Female stunt drivers take on obstacles to working in Hollywood
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The Association of Women Drivers, the first ever stunt group for professional female drivers, has been formed in Hollywood. Founder Olivia Summers, a stuntwoman with 20 years of experience, was disappointed by male stunt drivers being cast to double for female actors. The group aims to address the lack of opportunities for female stunt drivers and the practice of 'paintdowns' where stunt performers are painted black or brown to double for actors of color. Men comprise three quarters of stunt performers, while women make up one quarter. Stunt coordinators often bypass guild rules that require them to find matching stuntpersons by claiming they exhausted all avenues. Training to work in stunts is expensive, with one driver spending $18,000 in their first year. Female stunt performers also face pay inequality, with men receiving larger adjustments for the same stunts. The Association of Women Drivers aims to bring about change and promote equal opportunities for all stunt performers.
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https://www.asiaone.com/lifestyle/female-stunt-drivers-take-obstacles-working-hollywood
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