Provides and controls all animals and their actions necessary to the script.
What does working in this department look like?
This department works with a wide range of animals, directing their action in a scene. From cats, dogs, birds and horses and all other animals, the handlers, trainers and wranglers are responsible for delivering animal performances.
What jobs are available?
- Head Wrangler
- Wrangler
- Animal Wrangler
- Assistant Animal Wrangler
- Wrangler (Pick Up)
- Wrangler (Braider)
- Trainers (Domestic Livestock)
- Trainers (Stable)
- Wild Animal Trainers
- Wild Animal Handlers
- Dog Trainer
- Dog Handler
Skills needed
- Experience in animal training and handling, good working knowledge of the Lower Mainland.
Experience
- Previous work experience as a wrangler on a film or television production.
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