Recommended Standards and Protocols for the Use of Intimacy Coordinators
Intimacy Coordinators Serve as Professional Skilled Artists, with Broad Industry Knowledge, Skills and Training
As industry professionals, intimacy coordinators work closely with production personnel to realize the director’s vision while promoting adherence to safety related terms and conditions.
The following are key areas of expertise and training required to execute the responsibilities of the position:
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Protocols for Intimacy Coordinators in the Production Process
The intimacy coordinator:
Pre-Production
- Meets with the executive producer/writer and director at a minimum, to discuss details of script breakdown and intimate scenes to determine: 1) degree of nudity, 2) specifics of simulated sex (as applicable), and 3) any other pertinent details.
- Ensures clear communication with actors regarding any nudity, simulated sex or hyper-exposed situation.
- Meets one-on-one with performers prior to the rehearsal and filming of an intimate scene and confirms consent for the descriptive language to be used in the nudity or simulated sex rider, and any other consideration for the filming of the scene.
- Ensures continued consent during rehearsal process.
- Facilitates resolution of any discrepancies in agreements or expectations between actors and productions.
- Communicates and as needed collaborates with departments such as assistant directors, costumes, props and makeup to ensure that the performers are provided with appropriate nudity garments, barriers, and prosthetics to reflect rider details.
On-Set
- Reviews nudity riders, scene content, modesty garments and barriers with performers, directors and assistant directors.
- Ensures the proper implementation of closed-set protocols and SAG-AFTRA Guidelines.
- Serves as a resource for directors and assistant directors (as needed) with any specialized movement or choreography to ensure consent and safety while enhancing believability and director vision.
- Ensures continued consent throughout the filming of scene (both consent to what their likeness is seen performing, and how the action is achieved) while minimizing interference in production flow.
- Protects minors, consistent with SAG-AFTRA Guidelines.
Post-Production
- Is available for support post-filming, if performers have questions or concerns.
- May verify that a final cut is consistent with contractual obligations and riders.