Michael T. Brady
- Stunts
- Additional Crew
- Health and Safety Department
Michael Brady is a Marine Coordinator, a Safety & Stunt Coordinator, Stunt Performer, and Aquatic Specialist with extensive experience in film, television and commercial production.
A life-long waterman, Michael has worked on major aquatic productions since his college days at UC Santa Barbara. He is a go-to expert for complex marine coordination across oceans, lakes, rivers, rapids, and any aquatic environment. He is known for delivering a safe working environment quickly and efficiently thanks to his decades of marine expertise and his global network of specialists, vessels, and marine assets.
Certifications & Experience:
* Recipient of the first-ever Taurus World Stunt Award for Best Water Work in 2001 for The Perfect Storm * Member of S.A.G.-A.F.T.R.A. and I.A.T.S.E. * PADI Divemaster * Advanced Plus Diver * Rescue Diver * California State Park Ocean Lifeguard (keeps cert active), includes 24 years as Seasonal Supervisor * Advanced First Aid, First Response, CPR with Oxygen Therapy & Adjuncts * Former EMT (10 years) * CA State Lifeguard PWC/Waverunner Rescue Team * CA State IRB (Inflatable Rescue Boat Operator) * CA State Cliff Rescue Team * Experienced boat operator (all watercraft types) * High surf & rough water expert * Dump tanks, underwater work, low/high falls * Cliff jumping, rappelling, air rams, ratchets, burns & transfers * Complex vessel choreography & water safety for cast and crew * Private charter boat owner/skipper & surf tour guide (Indonesia & California - 10+ years) * 1991 Secos Longboard Champion * Organizer and competitor in American surf racing * Surfing, skiing, sailing, snowboarding, kayaking * Rough water rafting, canoeing, scuba & free diving * Body surfing, swimming
A life-long waterman, Michael has worked on major aquatic productions since his college days at UC Santa Barbara. He is a go-to expert for complex marine coordination across oceans, lakes, rivers, rapids, and any aquatic environment. He is known for delivering a safe working environment quickly and efficiently thanks to his decades of marine expertise and his global network of specialists, vessels, and marine assets.
Certifications & Experience:
* Recipient of the first-ever Taurus World Stunt Award for Best Water Work in 2001 for The Perfect Storm * Member of S.A.G.-A.F.T.R.A. and I.A.T.S.E. * PADI Divemaster * Advanced Plus Diver * Rescue Diver * California State Park Ocean Lifeguard (keeps cert active), includes 24 years as Seasonal Supervisor * Advanced First Aid, First Response, CPR with Oxygen Therapy & Adjuncts * Former EMT (10 years) * CA State Lifeguard PWC/Waverunner Rescue Team * CA State IRB (Inflatable Rescue Boat Operator) * CA State Cliff Rescue Team * Experienced boat operator (all watercraft types) * High surf & rough water expert * Dump tanks, underwater work, low/high falls * Cliff jumping, rappelling, air rams, ratchets, burns & transfers * Complex vessel choreography & water safety for cast and crew * Private charter boat owner/skipper & surf tour guide (Indonesia & California - 10+ years) * 1991 Secos Longboard Champion * Organizer and competitor in American surf racing * Surfing, skiing, sailing, snowboarding, kayaking * Rough water rafting, canoeing, scuba & free diving * Body surfing, swimming
