Intimacy Coordinator

The job of an intimacy coordinator is to facilitate clear communication between the director’s vision and the performers’ personal boundaries, creating a safe plan for scenes involving simulated sex, sexual violence, nudity, kissing and other intimacy in film, television and photography.

Recommended Skills for working as an Intimacy Coordinator:

  • Good knowledge of sexual and workplace health and safety guidelines

  • Ability to work closely with talent

  • Strong communications and problem-solving skills

  • Attention to detail

  • A team player

  • Understanding of Consent

  • Experience with movement and choreography

  • Knowledge of modesty garments, barriers and other appropriate tools and resources

A combination of demonstrated skills such as diplomacy, knowledge of riders, contracts, union agreements and guidelines, harassment prevention and resources and closed set protocols.

+ Intimacy coordinator

Implements proper protocols for scenes involving intimacy, simulated sex, nudity or high emotional content. Liaises between production and performers. Coaches movement for scenes with intimacy, simulated sex and/nudity and advocates for Performers.

Minimum Qualifications for working as an Intimacy Coordinator:

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Questions?

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