IDC Boundary Setting & Advocacy 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes 'boundary creep' in the context of intimacy coordination?

Accepted Answer

Gradual escalation of physical or emotional demands beyond agreed-upon limits over time

Answer

Boundary creep refers to incremental normalization of requests that collectively exceed established limits, which ICs must actively monitor and interrupt.

Question 2

An intimacy coordinator notices that an actor's body language signals discomfort despite verbal agreement. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Call a brief break and privately check in with the actor

Answer

Non-verbal cues are valid signals of distress; the IC must respond to the whole person, not just their words, by creating a private space to reassess consent.

Question 3

Which document formalizes a performer's specific physical limits and is typically reviewed and updated before each shoot day involving intimacy?

Accepted Answer

Intimacy agreement or boundary agreement form

Answer

An intimacy agreement or boundary agreement form is the standard IDC-recommended tool that captures each performer's specific limits for the scenes being filmed that day.

Question 4

When a performer says 'I'll do whatever the scene needs,' how should the IC interpret and respond to this statement?

Accepted Answer

Recognize it as an open-ended statement and facilitate a structured conversation to identify specific limits

Answer

Open-ended statements do not constitute informed consent; the IC must guide the performer through a specific discussion to surface any hidden limits or concerns.

Question 5

A production asks the IC to skip the pre-scene intimacy check-in to save time. The IC's appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Decline and explain that the check-in is non-negotiable for performer safety

Answer

Pre-scene check-ins are a foundational safety protocol; the IC must hold this boundary even under time pressure, as skipping it undermines the entire consent framework.

(IDC) Intimacy Directors and Coordinators Certification Practice Test

(IDC) Intimacy Directors and Coordinators Certification Practice Test

IDC Boundary Setting & Advocacy 3