Santa Clarita native Jayson Dumenigo, who once slept in his truck while pursuing his dream of becoming a stuntman, is now making history in Hollywood – earning recognition from both the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Television Academy in the same year. On April 29, Dumenigo received an Academy plaque for developing “Play’n With Fire” stunt ...

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has recognized one of the most groundbreaking innovations in stunt technology by awarding Santa Clarita Valley resident Jayson Dumenigo and his company, Action Factory, an Academy Award in the Science and Engineering category.  The prestigious honor celebrates their development of cutting-edge fire and stunt gels that have revolutionized safety in feature film ...

Jayson Dumenigo, a stuntman and previous world record holder for surviving a full body burn, is planning to light himself on fire again in October. He hopes to take back the record that is currently held by Josef Todtling of Austria.