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:

  1. design the movement to meet the intimate content required in line with consent agreements and parameters
  2. communicate intimacy guidance to performers and crew
  3. communicate scene choreography to the relevant personnel
  4. advise performers on how to move and the required effect to be achieved, demonstrating elements where needed
  5. collaborate and support performers to meet the physical storytelling elements
  6. check that the materials requested to assist with intimacy are fit for purpose and in appropriate and compliant condition for use
  7. prepare cast and crew for the intimate actions to take place
  8. suggest amendments or alternatives if the original concept is unworkable
  9. monitor performers and crew reactions to the intimate actions and provide breaks as required
  10. confirm with production that the intimacy requirements can be met
  11. provide records of actions and update the intimacy plan and risks for the production
  12. comply with legal, statutory and organisational requirements

 

Knowledge and Understanding 

You need to know and understand:

  1. how to liaise with Heads of Department, performers and crew regarding consent agreements and parameters
  2. principles of anatomy and movement
  3. how to instruct movement to performers and adapt language to meet their needs
  4. the importance of closed or restricted set protocols being in place and upheld on set
  5. how to assist in the scene’s choreography and continuity according to the script breakdown and production requirements
  6. how to facilitate intimate actions including camera tests
  7. the process of preparing materials to be used for the intimate content creation
  8. the process of preparing performers and crew for intimate actions
  9. how to relate the intimacy to the action in the scene
  10. the importance of using icebreaker and closure practices
  11. the legislation, policies and protocols relating to intimacy including consent
  12. who to report potential problems or difficulties to for the production
  13. 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
  • Additional Artist Specific Areas
  • State Of Undress
  • Implied Nudity
  • Simulated Sex
  • Implied Sex
  • Body Double
  • Digital Nudity

Resources

  • Modesty Garments
  • Merkin or Pubic Wig
  • Barriers
  • Hair, make up and prosthetics
  • Props
  • Lighting or specialist equipment

IC Documentation

  • Intimacy risk assessments
  • Intimacy breakdown
  • Trackers
  • Choreographic notes
  • Consent level notes
  • Cast and crew memos
  • Nudity rider notes
  • Wrap reports