Chris Bridgewater: The Journey From MMA Fighter to Actor And Stuntman
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Show Notes
Are you curious how the fascinating stunts in movies are created? Do you want to learn more about the creative world behind fight choreography? You're in for a treat this week as Actor/ Stuntman/ Fight Choreographer Chris Bridgewater shares his journey from MMA fighter to actor and stuntman. He will share tips on how to navigate the various obstacles stuntmen encounter when creating films.
In this episode:
- What works in real life to what looks good on camera are two completely different things.
- How Chris transitioned from being a professional MMA fighter to a Stuntman, Actor and Fight Choreographer.
- The ability to actually look like you can fight is an important attribute in fight for camera.
- How a pre-determined response differs from a pain-withdrawn reflex in a fight psychology.
- How Chris' perseverance and positive outlook helped him overcome the challenges that he had to face when he needed to wear prosthetics for a movie.
A little about Chris:
Chris is an Australian actor and stuntman. Having been in the industry for over a decade he has had the opportunity to work on a variety of shows from the independent to studio level.
Coming from a background as a former professional MMA fighter, Chris also brings his physical abilities and knowledge to the screen in fight and action design.
Follow Chris!
- Facebook: @chrisbridgewaterofficial
- Instagram: @chrisbridgewater
- IMDB: @Chris Bridgewater
- Twitter: @C_Bridgewater_