MY STORY
I’m Mark Johnston, founder of MWI.
I have been working in stunts for over 20 years. over 30 years in martial arts and I’ve been passionate about stunts from a young age.
I am the first Independent stunt coordinator to have been voted in as the UK Equity stunt representative, and have just been voted in again for a second term.
With a background in security, close protection and martial arts. My real world experiences in fight, weapons, tactics, firearms etc alongside my passion and training in stunts helps me bring your action to life in gritty, tactical, weaponised, modern, historical or martial style and my safety training makes sure its done in the safest ways.
Being a professional Stunt & Fight Choreographer is incredibly exciting and rewarding.
Currently a Master Teacher (Dai Shihan) award in Ninja and Samurai martial arts, registered in Japan,
Why movies and TV? My passion for film, particularly action-driven productions, combined with my real-life combat experience, allows me to bring authenticity to every project. I’ve seen too many “stage/screen combatants” with little fight experience, and martial artists who don’t consider the safety, film angles or logistics of film production. I believe you need to understand both ends of the spectrum—classical technique and realistic, safe action choreography —for the perfect fight scene.
My stunt expertise spans fight choreography, high falls, tactical and stunt driving, wirework, fire stunts, and a wide array of martial arts and weaponry. I’m also qualified in HSE level 3, risk assessment level 2, working at heights, and fire safety, and I hold licenses for cherry pickers, scissor lifts, and firearms (Section 1).
Today, Movieworks International is a trusted team of talented performers, skilled in multiple disciplines and trained in our targeted stunt training syllabus. We have a full time stunt studio, with extensive range of equipment and stunt weaponry, we’re ready to help make your action scenes truly stand out.
Get in touch to bring your action to life, safely, effectively and action packed