What is an Intimacy Coordinator?
Intimacy Coordinators act as a liaison between the actor, director, and production to facilitate effective and clear communication around scenes involving nudity and simulated sex. We work to make sure that the actors feel safe, while at the same time supporting the director's process for realizing their vision.
Facilitate dialogue between the actors and director about their comfort level with the intimate content of a scene
Prepare actors emotionally for intense intimacy scenes, such as simulated sexual assault, and providing them with support throughout the process, as well as emotional aftercare if needed.
Ensure that during the filming of a scene the boundaries of the actors are not being crossed and that they remain safe throughout, both physically and emotionally.
Provide a safe environment in which actors can do their work.
Talent Support
Production Support
Ensure that closed set and SAG-AFTRA nudity guidelines are followed.
Assist in choreography of simulated sex scenes to enhance believability.
Coordinate with departments such as costumes and makeup to make sure that the actors are provided with the appropriate nudity garments, barriers, and prosthetics.
“Having an intimacy coordinator on set allows those scenes to be so much more fluid, free, and beautiful.”
— Daisy Edgar-Jones