IDC Communication & Consent Practices 5

Question 1

When a stunt coordinator and an intimacy coordinator are both involved in a scene combining combat and physical intimacy, best practice is:

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Both coordinators collaborate and clearly delineate their respective areas of responsibility

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The stunt coordinator takes sole lead since physical safety is the primary concern

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The director chooses which coordinator leads based on the dominant scene element

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The intimacy coordinator defers entirely to the stunt coordinator's protocol

Question 2

An actor who previously consented to toplessness tells the coordinator they no longer consent on the day of filming. The correct response is:

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Respect the withdrawal immediately and work with the director to find an alternative approach

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Remind the actor of their contractual obligation to perform the scene as agreed

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Escalate to the producer to resolve the conflict before acknowledging the withdrawal

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Ask a second actor to substitute for that portion of the scene without further discussion

Question 3

In IDC communication frameworks, 'yes/no/maybe' lists are used primarily to:

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Help actors identify and articulate their comfort levels across a spectrum of actions before rehearsals begin

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Rate the quality of intimacy choreography after filming

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Assign scenes to actors based on their willingness scores

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Evaluate the intimacy coordinator's performance

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the intimacy coordinator's role relative to the director during consent conversations with actors?

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Serve as a neutral facilitator who centers actor agency while supporting the director's needs

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Advocate solely for the director's creative vision

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Represent the production company's legal interests

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Act as the actor's personal therapist

Question 5

A production uses the term 'standard intimacy' in a contract without defining it. The IDC-recommended coordinator response is to:

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Request that specific choreography details be explicitly defined before the actor signs or filming begins

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Accept the industry-standard interpretation and proceed

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Ask the actor to decide what 'standard' means to them

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Defer to the casting director's definition of the term

Question 6

During a consent conversation, an actor from a culture where direct refusal is considered disrespectful asks about an intimate scene. The coordinator should:

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Use indirect and option-based questioning techniques that allow the actor to express limits without direct refusal

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Assume cultural norms mean the actor is comfortable with the full scene

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Ask a cultural consultant to conduct the conversation instead

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Proceed as normal since professional acting requires setting cultural norms aside

Question 7

What does 'aftercare' mean in the context of IDC post-scene communication protocols?

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Intentional support offered to actors after intense intimacy or emotionally demanding scenes to facilitate psychological transition

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Post-production editing to reduce graphic content

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Insurance claim processing for on-set injuries

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A debrief held exclusively for the director and producers