This standard is about designing and advising intimate actions and movements during intimacy scenes on a production.
It will involve identifying key Heads of Department with whom you will need to liaise, regarding the use of intimacy on the production and how this will be addressed.
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.
This standard is for intimacy coordinators.
Performance Criteria
You must be able to:
design the movement to meet the intimate content required in line with consent agreements and parameters
communicate intimacy guidance to performers and crew
communicate scene choreography to the relevant personnel
advise performers on how to move and the required effect to be achieved, demonstrating elements where needed
collaborate and support performers to meet the physical storytelling elements
check that the materials requested to assist with intimacy are fit for purpose and in appropriate and compliant condition for use
prepare cast and crew for the intimate actions to take place
suggest amendments or alternatives if the original concept is unworkable
monitor performers and crew reactions to the intimate actions and provide breaks as required
confirm with production that the intimacy requirements can be met
provide records of actions and update the intimacy plan and risks for the production
comply with legal, statutory and organisational requirements
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
how to liaise with Heads of Department, performers and crew regarding consent agreements and parameters
principles of anatomy and movement
how to instruct movement to performers and adapt language to meet their needs
the importance of closed or restricted set protocols being in place and upheld on set
how to assist in the scene’s choreography and continuity according to the script breakdown and production requirements
how to facilitate intimate actions including camera tests
the process of preparing materials to be used for the intimate content creation
the process of preparing performers and crew for intimate actions
how to relate the intimacy to the action in the scene
the importance of using icebreaker and closure practices
the legislation, policies and protocols relating to intimacy including consent
who to report potential problems or difficulties to for the production
the reports and updates to intimacy plans and trackers that are required during production
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 designing and advising intimate actions and movements during intimacy scenes on a production.
It will involve identifying key Heads of Department with whom you will need to liaise, regarding the use of intimacy on the production and how this will be addressed.
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.
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
Resources
IC Documentation