Stunt Coordinator Stephanie Baur Brings Action to Life Safely

Baur's work on the film Christy showcases her expertise in choreographing thrilling yet safe stunts.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Stephanie Baur has built a career as a stunt coordinator, ensuring action sequences are both thrilling and safe. On her latest project, the film Christy starring Sydney Sweeney, Baur worked closely with the actress and a team of four stunt performers, learning and refining choreography, training performers, and providing guidance to stunt doubles. Much of her work involves designing the actual movements that convey struggle and emotion on screen, bridging the gap between a script and the final execution.

Why it matters

Baur's approach highlights the critical role stunt coordinators play in translating a director's vision into action that can be performed safely. As the film industry in Atlanta continues to grow, professionals like Baur are in high demand to ensure productions can deliver thrilling stunts without compromising the safety of the performers.

The details

Baur's days are long and exacting, with prosthetic preparation taking one to six hours, followed by costume padding and stunt prep before production begins. Yet she enjoys the process, from early call times to the energy on set, where attention to detail ensures every stunt is executed safely and seamlessly. Baur's path is rooted in live-action theme park shows, including Indiana Jones and Sinbad at Universal Studios, and she brings years of martial arts training to her craft.

  • Baur moved to Atlanta in 2018, drawn by the city's booming production scene, tax incentives, and streaming-driven demand.
  • Christy, the film Baur worked on, is now in theaters.

The players

Stephanie Baur

A stunt coordinator who has built a career ensuring action sequences are both thrilling and safe, translating a director's vision into choreography that performers and stunt teams can execute without risk.

Sydney Sweeney

The actress who starred in the film Christy, which Baur worked on as the stunt coordinator.

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What they’re saying

“I came in at the best possible time.”

— Stephanie Baur, Stunt Coordinator (georgiaentertainment.com)

What’s next

With Christy now in theaters, Stephanie Baur reflects on a career shaped by preparation, creativity, and the thrill of bringing action to life safely. She sees Atlanta as home, confident that the city's industry is here to stay.

The takeaway

Stephanie Baur's work as a stunt coordinator highlights the critical role these professionals play in the film industry, translating directors' visions into thrilling yet safe action sequences. As the film industry in Atlanta continues to grow, experts like Baur are in high demand to ensure productions can deliver exciting stunts without compromising performer safety.