intimacy coordinator
Scene safety supervisor
An intimacy coordinator is a professional who oversees scenes involving nudity, simulated sex, or other physically intimate content in film, television, or theater productions.
They ensure actors feel safe, establish clear boundaries, choreograph movements, and facilitate communication between performers and directors.
The role emerged in the entertainment industry following increased attention to workplace harassment.
The intimacy coordinator walked us through every beat of the scene before we shot it.
Voluntary agreement given
- limitsImposed maximum points
- personal spaceComfort distance around oneself
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- privacyFreedom from observation
modesty · safe word · check-ins · negotiation · body autonomy · communication · de-escalation · aftercare
Connector between groups
- mediatorNeutral conflict resolver
- advocatePublic cause supporter
- facilitatorNeutral process guide
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
trust-building · negotiation · psychological safety · trauma-informed · power dynamics · vulnerability · empowerment · industry standards
Impeding forward progress
- stagingPreparing for presentation
- movementChange in position
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
Movie or coating
- televisionBroadcast viewing device
- theaterVenue for live drama
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
- setArrange in position
director · actors · scene · script · showrunner · production · casting · rehearsal
consent
Voluntary agreement given
- limitsImposed maximum points
- personal spaceComfort distance around oneself
- comfortEase or soothing relief
privacy · modesty · safe word · check-ins · negotiation · body autonomy · communication · de-escalation · aftercare
liaison
Connector between groups
- mediatorNeutral conflict resolver
- advocatePublic cause supporter
- facilitatorNeutral process guide
communication · trust-building · negotiation · psychological safety · trauma-informed · power dynamics · vulnerability · empowerment · industry standards · training
blocking
Impeding forward progress
- stagingPreparing for presentation
- movementChange in position
- positioningArranging in specific locations
rehearsal · camera angles · hand placement · timing · sequence
film
Movie or coating
- televisionBroadcast viewing device
- theaterVenue for live drama
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
set · director · actors · scene · script · showrunner · production · casting · rehearsal · call sheet
- film crewcinematographer, director, gaffer, editor, grip
- film jobsdirector, actor, actress, producer, cinematographer
- theater jobsactor, director, playwright, choreographer, stage manager
- theater peopleactors, actor, directors, actresses, actress
- crewproducer, director, editor, cameraman, gaffer
- theater crewstagehand, stagehands, stage hand, stage manager, stage managers
intimacy coordinatorHarvey Weinstein
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