Design and advise on intimate actions for performers on productions

This standard is about designing and advising intimate actions and movements during intimacy scenes on a production.

It will involve identifying and collaborating with key Heads of Department and the Director, regarding the use of intimacy on the production and how this will be approached and realised.

It will also involve preparing performers movements during workshops, identifying anchor points and body positions. You will be expected to advise and guide performers and crew on how to act during intimate scenes whilst working with the characteristics of the script and complying with legislation and protocols and consent agreements.

This standard is for Intimacy coordinators.

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1. design the movement and choreography to meet the intimate content required in line with consent agreements and parameters
2. create intimate scenes that support the Director’s creative vision  and maintain the performers’ boundaries
3. communicate intimacy guidance to performers and crew
4. communicate scene choreography to the relevant personnel
5. convey to performers the director’s creative vision and how it may be achieved
6. provide guidance and advise on key components of movement and choreography
7. collaborate with, and support performers to meet the physical storytelling elements
8. check that the materials requested to assist with intimacy are fit for purpose and in appropriate and compliant condition for use
9. prepare cast and crew for the intimate actions to take place
10. check and confirm ongoing consent levels as required
11. suggest amendments or alternatives if the original concept is unworkable
12. monitor performers and crew reactions to the intimate actions and provide breaks as required
13. confirm with production that the intimacy requirements can be met
14. provide records of actions and update the intimacy plan and risks for the production
15. maintain records of agreement and consent in line with data protection legislation and production policies

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1. the importance of open communication and advocacy to ensure continued consent
2. how to liaise with Heads of Department, performers and crew regarding consent agreements and parameters
3. principles of anatomy and movement
4. key components of movement such as breath, vocal sound, weight, time and space to create intimate choreography
5. how to convey movement to performers and adapt language to meet their needs
6. the importance of closed or restricted set protocols being in place and upheld on set
7. how to assist in the scene’s choreography and continuity according to the script breakdown and production requirements
8. the actor director process when creating intimate scenes
9. how to facilitate intimate actions including camera tests
10. the process of preparing materials to be used for the intimate content creation
11. the process of preparing performers and crew for intimate actions
12. the importance of preparing body double and stand ins
13. how to relate the intimacy to the action in the scene
14. the importance of using warm up and closure practices
15. the legislation, policies and protocols relating to intimacy including consent
16. who to report potential problems or difficulties to for the production
17. the reports and updates. to intimacy plans and trackers that are required during production

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Nudity and intimate content

1. Full Nudity: Includes Full Frontal Nudity, Full Back Nudity/Full Rear Nudity
2. Semi-Nudity/Partial Nudity: Nudity Above the Waist, Nudity Below the Waist
3. Additional Artist Specific Areas
4. State Of Undress
5. Implied Nudity
6. Simulated Sex
7. Implied Sex
8. Body Double
9. Digital Nudity
10. Kissing

Resources

1. Modesty Garments
2. Merkin or Pubic Wig
3. Barriers
4. Hair, make up and prosthetics
5. Props
6. Lighting or specialist equipment

IC Documentation

1. Intimacy risk assessments
2. Intimacy breakdown/ Trackers
3. Choreographic notes
4. Consent level notes
5. Cast and crew memos
6. Nudity rider notes/Intimacy rider notes
7. Follow up reports
8. Wrap reports
9. Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)

Professional support

1. Access coordinator and Disability consultant
2. Wellbeing facilitator
3. Medic
4. Stunt coordinator
5. Midwife advisor/consultant
6. Gender/Trans/LGBTQIA+ consultant
7. BDSM/Fetish consultant
8. Cultural consultant
9. Historical consultant
10. Chaperone

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2027

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Current

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Original

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Screenskills

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SKSIC6

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Lead Intimacy coordinator, Intimacy coordinator

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intimacy coordinator: intimate content creation: intimacy requirements; consent: support; risks;

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