MY STORY

I’m Mark Johnston, founder of MWI, and I’ve been passionate about stunts and daredevil work from a young age.

Being a professional Stunt & Fight Choreographer

is challenging and rigorous, but it’s also incredibly exciting and rewarding.

With almost 20 years in the industry and 30 years of experience in real combat and martial arts—ranging from historical to modern

techniques—I’ve honed my craft through countless productions. As a Master Teacher (Dai Shihan) in Ninja and Samurai martial arts, registered in Japan,

I bring a deep understanding of armed and unarmed combat to my work. I also have a background in security and have taught close

protection/bodyguarding to police, military, and royal/diplomatic protection units, as well as tactical firearms training.

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 combatants” with little real fight experience, and martial artists who don’t consider the safety 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, 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. With our extensive range of equipment and stunt weaponry, we’re ready to help make your action scenes truly stand out.