Stunt Manikin Services for Film & TV Production
At Action Manikins, we provide professional stunt action manikins for film, television and commercial productions. Our highly realistic manikins offer a safe and cost-effective alternative for dangerous stunt shots, allowing productions to achieve convincing action sequences while protecting performers and crew.
From high-impact stunt scenes to complex rigging setups, our manikins are designed to integrate seamlessly into production environments and can be fully customised to meet the needs of your shoot.
Whether you require a standard stunt manikin or a fully customised life-cast replica, our team provides on-set support, preparation, transport and technical guidance throughout the production process.
Safe Alternatives for Dangerous Stunt Shots
Action manikins are commonly used in productions for scenes involving:
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Falls from height
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Explosions and debris impacts
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Vehicle collisions
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Fire or hazardous environments
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Complex stunt rigging
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High-risk practical effects
Our realistic stunt manikins help productions capture dramatic action safely, while maintaining visual authenticity on screen.
On-Location Stunt Manikin Support
We provide full on-location support for productions, ensuring manikins are correctly prepared, rigged and handled during filming.
Our services include:
Rigging Advice
Guidance to artists on handling the manikins
Positioning Support
On-Set Handling
Delivery and collection to and from filming locations.
De-Rigging
Our experienced team ensures smooth integration into the production workflow, reducing delays and technical issues.
Production Benefits
Working with Action Manikins offers several advantages for film and television productions:
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On-set operative supervision to minimise damage
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Self-storage of manikins during the shoot
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Reduced pressure on costume departments
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Flexible solutions for complex stunt shots
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A complete end-to-end service
Our goal is to help productions achieve safe, efficient and visually convincing stunt sequences.
Stunt Manikin Options
We offer a range of customisable stunt manikin features designed to enhance realism on camera.
Available options include:
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Stock stunt manikins
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Eyes open or closed
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Realistic silicone heads
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Realistic silicone hands
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Flexible hand grip
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Wigs available
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Prosthetic preparation
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Life casting for specific characters or performers
These options allow productions to create highly realistic stunt doubles for film and television scenes.
Custom Stunt Manikins
For productions requiring a higher level of realism, we also provide life-cast stunt manikins created from actors or stunt performers. This ensures the manikin closely matches the performer’s appearance for seamless editing and visual continuity.
Work With Action Manikins
If your production requires realistic stunt manikins for film or television, Action Manikins provides the expertise, equipment and
on-set support needed to deliver safe and convincing results.
Contact us to discuss your project requirements.