Samantha Murray

Samantha Murray is an Intimacy Coordinator based in Madrid, Spain and works across the EU, UK and AUSTRALIA. Samantha Murray has met the minimum requirements for SAG-AFTRA Registry list.

She is a member of BECTU (UK) and part of the IC Branch working committee for training (2022-23).

Sam's practice framework includes expert levels of IC production support and consent choreography for film, television and theatre. She is committed to smoothing the way for dynamic and safeguarded spaces on set, onstage and in schools. By establishing pathways for transparent communication, creative consent and outstanding intimate storytelling, Sam provides essential keys to unlock and generate free and authentic performer engagement and crew support.

Sam is certified with Safe Sets to trainer level since October 2022, following an 18 month mentorship under Kate Lush to consolidate her level 1 & 2-3 training (2019-2020) under Ita O'Brien, Intimacy on Set (IOS)

Alongside her IC practitioner focus, Sam's experience spans a 25+ year career as a professional stage and screen actor in Australia, as well as working with hundreds of young actors as a qualified educator and director internationally. She is co-designer for curriculum and pedagogical lead with the Netflix/Safe Sets partnership to deliver excellence in IC skills development across the EMEA region and extending to include Brazil, India, the Nordic regions, South Africa and the Middle East