An Intimacy Coordinator (IC) coordinates and safeguards intimacy scenes in a production. They ensure that all intimacy scenes are created in a safe, respectful and creative work environment. ICs work pre-production, in rehearsal, on set and in post-production to enable the story, liaise between departments, choreograph and create protocols.

An Intimacy Coordinator must  demonstrate training that include:

• Consent
• Movement, choreography, acting and dramaturgy
• Risk assessments, protocols, and intimacy riders
• Masking, intimacy garments and barriers
• Best practice regarding an Intimacy Coordinator's workflow and process based on both local and international standards and law
• Extensive work experience in film/tv or performing arts
• 'Mental Health First Aider' Certificate
• First Aider (CPR) Certificate
• Conflict resolution and problem solving
• Anti: discrimination, sexual harassment and bullying
• Diversity and Gender 
• Bystander Intervention
• Trauma Informed Care