Also called: Fight Director, Fight Coordinator
Designs on-screen and on-stage fights that look brutal but keep everyone safe.
A fight choreographer teaches two actors a sword fight move by move, counting beats like a dance, then adjusts angles so punches look like they connect when they miss by inches.
Approximate; theater fight directors earn less than film fight coordinators.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 2 years after high school. Martial arts and stage combat certification (e.g., Society of American Fight Directors).
Ways in: Certification, Self-taught, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Theater, Dance, Martial Arts.
Growing about average. Steady demand in film, theater, and games.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can sketch moves, but teaching actors safe, believable fights in rehearsal stays hands-on and human.
Classes: Martial arts, Theater, Dance, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2032.
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