What is Intimacy Coordination?

Intimacy coordination has emerged as a vital and recent addition to the entertainment industry. Its central mission revolves around guaranteeing that scenes featuring intimacy, encompassing romantic or sexual elements, are managed with the utmost professionalism, safety, and respect.

Why is it Important?

The role of an intimacy coordinator is essential in creating a professional and respectful environment on set, fostering trust among cast and crew members, and ultimately producing authentic and engaging performances while prioritizing safety and consent.

It helps prevent potential discomfort, exploitation, or misunderstandings that can occur in the absence of a trained professional in these sensitive situations.

SAG's Opinion

Safety and Well-being: Intimate scenes can be emotionally and physically demanding, and having a trained professional on set helps prevent accidents, injuries, and ensures that actors feel comfortable and secure.
Consent and Boundaries: Intimacy coordinators facilitate clear communication and explicit consent among actors involved in intimate scenes. They ensure that boundaries are respected, helping to create a safe and supportive environment.
Professionalism: Intimacy coordinators bring a level of professionalism to intimate scenes, similar to how fight choreographers handle action sequences. This professionalism ensures that the scenes are executed smoothly and believably.
Changing Industry Standards: With growing awareness of the importance of consent and the #MeToo movement, the entertainment industry was moving towards more stringent guidelines regarding intimate scenes. Intimacy coordinators were seen as a necessary addition to uphold these standards.