Since 1985, Ciné Cascade has brought its expertise, craftsmanship and passion for action to cinema directors, producers, and actors. Specializing in real automotive stunts, mechanical engineering for film, and high-precision stunt work, Ciné Cascade supports productions that demand technical mastery, realism and uncompromising safety.
Founded by
Jean-Claude Lagniez,
a renowned stunt driver and performer, Ciné Cascade brings together a team of expert problem-solvers able to design, coordinate and execute action sequences for film and audiovisual productions in France and internationally: chases, collisions, rollovers, explosions, pile-ups, and complex mechanical setups. Behind many iconic action scenes, one signature stands out: Jean-Claude Lagniez and the Ciné Cascade team.
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From script analysis and budgeting to final execution, Ciné Cascade possesses the human and technical expertise to realize your action scenes.
Coordinators, stunt performers, precision drivers, and mechanical engineers: a fully integrated, self-sufficient team able to step in from script analysis through to the execution of action sequences on set. With our in-house workshops, specialized vehicle fleet, and expertise in mechanical engineering, we control every stage of production. This structure ensures high-end, safety-driven services tailored to the demands of film, television, commercials, and music video productions, in France and internationally.
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Yes. Ciné Cascade operates with full autonomy, with its own fabrication and modification workshops, a dedicated stunt vehicle fleet, camera tracking vehicles and a team of specialized mechanical engineers. This allows every vehicle to be designed, adapted, and secured in-house according to the specific demands of each action sequence. This technical autonomy ensures full control over costs, production timelines, quality standards and safety levels for every project. It is a decisive advantage in delivering complex, real automotive stunts in France and internationally.
Car chases, collisions, rollovers, pile-ups, explosions, loopings, motorcycle falls... Supported by a complete team of stunt coordinators, professional stunt performers and precision drivers working closely with the director’s vision, Ciné Cascade covers the full spectrum of mechanical stunt expertise: cars, motorcycles, and trucks.
Following script meetings focused on creative intent and after technical location scouting, Ciné Cascade designs the action choreography. Stunt vehicles are then prepared and adapted in-house accordingly. Rehearsals can be organized ahead of the shoot to ensure everyone’s safety. On set, stunt performers work in close coordination with the stunt coordinator until the strongest result is achieved on screen. Every stage is precisely calibrated to ensure realism, precision of execution and maximum safety.
Ciné Cascade operates in France and internationally — across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, the Americas — with the same level of technical rigor, equipment standards and safety protocols, regardless of the scale of the production.
This expertise has been built since 1985 through work on numerous film and audiovisual productions, in France and internationally.
Ciné Cascade can be involved from the script stage to assess technical feasibility and propose solutions aligned with the production budget. Our experience allows us to optimize action sequences and automotive stunts without compromising visual impact or realism, while fully respecting production requirements. Safety is at the core of every service we provide: strict protocols, rehearsals, stunt vehicles prepared in-house and teams trained both physically and mentally for the demands of real stunt work. Ciné Cascade holds Professional Liability Insurance, an essential requirement for film, audiovisual, and live event productions in France and internationally.
In partnership with Stunt Guys, Ciné Cascade offers precision driving training programs for both professional stunt performers and actors, within a framework directly shaped by the demands of film and audiovisual production. The program covers driving technique, trajectory control, vehicle handling in extreme situations and safety protocols — all taught by working professionals actively involved on set. Tailor-made training programs can also be developed for organizations looking to strengthen their expertise in mechanical stunt work, with an approach adapted to the specific needs of each project.
Since 1985, our expertise and passion for action have supported your most ambitious projects.
Since 1985, our expertise and passion for action have supported your most ambitious projects.
