Intimacy Coordination
For Film and Television
What is the importance of having an IC on set?
IC’s help set the tone for how scenes involving nudity, implied nudity, simulated sex or intimacy will unravel.
IC’s help expedite the filming process.
IC’s help mitigate lawsuits.
IC’s protect the emotional and physical safety of actors.
IC’s help the actors perform better.
What are Standards and Protocols for IC’s on set?
Awareness of on screen sexual and intimate storytelling.
Awareness of power dynamics.
Protocols for movement coaching and masking techniques.
Knowledge and collaboration regarding the use of modesty garments and barriers for safety, comfort and sexual health.
Navigation of on-set culture and understanding of on-set etiquette.
Understanding of Guild and Union Contracts that affect nudity and simulated sex.
Bystander Intervention.
Anti-Harassment.
Mental Health First Aid/Trauma.
Gender and Sexual Diversity or Sensitivity
For more information please explore SAG-AFTRA’s ‘Standards and Protocols for the Use of Intimacy Coordinators.’
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