Industry Standards & Best Practices Flashcards

Which professional organization created the first widely adopted Code of Ethics specifically for intimacy coordinators in the US?

Answer: IDC (Intimacy Directors and Coordinators)

IDC developed an early and influential Code of Ethics that has shaped professional standards for intimacy coordinators in the US film and television industry.

An intimacy coordinator notices that the production's shooting schedule has allocated only 15 minutes for a scene requiring complex intimate choreography. Best practice is to:

Answer: Communicate to the AD and producer that insufficient time has been allocated and advocate for adequate scheduling

Advocating for adequate time to execute intimate scenes safely is a core responsibility of the intimacy coordinator during pre-production.

The concept of 'choreographic specificity' in intimacy work means:

Answer: Each movement and point of physical contact is explicitly defined, practiced, and agreed upon in advance

Choreographic specificity means leaving nothing ambiguous — every touch, position, and movement is pre-negotiated and rehearsed so there are no surprises on set.

When an actor discloses a personal trauma history that may be relevant to an upcoming intimate scene, the intimacy coordinator should:

Answer: Treat the disclosure with strict confidentiality and use it only to inform scene adjustments that protect the actor

Disclosures are held in strict confidence and used solely to inform how the IC can better support and protect the performer in their work.

Which of the following is an example of a 'simulation' technique used to reduce performer risk during intimate scenes?

Answer: Employing camera angles, editing, and strategic staging to create the appearance of contact without actual contact

Strategic use of camera angles, editing, and staging can simulate intimate contact convincingly while minimizing or eliminating actual physical contact between performers.

How should an intimacy coordinator handle a situation where two performers have a pre-existing romantic relationship off-set?

Answer: Apply the same protocols as with any other performers, as professional and personal relationships are separate

Off-set relationships do not transfer consent to on-set professional contexts, and full protocols must be applied equally to all performers.

According to best practices, when should an intimacy coordinator be first introduced to a production?

Answer: As early as possible in pre-production, ideally during script development or casting

Early involvement allows the IC to influence script language, casting conversations, contract riders, and production planning before decisions become difficult to change.