Career Summary
Sam has been called versatile, durable and an all-rounder who has the ability to learn fast and work under pressure as he pays close attention to detail and is adaptable to working in extreme environments
He also has an impressive work ethic, is a problem solver and has a good understanding of film productions & sets.
Involved in the building industry for over 30 years, Sam holds a vast understanding of business, trade and tools so was quickly sought out by film and television productions.
With a strong background in martial arts, sports and being an adventurous kid growing up on a farm, a career in stunts was an easy transition from the building industry.
Top stunt skills include Rappelling, High Falls, Reactions, Fight Scenes, Jerk backs, Wraps, Deadmans, Precision Driving and Fireburns
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Professional Credits
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2018, Danger Close, Domestic, Feature Films /, War, Hoosegow Productions, Art Department Assistant /
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2019, Love and Monsters, International, Feature Films /, Horror/comedy, Rosey Haze, Art Department Assistant / Set Dresser /
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2020, Jiva, Domestic, Feature Films /, Scifi/thriller, GP2 entertainment, Agent - Extras / Art Department Assistant /
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2020, Nitram, Domestic, Feature Films /, Thriller, GoodThings productions, Art Department Assistant / Construction Coordinator / Greenperson / Set Builder / Set Dresser /
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2021, Jack Irish, Domestic, TV Series /, Drama, Easy Tiger productions, Stunt Performer /
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2021, La Brea, International, TV Series /, Scifi, Matchbox Pictures, Stunt Performer /
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2021, Shantaram, Domestic, TV Series /, Action, Shantaram productions, Stunt Performer /
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2022, Crazy Fun Park, Domestic, TV Series /, Childrens, ABC, Assistant Stunt Coordinator / Stunt Performer /
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2022, Crazy Fun Park, Domestic, TV Series /, Childrens, ABC, Assistant Stunt Coordinator / Stunt Performer /
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2022, Force of Nature, Domestic, Feature Films /, Thriller, Made up Stories, Stunt Performer /
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2022, Force of Nature, Domestic, Feature Films /, Thriller, Made up Stories, Stunt Performer /
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2022, Late Night with the Devil, Domestic, Feature Films /, Horror, Spooky Pictures, Stunt Performer /
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2022, Late Night with the Devil, Domestic, Feature Films /, Horror, Spooky Pictures, Stunt Performer /
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2022, La Brea season 2, International, TV Series /, Scifi, Matchbox Pictures, Stunt Performer /
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2022, La Brea season 2, International, TV Series /, Scifi, Matchbox Pictures, Stunt Performer /
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2021-2022, Auskick Mini Legends, Domestic, TVC /, Promo, NAB, Stunt Performer /
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2021-2022, Auskick Mini Legends, Domestic, TVC /, Promo, NAB, Stunt Performer /
Professional Memberships
Special and Technical Skills
Wood and Metal worker.
Graded Stunt performer (SAP) -
Fights, Abseiling, Harness/Rig & Wire work, Foot & Ratchet Rams, Fire Burns, High Falls, Precision Driving and Reactions.
Forestry Firefighter
Security Guard
Art major in school
Direct URL
https://vicscreen.vic.gov.au/choose-victoria/industry-directory/22577/sam-desmond