Industry Standards & Best Practices Flashcards

The IDC (Intimacy Directors and Coordinators) organization was co-founded by which pioneering figure in the field?

Answer: Aly Stoia

Aly Stoia is a co-founder of IDC (Intimacy Directors and Coordinators), one of the leading credentialing organizations in the field.

When choreographing an intimate scene, the intimacy coordinator should treat physical contact with the same rigor as which of the following?

Answer: Stunt choreography

Intimate scene choreography is considered analogous to stunt choreography — each movement is precisely planned, rehearsed, and documented for performer safety.

A production asks an intimacy coordinator to work without pay on a student film as 'exposure.' According to professional standards, the IC should:

Answer: Decline, as professional ICs should not devalue the field by working for free

Professional standards discourage unpaid work as it devalues the profession and can undermine the perceived importance of the role.

Which of the following is NOT a standard phase in an intimacy coordinator's workflow on a film production?

Answer: Approval of final scene cuts in the editing room

Intimacy coordinators do not typically have editorial authority in the editing room; their role ends with principal photography and actor support.

An actor tells an intimacy coordinator they are uncomfortable with a scene but says 'it's fine, I can push through it.' Best practice is to:

Answer: Gently explore whether the discomfort can be addressed or the scene adjusted

An IC should create space for performers to express genuine needs rather than accepting surface-level reassurances that mask real discomfort.

What does 'aftercare' refer to in the context of intimacy coordination best practices?

Answer: Emotional and psychological support offered to performers after filming difficult scenes

Aftercare involves checking in with performers following emotionally or physically demanding intimate scenes to support their wellbeing.

Which of the following best characterizes the intimacy coordinator's relationship to the director?

Answer: Collaborative — the IC provides safety expertise while supporting the director's creative vision

The IC works collaboratively with the director, contributing specialized safety expertise while supporting the creative vision of the production.