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The Journey
Where it began...
At the age of 10, gymnastics became a big part of my life!
Training and competing in the sport taught me discipline and resilience, skills that shaped my journey throughout my life. I guess I had a natural talent for the sport because at age 12, I was already coaching other young gymnasts.
Getting into stunt work...
I transitioned into the world of stunt performing at age 15, combining my gymnastics background with the art of action. With my body control ability and coaching background I was also developing training programs for stunt trainees and graded stunt professionals to help them build the physical skills needed for stunt work. I was doing this for quite a few years before I became a qualified stunt performer myself.
By 2004, I earned my stunt grading. With approximately 8 years of coaching experience at this stage of my life I was offered a position as head coach for a stunt training studio where my expertise and student focus was on body control skills such as tumbling, trampolining and mini tramp.
Unfortunate turn of events...
As my stunt career started taking shape, unfortunately chronic pain hit me hard. This pain was undiagnosed for a long time. After years of pain, not knowing what was causing this, I was referred to a a specialist for specific testing. It wasn't until then that I was diagnosed with a rare form of arthritis. The years of debilitating pain unfortunately pretty much ended my stunt-performing days, however I still had a passion and purpose for coaching and seeing my students succeed in the film and entertainment industry. Nearly all of my students came from the arts, like dancers, actors, stunt performers and circus performers.
A platform for the arts...
While doing a diploma of digital and interactive games a few years later, I had an idea. It came about thinking I wanted to work in the digital online space. I wanted to create and provide a product or service deliver a service that meant something to me. To provide a solution to a problem that I had experienced myself. It wasn't a quick, easy idea however after thinking about the challenges I faced early in my short lived career as a stunt trainee, this was the building block. I had a messy road map when I started out. The job opportunities were pretty hush hush, and shady agencies knowing how to take money never really gave anything back in return. This inspired me to create a better experience in the digital space for people starting out or even seasoned professionals.
Bringing the vision to life was a mission without having any experience in software development or marketing. This was totally foreign to me, so I dived head first into learning as much as I could. Through hard work, and bringing together a team, I created a mission and vision which my team adopted.
Cast 2 Crew was born...
Cast 2 Crew was created to empower film, TV, and creative professionals, offering a space for genuine networking & connections, job opportunities, promoting talent, industry courses & resources.
What’s next?
WE'RE ONLY GETTING STARTED! Cast 2 Crew is a social and professional community supporting new starters & other industry professionals at every stage of their journey.
This is my story, and I’d love for you to be part of our journey.
Join us and let’s create something amazing together. 🌟
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