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Meet Jason White - Designer of Stunt Action Manikins for Film and TV

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​If you work in film, television, or stunt coordination, you’ll know that some of the most dramatic scenes on screen rely on specialist equipment behind the scenes. From high falls and explosions to vehicle crashes, productions often use a stunt dummy or, for the last 10 years, a film stunt action manikin to safely achieve complex action shots.

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At Action Manikins, every stunt manikin is designed and built by Jason White, pictured here in the workshop with just a few of the many manikins created for productions and specialist training projects.

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40 Years of Film and TV Stunt Experience

Jason brings over 40 years of experience in the film and television industry as an actor, stunt performer, and action director. That hands-on experience on set is what makes Action Manikins different.

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​​​​​Instead of designing generic manikins, Jason builds purpose-built stunt dummies for film and TV, engineered to withstand the types of action sequences productions regularly need to stage safely.

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Because the designs come from someone who has performed and directed stunts, every manikin is created with practical production needs in mind, including durability, realism, weight balance, and adaptability.

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What Are Stunt Manikins Used For?

A film stunt manikin or stunt crash dummy is used when a sequence would be unsafe or impractical for a performer. Productions use stunt manikins for scenes such as:

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  • High falls and rooftop drops

  • Vehicle collisions and crash scenes

  • Explosion sequences

  • Fire and hazardous stunt environments

  • Water stunts and drowning simulations

  • Rehearsal and stunt planning

 

Using a stunt dummy for film production allows directors and stunt teams to capture dramatic action safely while maintaining realism on screen.

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Stunt Crash Dummies for Film, TV and Training

While our manikins are widely used across film and television productions, they are also used in safety testing, stunt rehearsal, and specialist training environments.

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Action Manikins builds custom stunt manikins in the UK, designed for specific scenarios and production requirements. Whether a project requires a stunt crash dummy, action manikin, or specialist stunt manikin, each build focuses on practical usability and reliability.

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Built by Action Professionals

Every Action Manikin stunt dummy represents the combination of:

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  • film industry experience

  • engineering and craftsmanship

  • real-world stunt knowledge

  • practical problem-solving for production teams

 

Many of our manikins are custom-built for specific productions, ensuring the right solution for the stunt being planned.

Looking for a Stunt Dummy for Film or TV?

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If you're searching for a stunt dummy for film, a film stunt manikin, or a stunt crash dummy in the UK, Action Manikins can help.

Visit www.actionmanikins.com to explore our range of stunt manikins or get in touch to discuss your project requirements.

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When the stunt needs to look real but safety comes first  the right Action Manikin makes all the difference.

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