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MIKE MITCHELL DGA

Stunt Coordinator • 2nd Unit Director • Action Designer

“Mr. Mitchell led his crew efficiently by being articulate and communicating ideas effectively. The demand for excellence within himself created an environment for others to do their best work.” ~ James Cameron
“He has a strong base of technical knowledge that is proven by his consistent results.” ~ James Cameron
“You’re a hell of a director, Mitch.” ~ Eric Kripke (Creator – “Supernatural” and “Timeless”)

“I deeply appreciate your imagination as well as your command of the troops while being responsible with the expenses.” ~ Dan Kolsrud (Executive VP – Theatrical MGM)

Mitch engineered and oversaw incredible stunt work without sacrificing an ounce. His stunts are always top notch, he’s a joy to work with… his passion is all across the screen of Timeless and The Night Agent. ~ Shawn Ryan (Showrunner/Creator – The Night Agent)

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Mike Mitchell, DGA

Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences

Mike “Mitch” Mitchell began his career in entertainment as a professional dancer with the modern dance troupe, “Paula Ross Dance Company”. After a successful career in the dance world, an interest in the craft of stunt work led to study and training in Los Angeles. Intense commitment and training grew into opportunities on “Macgyver”, “21 Jumpstreet”, “Timecop” and “Legends of the Fall” as both a stunt performer and principal actor.

Mitch’s reputation and diligence opened the door to stunt double Robin Williams on the film “Jumanji”. This body of work began a twenty year, and eighteen-movie relationship with Mr. Williams. The unique time spent with Robin included highlights such as, performing stunts on many of his most beloved movies and stunt coordinating for Francis Ford Coppola and Christopher Columbus in the U.S. and Europe.

Mitch went on to stunt coordinate and 2nd Unit Direct for James Cameron on the “Dark Angel” series, moving into directing on “Battlestar Galactica” and JJ Abram’s “Fringe”. He stunt coordinated and designed action on the feature films, “Rise of the Apes” and ‘Elysium”. His feature film 2nd Unit Directing credits include “Hot Tub Time Machine” and “Elysium” for Neill Bloomkamp.

Mitch is currently writing and developing film projects with his partners at Big Surf Films.

MIKE MITCHELL
PH: 1-818-620-0095
EMAIL: CONTACT@BIGSURFFILMS.COM