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Stunts

Stunt Rigger, Stunt Performer, Precision Driver

Danny Baldwin

  • • MEAA Stunt Coordinator • Cert IV Workplace Health & Safety • MEAA Safety Consultant / Supervisor • MEAA Stunt Actor • Chief Fire Warden • Firearms & Weapons Safety Certification • Weapons Licence (QLD) • First Aid & CPR • Working Safely at Heights
Gold Coast
Danny Baldwin is a highly respected Stunt Coordinator and Safety Supervisor with 40 years of experience in the stunt industry. Having worked on over 150 films and TV shows, he is renowned for his flawless safety record, and his exceptional skill in choreographing complex stunts while ensuring top-tier safety standards.

Samuel Desmond

  • Precision Driver; MEAA Stunt Performer; OHS Cert IV; Advanced First Aid and CPR; Firearms and Weapons.
Gold Coast
Former firefighter and security professional Sam Desmond offers elite stunts, precision driving, and safety expertise. A multi-skilled scout and art department asset, Sam delivers tactical discipline and seamless production logistics.

Danny Baldwin

  • • MEAA Stunt Coordinator • Cert IV Workplace Health & Safety • MEAA Safety Consultant / Supervisor • MEAA Stunt Actor • Chief Fire Warden • Firearms & Weapons Safety Certification • Weapons Licence (QLD) • First Aid & CPR • Working Safely at Heights
Gold Coast
Danny Baldwin is a highly respected Stunt Coordinator and Safety Supervisor with 40 years of experience in the stunt industry. Having worked on over 150 films and TV shows, he is renowned for his flawless safety record, and his exceptional skill in choreographing complex stunts while ensuring top-tier safety standards.

Lists as:

  • 2nd Unit Director
  • Horse Master
  • Safety Officer
  • Safety Supervisor
  • Stunt Coordinator
  • Stunt Rigger, Stunt Performer, Precision Driver

Stunts/Safety/Horsemaster
Danny and Sue Baldwin are an established stunt and safety team delivering practical, creative action solutions for film and television productions.

Danny is highly experienced at translating action from script to screen, developing practical and creative stunt solutions that support performance and budget. Together, they are trusted department leaders who work collaboratively with producers, directors, cast, and crew. Known for their calm, practical approach on set and strong working relationships across all departments, their creative stunt design is supported by strong safety leadership and formal WHS qualifications, ensuring action is delivered efficiently and safely.

With a rural background, Danny and Sue are particularly well-suited to productions involving remote locations, outdoor environments, and complex logistics. This experience underpins a grounded, solutions-focused approach to action planning, especially on shoots involving vehicles, animals, terrain, and limited-access locations.

Danny Baldwin is a Stunt Coordinator with over 40 years’ experience and an exceptional safety record, with no notifiable incidents across his career. He works closely with cast to assess capability and, where appropriate, supports actors to safely perform their own action. Danny is also a highly experienced Horse Master, with specialist expertise in horse behaviour, rider assessment, rehearsal planning, and the safe integration of horses into stunt and action sequences. His work is consistently creative, practical, and cost-effective.

Sue Baldwin complements this with strong safety leadership and coordination.  Together, Danny and Sue provide integrated stunt coordination and safety supervision that supports creative ambition while maintaining high safety standards and efficient use of resources.

Samuel Desmond

  • Precision Driver; MEAA Stunt Performer; OHS Cert IV; Advanced First Aid and CPR; Firearms and Weapons.
Gold Coast
Former firefighter and security professional Sam Desmond offers elite stunts, precision driving, and safety expertise. A multi-skilled scout and art department asset, Sam delivers tactical discipline and seamless production logistics.

Lists as:

  • Safety Assistant
  • Safety Supervisor
  • Standby Carpenter, Standby Painter
  • Stunt Rigger, Stunt Performer, Precision Driver

Sam Desmond is a high-utility production professional whose career is built on a foundation of elite discipline, safety, and technical versatility. By bridging the gap between high-octane performance and logistical precision, Sam offers a 360-degree approach to the demands of modern filmmaking.

As an ex-firefighter and security professional, Sam brings a “first-responder” mindset to every set. This background provides him with an unparalleled level of situational awareness, making him an invaluable asset for stunt safety and risk management. He doesn’t just follow safety protocols; he possesses the tactical instincts to anticipate and mitigate hazards in real-time.

Behind the wheel, Sam is a precision driver capable of executing technical maneuvers with consistent accuracy. This physical skill is complemented by his work as a multi-skilled art department professional and location scout. He understands the visual language of cinema, allowing him to identify and prepare environments that are both creatively striking and operationally viable.

Whether performing a stunt, securing a location, or coordinating complex logistics, Sam Desmond operates with the reliability of a veteran professional. He is the rare “hybrid” crew member who can manage the rigors of production while ensuring the highest standards of safety and creative execution.