The International Stunt School is recognized and licensed by the State of Washington and the Workforce Training & Education Coordinating Board as a legitimate professional stunt training facility that adheres to those rules set forth for Vocational Schools: (RCW) 28C.10 and
(WAC) 490-105.

This Mission Statement pertains primarily to our standard
3 week training that we have been offering for the past 16 years. To better acquaint yourself with our master class please click on "aerial" for further details.

Individuals interested in stunt training should explore various options and determine what best suits their needs. There are no "legal" stunt schools.There are registered schools and there are licensed schools. We are both registered and licensed!

The United Stuntmen's Association annual stunt trainings are intended for those individuals interested in pursuing a career as "stunt performers" or as actors who want to perform his or her own basic stunts.

The training(s) is not a casual summer camp environment, nor is it a "boot camp". It is a "professional" oriented training facility intended as a means whereby individuals can explore their potential in a demanding occupation which has it's many rewards and at times, physical risks.

When you consider that the training comprises 150 hours of instruction training over a 3 week period, it becomes clear that a significant amount of material is covered during that time by first rate instructors who teach in those stunt areas in which they specialize. A total of 12 instructors make up the core of the teaching staff.

A common question asked regarding the training is "How do you cover so many areas of instruction within a three week agenda?" Quite simply, we run the equivalent of a "three ring circus", whereby the participants are moving from one arena to another constantly staying active and involved thus wasting little of their training time.

As an example, we run fire, cars and ratchet work at the same time during the training. Other areas of instruction vary day to day in a similar fashion. With a core of 12 instructors and two assistants, as many as 6 principle instructors can be teaching their "specialty" on a given day with smaller numbers of students getting more individual attention.

Another area of interest to prospective participants involve the "stunt business" itself. We spend a significant amount of classroom time focusing on "Networking" the business. The stunt industry is covered from A-Z. Everything from networking procedure to "set" protocol to film language is covered thoroughly. The business seminars are considered one of the most valuable aspects of the training.

As an integral part of the training, a "hot set" environment exists with cameras and monitors utilized to show the participants where they have "played" the camera successfully and where they need to focus more. A professional atmosphere is demanded when colleagues are on camera. "Discipline" is key to the training and a lack of respect for others in the training is not tolerated.

There are a number of criteria a person considering a career in the stunt industry should consider when contemplating a stunt school and/or stunt training facility:

1. How many hours of training are being offered in a given training session?
2. After a breakdown of hours, how much does it cost the applicant per instructional hour?
3. Does the number of weeks fit your agenda?
4. How many instructors are employed during the training session and are they specialists in the area in which they teach?
5. How many stunt areas are being offered? (Is precision driving & wire work among those areas?)
6. Does the training offer business seminars on networking the industry?
7. Are "testimonials" available from former students who have attended prior sessions?

The United Stuntmen's Association INTERNATIONAL STUNT SCHOOL is regarded by many stunt professionals in the industry as the most thorough and all-encompassing stunt training facility in North America, with a number of the participants now coming from the international community.

Some of the countries that have been represented by the varied participants over the years include:

United States	Canada
Great Britain	Scotland
Ireland	Norway
Sweden	Denmark
Finland	Germany
Hungary	Iceland
New Zealand	Australia
Portugal	Cyprus
Brazil	Belgium
Mexico	South Africa
Israel	Spain
Poland	Switzerland
Italy	Singapore
Puerto Rico	Romania

International participants are encouraged to communicate via 'e-mail' to expedite their interest in the training. This is also encouraged amongst those individuals in North America. It needs to be noted that due to ramifications involving 9/11 (et al.), some of our internationals are being scrutinized more by the U.S.Immigration authorities upon arrival to this country. As this is beyond our control, we urge our internationals to contact us months in advance of departure to the U.S. so we can help you move through the immigration process more smoothly. So far we have had no complications.

Interested parties should keep in mind that the training fills to capacity every year! The date whereby classes become filled is routinely around May 1st. The school continues to enhance its reputation year to year and students need to understand that there are a limited number of spaces and the demand for those spaces is increasing annually.

We have put into policy an age restriction. At this point in time we have limited the enrollment to those individuals who are 20 years and older. We have provided a "loop hole" where mature, disciplined students between 18 and 20 can petition to get into the training. A special allowance can be made on a case by case basis for those students we feel are mature enough to handle the demands of a very demanding profession.

The International Stunt School is a very well run program with all of the students needs addressed to make their training as efficient and thorough as possible. General information can be found on our web site "links". Please note that an "in-depth" description of every class offered in the training would require volumes of written material from the school. Suffice it to say that every class covers the required discipline in substantial detail. All of the classes are included because we feel they are absolutely necessary for any stunt performer to have in his repertoire. You can view our facilities and the quality of the instruction on our link "video demos".If you have specific questions about any of the areas of instruction, feel free to contact us via telephone (email internationally). We welcome the opportunity to exchange information "first hand" as we too want to know more about you and how you might fit into the training program. We make every effort to screen each student to inform them as to what they should expect from us and what we will expect from them. More specific information ranging from class scheduling to airport pickups to rules and regulations to weather, required equipment, clothing, facilities, food, transportation, and more are detailed in our "Stunt Packets" that are sent to all of our "attending participants". It is a sizable document that discusses everything about the training in detail. Please note that the stunt packets are only given to those individuals who have signed up for the training and have paid their deposit. If you need further detailed information please email us at bushman4@prodigy.net or call us at 425-290-9957. Don't request catalogues or brochures as we have made every effort to put the bulk of our information on our web site www.stuntschool.com.

Housing is arranged by our staff. Students pay a discounted rate at one of two choices of accommodation. One lodging is quite modest which is reflected in the price, but still perfectly acceptable while the other lodging is somewhat more upscale which is also reflected in modestly higher costs. They both serve a continental breakfast every morning. Club vans pick up the participants every morning at both establishments and transport them to the various training sights. At the end of the day, the students are then transported back to their respective dwellings. There are ample markets, restaurants and other venues within walking distance of both accommodations.

Several of our past students are now working in the stunt business, with many living in Los Angeles. The success ratio for prior students is exceptionally high. There are also several working in live "stunt shows" at various theme parks around the country (Six Flags and Disney in particular). Former USA students have created two websites(http://familylobby.com/stuntfamily) and (http://groups.myspace.com/usastunt) whereby they can visit and stay in touch with each other regarding the stunt industry and their efforts to be a part of it.
See the testimonials link regarding our former students.

The training is intended for serious minded students with a strong desire to fulfill their dreams of becoming professional "Stunt Performers." The training is not intended for individuals who lack the necessary maturity and discipline to progress in a demanding profession. Disruptive behavior on the part of any participant attending the training can be grounds for removal from the program. Conduct that undermines the integrity and progression of the school curriculum cannot, and will not be tolerated. There are too many individuals who sacrifice a great deal to attend the training and they will not be compromised for the sake of a disruptive participant.

Interested applicants can contact David or Ian Boushey for further information regarding the International Stunt School.