IDC Production Communication & Collaboration 4

Question 1

Which approach best describes 'advocating up' in intimacy coordination?

Accepted Answer

Communicating performer needs or safety concerns directly to those in authority, such as directors or producers

Answer

Advocating up means bringing performer concerns or safety needs to those with production authority in a professional and solution-focused manner.

Question 2

When an on-set production assistant not cleared for the closed set accidentally enters during filming of an intimate scene, the intimacy coordinator should:

Accepted Answer

Immediately pause the scene and address the breach calmly with the AD

Answer

A closed-set breach requires immediate pause; the coordinator should calmly alert the Assistant Director to enforce the policy and address the intrusion.

Question 3

In unionized productions, how does an intimacy coordinator's role interact with SAG-AFTRA guidelines?

Accepted Answer

The coordinator works in alignment with SAG-AFTRA guidelines, ensuring productions meet or exceed union standards

Answer

Intimacy coordinators support and complement SAG-AFTRA standards but do not replace union representatives or take on enforcement roles.

Question 4

A co-star becomes visibly uncomfortable during a rehearsal of an intimate scene but does not verbally object. The coordinator should:

Accepted Answer

Note the visual cue and create a natural pause to privately check in with the performer

Answer

Non-verbal discomfort cues are valid signals; coordinators must monitor and respond to them by creating safe opportunities for performers to voice concerns.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the intimacy coordinator's role during post-scene wrap for an intense intimate scene?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a brief check-in with performers and offer debrief resources if needed

Answer

A post-scene check-in acknowledges the emotional weight of intimate work and ensures performers have support and access to debrief resources.

(IDC) Intimacy Directors and Coordinators Certification Practice Test

(IDC) Intimacy Directors and Coordinators Certification Practice Test

IDC Production Communication & Collaboration 4