Stuntmen risk their lives for their art, but when it comes to the Oscars, they feel they’re not getting the recognition they deserve. According to the New York Times, four stunt organizations are petitioning the Academy for the creation of a new category for best stunt coordinator. "The talent and expertise that is required of a stunt coordinator to be both creative and safe is enormous and highly deserving of academy recognition," the group wrote in a joint statement to be released next week. They are fighting an uphill battle. "Stunt groups have asked for categories in the past. The board of governors has looked at it in the past, and is reluctant to add categories," Academy spokesman John Pavlik said. However, Pavlik said the board will consider the request again after the Feb. 27th Oscar ceremony.
