STUNT COORDINATORS

   Mark Steven Grove is a respected actor, stuntman, martial artist, fight coordinator, and filmmaker whose Ninjutsu expertise shaped a diverse career spanning over 120 projects. His work includes fight choreography, stunt coordination, practical effects, writing, producing, and directing. As founder of Rocky Mountain Stunts, LLC, he continues to train aspiring stunt performers while advancing independent action filmmaking through martial arts, cinematic creativity, and hands-on industry experience. 

 Simon Rhee is a respected stuntman, martial artist, actor, and stunt coordinator known for his impact on action cinema. Raised in a martial arts family, he trained in Taekwondo and Hapkido alongside his brother, Phillip Rhee, earning black belts in both. His Hollywood credits include Inception, The Dark Knight Rises, and Westworld, while his acting work includes Best of the Best. His skill, professionalism, and dedication have made him a lasting influence in martial arts filmmaking. 

 James Lew is a celebrated actor, martial artist, and stunt coordinator with a decades-long career in entertainment. Known for his martial arts mastery and innovative stunt coordination, he earned black belts in Kung Fu, Taekwondo, and Hapkido. His credits include Big Trouble in Little China, Lethal Weapon 4, Inception, and Marvel’s Luke Cage, where he won an Emmy for Outstanding Stunt Coordination. Lew also mentors aspiring stunt performers and advocates for greater recognition of stunt work. 

Chuck Borden has appeared and performed in almost 400 productions. He has coordinated big stars such as Val Kilmer, Will Ferrell, Dustin Hoffman, Ewan McGregor, and many, many more. He also is one of the only stuntmen to be featured on a Star Trek collectors card.  He has recently been nominated for a 2019 Emmy Award for his Stunt Coordination on the Netflix series The Haunting of Hill House.  

 Rick Avery is a stuntman, stunt coordinator, actor, director, helicopter pilot, and aerial coordinator with over 600 feature film, television, and commercial credits.  He won the Screen Actors Cast Award for "Traffic", the Best Stunt Ensemble Award for "Batman Dark Knight", and the 2009 Taurus World Stunt Award for Best Vehicular Work in "Batman Dark Knight".  He is also the recipient of the 2016 Action Icon Award at the Action on Film Festival. 

   Mark Anthony Baca has worked in film for over 30 years, beginning in stunts before expanding into acting and producing. A 6th Degree Black Belt and weapons expert, he won his first Emmy Award in 2024. Recently, he served as stunt coordinator and safety for The Accountant 2 and was later hired by Warner Bros. for Minecraft press junket promotions, bringing professionalism, skill, and experience to each production. 

 Mark Steven Grove has always possessed a natural gift for bringing the vivid worlds of his imagination to life. His journey into special effects began at age 14, when he designed and built a full-size dragon puppet. Once working professionally in film, greater resources and advanced tools allowed him to expand his skills across nearly every area of the craft. Early cinematic awards recognized his creativity and technical innovation, while his work as a Special FX Supervisor continues to let him lead talented practical effects teams on ambitious screen productions today. 

 Mark Viniello began honing his craft under industry titans Tom Woodruff Jr. and Alec Gillis, contributing early to films such as The Santa Clause, Jumanji, Tremors II, Starship Troopers, and Alien: Resurrection. His career expanded through major projects including Austin Powers 2, Where the Wild Things Are, and Jurassic Park III, along with series like Heroes, CSI: NY, and True Blood. As Project Supervisor at Spectral Motion, he helped create extraordinary creatures for Stranger Things, Bright, Avengers: Infinity War, The Tomorrow War, The Mandalorian, and Ahsoka. 

   Kevon Ward is an accomplished alum of multiple seasons of the hit television series Face Off, where makeup artists were challenged to showcase their skills. A true visual storyteller, Kevon’s artistry spans drawing, painting, prosthetic makeup, sculpture, puppets, props, and costume design. His ability to create realistic wounds, detailed creatures, imaginative costumes, and screen-ready effects has made him an invaluable resource to the Colorado film community, generously lending his expertise to numerous independent productions and elevating every project he touches.