Kristen Sawatzky
Stunt Performer and Actor
Being lit on fire or getting in a knife fight in the kitchen is just another day in the office for Kristen Sawatzky. But don’t worry about her, it’s all safe and legal when you’re doing it on camera as a member of the stunt department.
Kristen is a graduate of Ryerson University (Theatre-Dance), trained in advanced stage combat at the University of Winnipeg (Rick Skene/Skene Stunts), and a three-time ACTRA Manitoba award nominee for Best Stunt Performance.
She’s performed on stages across North America and Internationally with over 80 credits in film and television as a stunt woman, stunt coordinator, dancer, actor, and puppeteer.
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Dec. 31, 2025
#308 If You Give A Chad A Spot with Finn Mccager Kristen Sawatzky and and Jesse De Rocquigny
In Episode 308, the Reel Debaters sit down with the Director Finn McCager, Actor and Stunt performer Kristen Sawatzky and Cinematographer Jesse de Rocquigny of Give a Chad a Spot for a deep dive into the making of the film. This conversation pulls back the curtain on indie filmmaking, creative collaboration, and the choices that shaped the final product you see on screen. We cover: The origin of Give a Chad a Spot and how the story came together Writing the script and shaping the film’s tone ...