Combat for Camera

Combat for Camera Swordplay, Stunts and Stage Combat Courses for Film, TV, and Theater by Alllan Smith It’s frustrating for them and for me.

In my years as a stunt performer in New Zealand and abroad, I have spent a great deal of time training actors and extras so that they can perform their roles they have been cast in. My frustration is the limited time I have to help these artistes reach the best performance they can give. Not that they were not capable, but these skills can’t be taught in an afternoon, or picked up and perfected ov

er night. So countless times, I watch actors that had the drive and determination, unfortunately fall short of that polished end result. This is what I am here to amend with Combat for Camera. My name is Allan Smith and I have been working as a professional stuntman for over 15 years. I have a passion for martial arts, especially the ones that involve swordplay and other weaponry. Swordplay skills are greatly valued here in NZ as we constantly draw productions that incorporate this aspect of action: The Lord of the Rings, Xena, Hercules, The Chronicles of Narnia Legend of the Seeker, Spartacus and The Hobbit. Swordplay skills are not just required on New Zealand as some of the biggest and most successful film and television productions around the world reply on quality swordplay skills. What I am offering to you is courses designed to improve your skills as actors by giving you more tools to use. Being multi-skilled is a must-have in this industry and puts you ahead of the competition. I will be passing information on to you that is normally only given once you have secured a role. You will be one step ahead for your auditions and be able to perform with complete confidence.

My swordmaster, tutor and hero made it to a Chase question. And yes. I got it right. 😁
28/10/2022

My swordmaster, tutor and hero made it to a Chase question. And yes. I got it right. 😁

19/11/2020

CFC has been laying low for the last 4 years! But we are coming back! New Swordplay, Stunt, and Stage Combat Workshops coming soon!

28/07/2015

We have been receiving lots of requests lately from new and previous students.

Thanks for all your support and we hope to bring you some news on locations and dates for upcoming workshops very soon. This will also include updates on the Level 2 course for past students.

19/07/2015

Hello everyone! We have been quiet on the workshop front for a while but be assured, we are still here.

A few projects keep us very busy the last few months but we have some a range of swordplay workshops in development. This will include workshops in Auckland, Wellington, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.

Thanks again for all your support, hope to see you all soon.

23/04/2014

CFC Level 2 Swordplay Workshop - Coming Soon to Wellington, NZ. More details soon.

Congratulations to Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lilly and all the stunt people involved on winning Best Fight at the MTV Mo...
15/04/2014

Congratulations to Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lilly and all the stunt people involved on winning Best Fight at the MTV Movie Awards.

I was Orlando's double for this fight and had my part in helping to choreograph some of it too. Nice work to all involved.

Allan

You may look at this pic and think a 3-way knockout is about to happen but it's actually just a snap-shot of the action ...
21/03/2014

You may look at this pic and think a 3-way knockout is about to happen but it's actually just a snap-shot of the action in a very tricky fight sequence that students learnt and performed at the Wellington Swordplay Workshop. Great students and a great weekend.

The Wellington Swordplay Workshop. Over the 2 days everyone put in over 16hours of swordplay. I had to enforce the break...
19/03/2014

The Wellington Swordplay Workshop. Over the 2 days everyone put in over 16hours of swordplay. I had to enforce the breaks as none seemed to want to stop. More workshops coming soon including a Level 2 course for returning students. Thanks again for all the support. - Allan Smith

Ken and Anna from the Wellington Workshop. Ken in full battle mode!
18/03/2014

Ken and Anna from the Wellington Workshop. Ken in full battle mode!

Thanks again to Matt Evans. Not only a great student of CFC but also took some fantastic pics of the recent workshop for...
17/03/2014

Thanks again to Matt Evans. Not only a great student of CFC but also took some fantastic pics of the recent workshop for us.

Two very talented students from the recent Wellington Workshop and with such lovely hair too!
17/03/2014

Two very talented students from the recent Wellington Workshop and with such lovely hair too!

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