Because of my association with the Artemis Film Festival, I not only have an appreciation for stunt women; I actually seek them out and do my utmost to promote their work whenever I can. I will always claim that festival opened my eyes, and Maja Aro was my instructor for "Stuntwomen 101." Therefore, I am pleased to share with you my interview with Lisa Chandler, stuntwoman and actress extrodinaire! I was thrilled that she took the time to inform me about how she got started in the business, her favorite and upcoming works and even a bit about her views on gender bias within the industry.
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RH: What inspired you to become a stunt person? What kind of training did you receive for this job?-
LC: My first stunt ever was when I was playing college hockey at Mt. Royal College in Calgary and a film was shooting at a nearby rink. The stunt coordinator and …show more content…
I throughly adore her outlook, her sense of humor, and even her somewhat irreverent but energetic way she views her chosen profession. There is no doubt in my mind that this woman can accomplish anything she puts her mind to. In fact, if I don't miss my guess, if someone apprises her that it can't be done, she immediately accepts the challenge of proving that naysayer wrong! (Oh, I know that feeling well!). I am awestruck by the caliber of Lisa's talent, her devotion to her craft on all levels, and her pragmatic way of approaching her career. It is with immense anticipation that I look forward to her future endeavors as her star continues its steady (and sometimes laborious) ascent to that moment when she can bask in the fruition of every dream in her heart. Be sure that you follow Lisa at all the links below so that you don't miss a moment of the delightful antics of this feisty, gifted woman. And the next time you watch one of your favorite shows, pay careful attention to the action parts because you never know--you may be seeing Lisa (or one of her many cohorts) in
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RH: What inspired you to become a stunt person? What kind of training did you receive for this job?-
LC: My first stunt ever was when I was playing college hockey at Mt. Royal College in Calgary and a film was shooting at a nearby rink. The stunt coordinator and …show more content…
I throughly adore her outlook, her sense of humor, and even her somewhat irreverent but energetic way she views her chosen profession. There is no doubt in my mind that this woman can accomplish anything she puts her mind to. In fact, if I don't miss my guess, if someone apprises her that it can't be done, she immediately accepts the challenge of proving that naysayer wrong! (Oh, I know that feeling well!). I am awestruck by the caliber of Lisa's talent, her devotion to her craft on all levels, and her pragmatic way of approaching her career. It is with immense anticipation that I look forward to her future endeavors as her star continues its steady (and sometimes laborious) ascent to that moment when she can bask in the fruition of every dream in her heart. Be sure that you follow Lisa at all the links below so that you don't miss a moment of the delightful antics of this feisty, gifted woman. And the next time you watch one of your favorite shows, pay careful attention to the action parts because you never know--you may be seeing Lisa (or one of her many cohorts) in