MEMBER EDUCATION - INTRODUCTION to Driving in the Motion Picture Industry with Rick Pearce
Member Education Committee
Chair: John Cassini Co-Chairs: Angela Moore, Shawn Macdonald
Rick started pursuing stunts in 1982. Like many stunt drivers, he learned the dos and don’ts of driving, whilst driving BG and SAE in his own vehicles on set.
Rick started The Reel Stunt Driving School, initially located at the Vernon Speed Way in 2008, after taking stunt driving courses in LA. Having his driving school in Canada allowed fellow stunt performers a more viable option to learn stunt driving locally. Now located at Mission Raceway Park, his school has taught hundreds of students over the years and has produced some of Canada’s top stunt drivers
Rick also works as a Stunt Coordinator, where he continues to teach actors and stunt performers how to drive safely and hit their marks on set.
Course Description
The Reel Stunt Driving School is hosting an “Introduction to Driving in the Motion Picture Industry Course” that is geared towards any performer who drives their own vehicle, or a production vehicle on set for filming purposes. This course is designed to build confidence and competence for Background Performers, SAE drivers, Actors and Stunt Performers so they can perform well and safely in front of camera and behind the scenes.
Please note: This is NOT a stunt driving course – it is a fundamental course that can benefit all drivers, including future stunt drivers.
Course will include:
Set and safety etiquette when working with vehicles (the dos and the don’ts!)
Discussion about common mistakes to avoid
How to use radios properly/professionally
Exercises that practice hitting different kinds of marks
Drills on backing up vehicles to ‘number ones’
Precision driving in a car sequence with different brake applications
How to hold speed in your car
Tips and tricks to help you in all kinds of driving situations on film sets.
A BBQ/social at the end (weather permitting)
Introduction Level APPLICANTS MUST BE 19+
Must have a valid class 5 licence or equivalent and supply own vehicle (in good condition with valid insurance)
This is a one (1) day workshop
Maximum number of participants: 25
Cost for members: $60.00
Non Members: $250.00
Date: Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Time: 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Mission Raceway Park – 32670 Dyke Rd. Mission, BC - GET DIRECTIONS HERE
MEMBER EDUCATION REGISTRATION
Register for this course by Monday, August 8, 2022, by emailing education@ubcpactra.ca with:
Your Name
Membership Number
Name of course
Applicants will be entered into a random lottery draw. You will be contacted by August 9 to confirm if you have a spot in the class or are on the waitlist.
In the event that the instructor cannot teach due to illness or a work booking, the class will either be postponed to a later date or taught by a qualified substitute instructor.
