Jim Priz
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Lead Instructor
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(SAG-AFTRA)
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Krav Maga Instructor
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Competitive Kickboxer
Jim Priz is a stunt performer who has made various stage and film appearances. He has been training with Asylum Stunts since 2005, where he also serves as an instructor. In 2010 Jim began training at The Aloft Loft, blending his fight training in stunts, Krav Maga, and kickboxing with aerial trapeze and partner acrobatics. Known for his work on Divergent (2014), Altered (2014) and Assassin Origin (2014).
The Asylum Crew
At Asylum, we train over time to become proficient at each skill, rather than demonstrating it once or twice and moving on. Before anyone who trains with us does a stunt in front of a film camera or an audience, they’ll have done it dozens (if not hundreds) of times in a supervised and safe environment with us first.
Brian Connelly
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Lead Instructor/Co-Founder
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(SAG-AFTRA)
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Director of Asylum
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Stunt Coordinator
Brian Connelly spent more than a decade as a competitive gymnast that culminated with a Scholarship at Iowa State University. A longtime martial arts student and aficionado, he then met up with the Chicago Stunt Team, who started him on his career in stunt work. For over 20 years, Connelly has been able to merge his interests in climbing, riding, and acting into his stunt career as well. Known for his work in TV/Commercials and on feature films Harold & Kumar (2011), Public Enemies (2009), Frankenstein (2011).
Atalee Judy
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Strength Training Instructor
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(Non-Union)
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Modern Dancer/Instructor
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Dance Choreographer
Atalee Judy is a highly physical professional dancer who developed an extreme release technique style of movement in 1998 that she coined The Bodyslam Technique, a codifed system of Falling Techniques taught to dancers to utilize better integration in/out of the floor. She ran a successful dance company called Breakbone DanceCo. for 16 years. Atalee has been studying with Asylum since April 2014 and has her first degree black belt in Tae Kwan Do. Known for her work on Divergent (2014), Playland (2010), The Artsiders (2007).
Josh Greiveldinger
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Assistant Demonstrator
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(Non-Union)
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Actor & Vocalist
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Jujitsu Practitioner
Gabriel Marroquin
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Assistant Demonstrator
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(Non-Union)
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Camera Op/Cinematographer
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Special Effects
Gabriel Marroquin is an idea man with a knowledge base for many aspects of stuntwork and film work. He has been training with Asylum Stunts since 1994 when it was formerly Chicago Stunt Team. Marroquin has worked as cameraman, director, and editor on student films, shorts, commercials, and music videos as part of the Action Workshop. He currently collaborates with veteran music video director Chris Adams of Impakt Studio and is learning post production. Known for his work on Those Who Go to Hell (stunt player) 2011, The Interrogation (stunt coordinator, special effects) 2010, The Icing (asst. stunt coordinator, special effects coordinator). His past martial art studies include Yang style Tai Chi Chuan, mixed martial arts, and Capoeira.
Jeff Kehoe
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Stunt Coordinator
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(SAG-AFTRA)
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Professional Actor
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Special Effects
Jeff Kehoe is a professional stuntman, stunt coordinator, and actor who has made various film appearances. Jeff is co-founder of Asylum Stunts and was a member of the Chicago Stunt Team. Known for his work on Chicago P.D. (stunts) 2014, Chicago Fire (stunts) 2012-2014, The Chicago Code (precision driver) 2011, Public Enemies (stunt performer) 2009.
Matthew Stratton
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Special Effects
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(SAG-AFTRA)
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Armorer
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Weapon Specialist
Matthew Stratton is a professional Armorer and Special Effects Master. His company Matthew T. Stratton Special FX provides weapons and firearms for the film and television industry. Options range from early middle ages to ultra modern military and police. Known for his work on Meet Bill (2007), The Scientist (2010) and Dance of the Dead (2008), Strapped (Short) (special effects) 2014, Restoration (Short) (special effects) 2014.
Josh Greiveldinger is a Chicago based actor and stunt performer who has worked with Oil Lamp Theatre, Pride Films and Plays, and Fox Valley Rep. He received his BFA in Theater Arts from Nebraska Wesleyan University. Josh has been training with Asylum Stunts since 2011 and he's proud to say he does his own stunts. Known for his work on Out of Order (2012), Murder! A Love Story (2013) and Kathryn Upside Down (2014).
