SERVICES

SERVICES

INTIMACY COORDINATION (for film and tv)

WHAT DOES AN INTIMACY COORDINATOR DO?

I will facilitate clear communication linking the directors vision with the performers personal, emotional and physical boundaries
I will implement closed-set protocols respecting the union guidelines for scenes containing intimacy, simulated sex, nudity and/or high emotional content
I will advocate for all actors (while being an ally to BIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ folks), putting the wellbeing and safety of the performers first
I will work collaboratively with the Director to assist in choreographing scenes with intimacy and/or simulated sex
I will help cultivate safer, respectful and enjoyable workspaces
I will act as the liaison between departments when overseeing the use of intimacy garments and barriers

WHEN SHOULD AN INTIMACY COORDINATOR BE ENGAGED?

When production would like to make a safer pre-production and on-set environment for the actors
When a rider is needed for a scene involving simulated sex and/or nudity
When there is a positional power dynamic involved in an intimate scene
When an actor requires support or a bystander with sensitive material
When a director is seeking support communicating sensitive material to actors

WHAT DOES AN INTIMACY DIRECTOR DO?

I will establish and model a culture of consent in the rehearsal room
I will facilitate protocols around incorporating consent into the rehearsal process
I will assist in staging platonic, romantic and sexual intimacy as well as simulated sex acts
I will be a part of establishing healthy guidelines and practices for nudity in performance

I will work in collaboration with a fight director to stage scenes of sexual harassment or assault
I will offer tools for managing personal boundaries, and for creating separation between the artist and the work

WHEN SHOULD AN INTIMACY DIRECTOR BE ENGAGED?

When a script has nudity or partial nudity, simulated consensual or non-consensual sex acts and/or kissing
When a script portrays intimacy between youths or between youths and adults
When a script has a scene that requires a heightened state of emotion from performers (i.e. trauma, hysteria)
When a performer asks for an Intimacy Director
When you require assistance creating a casting notices
If you would like to offer a workshop on consent as a rehearsal practice
When you need advise around masking, modesty garments and other production logistics
When you need someone to advise on conflict resolution