Elaine Ford is a Full Member of Equity and the SpotlightJISC Register of Stunt/Action Co-ordinators and Performers.
Elaine Ford began her Television and Film Career as both Actor and Singer, before
focussing on Stuntwork and joining the Equity Stunt Register in 1983 as a probationary member. After achieving full membership, Elaine then went on to become one of the first U.K female Stunt Co-ordinators, in which she has excelled over the past 19 years. She continues to be highly successful and in demand.
Her work has encompassed over 350 film and television productions as a Stunt Performer and in excess of 430 as a Stunt Co-ordinator and 2ndUnit/Action Director. She has attended an HSE Advanced Production Safety Course in Television and has, to date, a 100% safety record.
Elaine Ford has also worked as a Television Presenter for WMTV “Scene on 7” and as a Co-Presenter, Reporter and Researcher for Thames Radio 107.8 FM. This, coupled with her acting experience, has enabled Elaine to develop skills that have enhanced her all round understanding of production in her “action” work.
She has first class interpersonal skills, earning the total trust of actors and directors, thus achieving excellent results in performance. She has a great professional and personal experience with children and animals, and has great natural empathy with both!
Elaine also presents Stunt Workshops to schools, colleges and various organisations plus is a Director of a successful Company organising Live Stunt Shows to suit any type of themed Event
(Separate website currently under Construction, but details to be released shortly)
In short, Elaine Ford can offer:
A creative, energetic and intelligent script interpretation, flexibility and imagination, with a premium on safety at all times.
Specialises in prime time “action” T.V. Drama (pre and post watershed).
Writes exciting, dynamic and realistic stunt action to suit any script, budget or storyline.
Produces own storyboards and supplies “equipment breakdown” to fit all budgets and styles of project.
Produces HSE approved detailed Risk Assessments NVQ X 3 .
Presents stunt workshops/ lectures at schools, colleges and Companies. Motivational Speaker. Live Events. Corporate. PR Stunts.
Has “doubled” numerous actresses in Film and Television for “action” stunts.
A wealth of experience and expertise on offer, delivered in an energetic and personably unique way, which has combined to make Elaine a busy,respected and highly successful Professional Stunt Co-ordinator and 2ndUnit/
Action Director.
Full C.V. and Showreel available on request, plus Acting /T.V Presenting C.V’s/Showreels.