This standard is about working with the performers and the production team to confirm and record the agreed intimate actions to take place on a production. The documentation you will be responsible for includes risk overview for script breakdown, notes for nudity riders, individual scene risk assessments, cast and crew memos, closed set protocols, specialist content protocols, wrap reports.
This will also involve providing support and advice to performers and production team on the language and use of nudity waivers and riders. A nudity waiver or rider is a contractual document between the production and performer which allows the production to shoot footage showing nudity levels and performance of simulated sex.
This standard is for intimacy coordinators.
Performance Criteria
You must be able to:
maintain lines of communication with performers who are undertaking intimate actions
work with the performer to confirm the levels of nudity and/or simulated sex action(s) they agree will be performed for specific scenes and how these will be depicted
work with the performer to confirm the levels of touch and physicality in the scene
assist the production team or legal department with preparing the wording for the rider or waiver for nudity and/or simulated sex action(s)
work with the producer to agree on how to delegate rider or waiver-based tasks and updates prior to shoot day
maintain agreed lines of communication with the production team
monitor the production schedule and respond to any changes that affect agreed intimate actions and require consent
provide support and advice to performers and crew if there are changes to the production that may affect the intimate actions agreed
negotiate with production team and performers to reach agreement to continue with production
advise on any additional resources needed, including specialist equipment and professional support
report issues that affect the execution of intimate scenes including mismanaged closed sets, artist discomfort, sexual harassment or unethical behaviour, either in front of, or behind the camera
update and maintain intimacy records in line with data protection, production processes and contractual agreements
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
how to provide advice and guidance on the completion of nudity riders for performers undertaking intimate actions
how to maintain agreed lines of communication with the production team
how to obtain details of the levels of nudity and states of undress and how they will be depicted
how to obtain details of the simulated sex action(s) and how it will be depicted
how to liaise with the performer to obtain details of any vulnerable areas of the body which the artist does not agree to be seen on camera
how to confirm limits of any additional or digital manipulations to the performer’s body and likeness
clauses detailing closed set protocols, still photography, destruction or storage of unused material
how the role interacts with other roles such as Access coordinators, Wellbeing facilitators, Chaperones and other support professionals
who to report problems or difficulties to as they arise
the legislation and policies relating to consent and intimacy riders for productions
how to maintain intimacy records in line with data protection, production processes and contractual agreements
Scope and range
Nudity and intimate content
Full Nudity: Includes Full Frontal Nudity, Full Back Nudity/Full Rear Nudity
Semi-Nudity/Partial Nudity: Nudity Above the Waist: Nudity Below the Waist
Overview
This standard is about working with the performers and the production team to confirm and record the agreed intimate actions to take place on a production. The documentation you will be responsible for includes risk overview for script breakdown, notes for nudity riders, individual scene risk assessments, cast and crew memos, closed set protocols, specialist content protocols, wrap reports.
This will also involve providing support and advice to performers and production team on the language and use of nudity waivers and riders. A nudity waiver or rider is a contractual document between the production and performer which allows the production to shoot footage showing nudity levels and performance of simulated sex.
This standard is for intimacy coordinators.
Performance Criteria
You must be able to:
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
Scope and range
Nudity and intimate content
IC Documentation
Professional support