Application Criteria

For New Applicants - Intimacy Coordinator Job Profile

An Intimacy Coordinator specialises in managing scenes with intimacy, simulated sex, nudity and vulnerable content, and is contracted by production to support planning and/or working on scenes with intimate content, from the writing room, during pre-production, production and through to postproduction. 

The IC:

• Facilitates a safe work environment for personnel working with intimate, sensitive and hyper-exposing content that respects actor and crew boundaries.
• Facilitates coordination between production departments to fulfil the director's vision and helps reduce related risks, as well as avoid any unnecessary production delays.
• Builds an environment in which actors understand what is expected of them and to give their informed and continued consent.
• Is a Head of Department, so the role is not suitable as an entry level job to the film industry

Required attributes for a trainee suitable for the role of Intimacy Coordinator include the following:

• Professional Background:
  Either: A degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in directing, movement, or acting and a minimum of five years of industry experience

• Or: At least seven years of professional experience with relevant credits in one of these fields.
  

• Communication and Organisational Skills:
  Strong verbal and written communication and organisational abilities to work effectively with multiple departments. (The course is delivered in English, but we welcome applicants whose first language is not English.)

• Safeguarding and Advocacy:
  Commitment to implementing inclusive, respectful, and responsible practices aligned with the role of an intimacy coordinator.

For Bridging ICs:

Beyond standard IC prerequisites, bridging applicants must have completed entry- and mid-level training with another provider prior to the in-person modules and mentorship. Short workshops or introductory courses do not qualify, and these candidates will be directed to the full course instead.

Exceptions & Assessment Criteria Experienced, working Intimacy Coordinators without a formal training pathway may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

All applicants are evaluated on a case-by-case basis through:

• Pre-Interview Screening: Review of CVs, professional references, proof of prior work, and transferable skills or background training.

• Skill Evaluation: Assessment of current knowledge during both the application phase and the bridging session, prior to joining the existing cohort for the final four pre-in-person sessions.

Additional Requisite:

The following attributes are not required but would be advantageous to your application.

• Practical understanding of on-set etiquette and a working knowledge of departmental roles and workflows.
• A pedagogical background.
• Understanding of Mental Health and Trauma in the Arts
• Evidenced workshops, research, knowledge or training already undertaken in the world of intimacy coordination, intimacy direction or other consent-based practices.

• Shortlisted candidates will need to provide a professional CV and 2 references.

Application Deadline

Online application deadline is 23rd October 2026 @23:59 (GMT)

Interviews will be rolling from application portal opening. 

As soon as your application is received we will start screening.  If you are shortlisted, then you may be contacted to arrange an interview. These interviews will take place on a rolling basis, but the key interview dates are Tuesday 27th, Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th of October. 

Successful candidates will be notified before the 3rd of November 2026 by 23:59 (GMT)