies and heads to suit different heights, builds and weight profiles.
Silicone heads are available where a higher level of visual realism is required.
What are the benefits of Action Manikins?
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Stunt Action Manikins (S.A.M.) design and make professional, fully articulated manikins primarily for hire.
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Our core professional manikins are not mass-produced retail products.
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Manikins are supplied with the appropriate level of technical and on-set support for film and television production, emergency preparedness, operational training, specialist testing and static art installations.
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Bespoke requirements are considered individually.
What makes a Stunt Action Manikin different?
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Stunt Action Manikins are realistic, fully articulated, self-supporting human forms.
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Their joints can be free-flowing or locked into position, allowing for standing, sitting, and realistic movement.
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Male, female, child and bespoke options are available.
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Interchangeable heads, bodies and weight configurations.
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They do not have a steel frame skeleton.
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Our manikins are engineered to support high risk, repeatable scenarios where realism, safety and consistency are critical.
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For Film & TV production, defence and security training or blue light exercises.
Trusted by Film & TV Productions for 14 years
With more than 14 years of specialist development, Stunt Action Manikins is one of the UK’s leading experts in realistic human-form manikin movement and design.
We continually develop new ideas, materials and configurations to improve movement, performance and realism for film, television and professional simulation.