Qualifications

Becoming a member of Stunt Guild Ireland requires a diverse and highly specialised skill set, reflecting the physical, technical, and creative demands of professional stunt work. Our members are trained to the highest standards across a wide range of disciplines, including martial arts, high falls, fire burns, wire work, precision driving, water work, weaponry, acrobatics, horse riding, and more. Each performer undergoes rigorous assessment and continuous training to ensure safety, realism, and excellence on set. Only those who demonstrate exceptional ability, discipline, and professionalism are accepted into the Guild, making it a mark of distinction in the Irish and international film industry.

Fighting

First kyu or brown belt level from the appropriate governing body in one or more of the disciplines

Horses

The examiner shall be a qualified member of the Stunt Guild Ireland who is approved by the Stunt Council to undertake such examinations. A fee will be charged to cover the cost of the examination

01. The applicant will be required to tack up a horse efficiently with an understanding of the safety and comfort of the tack for the horse and rider. Bits may include snaffles and pelham’s where a curb chain is included. The applicant will be required to lead in hand with consideration for the safety of the horse, self and other people in the vicinity.

02. The applicant will be required to mount and dismount with agility and sensitivity for the horse and show his/her ability to ride two horses in walk, trot (rising and sitting) and canter – including correct canter leads and changing the canter lead. Transitions from pace including walk to canter and canter to walk should be shown. Circles of varying sizes should be shown in three paces of a suitable size for the horse being ridden to be executed with balance and rhythm. Accuracy of transitions at set marks should be shown. A few steps of rein-back will be required. The applicant may be requested to ride in pairs, threes and four abreast.

03. The applicant will be required to jump a short course of fences not exceeding 0.76m (2Ft 6In)

04. The applicant will be required to vault on and ride bareback in all three paces and over fences not exceeding 0.76m (2Ft 6In).

05. The applicant will be required to ride in all three paces holding lance or sword or shield showing good overall control of the horse. Riding as a team abreast and pulling up at set marks may be required. Where the applicant is below the required standard, the examiner may stop the applicant at any time in the interest of safety of the horse and rider. Completing the test does not necessarily indicate a pass has been achieved.

Driving

Cars Qualification Proof of successful competition experience, RIAC/FAI licenses or Advanced Stunt Driving Course to Level 4 , Motorcycle Qualification Proof of successful competition experience and MRCI licenses. Horses as listed here.

High Diving

All dives are to be preformed from the 10m Platform wearing swimming gear only.

Applicants will be expected to show full control of each movement required. Each dive must be demonstrated to a satisfactory standard. A fee will be charged for each applicant to cover costs of the examination. Examiners will give marks out of 10 per dive. To pass an applicant must average 5 out of 10 over all dives.

Parachuting

Category 10. Unlimited height from IPC, with C License or US Equivalent (min 50 jumps) or Accelerated Free Fall Certification (AFF)

Trampolining

Elementary Gold Award – Section A All Moves

Section B 4 Moves

Routine A

¾ front somersault straight (crash dive)
1/2 twist to feet
Straddle jump
Back somersault (T)
Tuck jump
Back somersault to seat (T)
1/2 twist to feet
Full twist jump
Pike jump
Front somersault (P)

Routine B

Back somersault (S)
Straddle jump
Barani (S)
Full twist jump
Tuck jump
Back somersault to seat (T)
1/2 twist to feet
1/2 twist jump
Pike jump
Front somersault (T)

Routine C

Front drop full twist to feet
Full twist to front drop
Back drop full twist to feet
Full twist to back drop
Full twist to seat drop
Full twist seat, full twist to feet
Full twist front, full twist to feet
Full twist back drop full twist to feet

Sterength & Ability

Rock climbing/Mountaineering – SPA award Or The RCI Award

Mountaineering – SPA Award Or The RCI Award

Gymnastics – Qualifications Under Review

Water

Any one of the following Sub Aqua Qualification Swimming Qualification

01. HSE Commercial Media Diver, Dive Master Qualification from the Professional Association of Diving instructors (PADI) or Equivalent

02. The Irish Water Safety National Beach Lifeguard Certificate or
The RLSS Beach Lifeguard (UK) equivalent

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Do you think you have what it takes to join the Stunt Guild of Ireland?

We are a team of elite, highly skilled, and widely respected stunt professionals dedicated to excellence, safety, and precision in every performance. If you have the talent, drive, and discipline to push your limits and perform at the highest level, we want to hear from you. Step up, stand out, and take your place among Ireland’s best—apply to join the Stunt Guild of Ireland today.