Women In Stunts

Dejay Roestenberg followed in her father’s footsteps using athleticism and fearlessness to become a professional stuntwoman. Dejay Roestenberg’s wide range of skills includes wire work and martial arts and her talents explain why Jessica Jones (2015-2019) is so convincing when she is kicking ass.

Danielle Burgio is an actress, dancer, and stuntwoman. She has worked in both TV and film and as a director and writer, with two award winning shorts. As a stuntwoman she has doubled for an array of stars including Jennifer Garner, Michelle Monahan, and Carrie Anne Moss (Trinity) in the Matrix sequels.

To perform the dangerous, awe-inspiring stunts and daring feats for Hollywood's top action movies, stuntwoman Danielle Burgio needs to stay in peak physical condition. In The Stuntwoman's Workout: Get Your Body Ready for Anything she shares the exclusive fitness program that allows her to meet any challenge on the big screen.

Dot-Marie Jones dominated the track and field strength events and is a world champion arm wrestler. She has worked as an actress steadily since 1992, but became an overnight success with her role as Sheldon Beiste in Glee (2010-2015). She was nominated for an Emmy three years in a row for Glee.

Actress Daniela Ruah is known for her role as Special Agent Kensi Blye on NCIS: Los Angeles. She works alongside the stunt coordinators in preparation for her scenes and she is dedicated to staying in shape and to consistent training for stunts and for the fight scenes which she often does herself.

When she was nine years old, Jeannie Epper’s father asked her if she’d be willing to ride her horse down a cliff. After verifying she’d get paid for it, she agreed and went on to become one of Hollywood’s most famous stuntwomen, doubling for Linda Carter in the hit...

Artemis Motion Pictures produces The Artemis Women in Action Film Festival Awards every year in partnership with Cinefemme, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The Artemis Women in Action Film Festival is the first film festival dedicated to honoring female action and empowerment heroes and includes music created by women. From female action...

Janene Carleton is a well rounded athlete and she has doubled many of Hollywood's biggest action stars and her credits include blockbuster films. She was recognized by her stunt peers in 2011, winning a World Taurus Stunt Award for 'Best Overall Stunt Performed by a Woman' for her action doubling Angelina Jolie in Salt.

Melissa R. Stubbs works as a stunt performer, stunt coordinator, action designer, and 2nd unit director. She is a member of the Directors Guild of America and AMPAS. She is known for her ability to visualize on a grand scale, while enhancing the vision of the main director. She is known for Zoo, The Rookie, and Altered Carbon.

Kayley Carrigan is a Filipino stunt performer, actor, and action designer known for her dynamic physicality and powerful screen presence.