EXCLUSIVE: A split has emerged in the British stunt community, with some performers allegedly facing bullying and the threat of losing work after joining a new professional body.
The Stunt Guild (TSG), which claims to be the oldest stunt organization in the UK, was revived earlier this month after being dormant since the 1990s. Lee Sheward, a stunt coordinator and performer with credits including The Crown and Batman, relaunched the guild to boost employment opportunities for members and encourage collaboration within the stunt community.
TSG has not been universally welcomed, however. Some in the UK stunt arena see the organization as a threat to the British Stunt Register (BSR), which certifies stunt performers and coordinators, but is not industry-recognized and is not a trade body or union.
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