What is an intimacy coordinator?

What is an intimacy coordinator? ♡

intimacy coordinators support safe, collaborative, and creatively aligned story telling in scenes involving nudity & simulated sex

  • Keeping things running smoothly. I provide script breakdowns for Directors, advise on appropriate modesty garments for actors, facilitate nudity riders, write risk assessments & closed set memos. I support productions in following industry best practices and union guidelines.

  • Working collaboratively across departments.

    I liaise with teams like Costume, Hair & Makeup, Art Department and ADs to coordinate the practical needs of scenes involving nudity, intimacy or hyper-exposure — ensuring everyone is aligned behind the scenes.

  • Supporting performance, not policing it.

    I offer clarity and support around intimate action so performers can focus on giving their best performance knowing their boundaries are respected and safeguarded.

  • Bringing a movement-based approach to choreography.

    With a background in dance and physical storytelling, I support directors in shaping intimate beats with the same intentionality as a fight or dance sequence, grounded in consent and character.

  • Navigating sensitive content with care.

    Whether it’s simulated sex, sexual violence, or emotionally exposed material, I support performers through preparation, debriefing, and closure practices as needed.

  • Providing consent-based guidance.

    I advise cast, crew and employers on current standards and language around consent, power dynamics and communication — always adapted to the unique needs of each production.

An Intimacy Coordinator is a trained professional who supports the safe, respectful, and creative depiction of intimate content in film, TV, and theatre. This includes scenes involving kissing, physical touch, simulated sex, nudity, or emotionally vulnerable material.

Our role is to advocate for performers' physical and emotional wellbeing, support clear communication around consent and boundaries, and collaborate with directors and crew to ensure intimate scenes are choreographed with intention, care, and clarity. 

Much like a stunt coordinator ensures safety in action sequences, an Intimacy Coordinator brings structure, guidance, and a collaborative process to scenes of intimacy, creating space for comfort, creativity, and accountability on set.

How Ic’s support productions

Creating clarity and trust from the start, I facilitate early conversations with performers and directors so that everyone has a shared understanding of what’s being asked, what’s negotiable, and what’s off-limits.