What exactly does an intimacy coordinator do? How can having more structure around intimate scenes, actually encourage freedom and creativity during the storytelling process? In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins speaks with Lisa Jacqueline Starrett, Jamie Monahan, and Renata Soares to discuss: The role of an intimacy coordinatorWhat led Lisa, Jamie, and Renata to become intimacy coordinatorsWanting to advocate for actors and their boundariesHow detailed screenwriters should be when writing intimate scenesKnowing the intention behind sex scenesHow to choreograph and rehearse intimate scenesBeing hired as an “insurance policy” to protect productionWhat it looks like to be actively pursuing a safe spaceHaving a consent - forward mentality on setThe types of conversations an intimacy coordinator should have with cast and crewHow to redirect a situation that is not workingWhy art doesn’t require graphic nudity to be amazingHow to become an intimacy coordinatorMentioned:Lisa Jacqueline Starrett (Jacq) began Mental Health and Intimacy Coordinating through their combined passion for acting and trauma psychology. They care deeply about authentic, empathetic storytelling, and that goal is present in everything they do.Jacq’s psychology research focuses on sexual violence prevention through portrayals of healthy, enthusiastic sex in media. They are certified in trauma-informed care and worked with children,women, and men at a trauma shelter in Utah. They are also COO of Project Contrast, a non-profit dedicated to sharing stories of and building community for LGBTQ+ youth across the U.S.Recently, Jacq choreographed the intimacy for Frankie and Johnny in the Clare de Lune and are among the...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 27 March, 2024