WHAT IS AN INTIMACY COORDINATOR?
Intimacy Coordinators act as a liaison between the actor(s), director, and production to facilitate effective and clear communication around scenes involving nudity, simulated sex,
and other types of intimacy. We support the team to find creative common ground, a space where the level of nudity and types of simulated sex used in the scene appeal to both the director's vision and the actor's comfort level. This ensures the process of filming intimate scenes goes smoothly, both behind the camera and on the screen.
We do this by:
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Facilitating a clear dialogue between the actor(s) and the director about their comfort level with the intimate content of a scene.
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Preparing actors emotionally for challenging intimacy scenes, such as simulated sexual assault, and providing them with support throughout the process, as well as emotional aftercare if needed.
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​Ensuring that during the filming of a scene, the boundaries of the actors are not crossed and that they remain safe throughout, both physically and emotionally.
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​​Ensuring that safe intimacy protocols and procedures are implemented, including closed-set and nudity guidelines. As a SAG-AFTRA certified Intimacy Coordinator practising in Australia, my practice is guided by SAG-AFTRA'S Standards and Protocols for the Use of Intimacy Coordinators and MEAA'S Guidelines for Stage and Screen.
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Coordinating with departments such as costume and makeup to ensure that the actors are provided with the appropriate nudity garments, barriers, and prosthetics.
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​Assisting in the choreography of simulated sex scenes to enhance believability and authenticity (where requested by the director).
ABOUT
EMILY KINGSLEY (SHE, HER, HERS)
Emily is a SAG-AFTRA certified Intimacy Coordinator with Intimacy Professionals Association (IPA).
Prior to certification, Emily worked 8+ years in film and TV supporting production and assistant director departments; she brings a sound understanding of production structure and dynamics to her practice as an Intimacy Coordinator.
She is known for her calm, grounded nature, and people-centred approach.
In her experience working with high-profile talent and executives in high-pressure environments, Emily has developed strong competencies in navigating and advocating for safe working processes and spaces, whilst honouring the creative vision.
Emily is currently completing a Bachelor of Psychological Science at the University of Western Australia; her trauma-aware and mental-health-informed approach helps her to support actors and directors with challenging intimacy material.
Before working in film and TV, and studying psychology, Emily completed a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Making with Honours in Physical Theatre (movement) at Curtin University, Western Australia.
As a member of the Queer community, Emily’s passion for authentic representation, storytelling and advocacy informs the work she helps to create on screen, and the safe spaces she promotes for LGBTQIA+ peers and other marginalised folks on set.
EMILY KINGSLEY
INTIMACY COORDINATOR
AUSTRALIA
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TEL: +61 4 1515 3550
emk.intimacycoordination@gmail.com
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