Stage fight instructor
Stunt & fight performer

Dramatic Combat Finland

Nordic Stage Fight Society

Having training in both dramatic combat and stunt work, along with certifications in various disciplines and knowledge of special skills like horseback riding, mounted archery, and firearms training, Anastasia have accumulated a diverse and impressive set of talents.

Her love for the arts and physical performance is evident, showcasing Anastasia's dedication to honing her craft and pushing her boundaries. With a unique blend of skills that span both the stage and film, she brings a dynamic energy and versatility to the performing arts community. Anastasia has a vast training experience with Nordic Stage Fight Society, Dramatic Combat Finland, Arctic Action Norway and lately Paddy Crean Canada.

She's currently mentored by Oula Kitti, one of Finland's leading stunt coordinators, Nordic Stage Fight Society certified stage combat teacher and an Honorary Fight Director at the Fight Directors Canada.

"I'm a hardworking and enthusiastic professional and I am always looking for new opportunities. I am passionate about what I do, I thoroughly research and prepare for my work and I am happy to incorporate feedback. I'm comfortable with improvisation and I like challenges. I have a good physical endurance and I'm determined to give my best to each production. I have over 20 years of experience in acting."

sword fighting
film fighting
body burns
wire work (jerks and pulls)
repelling and pendulum jumping (from up to 15m height)
personal and group fire arms training (pistol & semiautomatic rifle)
mounted archery
basics of trick riding

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WORKING ON

Currently, Anastasia is working as a Fight Director at the National Theatre of Finland.

As a stunt performer, her latest work includes a season at the Wild West Stunt Show 2025 at High Chaparral Sweden, where she performed the role of the Bandits Leader.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

Professionally working in the field of performance arts since 2009

STUNT & FIGHT PERFORMER EXPERIENCE

Wild West Stunt Show (2025), High Chaparral Sweden. Leader of the Bandits, stunt performer and stunt rider. Directed and choreographed by Robban Folin.
Kraken (2025), feature film. Stunt double. Handmade films in Norwegian woods & Nordisk Film Production AS. Stunt coordinator Oula Kitti
The Last Convoy (2024), short film. Fight and stunt performer. Director by Esa Jussila, stunt coordinator Oula Kitti
Jukka Lindströmin Sivuhistoria (2022), TV-Series, YLE. Fight performer. Stunt coordinator Mikko Löppönen
What Remains (2022) feature film. Stunt double for Andrea Riseborough. Director Huang Ran, stunt coordinator Oula Kitti
Next of Kin (2022) TV-series, Bufo Oy. Fight performer. Stunt coordinator Oula Kitti
Until You Shine Again (2021), music video, Happy Boy Records. Lead actor and stunt performer, stunt coordinator Oula Kitti
Fejd (2019) short film. Stunt double. Director Marion Saares Arcada University of Applied Sciences
Fight choreography shorts (2019-2023). Stunt and fight performer. Directed and choreographed by Mikko Löppönen, Oula Kitti

STUNT & OTHER RELEVANT EDUCATION

Stunt courses with European Stunt School (Denmark), Dramatic Combat Finland, IOSP The Paddy Crean (Canada), Arctic Action (Norway), Tarmo Stunts (Sweden): fighting for film, body burns, wire work, high falls, repelling and pendulum jumping (from up to 15m height) 
Trained with: Oula Kitti, Nigel Poulton, Kev McCurdy, Siobhan Richardson, Ian Rose, David Boushey, J.P. Fournier, Lyndall Grant, Jess Finley, Kristoffer Jørgensen, R Robinson Wilson. 
Nordic Stage Fight Society / Dramatic Combat Finland: Fully certified Advanced Fight Performer
Osuva Range & Training: personal and group fire arms training (pistol & semiautomatic rifle)
 Elrohir Oy: mounted archery courses, trick riding 
Certified Intimacy Coordinator with Nordic Intimacy Coordinators and Intimacy Professionals Association 
Professional actor since 2009