Ciné Cascade supports film, television, and commercial productions in the design and coordination of mechanical stunts involving cars, motorcycles, and trucks. From feasibility assessment to on-set execution, the team delivers complete expertise, rigorous safety protocols, and reliable execution in France and internationally.
Ciné Cascade’s DNA, performance and precision, is rooted in the legacy of its founder, an award-winning racing driver and renowned stunt coordinator.
With more than 700 races to his name and dozens of victories, including.
24 Hours of Le Mans,
24 Hours of Spa
and two French championship titles. It is this exceptional career that gives
Jean-Claude Lagniez
his uniqueness: coordinating stunts with the precision of a racing driver.
Ciné Cascade is the reference partner for the creation, coordination and execution of the most demanding action scenes and automotive stunts, in France and abroad.
Our work has been recognized by the industry, notably with the prestigious "World Stunt Award" in Los Angeles in 2003 for the coordination of the stunts for
La Mémoire dans la Peau (The Bourne Identity)
by
Doug Liman.
More recently, Ciné Cascade was nominated to the
London 2025
for Best Film Stunts
Carjackers
of
Kamel Guemra,
confirming an international reputation based on real-life automotive stunts, precision execution and cinematic rigor.
A tradition of precision, innovation and cinematic impact, recognized by the industry for the quality, realism and power of its real-life action scenes.
Ciné Cascade's iconic automotive stunts continue to make their mark on action cinema.
Ronin (iconic chase scene),
The Bourne Identity,
Lost bullet,
Don't tell anyone (cult scene from the ring road),
36 Quai des Orfèvres,
Monaco,
Overdrive,
Mesrine 1 &
Mesrine 2,
Nothing to declare,
Intouchables...
These are all productions in which real automotive stunts, precision driving, and action coordination play a full role in the films’ visual and emotional impact.
Located near Paris, Ciné Cascade’s facility spans 3,500 m² and brings together the entire logistical and technical chain under one roof. Offices, garages, fully equipped mechanical, bodywork, and paint workshops, along with storage areas dedicated to a fleet of stunt vehicles, enable centralized organization and immediate responsiveness to the demands of directors and production teams, while ensuring complete operational control. This autonomy also guarantees the highest level of safety on set, through continuous vehicle maintenance, in-house preparation, and robust Professional Liability Insurance that meets the standards of the most demanding film and audiovisual productions.
Winning racing driver, winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and an icon of action cinema, Jean-Claude Lagniez retraces forty years of automotive stunts and scenes that have become legendary From James Bond to Jason Bourne, he unveils a behind-the-scenes look at a life of speed, precision and passion.
Discover his book and enter the secrets of action cinema.
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.
