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Facilitating safety

for everyone's empowerment in service to the story

 

What an Intimacy Coordinator does...

Provides for the protection of the performers on set through compassionate communication that helps to establish consent and articulates boundaries while shooting scenes of intimacy, nudity and simulated sex in order to realize the director’s artistic vision. IC’s create a safe container through clear communication and empathetic listening resulting in an efficient and comfortable environment where everyone can bring their best selves to the work.

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Our Story
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"Our intimacy coordinator, Christine McHugh was and is amazing. I've done many shows without an IC, and now having used Christine I would never go with anyone else. She is cool, calm and collected. She knows how to talk to actors, and make them feel informed and at ease. She communicates very well with our Directors and Writers to make sure the story, emotions, and key points are being portrayed on screen. Having her as part of the team puts everyone at ease which in return saves production so much time and money. We deeply value Christine's insight and her production-savvy approach to these intimate moments on screen; she is an invaluable ally and a crucial asset for any film project.."

 

Trina Siopy

Co-Executive Producer

 

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What I bring to the role of Intimacy Coordinator...

A professional lifetime of learning and teaching effective communication in dealing with power disparity issues. A compassionate listener who will keep an eye on efficient and effective communication in an industry where time is money.

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Why an IC is becoming the industry Standard.

Because sex scenes are ripe both for failures of communication and for deliberate abuses of power, which, in the absence of a clear protocol, can be hard to tell apart.

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A closer look at SAG/AFTRA new intimacy guidelines.

In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal, the guild has established a Four Pillars of Change initiative and a Code of Conduct “to address the potentially toxic culture and power imbalances that contribute to workplace harassment.”

Curious how I can help your production?

I’d love to connect.

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