About ICC
Established in 2018, by Canada's first-ever Intimacy Coordinator Lindsay Somers,
Intimacy Coordinators Canada (ICC) is Canada's first collective of Certified Intimacy Coordinators who have created the highest on set standards and protocols being used across the country today.
ICC is the premiere training institute for the next generation of Intimacy Coordinators in Canada.
INTIMACY COORDINATION
FOR FILM, TELEVISION & PRINT
WHAT DOES AN INTIMACY COORDINATOR DO?
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Implements proper protocols for scenes containing intimacy, simulated sex, nudity or high emotional content
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Liaisons between production and actors to facilitate communication
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Movement coaches for scenes with intimacy, simulated sex, and/or nudity, offering choreography when needed
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Advocates for consent
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Create personal, physical and professional protection for actors
WHEN SHOULD I HIRE AN INTIMACY COORDINATOR?
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For scenes involving Intimacy, Nudity and/or Simulated Sex
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If an actor feels they need support with sensitive and/or challenging material
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To create a safer on-set environment through the establishment of protocols
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Whenever a Nudity and/or Simulated Sex Rider is needed for a scene
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Whenever a power dynamic is involved in an intimate scene (Ex. Day player in intimate scene with season regular)
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If a director feels they need support communicating sensitive material to actors