INTIMACY COORDINATION FOR TV AND FILM
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
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Movement coaches for scenes with intimacy, simulated sex, and/or nudity
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Advocates for actors
WHEN SHOULD I HIRE AN INTIMACY COORDINATOR?
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Whenever a rider is needed in a scene (simulated sex or nudity rider)
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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 an actor feels they need support with sensitive material
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If a director feels they need support communicating sensitive material to actors
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If production would like to make a safer onset environment for the actors through the establishment of protocols surrounding simulated sex and nudity