Stephen Koepfer shares his journey into the film industry, starting from their early days on YouTube to working on major films like John Wick 2. He discuss the importance of social media in their career, their experiences on set, and the unique challenges and opportunities that come with being involved in stunt coordination and martial arts in film.
Takeaways
The speaker's first job in the industry was in 2007 on the TV show Human Weapon.
They gained recognition through their YouTube channel, which led to opportunities in film.
Working on John Wick was a significant experience, allowing them to combine martial arts with film.
The speaker was involved in casting and training for Sambo scenes in John Wick.
They provided authentic training footage and uniforms for the film's production.
The role of special ability performers is crucial in creating realistic scenes.
The speaker was nervous but ultimately thrived under pressure on set.
Networking and social media presence can open doors in the film industry.
The experience on set helped the speaker level up in their career.
Collaboration with industry professionals like Chad Stahelski was invaluable.
Keywords
Fandom Portals, podcast, film industry, John Wick, martial arts, Sambo, Chad Stahelski, stunt coordination, social media, YouTube,
