14 - Ben Dimmock - Movie Stunt Performer / Matt Damon Double

In this episode of the Filmumentaries podcast, I interview stunt performer Ben Dimmock, who shares insights into his career in the film and TV industry. Dimmock discusses his early influences, the rigorous training and qualifications required to become a stunt performer, and the evolution of stunt work in the age of CGI. He also delves into the pressures of performing stunts, the collaborative nature of stunt coordination, and shares behind-the-scenes stories from major film productions like Mission Impossible and Captain America. Dimmock also reflects on the challenges posed by COVID-19, and his current projects, including work on the upcoming Little Mermaid film.His website is - https://www.ragestunts.com/On instagram he is - https://www.instagram.com/ragestunts?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Thanks to Ollie Green for setting this one up. All the links This podcast is completely independent and made possible by listener support. If you’d like to help me keep making these episodes, you can join my Patreon community here: https://patreon.com/jamiebenning Watch more on YouTube:Check out the Filmumentaries YouTube channel for behind-the-scenes clips and extra content: https://youtube.com/filmumentariesAll my links