What does an Intimacy Coordinator do? 

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An Intimacy Coordinator is a liaison between the director, actor and production company ensuring that scenes with intimacy rehearse and film effortlessly. 

This includes:

 ·      Discuss with the director what he/she envisions in each intimate scene, so everyone is on the same creative page. Including kink, BDSM, sexual assault. Have plan B and C.

·      Clearly communicate with each actor involved any concerns they may have with nudity or simulated sex scenes.  Explain rules and closed set.

·      Be an advocate for the actor and an emotional support person.

·      Make sure SAG-AFTRA nudity guidelines are followed with a closed set. Masking.

·      Be an advocate for the LGBTQAI+ cast. 

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·      Create a safe environment and choreograph authentic simulated sex scenes so everyone knows exactly what to expect and actors can perform better knowing the boundaries. No surprises and a good experience.

·      Work with Costumes and Makeup to help with nudity garments and prosthetics.

·      Negotiate nudity/simulated sex riders

·      View the monitor during each scene and provide any support the director or actors may need. 

·      A debriefing after shooting to checking with everyone involved to see if they are ok. 

·      Deal with background actors.