Stunt Directories: Your First Step to Success in the World of Stunts

In this highly competitive industry, visibility is key. Signing up for a reputable stunt directory instantly puts you in front of stunt coordinators who are actively seeking stunt professionals for their projects. Stunt directories are not stunt teams, but they do have various eligibility requirements.

There's not a ton of work right now so it's the perfect time to work on your resume, reel and directory listings. To help with that, we've compiled a list of ALL of the stunt directories in the WORLD.

List of Stunt Directories

StuntListing

StuntListing.com is the largest stunt directory in the world. StuntListing has been part of the hiring process for 1,000s of TV shows, films and commercials.

4782 stunt performers
FREE - $249.99/year

Eligibility Requirements:
1. Stunt Reel showing well-rounded stunt training and special skills
2. Stunt Resume with film and TV stunt credits, stunt skills, and stunt training
3. IMDb Stunt Credits (ideally 10 for LA, NYC, and ATL)

Stunts Unlimited Directory

Stunts Unlimited Directory is the first place our stunt coordinators and 2nd unit directors search for stunt hires. Never before has any group culminated such a trusted pool of talent, vetted on an individual basis.

252 stunt performers
$300/year

Eligibility Requirements:
1. You must be sponsored by a Stunts Unlimited Member that you have worked with.
2. Once you have at least one member of Stunts Unlimited who has agreed to be your sponsor, submit your headshot, resume, reel and the name of your sponsor.
3. Once they confirm with your sponsor(s), your materials will be submitted to the Stunts Unlimited Board of Directors for a vote.

StuntPOC

StuntPOC is a website database listing Stunt Performers of Color in Film and Television throughout the Unites States and Canada. All of their ethnic stunt performers (African, Asian, Black, Filipino, Indian / Hindu, Latino / Hispanic, Middle Eastern, Mixed, Native America, Samoan, Tongan) are active SAG-AFTRA and/or ACTRA union members in the Film and Television industry.

250 stunt performers
$89.99/year

Eligibility Requirements:
1. A Stunt Performer of Color, (i.e. African, Asian, Black, Filipino, Indian/Hindu, Latino/Hispanic, Middle Eastern, Mixed, Native American, Samoan, Tongan), based in Canada or the United States.
2. An active member of SAG-AFTRA and/or ACTRA unions in the Film and Television industry.
3. You must have a least 3 stunts credits from 3 different union films and/or union television shows and you have worked ON A SAG-AFTRA and/or ACTRA STUNT CONTACT with those credits to be on the ROOKIE Category and 10 stunt credits for the PRO Category.
4. Must have at least a regular IMDb page displaying most of your Union Stunt Credits.
5. Must have an actual Stunt Resume.

Stunt Players Directory

Stunt Players Directory is a widely used database catering to the day-to-day needs of stunt coordinators, 2nd Unit directors, and amongst other industry professionals. Stunt Players places stuntmen and women in an easily searchable database in order to be hired for jobs on film, television productions, commercials, as well as print work and live shows. It has been actively used for over 20 years and has become a valuable asset within the stunt community.

620 stunt performers
$100/year

Eligibility Requirements:
1. Stunt Players allows both Union and Non-Union affiliated stunt performers to sign up. However, members will be moderated to ensure Union status.

StuntPhone

StuntPhone.com is the online database of "Qualified Stunt Professionals" for Film and Television.

597 stunt performers
$99.99/year

Eligibility Requirements:
To become a member you must fulfill one of the following requirements and you must be a member of SAG/AFTRA.
1. 5 SAG or AFTRA Stunt Daily/Weekly Contracts
2. Worked for at least 5 different Stunt Coordinators
3. Have 3 or more qualified references. (From other Qualified Stunt Professionals)

iStunt

iStunt is a Global Stunt Directory, here to serve the Global Stunt Community. Founded by Jeremy Dunn in 2011, iStunt has quickly become one of the most popular & powerful Stunt Directories in the World.

684 stunt performers
$99/year

Eligibility Requirements:
Anyone can sign up but only “iStunt Certified” performers appear in searches if that button is selected. “iStunt Certified” performers meet 2 out of 3 of the following criteria.
1. 20 or more credits on their IMDB resume, or
2. 20 or more certifiable stunt contracts (multiple TV episodes, etc) or
3. At least 3 references from iStunt Verified Stunt Coordinators.

Xctionbiz

No longer in business

CMG Talent

No longer in business

StuntList Canada

StuntList Canada is a list of world-class stunt performers living, working or looking for work in Canada. StuntList is your best way to find work in Hollywood North: Toronto, Vancouver BC, Montreal, Calgary, Ottawa, Edmonton, Winnipeg and more.

CA$150.00 + GST

Eligibility Requirements:
1. A minimum of 6 or more union stunt credits
2. A member of the local performers union in good standing

Stunt Book Australia

Stunt Book Australia is a register of highly trained and professionally recognised Stunt Coordinators, Assistant Stunt Coordinators, Safety Supervisors and Stunt Performers working within the Australian Film and Television Industry. It provides a detailed profile of all Stuntmen and Stuntwomen and allows users to perform a casting specific search of the member database.

379 stunt performers
$149.95/year

Eligibility Requirements:
All members of Stunt Book Australia have successfully completed the grading requirements of the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) - National Stunt Committee and are professionally qualified to undertake stunt related work within the Australian Film and Television Industry.
1. A Stunt Actor is qualified and skilled to perform mainline stunt work. Stunt Actors must work under the supervision of a graded Stunt Coordinator.
2. A Stunt Actor has met the grading requirements of a Stunt Actor Provisional (SAP) and has worked as a SAP for a minimum period of twelve months.
3. A Stunt Actor has performed on at least five productions and on a variety of production types (i.e. feature films, tele-movies, mini-series, television series and commercials) under the supervision of a recognised Stunt Coordinator.

Conclusion

Clearly there are lots of stunt directories to choose from. We recommend figuring out which service works best and gets you the best value, ask around for who's using what. At the end of the day though, each database is as unique as each of you, so choose what works best for you.

In this case, following the crowd is a good idea - showcase your talent and increase your visibility by creating a profile on the most widely used stunt directory in the world. Head to https://stuntlisting.com/register to register today!

*stunt performers count current 8/15/23