“Thank you for existing in the space that you do. I am immensely grateful. IMMENSELY! Because of the work you do, and your professional, connected, gentle, patient and knowledgeable approach, I am able to walk away from this role feeling positive, with a great sense of accomplishment!
“The scenes you helped us navigate could have gone differently, spoiling the experience, but I am certain that your presence, and guidance, allowed me to feel as clear headed about the work then as I do now."
— L.A. Sweeney, actress LAST RESORT, feature film
Thread (Trailer)
Archipelago Productions
Director: Alex Josselyn-Hamilton
An Intimacy Coordinator is a practitioner who advocates for the actor when scenes of intimate content, including nudity, sexual simulation or power dynamics exist. An IC brings a skill and a process to the set much like a stunt coordinator brings to a fight or a choreographer brings to a dance. Through open communication and clear conversations an IC establishes boundaries and consent amongst all departments so that the actor feels safe and emboldened to deliver a compelling story. An IC is NOT the sex police quite the opposite. Once a set is deemed consensual, and boundaries are in place, the actor is liberated to connect to the physical and emotional story-telling...and have fun with it.
When You Need An Intimacy Coordinator
During intimacy — scenes and/or moments which involve nudity, inferred nudity, or simulated sex or sex acts
Family Narratives — when children hug and/or kiss their parents, who are not actually their parents
Birthing scenes
Non-consensual acts of simulated sex or simulated sex acts
Scenes involving pole-dancing and night-club dancing
When creating scenes involving allure, seduction and passion
Policy Support — developing, implementing and applying riders.
Casting and transparency
If an actor feels they need additional support, a bystander, or help moving through challenging material.
What I Bring
Over 30 years of professional experience in Choreography, Direction and Movement
Patience during challenging situations
Working aside the director as opposed to leading them.
Open communication
Practices for tagging in/out, establishing boundaries, and receiving consent in a timely manner
Options
Administration support — riders, coordinating departments.
For services contact:
Peter daCosta
daCosta Talent Agency
Toronto, Ontario
416.322.6554
For UK services contact:
Agent: Sam Day
InterTalent Group sam@intertalentgroup.com
+44 (0) 207 427 5681
“Chemistry is rooted in vulnerability between two harmonious minds. Giving actors the freedom to explore that authentic, intimate expression in a safe, consensual, and diverse space is my role."