What is an Intimacy Coordinator & Why do you need one?

Intimacy Coordinators have been around for decades in film, TV and in theatre however the

prominence/popularity of the role has taken center stage due to the current climate we live in. The veil so

to speak has been lifted and within the last few years the spotlight is on providing safety and consent

within the TV/Film genres as well as inside of the corporate culture. Even better, now companies like

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., Netflix and Sony Pictures now requires us to be on set.

What is the role of an Intimacy Coordinator?

IC’s have 3 main roles. First, we are liaisons between departments to ensure a common language. In

addition to making sure we are all communicating on the same page, we are also experts in physical

movement and choreography. As with every act in Film/TV, simulated sex scenes also need to be

handled with careful planning and creativity. We don’t take away the job of the director, we make actors

feel better about their own bodily processes so they can concentrate on acting instead of being nervous

about their scene. Lastly, we and Our job is to make sure actors are comfortable as well as making sure

Second we are choreographers/movement directors that help plan intimate scenes and simulated sex

and nudity.

As a therapist and an expert communicator, I am able to easily articulate

and clear communication and act on behalf of *all* departments.

Thankfully having an IC on set is not just a fad. We are here to stay. So, with that, let me explain whWith

that, professionals such as myself are hired to engage with production studios, businesses, etc to make

sure both the actors and the production team are and stay in sync with the proper communication.