Jason White Manikin Designer Action Director
Stunt Action Manikins - Designed & Built By An Action Professional
Jason's Experience
Jason joined the Jisc | Equity Stunt Register in 1982, and is an experienced UK Action Director and Stunt Coordinator, with over four decades of experience working across Film & TV.
Acting and Directing
After attending Morley Drama College, Jason worked as an actor in film & TV - appearing in features such as A Bridge Too Far and as Roger Peacock in International Velvet. In 1982 Jason joined the Jisc/Equity Stunt Register.
During this time Jason also attended The National Film School, training as a documentary director.
Working Closely With Actors
Throughout his career, Jason has designed and directed action sequences wiles working closely with actors including Cillian Murphy, Kim Basinger and Richard Harris.
Jason is one of the few multi skilled Action Directors / Stunt Co-ordinators and Horse Masters. Whether it’s having the vision to orchestrate a large set piece, arrange a realistic fight sequence, productions are in experienced and capable hands.
Continued Safety Improvements
Jason has continued to be as passionate and committed to safety in the Film and TV industry with the manikins continuing to improve safety for Artists and Performers.
Jason's Manikin Development
Some of the most dramatic scenes on screen rely on specialist equipment. However, for many years, when it came to stunt props, the only artist replacements were crude, unusable 'dummies'.
Because of this, for the past 14 years, Jason has been revolutionising the industry with his innovative Stunt Action Manikins.
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.
Engineered Manikins
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.
At Action Manikins, every stunt manikin is designed and built by Jason, and because the designs come from someone who has performed and directed stunts, every manikin is created with practical production needs in mind, including durability, practicality and above all - realism!
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.