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Stunt workshop held in Frösön to address shortage

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  • A stunt workshop was held in Frösön to tackle a shortage of stunt performers in northern Sweden.
  • Filmmaker Erik Edler organized it with stunt coordinator Tarmo Hietala training seven local men.
  • The aim is to build a local stunt group for an upcoming feature film production.

A stunt workshop was recently held on Frösön in Sweden to address a shortage of stunt performers in northern Sweden. Films made in the region currently fly in stunt people, but filmmaker Erik Edler organized the workshop to build a local stunt group. Stunt coordinator and actor Tarmo Hietala was hired to train local talents, with seven men participating, including Andreas Falkenfjord, who said he has always wanted to be a stuntman.

Edler stated the goal is to establish a stunt group, and a feature film production is planned.

I have always wanted to be a stuntman

Andreas Falkenfjord, participant

The goal is to establish a stunt group

Erik Edler, filmmaker

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